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Early line seems to be around 14, in the past we've always played them real conservative, do you think that'll be the case this year?       ???

We're gonna beat them so bad next week that you won't be able to understand Coach O in the post-game interview. Oh, wait.........

I hope you are right 2 but I have a feeling LSU's D will test us and the first half will be closer than we're expecting.  For me, one key will be how the speed of our WRs matches against the LSU DBs.  Can our guys get behind them and get open?  If so, we'll score a few TDs.

RTR

Well what I have seen from the LSU defense they will be tougher than we think. Also, the WR's and RB's are pretty dog gone good also. We will have to be on our "P's" and "Q's" next Sat. RTR!

LSU 33-17 vs. Miami
LSU 22-21 vs. Awbren
LSU 38-21 vs. Louisiana Tech
LSU 45-16 vs. Ole Miss
LSU 19-27 vs. Florida
LSU 36-16 vs. UGA
LSU 19-3   vs. Miss St.

I think being favored by 14 (early) is very conservative.  I think we got this.  We will score early and often.

Let me go further with why I think Bama is going to win fairly easy...

Nationally, LSU is #102 in passing offense, #43 in rushing offense, #60 in scoring offense and #87 in total offense.  Bama is #33 in passing defense, #21 in rushing defense, #10 in scoring defense and #16 in total defense.

At the same time, Bama is #1 in scoring offense against LSU #7 scoring defense, #30 rushing offense against LSU's #32 rushing defense, #5 passing offense against their #38 passing defense, and #2 in total offense against LSU's #22 in total defense.  I know the game isn't played on paper so those stats can be thrown out the window.  Sorry, I'm at work and there ARE NO WINDOWS here.  Bama has for the most part under Coach Saban been very consistent in performing their job come game-time.  They always strive to get better each and every game and historically have most always played 4 quarter football.  Each of the Bama players knows how big this game is.  They always step up to the challenge of "big" games and I think this time will be no different.  

I’ve watched most of LSU’s games this year. They’re not a great team. Miami is awful. Auburn is terrible. Florida is average. Georgia was overrated and untested. LSU has a good defense and a mediocre offense.

If Tua plays the whole game, Bama easily gets 40-60 points. LSU might get to 20. Might. A 14 point spread is too close. Bama rolls.

If Awbren scored 21 we will score 98 for sure.

A few comments about the stats:
1.  I'm not buying LSU at #87 in total defense.  Must be a mistake there.
2.  I do believe Alabama is in the mid teens for total defense, but keep in mind that probably half of those yards came against the 2's, 3's, and even 4's in some cases.

What about the injuries we have at DB and Tua and his limp? RTR!

You are right about the total defense number for LSU. I looked at the numbers and got it confused with their total offense number. I corrected it to #22 in total defense for the Corndogs.  Thanks for pointing that out...Have an ecred... #+

LSU always plays Bama tough, and I think this game will be no different. 

14 points is the smallest point spread Bama has seen this year.

And Bama has not faced a defense like LSU.

But I don't think Bama plays LSU conservatively.   Every other game this season Bama has sought to put the game away by halftime.  I don't see why that would change.

 

If Bama can go into LSU and put the game away so our players can rest it would be a miracle. This will be intense and injuries are my biggest concerns. RTR!

If Tua is really healthy (and I think he is), he will pick them apart IF the O line can hold the rush long enough.

Once we get a lead they will have to throw the ball.  That is when the NOTs will start rolling in.

This is what I'm hoping for. We cannot afford to let LSU sustain clock draining drives against us like they did against Ga. This is probably the weakest D, or maybe just the most inexperienced D since 2007, so that's a possibilty.

Having said that, I still think we win it if they do, but I can't take that much stress.  :lol2:

I agree that LSU is overrated and their QB is average, at best. LSU has gotten a lot of cred by beating #8 Miami (now 5-3 and unranked), Auburn was #7 (now 5-3 & unranked), #2 Georgia (now #6 but still a lot of uncertainty), Mississippi State now #21 is 5-3, plus LSU was manhandled by Florida. No way do I see us playing conservative. We will continue with our regular offense. The only way LSU can win is by rushing only 4
have 7 in coverage, and pressuring or sacking Tua on a regular basis. If Devonta Smith is healthy, plus the trio of Irv Smith, Jerry Judy, and Henry Ruggs will make LSU burnt toast. We haven't even mentioned D. Harris, Josh Jacobs, and Najee Harris at running back.


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Not much faith in this congregation.  I already dread the panic if we don't roll over LSU from the opening kick.

Enjoy the game, folks.  We'll kick their Cajun butts.   :-*

 #+ I hear you Chechem. I have to get really stern in my wondering why Eli is acting so crazy. I am sure you all will keep me updated on the goofy stuff except the penalties. I just hate stupid penalties. RTR!

You are the President of the Penalty Cult, Ricky!!   :lol2: :lol2:

 :worship: :worship: thank you Chechem. RTR!

I think you are underestimating LSU, and misstating the facts.

