re: KY/LSU predictions *update*

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I just can't see LSU winning at Rupp Arena, especially if they continue to get down early.

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agree. We have a better shot at home against UT. No way we beat U.K. on the road

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I'm going to disagree here...

and no, I'm not going to predict a victory for my Tigers. But this has potential disaster written all over it for Kentucky.

Big home game against a ranked conference opponent, Kentucky going to come out hard early. Wouldn't be shocked to see them jump ahead by 12-15 before the game gets into a good flow.
Kentucky's full of blue chippers, it could be hard for the staff to keep them focused in what feels like an easy blowout. They might start showboating for the crowd, etc.

But... that's how LSU plays. Spot you a big run early, then crank it up and reel you in. Just as a big early Ky lead won't be a surprise, neither would LSU catching them and taking the lead with under 5 to go. At that point, it's going to be a question of how much LSU still has in the tank, and whether Kentucky can turn it back on when they get pushed.