re: Question about Bama vs LSU Nov 5th...

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.