LSU vs Bama the way I see it...

Good stuff Tappy, you did as good a job of keeping it fair as could be expected from a 'Bama guy.   - You are among several rational people in here, who think the same way. Others seem to take the homer thing too seriously, and they get added to the list of people who get ignored really fast. It's a mortal sin to post positive things about your team in here, and be from that state, and have a Bama avatar. LOL! 

 A few observations;

QB - LSU has the edge in this category.

Maybe so but the advantage is not as great as some would lead you to believe.McCarron is pretty much a strictly play action QB, he relies on Richardson/Lacy and throws far fewer first and second down passes than the LSU QBs who are in a more pass friendly offense.This diminishes McCarrons stats a bit in my opinion. - LSU is pretty dangerous with that play action as well... They have had a lot of their deep balls come from play actin situations. I will agree that AJ is a bit underrated, you can't deny that he hasn't faced a secondary like this all season,  but you also can't deny that he is a great QB. So how well he does in this game, is a big ?, and I am anxious to see how it works out. 

RB - Large Edge Alabama here...

 Again the advantage is not as great as what one might think. 'Bama will not be able to run through this D-line like they are used to doing and LSU with Ware and Ford running behind their O-line will be better than anything that 'Bama has faced thus far.- I agree totally, and the same goes for our offensive line vs their defensive line. They don't have the LB's to support their D line though, and that is a good reason why I like this matchup. 

Special teams - Huge edge LSU...

I agree, and catching 4 1/2 - 5 points in a low scoring game when you have a huge advantage in special teams is like  in the bank. 

Bama has a clear advantage with their OL (and that should be enough to win) but that's IT in this game.  No reason for Bama to think they have a layup here.  Chavis is just simply too good at figuring out solutions. - I don't think that Bama thinks that at all, and if they did, I don't think that would be the main reason. Bama has plenty more weapons to work with in this game, other than Trent and the Oline. If you think AJ is gonna have this terrible game, and not be able to complete a single pass, or throw for a TD you are insane. 

Predict LSU to bend but not break up front and keep throwing bodies at Trent.  Also thinking, Bama might get tired in the fourth Q   LSU plays a physical game and most teams simply give up in the fourth Q.  Has Bama ever had to play 60 minutes against a fast and physical team?

What is amazing about LSU defense is they are so aware and have good anticipation.  Been coached up and they swarm on the ball.  They know where they are supposed to be on the field and know where the ball is going.  No mistakes.

And the guys from sportscenter last night said it........... in these big games, it's who loses more than who wins.