Game Thread: Official PostGame Thread Bama vs. LSU...

[BamaInBham]

If you wish you call it "domination"...no problem. I'm really sick of arguing that point.
I prefer to call it a hard fought victory, and both teams should be congratulated for their incredible efforts. It was an awesome football game in my opinion.

I responded because you keep bringing it up. Having said that, I agree, it was a hard fought victory.

 

[CoastGhost]

What I know is CNS has a fielded a defense that can play the fast game better than most offenses can bring it ... and can still deliver an outstanding performance in the type of game our defenses have been known for. This team can deliver superior results regardless of play style. That should chill the bones of every coach with Bama potentially in their future. How do you prepare for Bama 2016?

 

[GrayTide]

Still 3 weeks until we play auburn so a lot can still happen with either team. Auburn has improved since it early season losses and is, IMO, a much better overall team than LSU. We have improved except in the passing game, which has regressed somewhat and the FG kicking has gotten significantly worse. White is a capable QB, not as good as either Kelly or Allen, but good enough to keep our defense honest. I agree their OL and DL are better than LSU's but their skilled players are not as as good as LSU's. I would certainly give auburn the edge in FG kicking and they always have a huge advantage in lucky bounces.

 

[B1GTide]

Still 3 weeks until we play auburn so a lot can still happen with either team. Auburn has improved since it early season losses and is, IMO, a much better overall team than LSU. We have improved except in the passing game, which has regressed somewhat and the FG kicking has gotten significantly worse. White is a capable QB, not as good as either Kelly or Allen, but good enough to keep our defense honest. I agree their OL and DL are better than LSU's but their skilled players are not as as good as LSU's. I would certainly give auburn the edge in FG kicking and they always have a huge advantage in lucky bounces.

I think that the LSU team that you played on Saturday would have curb stomped Auburn. Sadly, that LSU teams does not take the field every week.

 

[RTR91]

For those that do not believe an opponent's words have any impact on the players, watch Ryan Anderson talk about it.

 

[81usaf92]

Still 3 weeks until we play auburn so a lot can still happen with either team. Auburn has improved since it early season losses and is, IMO, a much better overall team than LSU. We have improved except in the passing game, which has regressed somewhat and the FG kicking has gotten significantly worse. White is a capable QB, not as good as either Kelly or Allen, but good enough to keep our defense honest. I agree their OL and DL are better than LSU's but their skilled players are not as as good as LSU's. I would certainly give auburn the edge in FG kicking and they always have a huge advantage in lucky bounces.

LSU should have beaten auburn with miles and Cameron. They are far better now than they were in week 3 or 4. Auburn is a team that has benefited from very favorable matchups and getting Bama leftovers. Auburn is going to lose big to Bama, and I'm not ever this confident about it.

 

[gtgilbert]

I think that the LSU team that you played on Saturday would have curb stomped Auburn. Sadly, that LSU teams does not take the field every week.

Completely agree with this point. While the barn has certainly improved, LSU has also. No way the LSU team we played lets Auburn even close, although I guess the time management (or lack of) from Miles has rubbed off on coach O.

BUT, this is MSU week. We can worry about the barners in a few weeks.

 

[rolltide_21]

SIAP: Coach O Submitting Penalties to the SEC Office. Even their coach is butt hurt over this. Pandering to his fanbase to get the job. Here's a thought- maybe your team just got beat. You have great talent (except QB) and terrible coaching. That's why the last six years you've gone 8-4/9-3 instead of contending for or winning the west.

http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2016/11/ed_orgeron_submitting_plays_of.html#incart_river_home_pop

 

[64met]

LOL at the folks over on TD. We are being accused of just about everything including recruiting violations, steroids, stealing signals, etc. Unbelievable, what a bunch of cry babies! When will LSU learn, they are not or ever will be Alabama!

RTR!

