re: Bama fans.. Are you on the hype train?

Great talent should be on display from both programs. Offensive fireworks from Bama and LSU should be well received even by the "get off my lawn" crowd. IMO, neither defense is as bad as they appear from a superficial glance and with time and the return of injured players both should be improved. Nevertheless, the offenses have legit talent and the confidence of having proven themselves. It could be thrilling even if the final score is not as close as the game will likely be.

Hopefully, no losses or more injuries in the interim. You have UF (overrated) and AU left, Alabama has nothing between now and then. It's possible that Bama will be a bit stunned at first by the level of play because of the unusually soft sched til then. Especially all of the true Fr. playing on D (5 starting, 4 in front 7) who can't even refer to last year. IMO, Bama's O is better than last year even though drop off at RB and TE, though Harris is a great receiver and RBs are good enough to be the secondary focus. O more diverse, more complex, more adaptable, less risk, a year more experience. Tua's improved and healthy.