I took a lot of crap for enjoying the first game, here's hoping for another epic defensive battle between basically the only teams that know how to play D.
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BCS Championship Game: #1 LSU vs. #2 Alabama
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SoxScout
, Jan 09 2012 12:20 PM
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Posted 09 January 2012 - 01:09 PM
Surprised to see the big movement in the lines toward Bama this week. Would have thought LSU would be pretty much universally favored.
I liked it better when LSU was favored - I don't want their players getting any disrespected underdog motivation worked up.
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Posted 09 January 2012 - 01:24 PM
Why is Alabama being favored on the betting lines?
They started as a 2 point underdog, the betters pushed the line 4 points. I think it's based on Richardson and probably the better overall D, but it could be some big money used on an unknown factor.
Edited by SoxScout, 09 January 2012 - 01:50 PM.
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Posted 09 January 2012 - 01:31 PM
They started as a 2 point underdog, the betters pushed the line 4 points. I think it's based on Richardson and probably the better overall D, but it could be some big money used on an unknown factor.
That's the thing. Usually when there's a swing like that, it's possible to put your finger on some underlying factor, but if there is one, it's not widely known at all.
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Posted 09 January 2012 - 06:52 PM
Will be interesting to see the field position game. After the kicking display in the first game, I'm expecting the 30-35 and beyond to be 4 down/punt territory tonight.
I better not see any 50 yard field goal attempts from Bama this time around. I still can't believe Saban didn't try to convert some of those 4th downs or take the modest, but valuable exchange in field position when yards were so hard to come rather than try such low percentage kicks, especially for our kickers' known limited range. Uncharacteristic tactical mistake by Saban. Unless Shelley and Foster got bionic legs installed since the Iron bowl - in that case, let 'em fly!
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Posted 09 January 2012 - 07:56 PM
I've been looking forward to this pretty much since the end of their first game in November. I don't think either team has the capability to quit or roll over, so I'm expecting this to be tight to the end.
LSU 13, Bama 10
Geaux Tigers
LSU 13, Bama 10
Geaux Tigers
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Posted 09 January 2012 - 08:08 PM
Hendu Gait's Keys to the Game:
LSU
1. Force Richardson east-west, control the outside
2. Don't make dumb mistakes/penalties and control your emotions
3. Stay aggressive and do what you've done all year
Alabama
1. Stop the run early, force LSU to pass
2. Stay even (or win) in the special teams battle and don't allow the big play
3. Protect the passer
LSU
1. Force Richardson east-west, control the outside
2. Don't make dumb mistakes/penalties and control your emotions
3. Stay aggressive and do what you've done all year
Alabama
1. Stop the run early, force LSU to pass
2. Stay even (or win) in the special teams battle and don't allow the big play
3. Protect the passer
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Posted 09 January 2012 - 08:08 PM
LSU 21 - Bama 10. LSU's running game is gonna grind 'em up in the second half. And Jefferson won't be throwing 2 interceptions tonight.
I hate to go all conspiracy theorist but my experience with gambling on football has always been that when all of the money is on one team and the line gets pushed as much as it has on this game, bet the team that will win Vegas the most money. In this case LSU.
I hate to go all conspiracy theorist but my experience with gambling on football has always been that when all of the money is on one team and the line gets pushed as much as it has on this game, bet the team that will win Vegas the most money. In this case LSU.
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Ask me about total zone...or paint
Posted 09 January 2012 - 08:22 PM
The moment of silence for our military members lasted 4 seconds. The introduction for that wretched opera singer took 9 seconds.
And seriously, that antique piece of shit was the best they could do for the NCG?
And seriously, that antique piece of shit was the best they could do for the NCG?
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