Beating Georgia by 20 points is no small feat.  "uncertainty"  ???

LSU beat Miami and MS State by 16 points.

And LSU wasn't "manhandled" by Florida.  It was a one score game.

Miami, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Ole Miss -- that is a much harder schedule than Bama has faced (Aggies, Mizzou, TN, Louisville, Arkansas). 

This will be, by far, the toughest opponent Bama has faced.  And a good test of how good Bama really is.

Saying differently is just spreading rat poison.   :popcorn2:

Predicting a 37-13 score is also rat poison, CP.   :lol3: :lol3: :lol3: :lol3:
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:lol: :lol: :lol:  You got an ecred for that...   :lol3:

See, there's proof I think it will be close.   ;)


But I'll go ahead and give LSU another TD.

No wonder I love CRS so much with all the intelligent conversations.  #+, RTR!

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It's also worth pointing out that LSU's OL was severely hampered by injuries during the Florida loss.

Is there a secret board that I haven’t been told about? I spend my days in a kitchen with high school and college kids. I long for intelligent conversation.

Spent some time on the barner board then come back over here, Phil. You'll think CRS is the Mensa chatroom.

I tried to find the Harvard chatroom for comparison, but they don't seem to have one.   :dunno:

Maybe they don't know how to set up the server.  :dunno:

 :lol:

Yeah, it's not like they're MIT students.

By the way, mensa is not for geniuses, it is for geniuses that want everybody else to know they are geniuses.  A true (very stable) genius acts like a buffoon and causes everyone else to underestimate his intelligence.

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Sounds like me except for the genius part.

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Headstone material.   :lol2:

Mensa's standards aren't even genius level.  I think they accept anyone in the top 2% of IQ.  So basically 7 million Americans would qualify.  Trust me, we ain't got no 7 million geniuses.  An ex-girlfriend of mine took the test and made it in, though she doesn't brag about it or actively participate.  She tried to get me to take it at the same time, and I declined, though I think I probably had a least a 50/50 shot of making it in.  Just not something I care about.  

For the record, that was back when I was quasi-smart.  I'm as dumb as a rock these days, or at least feel like it.

we are all going to look dumb as a rock if this is a close  tight game :lol:

Well this one will be close I think like 52-14 and that is nervie wracking. RTR!

I think the top 1% is considered genius, or used to be.  But in the snowflake culture we live in today I think they have shied away from having a measurable label.  Otherwise the other 99% might need to go to their safe space and color some pictures.

The line in Vegas is now  14.5

Sounds like the Cajuns aren't holding up their half of the bets.   :lol2:

Well it is the lowest line on a Bama game all season.   :lol2:

Many casinos are offering a 15 to 15.5 point line tonight.  Cajuns still are being tight.   :popcorn2: 

FIFY

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Cajun betting money might be better spent on booze.   :lol2:

Foregone conclusion, CP.  :lol2:

Bama will hammer down. RTR!

One day away and I'm not getting nervous. That makes me nervous.  :stars:

I was nervous last week during the off week. lol, RTR!

:lol: #+

And for the record, I think the only way Bama loses this game is if there are turnovers/injuries.

Coach Saban on the coin toss - "I hope we elect to kick ass...!" :lol:

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 :o :o :o

That was REAL!  I thought it was a joke when I first heard it.  But now I see newspaper articles about it.

I think I need to up my score prediction.  :popcorn2:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNcmNfeqWBE

What, 198-0 ??

???

A caller asked him if they win the coin toss will he elect to kick or receive.

28 TDs and a safety?  :think:

I think I will go with 199 to nothing.  :lol2:

ROLL TIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The LSU crowd was raucous on GAMEDAY this morning, shouting "OVERRATED" they they played clips of Notre Dame and Michigan.

But when Saban appeared, they grew quiet.  Saban didn't repeat his "kick ass" comment, but he did look confident, saying the team was ready.    :clap:

ESPN was talking about LSU tailgating -- eating gator when LSU played Florida, whole hog when they played Arkansas. ESPN then asked what LSU fans ate for tailgating when they played Bama, and this guy holds up a corn dog.   :lol2:

 :lol: Perfect!

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Perfect is: Alabama scores 35 by halftime. RTR!

49

 :lol: yokie dokie. RTR!

To be such a whop sided score this was one hard fought game. I wonder if we can hear good news about Najee? RTR!

Saban said it was a sprained ankle.

 #+ Thanks Chechem. RTR!

Glad it's not a broken foot. However, a sprain can take a while to heal.

Damien and Jacobs can handle the load until the playoff. As Gary told us 3,389,319 times last night, Damien has fresh legs because of the passing attack and stable of RBs.

True. We have a stable of RBs. I just hate it for Najee. He had maybe his best game of the year last night.

Gary said a lot of nonsense last night.

Like when he suggested that the targeting on Ruggs was (in part) because Ruggs lowered his head.  NONSENSE!

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Last time Saban said sprained ankle (Jalen), it required surgery, a boot, and the guy can barely walk.   :unsure:

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If Saban says it's just a scratch, call 911:

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