[Franco]

Like it or not this game, if played at a neutral site, would actually be the national championship, no other teams are close.........

And I'm a fan of neither team.......it's just the truth as college football stands at this time.

Keep both of those Defensive units together for another couple of years and they'd be better than most NFL Defenses.

This game will be the only time we get to see the best two teams play one another this season.

 

[RookieTrainer]

Already getting the excuses ready huh. The worst call in CFB history was the no-call on the pass interference in the endzone of corndog stadium in 2004. Already down a TD the DB shoves the Alabama receiver to the ground and then intercepts the ball. If the call is made Tide up 14 and Shula gets the win. BTW Jacob, we love when the swampwater trash that is the LSU nation comes to town. Even though we are backwards, this event gives us a chance to look down upon a group that is more backwards than us and stinks to boot.

Thank you, Bayshooter. I was there and it has to be one of the worst no-calls ever.

For all of you guys spouting off about LSU's recent 4-1 record in Tuscaloosa, what is LSU's record against Alabama in BR in my lifetime? Since 1969? And don't forget that this includes some of the (not so) scary night games in BR as well.

 

[Bayou Magic]

A bunch of trash talk, but no score predictions. Let's have 'em. Here's mine:

Both teams are talented, confident, well-coached (can't believe I said that) and simply outstanding. This will be one of the hardest hitting game in recent memory. LSU wins 27 - 17.

GEAUX TIGERS!

 

[RookieTrainer]

[ I guess if we play a game of claiming more Nat Champs than you really have, or celebrating a dead drunk, you gumps would win. :lol::lol::lol::lol:

Wow, I didn't know you guys wanted to take up the Barner mantra. I thought you were better than that.

As for making up NCs, tell me how many you think we have and I guarantee you if you are in any way honest about it the answer will be "several more than us."

As for "celebrating a dead drunk," assuming that he was as you say, what does it say that LSU had such a hard time beating him? By my count, LSU won in 1958, 1969, 1970, and 1972. Alabama won in 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, and 1981. If I am counting correctly, and assuming you are right, LSU went 4-16 against a drunk. Impressive!

I would add that I don't think we have ever burned another head coach in effigy either.

 

[RookieTrainer]

Back to the game.

Obviously both teams are VERY good. I look forward to a hard-hitting and hopefully cleanly-played game. And I mean that more in terms of turnovers, penalties, and other sloppy play, not dirty play. I don't expect to see much if any of that from either team.

I think it all depends on LSU's ability to create turnovers, Alabama's ability to shut down (relatively speaking) LSU's running attack, and Alabama's ability to run against LSU.

If LSU forces TOs like they did against Oregon and WVU, it will be very difficult for Alabama to win. If not, and if Alabama can slow down LSU's running game, LSU will be in for a dogfight. If those things happen AND Alabama can run a little, LSU will be in trouble. And the converse of these is true as well.

I think Alabama does limit TOs, slows LSU down just enough, and runs enough to win 27-21. I can just as easily see it going the other way.

I do know one thing beyond a shadow of a doubt. The field at Bryant-Denny will not be any place for anything other than grown men that night.

 

[Jacob Hawkes]

Thank you, Bayshooter. I was there and it has to be one of the worst no-calls ever.

For all of you guys spouting off about LSU's recent 4-1 record in Tuscaloosa, what is LSU's record against Alabama in BR in my lifetime? Since 1969? And don't forget that this includes some of the (not so) scary night games in BR as well.

It's no secret the gumps loved playing in The BR for like a 30 year stretch. That's old news though. LSU has only lost 3 times since the 2000s. Just depends on how you want to spin things I suppose. ;-);-)

 

[Jacob Hawkes]

A bunch of trash talk, but no score predictions. Let's have 'em. Here's mine:

Both teams are talented, confident, well-coached (can't believe I said that) and simply outstanding. This will be one of the hardest hitting game in recent memory. LSU wins 27 - 17.

GEAUX TIGERS!

I'll buy that. I'm going to wait til next week for my prediction.

Wow, I didn't know you guys wanted to take up the Barner mantra. I thought you were better than that.

