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Give nick a month to prepare and he'll win every time. But if he has to play on a week maybe two of preparation, the gap will shrink. More similar to his regular seasons.

In general I feel the opposite.

IMO Saban is at his best in the throes of playing every week during the regular season. After a bye week and in bowl games his winning percentage is comparatively lower.

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Posted by Mattwells90

Lafayette

Member since Jan 2013

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Posted on 5/16/13 at 4:13 pm to molsusports

It'll be more similar to NFL. Most talented team doesn't always win. Saban and the tide havent gone undefeated in the regular season in quite some time. Plus the tide style of play isn't a great match up for some styles.

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Posted by spacewrangler

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Posted on 5/19/13 at 9:42 am to molsusports

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and in bowl games his winning percentage is comparatively lower.

Well in bowl games he is 5-1 (83%) at Bama with 3 of those W's in the BCSNCG.

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Posted by Bama74

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Member since Dec 2012

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Posted on 5/19/13 at 10:47 am to molsusports

[quote]I don't catch your point RE: the 2011 draw affecting the outcome in LSU's favor
LSU's SEC East Opponents in 2011:
Florida
Tennessee
Kentucky

Alabama's SEC East Opponents in 2011:
Florida
Tennessee
Vanderbilt

Kentucky and Vandy had the same record that year

No
Vandy was 6-6
Kent was 5-7
Vandy beat kent 38-8

LSU had a huge schedule advantage!!!