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CIVILIZED LSU vs Bama Talk Thread (With my personal input, long arse read)

Posted on 10/22/18 at 4:45 pm
Posted by lsudave1
Baton Metairie
Member since Jan 2005
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Posted on 10/22/18 at 4:45 pm
This thread is for civilized discussion ONLY, I know the board has been filled with trolls, but I wanted to have some real input.

Bama O vs LSU D
Clearly Bama has the advantage at QB, I don't think I've ever seen a QB that literally has never come close to being stopped like Tua has. Even the great Johnny Football was shut down by D.J. Welter and the 2013 John Chavis defense. It will be interesting to see how Tua responds to facing the LSU DBs. I am highly anticipating the matchup between Jeudy and Greedy. I don't think he has been tested like this all year. The weakness of the secondary is John Battle, who, despite being tied for third in the nation in INTs, has had difficulty both in coverage and tackling. He will need to have the game of his life if we want to slow the Bama O down. Also, I am interested to see who Aranda plugs in in place of D White for the first half. It expect Patrick Queen, Michael Divinity, Micah Baskerville and maybe even JaCoby Stevens to see some time in this roll. Bama needs to attack these weaknesses early and often. If LSU finds a way to make it a close game or even be in the lead at half, it will get interesting when White returns to the game.

LSU O vs Bama D
Same as its been seemingly forever: LSU needs good QB play to stay in it. We can't run it up the gut every time because if it didn't work with LF7 and Guice, why in tf would it work with Brossette and Edwards-Helaire? LSU is going to need to take advantage of their big receivers such as Sullivan (6'7), Anderson (6'6), Chase, Jefferson, and Marshall who could all be potential match up nightmareS. If I see another end zone fade route to Derrick Dillon, the shortest of all our receivers, I think I might kms. That never works. Hopefully we don't do it. Finally, our O Line has done surprisingly well this year even though we've started a different five guys in every game. Hopefully they are able to give Joe enough time, which will be difficult with Buggs and Williams on the inside with Jennings coming from the edge.

I think LSU should definitely have the edge in the kicking game, Cole Tracy is spectacular, but Jaylen Waddle is an unbelievable punt returner as well so hopefully we don't kick it to him. Mecole Hardman for UGA almost made us pay big time the one time we shanked that punt.

All in all, I expect it to be a great game. I don't expect a win for LSU, but if Bama comes out flat and turns it over a few times, LSU might be able to pull off the upset. However, I fully expect Saban to have his guys ready. Anyway Tide fans for those of you who are coming to the game , I hope you enjoy your visit to BR. Win or lose I hope you are treated well and enjoy what could potentially be a legendary atmosphere. If you have any questions about the trip, feel free to ask in this thread. Thank you and as always, GEAUX TIGERS
This post was edited on 10/22/18 at 4:53 pm
Posted by bigDgator
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Posted on 10/22/18 at 4:46 pm to
Dave's not here.
Posted by Lordofwrath88
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Posted on 10/22/18 at 4:48 pm to
Posted by tigahland
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Member since Jun 2016
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Posted on 10/22/18 at 4:49 pm to
Posted by cajuntiger1010
Member since Jan 2015
9301 posts
Posted on 10/22/18 at 4:50 pm to
it sucks they tease us every year with both team having bye weeks! I cant wait for this game. hopefully an injury free game
Posted by cyde
He gone
Member since Nov 2005
31793 posts
Posted on 10/22/18 at 4:50 pm to
Good thread. How is LSU doing in pass protection this year? Are you concerned with Alabama D being able to pressure or get to Burrow?
Posted by mistaken4193
Member since Jan 2017
25643 posts
Posted on 10/22/18 at 4:50 pm to
JMO, LSU has to be at least +3 Turnovers to have a chance. I fully expect Bama to get into the 30's. LSU will need turnovers to get there.....that or Joe Burrow goes full Stephen Garcia.
This post was edited on 10/22/18 at 4:53 pm
Posted by SuperFanDan
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2007
1355 posts
Posted on 10/22/18 at 4:50 pm to
Classy post. I hope it remains that way and I hope all players from both teams end the game healthy.
Posted by Tidegirl
Member since Nov 2017
458 posts
Posted on 10/22/18 at 4:54 pm to
quote:

