re: John Gruden picks Bama over the LSU

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Unfortunately for Bama, those also count.

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Which is why I said LSU could win. But, I was discussing the offense.

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I actually let out a laugh on this one. I almost forgot all about that guy.

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JJ's passing actually does remind me of him. Although most will consider it an insult, I just meant it as an observation. Cannon for an arm, but limited accuracy and one speed of pass - warp speed.

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John Gruden picks Bama over the LSU

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Well, that settles it. I guess he won't be our next coach when Miles leaves.

On to Jack Del Rio!

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It's amazing all the experts will still pick Bama, even though yall shite the bed at home and this will be a home game for LSU, not to mention we have a better football team

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1) Our team has played better on the road in The Swamp, in Happy Valley, and in Auburn for the Iron Bowl, the Dome won't matter.

2) Nooo, you see, WE have the better team.

who give a shite.

I enjoy watching Gruden do film breakdown, but I am getting very tired of him on MNF. He praises everyone with such hyperbole that it is nauseating. I think Jaws is sick of it and I am just waiting for him to go off on Gruden.

THIS GUY did a good job if most actually believe that was an actual interview...

I pick LSU....sooooooooooooooooooooo

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Everyone gets upset when these guys pick against their team. Most of these "experts" all pick Bama mostly because they are infatuated with Saban. Most don't look closely at all the intangibles of the matchup. They just are in love with Saban and don't see how he can lose to Miles 3 straight times. I feel confident in my Tigers and Les to bring home the prize. That and $10 will get you a cup of coffee at Starbucks. It is great to have a game where the matchup is so close that you can visualize any number of scenarios happening. Who shows up? What team plays tight? Who plays better on special teams? Who makes the costly turnovers? What unsung player has a breakout game? These are the type of things that will decide who wins. I wish analysts would look at these factors instead of just basing it on a coach. That is probably what rubs LSU fans the wrong way. We love our coach and get pissed that he gets no respect from the media. I know people will say the media love him and they do but when it comes to saying it is Miles vs "insert coach here" they usually never pick Les. He flys under the radar so much that no one really analyzes what it is that he does and just dismisses it as "he has great talent".

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Everything you said was right on target except the Saban worship thing. There are some analyts that probably give him too much credit but I doubt the Gruden types do. He is highly analytical and has seen it top to bottom in the NFL and CFB.

IMO, here is the equation for the game
Bama Offense > LSU Offense (mainly pass off)
Bama Defense >= LSU Defense
LSU P/FG >> Bama P/FG

Most analysts look at offense/defense only so you can see how most go with Bama. But FG/P's mean a lot in a defensive game. Les also had a better plan on Nov5 than Saban and is 3-2 with Saban. There's not much in home field advantage since both schools get even amount of tickets, maybe 55/45 LSU at most.

Last time I said we'd win by 10-14,(I know what the damn score was 9-6). Looking at this again I'm not so sure. My keys to the game are:

1) Can JJ move the ball against our defense this time?
2) Will LSU defense be able to pressure AJ?

If the answer both is yes then I would say LSU wins. If yes/no then pretty equal depending on how much of each. If no/no then Bama should win.

I have assumed that AJ will complete a lot of passes if not pressured and that LSU will contain TR as much as possible. I also assume no punt returns by HB7 or KO's for TD by either side. And TO's equal.

Does it really matter what one person thinks or believes who will win? Does this have any impact on the game at all? fricking stupid if you give one shite about what these guys say. It matters not.