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Something many on here forget-Football is a game of Matchups
Posted on 11/11/15 at 10:32 am
Posted on 11/11/15 at 10:32 am
Certain teams match up better against others. Certain teams have strengths that can dominate another team's weakness.
I love how everyone is quick to change their opinion of a team and the rest of the season based on ONE game.
Alabama beat LSU because what Alabama is real good at exposed some of LSU's weak points. It has no bearing on how LSU will fair in the last 3 games. Nor will Alabama's dominating win impact how they will do against MSU or Auburn.
I'm sure LSU fans will bitch at me saying that is on Miles for not adjusting, but Miles will need to recruit different types of players to beat Bama. But by doing so, he will increase his risk of losing to other types of teams (spread teams,etc.)
My point is that it isn't as black and white as some of you say it is.
I love how everyone is quick to change their opinion of a team and the rest of the season based on ONE game.
Alabama beat LSU because what Alabama is real good at exposed some of LSU's weak points. It has no bearing on how LSU will fair in the last 3 games. Nor will Alabama's dominating win impact how they will do against MSU or Auburn.
I'm sure LSU fans will bitch at me saying that is on Miles for not adjusting, but Miles will need to recruit different types of players to beat Bama. But by doing so, he will increase his risk of losing to other types of teams (spread teams,etc.)
My point is that it isn't as black and white as some of you say it is.
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Posted on 11/11/15 at 10:34 am to Springlake Tiger
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Alabama beat LSU because what Alabama is real good at exposed some of LSU's weak points.
So, you're saying that Bama is good at stopping the run and LSU doesn't run the ball well?
Posted on 11/11/15 at 10:34 am to Springlake Tiger
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I'm sure LSU fans will bitch at me saying that is on Miles for not adjusting, but Miles will need to recruit different types of players to beat Bama. But by doing so, he will increase his risk of losing to other types of teams (spread teams,etc.)
I did not watch every snap of the game as OSU was playing at the same time. Can you tell me how many of the runs in that game by LSU were designed to go to the perimeter? Were there a number of plays where guards were pulled to help the numbers out to the edge? For the most part it seemed like it was LSU going up the middle with play design. It's not different personnel as it is figuring out how to attack a defense with the personnel you do have.
Posted on 11/11/15 at 10:35 am to Springlake Tiger
Many understand the premise of your post. This is a message board where logic is left at the door and trolling takes it place.
Once you understand that you won't feel the need to start a thread like this. It will only go to waste.
Oh and duck
Once you understand that you won't feel the need to start a thread like this. It will only go to waste.
Oh and duck
Posted on 11/11/15 at 10:38 am to Buckeye06
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Can you tell me how many of the runs in that game by LSU were designed to go to the perimeter?
LSU ran quite a few stretch toss plays, runs out of the shotgun, etc. They didn't just run straight into the center of the line every play.
Posted on 11/11/15 at 10:39 am to Tantal
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So, you're saying that Bama is good at stopping the run and LSU doesn't run the ball well?
In this case Bama's strength exceeded an LSU strength by a wide margin. There is likely no other team that can shut down LSU rushing attack.
Posted on 11/11/15 at 10:42 am to SummerOfGeorge
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LSU ran quite a few stretch toss plays, runs out of the shotgun, etc. They didn't just run straight into the center of the line every play.
There is nothing LSU could have done to win that game. Nothing other than Bama having several missed assignments and turnovers. Alabama's defense has issues with the spread. It is built to stop a traditional pro style offense. LSU is built a certain way and you cannot just change who you are for ONE game. It was inevitable.
Posted on 11/11/15 at 10:43 am to Springlake Tiger
That's not what we heard in the two weeks leading up to the game.
Posted on 11/11/15 at 10:43 am to Buckeye06
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I did not watch every snap of the game as OSU was playing at the same time. Can you tell me how many of the runs in that game by LSU were designed to go to the perimeter? Were there a number of plays where guards were pulled to help the numbers out to the edge? For the most part it seemed like it was LSU going up the middle with play design
Not sure, haven't watched a replay or anything. However, it seemed like Alabama's front seven was beating the offensive line so badly that getting to the perimeter wasn't going to be an option anyway. It seemed like Alabama was setting the edge within a second of the ball being snapped and of course the middle was completely clogged as well. There was simply nowhere to run.
LSU's best hope was a consistent short to medium passing game, but I don't think they have the QB or offense in general for that. I remember Fournette and I think the TE or receiver finding room in that zone a few times, but Harris couldn't hit them consistently.
This post was edited on 11/11/15 at 10:45 am
Posted on 11/11/15 at 10:45 am to Springlake Tiger
The best teams have the fewest matchup weaknesses as possible
Posted on 11/11/15 at 10:46 am to bamabenny
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That's not what we heard in the two weeks leading up to the game.
from some of the irrational people who post on here wearing purple and gold glasses.
Bama will have issues against MSU and Auburn due to the matchup of personnel. Not saying Bama will lose, but the games will be much more competitive that this past Saturday.
Posted on 11/11/15 at 10:46 am to Glorious
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The best teams have the fewest matchup weaknesses as possible
yep
Posted on 11/11/15 at 10:47 am to Springlake Tiger
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Alabama's defense has issues with the spread. It is built to stop a traditional pro style offense.
That really doesn't apply this season.
Posted on 11/11/15 at 10:47 am to bamabenny
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That's not what we heard in the two weeks leading up to the game.
Posted on 11/11/15 at 10:47 am to Springlake Tiger
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Bama will have issues against MSU and Auburn due to the matchup of personnel.
MSU maybe, but Auburn is a non-explosive offense without a scary running option at QB. That is not an offense built to attack us.
Posted on 11/11/15 at 10:48 am to Springlake Tiger
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Alabama's defense has issues with the spread
Someone forgot to tell TAMU that.
Posted on 11/11/15 at 10:49 am to SummerOfGeorge
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That really doesn't apply this season
ok, I know Bama beat themselves against Ole Miss, but the Matchup that Ole Miss presented is more challenging to Bama than the LSU matchup.
Posted on 11/11/15 at 10:50 am to Springlake Tiger
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ok, I know Bama beat themselves against Ole Miss, but the Matchup that Ole Miss presented is more challenging to Bama than the LSU matchup.
I agree, but moreso because they have NFL receivers and an elite arm talent at QB.
Posted on 11/11/15 at 10:52 am to Bamad
quote:And Tennessee. And MTSU.
Someone forgot to tell TAMU that.
Posted on 11/11/15 at 10:54 am to SummerOfGeorge
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Bama will have issues against MSU and Auburn due to the matchup of personnel. MSU maybe, but Auburn is a non-explosive offense without a scary running option at QB. That is not an offense built to attack us.
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SummerOfGeorge
So do Clemson/Baylor/OSU worry you on defense? Maybe Baylor less so with their backup
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