How many pts did LSU score after missed FGs?
Saban knows his defense can stop LSU, even with good field position. No reason not to take a shot at the three pts.

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Posted by tigerinridgeland

Mississippi

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Posted on 12/19/11 at 10:04 am to bona fide

Sounds like another low scoring game since Bama can't get to the red zone and can't consistently make long FGs.

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Posted by MOT

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Posted on 12/19/11 at 10:08 am to bona fide

It's more likely he knew he wouldn't get a bunch of chances at TDs/points (and he didn't) so he had to try and take advantage. If he knew LSU's offense couldn't/wouldn't score then giving them better field position was a terrible decision since the likelihood of scoring on a fluke play would have increased.

I don't think Alabama played all that conservatively to be honest, the final drive in regulation notwithstanding.

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Posted by JonTheTigerFan

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Posted on 12/19/11 at 10:27 am to bona fide

quote:

How many pts did LSU score

9

Bama scored 6

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Posted by RetiredUSNavy

Baton Rouge

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Posted on 12/19/11 at 11:20 am to bona fide

quote:
Saban knows his defense can stop LSU, even with good field position.

Guess he did not stop them enough!

9-6

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Posted by TigerInBamaLand

Birmingham, AL

Member since Oct 2007

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Posted on 12/19/11 at 12:40 pm to bona fide

This thread is dumb, but:

quote:
How many pts did LSU score after missed FGs?
Saban knows his defense can stop LSU, even with good field position. No reason not to take a shot at the three pts.

Is pretty dumb too.

This was a game of field position. Punt when you should, pin us deep, make us punt from deep in our own territory, get great field position, have a better chance at scoring.

It should make sense to you, it's how we beat you afterall.