Trying to figure this one myself, I have leaned LSU from the start simply because I trust the LSU secondary more than any other unit in this game. But Saban in my opinion is SO good of a coach that im not sure he can be beaten twice even with slightly inferior talent. (IMO) This is a tough game to call, im going 20-17 LSU. Thoughts??
I have LSU in a close one. But I always try to be objective and ignore my biases and in this case I hate Saban enough that I can't be sure about my objectivity.
I want BAMA simply because I want the BCS non-playoff system to blow up and be replaced ASAP! I want BAMA in this game only, and I want voters to still vote LSU #1 following the loss, to add to the irrational system and its proper and ultimate demise.
LSU - 16 The Devil - 10 I trust the LSU defense more than any other unit in this this game, thus, I'm picking LSU.
If I thought there was any chance of that happening due to a Bama win, I might cheer for Bama too. But it'll take more than that to blow-up the BCS. What we needed was Wisconsin and Stanford and Oklahoma St. to all not blow games and go undefeated. Now that would've caused a sh*t storm.
If this game ends like the Stanford vs Ok St game where a missed FG costs a win for LSU only to watch BAMA make their FG.....(or a bad call, etc) I would fully expect some % of voters to still cast votes for LSU as #1. Hey, I will take every controversy to pile up and force the BCS committees hand. The system needs to change so I am rooting that this game's outcome aides in that.
i dislike both teams so i dont care who really wins. I just want to see a good game like Rose/Fiesta Bowls
LSU's resume is one of the all time great resumes. They got screwed into playing Bama again, so they can lose 30-0 and I still think they should get a share.
30-0 is a little steep there don't you think? And then what happens if there is a split title? Do Oregon and OSU have a legitimate complaint then? I think if there is a split title upon an LSU loss, there may be some serious push for the +1 or even a playoff....
NotBillWalton The Bill Walton Trip Another beautiful and gravity shattering punt for LSU! In other news, WVU just scored a touchdown again.
NotBillWalton The Bill Walton Trip President David Palmer is on the field!That means somewhere in the stadium lurking in the shadows, searching for terrorists is Jack Bauer.
Would like to have seen Weeden get a shot against these boys..Wonder if Saban will ever get the itch for the NFL again..
Yep, Deej. Bama's obviously the best team in the country, but it's just not the same when they can't say they beat the other top 1 loss team.
I am not going to be the Dolphins head coach. How many times am I going to have to say this? *helicopter audible in the background*
Man, it feels like yesterday I heard the words, " I am not going to Alabama." Anyway, congrats to Saban, the team and the fans.
Upshaw just moved up a few more notches in my book after that fiery, motivational display. Kid's got some swagger in his speech. I'd welcome him to our D if we trade back.
So....does a dog**** game like this open up playoff talk, since there was no real resolution to this season?