Darth Saban vs. The Mad Hatter

On the tide

GL freak

I not only referenced it, I supplied two links on that very subject.

Nick Saban does revenge like The Godfather

https://blog.al.com/kevin-scarbinsky/2009/12/hard_to_fool_saban_two_straigh.html

No one handles rematches like Nick Saban

https://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/10/no_one_handles_rematches_like.html

This is not as good as my write-up,  but it's still pretty good ESPN article by Will Harris nevertheless.

LSU Tigers at Alabama Crimson Tide

Alabama is favored by 4.5 points
TeamRankings win odds for LSU: 36 percent

LSU is an outstanding, well-coached team with a top-flight defense and a powerful running game. Unfortunately for the Tigers, this game doesn't really have much to do with them. Alabama is a championship team on a championship mission, and LSU is simply in the way.

We've been beating this drum all year, but Alabama's defense is absolutely not "one of" the best in the country. It is not simply the nation's best in 2011, but rather a once-in-a-generation defense. That's not hyperbole. It's also what we should expect given the Crimson Tide's perfect set of circumstances. The sport's top defensive coaching staff in terms of both scheme and technique is, in its fifth year, at the very pinnacle of its recruiting and player development machine.

The Alabama defense was a top-five unit last season with a lineup full of newbies. This year, with experienced, fully developed and uber-talented upperclassmen manning nearly every spot on the two-deep, the Tide stop unit is setting a new standard. When elite coaching combines with elite talent and maximum experience at an elite program with unlimited resources … well, that's exactly how once-in-a-generation defenses are made.

Add in the nation's best offensive line and backfield duo, and you have a championship-caliber team. The home-field advantage will also be unprecedented, as this will be the loudest and most intimidating crowd in Bryant-Denny Stadium history. LSU's defense is fantastic, but its reckless style relies on rattling the opposing offense, then feeding on the resulting turnovers and miscues -- mistakes that an experienced, disciplined and prepared Alabama team simply will not make at home.

It also must be mentioned that the Crimson Tide seem to be playing for a bigger purpose. It's difficult to judge the precise impact the tornado that devastated Tuscaloosa this April has had on this football team and its focus and preparation throughout the season, but it is undoubtedly significant.

LSU is a very fine football team, but nothing points to a failure this weekend for Nick Saban's program. In the most hyped game of the season, Alabama will leave no doubt.

The pick: Alabama 31, LSU 3

I seemed to have found the bammers homer thread

Only people who know the secret handshake are allowed in.

Another awesone article, especially if you're a Bama fan

How Alabama Became College Football's Greatest Team

https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2011/11/how-alabama-became-college-footballs-greatest-team/247750/

Yeah, that's crazy talk.  I think LSU will score at least 6!!! 

That final score is about right on and i understand if people don't believe it...but LSU is lucky to score in this game.

Sorry people who call us homers, we know our team better then you.

One thing we can't control is a turnovers, they just happen when ever...if looking back at Mark Ingram who went like 600+ carries before he fumbled in the Iron Bowl last year. Which helped Alabama lose the game. You take that back and Auburn would have lost. Turnovers kill period...

It happens nobody can stop it, but then again it may not happen.

It would be the only black eye i see that could happen if LSU comes out with a victory. It's the only thing we can't rule out.

Other then that Alabama is going to weep some ass, and i mean big time too.

Take no prisoners, this is for the coaches, the players, the fans, and the fans that passed away in the distruction T-Town as gotten from Mother Nature. RIP BAMA FANS

Motivation at it best, this will be a great game if you're a Bama fan or capping Alabama other then that LSU fans and Alabama haters need a back up plan and exit the TV or game itself, with plan B.

For the rest of the day, or they can hang around and watch the beat down.

I mean beat down also, stat wise or any other and a blind person is the only person that can't see this coming.

Like i said before this is the perfect storm...for Vegas they know theres so much hate for Alabama all they have to do is set the bait and they have hook and sinker.

I know my Pre Game/ In Game has some humor in it but it breaks up the tention for a minute with fun on my part or other Alabama fans.

I have respect for every man/women on this site but when it comes to the truth whether its Alabama or LSU to and i have got to be truthful about the outcome.

LSU fans say IF...

Alabama fans say they are going to win...

Thats the diffence between us and them we don't have any doubt.

FOR OTHER MATCH UPS, it may be different down the road but for this game Alabama will show the football nation. This is their year and nobody is standing in the way.

Alabama will lose so many players for the NFL draft i don't think they will repeat this task in 2012.

Enjoy the game.

Roll-Tide

Theres no way in hell you were gonna be on LSU. I didnt need to read 2 pages to figure that out. 

bol Jimmy

So glad I didn't disappoint.   If I really thought LSU would win, I would say so, but I've been saying since January that Alabama would win this game, and I have seen nothing that would remotely sway my thinking.  Alabama is the better team and they're playing at home.  Plain and simle.

  BOL with your card this week Train.

Alabama has a lot of depth so they'll still be very competitive.  Their biggest problem will be that the schedule flips on them next season.  Arkansas, LSU & Tennessee will all be on the road.

ROLL TIDE Lucan!!!

Quote Originally Posted by tidefan07:

Great write up JDF.....You touched on a point I am counting on for a win that I had a discussion with last night with another poster Jose Reyes who saw it also....that is the crowd noise...no doubt in my mind LSU qb's Lee and Jefferson are both extremely talented and bring two different attacks that BAMA will have to prepare for....but you have to look back and ask yourself..." when this year have they been in a stadium where the opponent had a Defense of this caliper and can confuse the hell out of you with looks.....against Oregon.....neutral field....West Virginia....LSU jumped them from the start and the crowd was a non-factor....NO DOUBT LSU has talent and will score....but I like my chances like you said playing at home...not a homer play....just like my odds here....BOL this weekend!

ROLL TIDE!

I can guarantee you that I will be in the stadium screaming like a champion!!!

Quote Originally Posted by hintonbears:

really like alabama and the over in the game.. the total has dropped dramatically since the public is pounding the under.. also the majority on lsu.. better coach better team

I am really warming up the OVER as well.  I think this game is more likely to be a decisive Alabama win than a close game.  It would not surprise me at all if Alabama gets into the 30s.

Fantastic writeup.  Agree with almost all of it except for couple missed points.....

Fire & Confidence............. This LSU is one badass group of muther freakers and they know it.

They also play very smart and patient and relish an underdog role.

That being said, agree with RJ in other thread that Lsu is "fools gold" but............... and it defies physics, but LSU is gonna win.  Public wins again

I think Alabama's offense will be able to move the the ball on the ground and through the air, and I'm pretty sure LSU's offense won't be able to.  If LSU insists on crowding the LOS with 8 or 9 guys, I think McCarron and the receviers will have a very big day.  If they don't crowd the LOS, their front 7 will get steamrolled.  Basically they are damned if they do, and damned if they don't.

While I think Alabama clearly has the better offense, and clearly has the better defense, I have never endorsed a 31-3 score in favor of Alabama.  My score prediction is 24-13, but it would not surprise me at all if Alabama gets into the 30s.

LSU has thrived all season on turnovers and short fields.  They won't be able to count on that in this game.  Alabama will not turn the ball over in this game.  Accordingly, LSU will be forced to drive the length of the field which I don't think LSU can do consistently.  I think if any team benefits from turnovers and short fields in this game, Alabama will be the benefactor.  As I stated in a different thread, I am willing to wager any Covers poster that Alabama will not lose the turnover battle in this game.

The Alabama/Auburn game will probably be my only "Max Bet" of the season.  Whatever the number is, lay it.  Alabama will cover it.