I figured I'd start this thread, as I find it comical that LSU is still #1 in both polls. Don't get me wrong, I'm GLAD they are #1, because I would rather beat the "#1" team, than have someone else trying to beat us as the #1 team. However, without some "trick" or Special Teams Plays by LSU, I really don't think they have a legit chance of beating Bama and here's why:
You hear how "the game is won in the trenches" all the time, but it seems like the voters are all forgetting that. After West Virginia's beating Friday night, I think it's fair to say that the schedules of Bama & LSU are pretty even, meaning that statistics should give us a fair idea of what these 2 teams are made of. Bama's D is SOOO good this year, it has made this team VERY predictable as you will see my predictions of this years games at the bottom. When you understand that the matchup of the lines determines the outcome of the game, this Bama team is more predictable than any team I've seen in a while.
Team vs Team Breakdown
Offense - Bama has #1 Offense in SEC
QB's - Advantage Bama
RB's - Advantage Bama
WR's - Push, maybe Bama
OL - Advantage Bama
Running Offense - Advantage Bama
Passing Offense - Advantage Bama
Defense - Bama has #1 Defense in NCAA
DL - Advantage LSU
LB's - Advantage Bama
Secondary - Advantage Bama
Run D - Advantage Bama
Pass D - Advantage Bama
Special Teams - LSU
Coaching - Bama
Game Breakdown & Prediction:
As you can see, the ONLY areas LSU is superior to Bama is on the D Line and Special Teams. LSU will not be able to run on Bama, therefore making them 1 dementional in the area that is their weakness, passing. This will make for a long day and they will have trouble putting up 13 offensive points. I think 13 is their MAX number on offense, barring a special teams or defensive TD.
LSU's D Line is great, but Bama's offensive balance will keep them honest and with good play calling and the best RB in the country on our team, we will be able to score. LSU's secondary is NOT as good as everyone thinks. As WV showed, AJ will be able to throw on LSU and when he does, that will open up the running game and then LSU is in trouble. LSU has not played a team with athletes the caliber of their's all year nor an offense that is balanced. Because of that, I don't see any way LSU holds Bama under 24 pts.
The country will finally understand just how good this Bama team is after November 5th.
Final Score: 27-13, could be 31-13
My other predictions of meaningful games:
Penn State: 27-10 - was 27-11
Arkansas: 31-17 - was 38-10
Florida: 31-10 - was 38-10
Ole Miss: 45-6 - was 52-7
UT: 38-6 - was 37-6
LSU: 27-13 - TBD
ROLL TIDE!
You hear how "the game is won in the trenches" all the time, but it seems like the voters are all forgetting that. After West Virginia's beating Friday night, I think it's fair to say that the schedules of Bama & LSU are pretty even, meaning that statistics should give us a fair idea of what these 2 teams are made of. Bama's D is SOOO good this year, it has made this team VERY predictable as you will see my predictions of this years games at the bottom. When you understand that the matchup of the lines determines the outcome of the game, this Bama team is more predictable than any team I've seen in a while.
Team vs Team Breakdown
Offense - Bama has #1 Offense in SEC
QB's - Advantage Bama
RB's - Advantage Bama
WR's - Push, maybe Bama
OL - Advantage Bama
Running Offense - Advantage Bama
Passing Offense - Advantage Bama
Defense - Bama has #1 Defense in NCAA
DL - Advantage LSU
LB's - Advantage Bama
Secondary - Advantage Bama
Run D - Advantage Bama
Pass D - Advantage Bama
Special Teams - LSU
Coaching - Bama
Game Breakdown & Prediction:
As you can see, the ONLY areas LSU is superior to Bama is on the D Line and Special Teams. LSU will not be able to run on Bama, therefore making them 1 dementional in the area that is their weakness, passing. This will make for a long day and they will have trouble putting up 13 offensive points. I think 13 is their MAX number on offense, barring a special teams or defensive TD.
LSU's D Line is great, but Bama's offensive balance will keep them honest and with good play calling and the best RB in the country on our team, we will be able to score. LSU's secondary is NOT as good as everyone thinks. As WV showed, AJ will be able to throw on LSU and when he does, that will open up the running game and then LSU is in trouble. LSU has not played a team with athletes the caliber of their's all year nor an offense that is balanced. Because of that, I don't see any way LSU holds Bama under 24 pts.
The country will finally understand just how good this Bama team is after November 5th.
Final Score: 27-13, could be 31-13
My other predictions of meaningful games:
Penn State: 27-10 - was 27-11
Arkansas: 31-17 - was 38-10
Florida: 31-10 - was 38-10
Ole Miss: 45-6 - was 52-7
UT: 38-6 - was 37-6
LSU: 27-13 - TBD
ROLL TIDE!