As for making up NCs, tell me how many you think we have and I guarantee you if you are in any way honest about it the answer will be "several more than us."

As for "celebrating a dead drunk," assuming that he was as you say, what does it say that LSU had such a hard time beating him? By my count, LSU won in 1958, 1969, 1970, and 1972. Alabama won in 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, and 1981. If I am counting correctly, and assuming you are right, LSU went 4-16 against a drunk. Impressive!

I would add that I don't think we have ever burned another head coach in effigy either.

I guess you heard the entire "This is Alabama Football" prior St. Nick.

Nobody said his record wasn't impressive. However, Bear Bryant was smitten by DV & the noise that is made there. I'm sure you're aware of some of his quotes about it.

 

[Richard Fuquay]

I'll buy that. I'm going to wait til next week for my prediction.



I guess you heard the entire "This is Alabama Football" prior St. Nick.

Nobody said his record wasn't impressive. However, Bear Bryant was smitten by DV & the noise that is made there. I'm sure you're aware of some of his quotes about it.

I think you meant to say Bryant loved to smite the corndogs in DV. If I had that record on someones's home field I be smitten too.

 

[Franco]

A bunch of trash talk, but no score predictions. Let's have 'em. Here's mine:

Both teams are talented, confident, well-coached (can't believe I said that) and simply outstanding. This will be one of the hardest hitting game in recent memory. LSU wins 27 - 17.

GEAUX TIGERS!

Good idea Frank! Hope you wear some purple & gold next week up there in Okieville.

I think LSU will shutdown Bama's running game forcing them to throw the ball. Bama is not that good at the passing game and with LSU's DB's that should play right into our hands.

On Offense, I think LSU will keep fresh legs in the game with the 2 QB system and a stable of RB's that include Ware, Ford , Blue and Hilliard. Add thier dynamic WR's and though Bama will slow them down, they won't stop them.

In T-Town;

LSU 34
Bama 13

 

[Bayou Magic]

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I'm going to wait til next week for my prediction.


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Oh no, no, no...surely an opinionated scholar of the game like yourself isn't afraid to join us out on the limb of predictions, are you? This is no time to be timid. Jump in big boy (that is if you aren't scared).

fp

 

[Brad Turner]

No way LSU stops Ala running attack (UT ran the ball against them). Ala wins 21-17

 

[TDB87]

Bama Wins:
On offense bama will pound the ball with Richardson and lacy who are both ranked top ten SEC in rushing.LSBOO will stack the box to slow down the run game.which they will be fine with.They feel there DB'S are good enough to cover man(and they may be) Bama starts play action hitting high percentage crossing routes and hitting trent as the check down. LSU's LB will have to start respecting the play action and will have to freeze. Bama mixes in some more ground and pound down lsu's throat.LSU has some cocky players on thier team not well disciplined and will have some costly penalties.
On defense.. Alabama is good enough to stop the run with out stacking the box which will leave all of the secondary to cover lsu's recievers.Saban will have some gnarley blitzs mixed in along with some wild looks..Pick six lee will turn the ball over at least once.Dont think for a min the lsu recievers will go untouched by the corners like AU let em.Both QB'S will be pressured of course with these two D's.

Franco,Bama's passing offense is arguable as good if not better than LSU look at the stats. http://sec.xosdigitallabs.com/Portals/3/SEC Website/football/confldrs.htm
Oh yea score.Bama 27-lsu 17

 

[Jacob Hawkes]

Oh no, no, no...surely an opinionated scholar of the game like yourself isn't afraid to join us out on the limb of predictions, are you? This is no time to be timid. Jump in big boy (that is if you aren't scared).

fp

This has nothing to do with timid as I've said numerous times LSU is the better team. There is nothing to sway me to pick against LSU. I have zero doubt I'll have them predicted to win. That said, there is 9 days left until KO. I'd rather wait until the week of the game for a solid gut feeling on the game.

 

[Jacob Hawkes]

No way LSU stops Ala running attack (UT ran the ball against them). Ala wins 21-17

Really? No way huh? I've heard this before. We shall see. Like I said, Chief is going to make AJ beat LSU & I just don't think he's good enough nor does he have the WRs to get open.

