Quote Originally Posted by dyounger:
Im on LSU for a number of reasons:
1. Auburns offense is terrible, i have said this for awhile, even before the game vs Miss st.
2. LSU's defense is even better than Miss. St.
3.Les Miles > Tommy Tubberville
4. LSU is flying way under the radar this year and Auburn is getting all the hype for a team that I dont even think is in the top 25.
Dyounger, It seems to me you have a bias against my Tigers. Thinking maybe you can't see past the red black glasses you are wearing when you look at Auburn.
I agree with you that Auburn's offense is struggling a bit right now. And I don't like that LSU is next because the offense could use a little more time to develope. But, Auburn has tons of talent, and possibly the best defense Auburn's had in years and that is saying alot! Do remember this is Tony Franklin's offense. The same Tony Franklin who led Troy to score over 30 pts against 3 SEC teams last year (Florida, UGA, and Arkansas).
Looks like the line is Auburn -1.5, and I realize that means you are planning to go large on LSU. Yet, I would caution you because this is how it breaks down...
Auburn and LSU's offensive line and defensive lines are close to equal. The secondaries have both faired well and I would say once again close to equal. Both teams can run the ball, and maybe you give LSU an advantage passing the ball. but, I wouldn't give much because LSU's new QB is about to experience pressure he's NEVER seen before. Harvard doesn't have 87,000 roaring fans (at night) with one of the best defensive fronts in the nation trying to take your head off each play. Special Teams for both teams have been solid... so equal again. Home field advantage - Auburn.
You think Auburn's offense is so bad, but win or lose this game, the offense will progress to be as competitive an offense as the uppers in the SEC by the end of season.
One last thing... this will be a battle. The Auburn LSU game has been one of the best games each year for a number of years now. Both teams usually look at it as THE key game to win the west because both teams are usually so good and they usually play early in the season. Recent scores.....
Away vs Home
AUB 24
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LSU 30
LSU 3
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AUB 7
AUB 17
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LSU 20 x
LSU 9
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AUB 10
AUB 7
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LSU 31LSU 7
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AUB 31 .....home field advantage has seemed to prove big. And Tuberville is the better coach... and that's all I have to say about that.