re: How special it would be if LSU pulls the upset

A lot of sisters would get beaten.

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However, it is similar to the situation in 1997 when no. 1 Spurrier-coached Florida came to Baton Rouge as a heavy favorite (against a Dinardo-coached LSU team with a "meh" QB) and LSU won.

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Nope, no it's not. Doug Johnson was replacing Wuerrfell, Ike Hilliard and Ridell Anthony were gone. This may be Saban's best team he's ever put together. It's not even remotely the same. A more similar comparison would be the 95 or 96 LSU Florida games.

Oh, I expect LSU to play well early, keeping it close, emotion of favorite son Saban coming back, blah blah but you're not playing Kirby Smart. Saban is a whole different animal. You're not playing a rebuilding Florida team, you're playing an well established, more talented, seasoned, Bama team.

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I love this talking point from the #3 team in the country

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I'll say it again. This is a situation where LSU can't lose.

There's one Bama fan I've seen on this board that says he thinks LSU is a solid enough team to have a 40% chance of beating Bama. Every other Bama fan I've seen has mocked LSU, saying they don't have a prayer in the world. Bama's has Saban v. O for LSU. Bama has Tua v. Burrow. It's the greatest college football coach ever versus a shrimp boat captain, the greatest college QB ever versus a "meh" QB.

History means nothing, LSU is a "bad" football team that is trying to rely on "emotion".

So, in your opinion, is LSU an elite team, deserving of a no. 3 ranking and a 40% chance of beating Bama, or are we a "weak" team, reliant on "emotion" with no shot at beating Bama?

LSU can't lose in this situation. If it wins, I will savor the victory for a long time. If it loses, LSU just picks itself up after the loss, runs the table, plays in a NY6 bowl and exceeds expectations. I really don't care what Bama does after the game, win or lose.

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'll say it again. This is a situation where LSU can't lose.

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Say it all you want

Ironically, it's a loser's mentality

I hope your team doesn't think like you do

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For all the bravado on the board, LSU could win. The percentage is probably 10%, so it is unlikely. However, it is similar to the situation in 1997 when no. 1 Spurrier-coached Florida came to Baton Rouge as a heavy favorite (against a Dinardo-coached LSU team with a "meh" QB) and LSU won.

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Uh hell no. That LSU team basically had Kevin Faulk. They did not have near the talent of this team. Not even close. This team is a lot closer to Bama talent-wise than people want to give them credit for in the media. Do not believe the hype machine.

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Ironically, it's a loser's mentality I hope your team doesn't think like you do

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It's not a loser's mentality at all. It's called perspective and focus.

I'm hoping the Alabama players feel as insecure as you do, responding to my posts.

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Uh hell no. That LSU team basically had Kevin Faulk. They did not have near the talent of this team. Not even close. This team is a lot closer to Bama talent-wise than people want to give them credit for in the media. Do not believe the hype machine.

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I agree with you. It's not a perfect comparison. LSU had just lost Cecil Collins for the season with an injury and no one was giving them a shot at beating no. 1, Spurrier-coached Florida.

Bama is deeper and better at QB, and probably both lines. The question is, will LSU be able to pass the ball? If they can and score a few TDs (which they haven't in a long time against Bama in a game), they have a shot especially if LSU benefits from a key turnover. That's a lot that needs to fall LSU's way but I think LSU has a better chance than most folks think.

The length and detailed responses you took a lot of time to put into that post just so... well, it made my eyes bleed a little.