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I'll go ahead and say it, Bama probably won't win in Baton Rouge
Posted on 10/20/12 at 10:18 pm
Posted on 10/20/12 at 10:18 pm
I could be wrong, but, here is why I think this. . .
LSU has played a MUCH tougher schedule than Alabama. It's not even close really. Don't let the Michigan game at the beginning of the year for Alabama fool you. Michigan is a good big ten team but that translates into being an average team overall. The reason I say all of this is because people assume Alabama is better because they've won by so much. People, they haven't played anyone with a pulse. Ole Miss, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Missouri are all at the absolute bottom of the SEC barrel. Alabama has played a schedule equivalent to many Conference USA teams.
A big factor is LSU has a BYE week before the game, while Alabama will be playing an undefeated Mississippi State team the week before. Mississippi State isn't that great, but they're solid and this leaves Alabama with less time to gameplan for LSU and increases the chance of having injuries and players being beat up for the LSU game. LSU will be fresh and well prepared.
I'd like to point out that in the last 3 years that LSU has had a BYE game they have won every game.
2009- Auburn - W 31-10
2010 - Alabama W - 24-21
2011 - @ Alabama W - 9-6
Another factor, and arguably the biggest, is that it is a night game in Death Valley. I think that speaks for itself.
The biggest factor, revenge. You know the LSU players will be motivated like never before after getting embarrassed in the National Title game.
Alabama might be the better team, but with the 4 main factors of LSU having a LSU BYE week, it being a night game in Death Valley, bama playing a solid team the week before, and LSU wanting revenge for January, it will be too much for Alabama to overcome.
LSU has played a MUCH tougher schedule than Alabama. It's not even close really. Don't let the Michigan game at the beginning of the year for Alabama fool you. Michigan is a good big ten team but that translates into being an average team overall. The reason I say all of this is because people assume Alabama is better because they've won by so much. People, they haven't played anyone with a pulse. Ole Miss, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Missouri are all at the absolute bottom of the SEC barrel. Alabama has played a schedule equivalent to many Conference USA teams.
A big factor is LSU has a BYE week before the game, while Alabama will be playing an undefeated Mississippi State team the week before. Mississippi State isn't that great, but they're solid and this leaves Alabama with less time to gameplan for LSU and increases the chance of having injuries and players being beat up for the LSU game. LSU will be fresh and well prepared.
I'd like to point out that in the last 3 years that LSU has had a BYE game they have won every game.
2009- Auburn - W 31-10
2010 - Alabama W - 24-21
2011 - @ Alabama W - 9-6
Another factor, and arguably the biggest, is that it is a night game in Death Valley. I think that speaks for itself.
The biggest factor, revenge. You know the LSU players will be motivated like never before after getting embarrassed in the National Title game.
Alabama might be the better team, but with the 4 main factors of LSU having a LSU BYE week, it being a night game in Death Valley, bama playing a solid team the week before, and LSU wanting revenge for January, it will be too much for Alabama to overcome.
Posted on 10/20/12 at 10:19 pm to aw4au14
I wish I could agree with this
But with the shitty season we are having it is destined for Bama to win it all.
But with the shitty season we are having it is destined for Bama to win it all.
Posted on 10/20/12 at 10:20 pm to aw4au14
I was right when I said the Auburn fans are the best on this site.
Posted on 10/20/12 at 10:21 pm to WarCamEagle
Ooooo...the oh so powerful revenge factor. You would think if this was such a powerful motivator, more teams would have beaten Alabama in the past few years. Afterall, they've beaten just about every SEC team in that period.
Posted on 10/20/12 at 10:22 pm to aw4au14
It's gonna be a great, great night on the bayou
Posted on 10/20/12 at 10:22 pm to The1TrueTiger
So many original thoughts in the OP....now I am seriously worried
Posted on 10/20/12 at 10:23 pm to aw4au14
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aw4au14
Remembering this name for the draft ... A fricking sleeper right here!
Posted on 10/20/12 at 10:24 pm to PurpleandGold Motown
An auburn fan predicting a Bama loss. That takes real courage. This Bud's for you, Mr. Butthurt Delusional Cheating Auburn Fan.
Posted on 10/20/12 at 10:24 pm to aw4au14
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LSU has played a MUCH tougher schedule than Alabama. It's not even close really
....what.
:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
Posted on 10/20/12 at 10:25 pm to Crimson Legend
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Mr. Butthurt Delusional Cheating Auburn Fan
Uh ... SO funny when Bama fans call other schools cheaters.
Posted on 10/20/12 at 10:25 pm to AllBamaDoesIsWin
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....what.
You disagree? Really?
Posted on 10/20/12 at 10:27 pm to aw4au14
TL;DR more concerned with State this week, if we beat State, maybe you should post again in 2 weeks
Posted on 10/20/12 at 10:27 pm to attheua
look for a repeat of the BCS game, only our offense is worse.
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