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re: If Alabama doesn't get their OL straightened out, it will be a 2 loss season.
Posted on 9/6/17 at 12:36 pm to Pacito
Posted on 9/6/17 at 12:36 pm to Pacito
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Why does everyone think Florida State's defense is so good this year? They gave up over 30 points in 5 games last year, and one game over 60 points. What has changed this year to assume they are great?
Last year:
LSU:
Scoring Defense: 5th
TD’s allowed: 16
FSU:
Scoring Defense: 44th
TD’s allowed: 40
They brought back 40% more production on that side of that ball, which is why people think they’ll be good. But bringing back 80% of production that was average AF does equal a great defense.
Meanwhile, LSU was missing 3 of its best starters on our defense the other day (Key, Tolliver, Alexander), and several other big contributors, and pitched a shutout in which the opponent had -5 yards rushing and didn’t cross the 50. Not saying BYU is some elite offense, but even against average teams that is really fricking hard to do.
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Posted on 9/6/17 at 12:59 pm to TheCaterpillar
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They brought back 40% more production on that side of that ball, which is why people think they’ll be good. But bringing back 80% of production that was average AF does equal a great defense.
They also brought back Derwin James, who might be the best defensive player in the country.
That's the best opposing defense I've seen in person since 2011 LSU. It doesn't excuse our mishaps, but that is an incredible defense loaded with NFL players at all levels.
This post was edited on 9/6/17 at 1:01 pm
Posted on 9/6/17 at 4:49 pm to TheCaterpillar
LSU, Auburn, and FSU should all have elite defenses this year.
As to which is the best, well that remains to be seen. But even in the end, the margin between the "best" and the 2 others will be small.
This year IMhumbleO I'm more worried about Auburn than LSU for a few reasons:
-we have LSU at home but auburn on the road
-at this point, I'm not sure our O could keep up with Auburn in a shoot out. Bama vs LSU is rarely a shootout.
Bottom line, both games are potential losses, for sure.
As to which is the best, well that remains to be seen. But even in the end, the margin between the "best" and the 2 others will be small.
This year IMhumbleO I'm more worried about Auburn than LSU for a few reasons:
-we have LSU at home but auburn on the road
-at this point, I'm not sure our O could keep up with Auburn in a shoot out. Bama vs LSU is rarely a shootout.
Bottom line, both games are potential losses, for sure.
This post was edited on 9/6/17 at 4:51 pm
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