Game Thread: ***OFFICIAL*** ALABAMA vs LSU pregame thread - Page 2

GrayTide · November 7th, 2009, 07:28 AM

Tennessee, I agree that Monte Kiffin is a better DC than John Chavis. On the other hand Chavis is much better than those Co-DCs LSU had last year. It is going to be a war and at the end of the game there will be no prisoners.

Tide&True · November 7th, 2009, 07:33 AM

Roll Tide Roll!!!!

Dartigan · November 7th, 2009, 07:42 AM

	Quote:	bayoutider
	I haven't been worried about winning a game this season till yesterday. We have played higher ranked teams but this is a good LSU team that may be peaking. I don't think the Tide has peaked yet and hope they do today and bring home a decisive win. GM has to have a good day today, maybe not a great day but he has to have a good one. At least one of our receivers has to show up and Ingram has to punish LSU with lots of yards. If Ingram or our other backs score a couple of touchdowns it will settle me down. Last year Scott gained more yards than any other back against us. We can't let LSU get a running game started and I dont think Jefferson is quite there where LSU can put a big game on his shoulders to win against a top notch defense. One thing is certain, this game has all the makings to be one of the best SEC matchups of the season with a lot on the line.

You said what I've been feeling all week. I expect to win, but I've been uneasy about this game. Nevertheless, I'm grateful that I'm off work so I can watch this one. It's good to be here.

BigBama · November 7th, 2009, 07:50 AM

With bama being picked as the upset special on College Football Live yesterday, it made me feel a little better about it. I know its strange but when people start picking against us it seems like our boys come out ready to play. Maybe they don't pay attention to that crap but something tells they do.

RTR

banjeaux · November 7th, 2009, 07:54 AM

	Quote:	GrayTide
	Not being able to sleep must be going around. Up since 3:30 CST. Let's go get 'em. Roll Tide.

Yep. Awake a little after 4. Up by 5. 'Course I was asleep before 9.

Man, I'm back to where I was when we had Coach Bryant. I expect a win! Barners, Viles, Rebels, Bulldogs, etc. hate us for our great expectations. So be it!

It is great to be a Bama fan!

ROLL TIDE! ROLL!

Crimson Cat · November 7th, 2009, 07:55 AM

Like everyone else, I'm up early & ready to go! BIG, BIG game today!!!!!
My thoughts:
I'm not sure about the whole Lsu peaking thing...much of that has to do with the level of competition and defense's they've faced the last two games. I'm not saying they aren't a really good team, I'm just not convinced they are as good as LSU teams the past 3-4 years and I don't think they are playing up to their potential and that's what make them a dangerous team for us. Not to mention, they've had this one circled since last year.

I think this game will be one of field position (special teams), defense, the run game, and the team that controls the line of scrimmage. Both qbs can have solid games and not be spectacular and still win. Both teams have enough play-makers on each side to do that. But I like BAMA's chances with having Ingram, a 100% healthy Upchurch and Richardson in the backfield. Thats a lot of power running right there.

The one big area of concern I do have is special teams coverage.
Lsu's Holliday is very fast and talented on returns. Our coverage...not so much.
We cannnot allow LSU to have big returns and give Jefferson a short field to work with. We have to make them try & drive the length of the field. BAMA special teams has had trouble with this in recent games with the opponent getting the ball at the 40-45 yd line.

I think however, if LSU cannot run the ball effectively (which they haven't done this year except in the last two maybe) and take at least some pressure off of Jefferson, I think our defense will have a monster game. Much like the Arky game, because they couldn't run the ball, it allowed the defensive pressure to get to Mallet all day. We need to do this to LSU.

Alabama can run the ball and I think they will. A lot in this game.
Everyone is expecting changes in the passing game, but I don't think we'll see anything out of the ordinary in this game, unless its some early shots down field, particularly if they play single coverage. Also, we have to cut out the penalties on offense. This has killed our drives as much as anything, so I do think will see better execution in the passing game which will provide some balance to our offense. We've been our own enemy in recent games with poor execution and penalties. As long as GMac and our receivers have a solid day, we can run the ball, and eliminate penalties, we'll be fine.

Both teams have a lot to play for in this one, so I expect a good one.

My score prediction:

24 BAMA
10 LSU

ROLL TIDE!

bayoutider · November 7th, 2009, 08:05 AM

	Quote:	Crimson Cat
	I think however, if LSU cannot run the ball effectively (which they haven't done this year except in the last two maybe) and take at least some pressure off of Jefferson, I think our defense will have a monster game. Much like the Arky game, because they couldn't run the ball, it allowed the defensive pressure to get to Mallet all day. We need to do this to LSU.

Something they will learn quickly is this isn't the Vandy defense they are running against.

BamaCorvin · November 7th, 2009, 08:11 AM

Ready to see a refreshed Bama team today!!! I think we come out on fire and get on them early and win by 2 tds!!

64met · November 7th, 2009, 08:13 AM

7 hours and counting........

Roll Tide Roll!!!!

LCN · November 7th, 2009, 08:18 AM

Did someone say Roll Tide

This is a big one for me - too many RCA's in the family

Maudiemae · November 7th, 2009, 08:39 AM

ROLL TIDE!!!!! I started gettin' nervous LAST weekend and thought this one would never get here. I'm too old for this.

Bama Addiction · November 7th, 2009, 08:49 AM

What a glorious morning...Roll Tide! This time last week I was very nervous about
Bama's prospects against LSU but everyday I've become more and more confident. We will score a couple of touchdowns today and thrust #22 to the top of everyone's Heisman ballot. I think Bama wins and covers the spread. Going to be a tight one early on though but we're used to that. Hope everyone has wonderful day and ROLL TIDE ROLL!

BamaPride1979 · November 7th, 2009, 08:51 AM

Good morning to all!!! This morning I am drinking my coffee and getting the house ready for my sons birthday party. He is turning 2 and this makes for the second year his birthday party fell on the LSU weekend and we won last year.... the party will turn into a football party when the game starts... ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!!