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A relatively objective opinion on Alabama vs. LSU
Posted on 11/3/16 at 3:21 pm
Posted on 11/3/16 at 3:21 pm
I feel like since I'm not a fan of either team, I can provide a bit more of an objective view on this game.
So, here we go.
1. LSU's offense is in for a surprise as Alabama's defense is as good as ever this year.
2. Alabama's offense is also going to be stifled, but the established passing game will be too much for the LSU defense that was outmatched against Auburn's less than stellar passing game.
3. Fournette will have 100+ yards, but his YPC will not be very high, as he will probably get 20-25 carries.
4. Etling is not a good quarterback, and he will be pressured early and often. Saying that he is the best LSU QB since Matt Flynn (which many LSU posters have said) is not a very good title to hold, as LSU QB's have been abysmal over the past few years.
5. Even if LSU spreads the field and tries to catch Alabama off guard with a few screens and short slants, the Alabama LB's are too good to be beaten this year. Go watch OM vs. Alabama if you don't believe me.
6. LSU's success newfound success has been against teams that are a combined 10-14 this season, so I'm not buying the Ed O hype quite yet.
7. LSU's defensive line will not necessarily be outmatched vs. Alabama's defensive line, but Alabama has too many looks on offense for the LSU D-Line to generate constant pressure.
In a nutshell, LSU is pumped for this game and will be looking to get a signature win this Saturday, but Saban is the best coach of all time with too many weapons on offense and too many playmakers on defense. LSU puts up a good fight, but are outmatched in the second half, despite having home-field advantage.
Alabama wins 27-19
So, here we go.
1. LSU's offense is in for a surprise as Alabama's defense is as good as ever this year.
2. Alabama's offense is also going to be stifled, but the established passing game will be too much for the LSU defense that was outmatched against Auburn's less than stellar passing game.
3. Fournette will have 100+ yards, but his YPC will not be very high, as he will probably get 20-25 carries.
4. Etling is not a good quarterback, and he will be pressured early and often. Saying that he is the best LSU QB since Matt Flynn (which many LSU posters have said) is not a very good title to hold, as LSU QB's have been abysmal over the past few years.
5. Even if LSU spreads the field and tries to catch Alabama off guard with a few screens and short slants, the Alabama LB's are too good to be beaten this year. Go watch OM vs. Alabama if you don't believe me.
6. LSU's success newfound success has been against teams that are a combined 10-14 this season, so I'm not buying the Ed O hype quite yet.
7. LSU's defensive line will not necessarily be outmatched vs. Alabama's defensive line, but Alabama has too many looks on offense for the LSU D-Line to generate constant pressure.
In a nutshell, LSU is pumped for this game and will be looking to get a signature win this Saturday, but Saban is the best coach of all time with too many weapons on offense and too many playmakers on defense. LSU puts up a good fight, but are outmatched in the second half, despite having home-field advantage.
Alabama wins 27-19
This post was edited on 11/3/16 at 3:57 pm
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Posted on 11/3/16 at 3:26 pm to RebelTheBear
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Alabama wins 27-19
so LSU misses two extra point attempts?
let's just edit the post and call it 20, eh?
Posted on 11/3/16 at 3:28 pm to Brosef Stalin17
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so LSU misses two extra point attempts?
let's just edit the post and call it 20, eh?
a TD, extra point, and three field goals, eh?
This post was edited on 11/3/16 at 3:29 pm
Posted on 11/3/16 at 3:28 pm to RebelTheBear
I will be surprised if they score 3 touchdowns.
Posted on 11/3/16 at 3:29 pm to threedog79
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a TD and three field goals, eh?
#math
Posted on 11/3/16 at 3:29 pm to threedog79
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a TD, extra point, and three field goals, eh?
might want to take out a calculator
This post was edited on 11/3/16 at 3:31 pm
Posted on 11/3/16 at 3:29 pm to Brosef Stalin17
TD + PAT + 4 FG's
Or
2 TD's + 2 PAT's + FG + safety
Or
With the score 24-13, LSU scores a TD late, attempts a 2PC to cut it to 3 and fails. Bama then kicks a FG (or it could be 21-13 before the TD and they were attempting to tie. Bama then tacks on 6 more)
Or
2 TD's + 2 PAT's + FG + safety
Or
With the score 24-13, LSU scores a TD late, attempts a 2PC to cut it to 3 and fails. Bama then kicks a FG (or it could be 21-13 before the TD and they were attempting to tie. Bama then tacks on 6 more)
This post was edited on 11/3/16 at 3:32 pm
Posted on 11/3/16 at 3:30 pm to threedog79
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a TD, extra point, and three field goals, eh?