Finally, our O Line has done surprisingly well this year


How many sacks have they given up?
Posted by FairhopeTider
Fairhope, Alabama
Member since May 2012
20834 posts
Posted on 10/22/18 at 4:59 pm to
I think for LSU to win, the gameplan will have to be vintage LSU. Small ball game plan that requires long, sustained drives that result in points and keep the Alabama defense on the field. Burrow will have to be near flawless on 3rd Down. Dominate the TOP of possession battle and try to steal a possession somehow.
Posted by alabamabuckeye
Member since Jun 2010
22206 posts
Posted on 10/22/18 at 5:02 pm to
I am concerned about the LSU defense even without White for a half. However I'd be way more worried if we didn't have Tua, because he has a special ability to spread the ball around quickly and accurately. No more keying on one WR and telegraphing throws (thank god). I think the key for us is on the OL and keeping him upright.

LSU doesn't really scare me offensively, mainly due to Joe Burrow and no huge beast as a feature RB. It's still a ground and pound offense, which we aren't as equipped as usual to deal with, but without a dynamic passing game I can't see LSU scoring more than 14 points (outside possible non-offensive TDs)
Posted by KingOfTheWorld
South of heaven, west of hell
Member since Oct 2018
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Posted on 10/22/18 at 5:07 pm to
Give it up, bud. Civilized and LSU do not go together. This is the state of Bourbon Street, Shreveport, Swamp People and David Duke.
Posted by Number1Gump
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Posted on 10/22/18 at 5:09 pm to
That was pleasant! lsudave1
Posted by Green Chili Tiger
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Posted on 10/22/18 at 5:10 pm to
Posted by coachcrisp
pensacola, fl
Member since Jun 2012
30607 posts
Posted on 10/22/18 at 5:11 pm to
quote:

All in all, I expect it to be a great game. I don't expect a win for LSU, but if Bama comes out flat and turns it over a few times, LSU might be able to pull off the upset. However, I fully expect Saban to have his guys ready. Anyway Tide fans for those of you who are coming to the game , I hope you enjoy your visit to BR. Win or lose I hope you are treated well and enjoy what could potentially be a legendary atmosphere. If you have any questions about the trip, feel free to ask in this thread. Thank you and as always, GEAUX TIGERS
Solid thread!
Posted by Fells
Member since Jul 2015
3952 posts
Posted on 10/22/18 at 5:15 pm to
I think that if LSU is going to win, they have to take advantage of our young, thin secondary. Short-medium throws (our safeties are great) is gonna have to be their bread and buttee. Our DBs are young and our MLBs haven't been (relative to what we are used to) great in coverage (wors is that Mack has a broken foot). That is the closest thing to a weakness that we have. How are LSU's TE group in terms of receiving? That could be a difference in the game.
Posted by BamaFinland
Espoo, Finland
Member since Oct 2015
2587 posts
Posted on 10/22/18 at 5:19 pm to
I kept reading to find the troll and never found it. Nice post.

Is Divinity not already a starter at another position? Seems I have heard his name called quite a few times this year in the 3 or 4 games I have watched.

My honest opinion is that the noise will not rattle Tua at all. However, I think Tua holds onto the ball a very long time because he has been able to do so. Against LSU he will not have that luxury and if he tries it then we may see a strip sack or 2. I could see Greedy or Delpit getting an INT in this game. Some of the throws Tua made this year would have been picks by good players and I dont think LSU drops those.

On defense the only real weakness has been the throw to the RB in the flat for some reason. Bama has not stopped it all year.
Posted by Rohan Gravy
New Orleans
Member since Jan 2017
18027 posts
Posted on 10/22/18 at 6:13 pm to
I think bama’s weakness has always been the secondary.
(Ole Miss, Clemson)

We haven’t had a passing game good enough to take advantage of it.

We have a good shot this year.
Posted by m2pro
Member since Nov 2008
28659 posts
Posted on 10/22/18 at 6:26 pm to
Ways LSU can win:

must run the ball like crazy

get first INT on tua / rattle him if he can be

make it out of the first quarter alive (avoid the longer passes) and keep the fans in it

Posted by redbean5
Member since Jan 2008
2223 posts
Posted on 10/22/18 at 6:58 pm to
Good post. My belief for an LSU Victory:
DLine needs to be ready to bat down balls, low release
Force Tua to stay inside when the pass is unavailable
Safety cover on the top is paramount into grabbing INTs. Tua floats the deep ball and his darts can be batted away
Offensively scrap everything we tried in the past. Attack the middle of the Bama D often. Never let up no matter the score
No one expects an LSU win so we just need to go for it period
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