 

[Jacob Hawkes]

Bama Wins:
On offense bama will pound the ball with Richardson and lacy who are both ranked top ten SEC in rushing.LSBOO will stack the box to slow down the run game.which they will be fine with.They feel there DB'S are good enough to cover man(and they may be) Bama starts play action hitting high percentage crossing routes and hitting trent as the check down. LSU's LB will have to start respecting the play action and will have to freeze. Bama mixes in some more ground and pound down lsu's throat.LSU has some cocky players on thier team not well disciplined and will have some costly penalties.
On defense.. Alabama is good enough to stop the run with out stacking the box which will leave all of the secondary to cover lsu's recievers.Saban will have some gnarley blitzs mixed in along with some wild looks..Pick six lee will turn the ball over at least once.Dont think for a min the lsu recievers will go untouched by the corners like AU let em.Both QB'S will be pressured of course with these two D's.

Franco,Bama's passing offense is arguable as good if not better than LSU look at the stats. http://sec.xosdigitallabs.com/Portals/3/SEC Website/football/confldrs.htm
Oh yea score.Bama 27-lsu 17

LOL. I can appreciate your optimism, but I think you're wrong on a lot of your breakdowns.

 

[Cowtown]

From an outsider's perspective, I think LSU is too strong this year and will beat Bama pretty good actually.

As Jacob said....we shall see.

 

[TDB87]

Tell me where I'm wrong guru of the grid iron..oh nvm I like the suspense of waiting on your prediction and breakdown !! Quit playing Kirk herbstreet and break it down. What is gonna change from now to then. I don't think I'm to far off.

 

[Franco]

Bama Wins:
On offense bama will pound the ball with Richardson and lacy who are both ranked top ten SEC in rushing.LSBOO will stack the box to slow down the run game.which they will be fine with.They feel there DB'S are good enough to cover man(and they may be) Bama starts play action hitting high percentage crossing routes and hitting trent as the check down. LSU's LB will have to start respecting the play action and will have to freeze. Bama mixes in some more ground and pound down lsu's throat.LSU has some cocky players on thier team not well disciplined and will have some costly penalties.
On defense.. Alabama is good enough to stop the run with out stacking the box which will leave all of the secondary to cover lsu's recievers.Saban will have some gnarley blitzs mixed in along with some wild looks..Pick six lee will turn the ball over at least once.Dont think for a min the lsu recievers will go untouched by the corners like AU let em.Both QB'S will be pressured of course with these two D's.

Franco,Bama's passing offense is arguable as good if not better than LSU look at the stats. http://sec.xosdigitallabs.com/Portals/3/SEC Website/football/confldrs.htm
Oh yea score.Bama 27-lsu 17

The Tigers won't have to stack anyone to limit Bama's running! LSU has 8 DL's that are all starters. They'll be fresh all game long, rotating in and out and playing with a priority of stopping the run. We would love to see Bama have to depend on throwing the ball;-)

 

[TDB87]

Doesn't matter if Yal got 8 lineman rotating. heck LSU stacked the box against TN and Poole until he wore down.and had no help with a lousy passing game. LSU will have to have 8 in box to slow the run. Key word is slow.

 

[Jacob Hawkes]

Tell me where I'm wrong guru of the grid iron..oh nvm I like the suspense of waiting on your prediction and breakdown !! Quit playing Kirk herbstreet and break it down. What is gonna change from now to then. I don't think I'm to far off.

Drop Brandon Taylor down in the box & make AJ beat LSU. Simple gameplan. He has yet to prove to me he can win a big game.

If you think LSU's OL won't handle your DL, then I think you're mistaken. LSU hasn't been healthy along the OL in a long time. The thing is our OL has depth. Since you want to talk stats, I have some for you. LSU scores more TDs in The Redzone and the QB play isn't close TDs/INTs. LSU turns the ball over a lot less. Our WRs are far superior to your's. Brad Wing is a much better punter. LSU opens up your defense with the pass and pounds them out in the 2nd half.

Of course a lot can happen between now & then. Freak injuries being the biggest possibility.