This post was edited on 11/3 at 3:29 pm
you edited it and still failed
Posted on 11/3/16 at 3:31 pm to sunseeker
31-17 Bama
Posted on 11/3/16 at 3:32 pm to RebelTheBear
Fair and balanced.
Thanks
Thanks
Posted on 11/3/16 at 3:32 pm to RebelTheBear
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3. Fournette will have 100+ yards, but his YPC will not be very high, as he will probably get 20-25 carries.
Between 4 and 5 YPC isn't bad, which is what he would have at 100 yards and 20-25 carries
Posted on 11/3/16 at 3:33 pm to ScarletFire
#8 Bama owns the refs ... don't forget that ... we pay good money for them and want that recognized ...
Posted on 11/3/16 at 3:38 pm to threedog79
The best part is that you were trying to be a smart arse and failed miserably.
Posted on 11/3/16 at 3:42 pm to Hailstate8
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The best part is that you were trying to be a smart arse and failed miserably.
This post was edited on 11/3/16 at 3:43 pm
Posted on 11/3/16 at 3:46 pm to RebelTheBear
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1. LSU's offense is in for a surprise as Alabama's defense is as good as ever this year.
Who would be surprised by this?
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but the established passing game will be too much for the LSU defense that was outmatched against Auburn's inferior passing game.
The frick? Auburn's passing offense is better in literally every measurable statistic.
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4. Etling is not a good quarterback
Neither is Hurts. That running around he did vs other teams ain't working against this defense
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Even if LSU spreads the field and tries to catch Alabama off guard with a few screens and short slants, the Alabama LB's are too good to be beaten this year.
"Objectivity"
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6. LSU's success newfound success has been against teams that are a combined 10-14 this season, so I'm not buying the Ed O hype quite yet.
And Alabama's offensive success has been against garbage defenses. I'm not buying the Alabama offensive hype just yet.
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7. LSU's defensive line will not necessarily be outmatched vs. Alabama's defensive line, but Alabama has too many looks on offense for the LSU D-Line to generate constant pressure.
This is just false.
They have literally three looks on offense. They hand it off, run to the edge with the QB, or they throw a swing pass. That's a glorified triple option, and it is not impressive or unstoppable.
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Saban is the best coach of all time with too many weapons on offense and too many playmakers on defense.
"Objectivity" :lol:
Nice analysis, sweetheart. Bounce.
Posted on 11/3/16 at 3:50 pm to RebelTheBear
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the LSU defense that was outmatched against Auburn's inferior passing game.
tha frick?
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Fournette will have 100+ yards, but his YPC will not be very high, as he will probably get 20-25 carries.
4-5ypc is high against bama
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Go watch OM vs. Alabama if you don't believe me.
ole miss sucks...one dimensional team
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LSU's defensive line will not necessarily be outmatched vs. Alabama's defensive line
they face each other?
Posted on 11/3/16 at 3:57 pm to Topwater Trout
Less than stellar passing game*
Posted on 11/3/16 at 4:02 pm to RebelTheBear
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the LSU defense that was outmatched against Auburn's less than stellar passing game.
Seriously, 234 passing yards, no touchdowns and only 18 points was due to the LSU defense being outmatched?
Posted on 11/3/16 at 4:07 pm to Motion Lotion
quote:I'm not either. But damn I like that 12 non-offensive TDs that Bama has scored through the first 8 games, and I LOVE that defense scoring 56 pts on their own.
And Alabama's offensive success has been against garbage defenses. I'm not buying the Alabama offensive hype just yet.
Posted on 11/3/16 at 4:10 pm to RT1941
No one is saying bama's front 7 hasn't been great. They clearly have. But we're not talking about defensive scores in this game.
Also, if you're depending on defensive scores to win this one, you're going to be disappointed.
Also, if you're depending on defensive scores to win this one, you're going to be disappointed.
This post was edited on 11/3/16 at 4:55 pm
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