 

[RWBTide]

SIAP: Coach O Submitting Penalties to the SEC Office. Even their coach is butt hurt over this. Pandering to his fanbase to get the job. Here's a thought- maybe your team just got beat. You have great talent (except QB) and terrible coaching. That's why the last six years you've gone 8-4/9-3 instead of contending for or winning the west.

http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2016/11/ed_orgeron_submitting_plays_of.html#incart_river_home_pop

Really is a shame that it gets to this stage, after what was a great game too.

The worst of it is that it becomes self perpetuating the second the program bows to fan pressure in this way.

 

[colbysullivan]

Agree about the DL. In fact, AU is probably stronger on both sides of the LOS. AU also has the better QB. OTOH, LSU has superior 'skill' players with LF, Guice, Dupree and Duval. None of AU's skill players are scary. LSU has FAR superior defensive coaching. Aranda is probably a 9 or 10, while Steele is a 5. In fact, I'm shocked that Steele's D has not begun to deteriorate as the season has progressed. Muschamp had them playing very well by the end of last season. I guess the carryover has been strong. OTOH, maybe the Vandy game was an indication that the decline is beginning, as a terrible Vandy O put up ~350 on them. My guess is that Adams will be more of a problem than Lawson because Bama's interior is much weaker than the tackles.

Bottom line: Bama has much better players and coaches and is playing at home. Contrary to myth, the best team in this series usually wins and a team that will be favored as much as Bama should be, almost never loses. AU in 49 & 72 and Bama in 84 were the only exceptions.

Bama is 5-1 against AU as the number 1 team. The only loss being at J-H in 2013 with Bama's missed FGs, other strange occurrences and a last second score. This with one of the top 3-5 teams in AU program history. I just hope Bama fans don't create a 'spooked' atmosphere, because most of the outside pressure will be on Alabama, partially because of '13, as well as the myth that AU has a hex on Bama in big games. AU can win but it's not likely.

Sorry...no

 

[day-day]

A snapshot can make anything look like holding that should be called. I did not see anything significant on the Hurts TD.

At the end of the 2nd quarter, the LSU QB took the snap at the right hash mark and threw the ball away while standing on the right hash mark and intentional grounding should have been called; no receivers in the area. Has anyone figured out the illegal procedure call at the goal line near the end of the game? Howard was ruled an ineligible receiver saying he was covered by the outside receiver; don't know how they made this call after seeing the replay. Humphrey's arm getting pulled down with no offensive interference call. I hope Coach O included these.

I now sound like a ref complainer. I try to see things objectively and review replays before posting my opinion on these. There were several complaints by Bama fans that I have mentioned already in which I don't think the refs missed the call but I can't explain some of these.

 

[JBama_in_PCOLA]

Sad. But oh well.


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[TiderJack]

A snapshot can make anything look like holding that should be called. I did not see anything significant on the Hurts TD.

At the end of the 2nd quarter, the LSU QB took the snap at the right hash mark and threw the ball away while standing on the right hash mark and intentional grounding should have been called; no receivers in the area. Has anyone figured out the illegal procedure call at the goal line near the end of the game? Howard was ruled an ineligible receiver saying he was covered by the outside receiver; don't know how they made this call after seeing the replay. Humphrey's arm getting pulled down with no offensive interference call. I hope Coach O included these.

I now sound like a ref complainer. I try to see things objectively and review replays before posting my opinion on these. There were several complaints by Bama fans that I have mentioned already in which I don't think the refs missed the call but I can't explain some of these.

This one was baffling and was a huge call. We had the pitch out to Bo and it looked like he would walk in except for the phantom false start stopped the play. They called the penalty on 71 but it certainly was not him and I have looked at it about 5 times and still don't see anybody moving.

 

[BamaInBham]

Sorry...no

Name 5 which were better: 57, 83, 04, 2010 ? Only 57 and 10 played for a NC like 13. Please don't say 93. Because of another probation, like 57, that team didn't have to play in the SECC game or a bowl where they would have faced very good teams. They were simply on a magic carpet ride. Of course 13 was too, but faced more tough teams. 93 played 2 teams with a winning record and it took miracles to win them both.