Well folks, here it is. Santa has come fifty some odd days early to deliver college football fans the game of the decade. Its #1 vs #2. Two of the best defenses in college football. Lets start with the LSU offense. Running back Spencer Ware is a downhill runner with a shifty ability to split through the gaps with ease. Spencer has only 500+ yards and six touchdowns thus far but look for him to be a big factor out of the backfield this week. Quarterback Jarret Lee is going to be the X factor for this Tiger offense. If he makes mistakes and throws interceptions, the Crimson Tide will take advantage and if their defense is rested and off the field thats only better for the Tide. Bama is going to pound the ball with #3 Trent Richardson.
I love Richardson to be the deciding factor for the Tide. If he runs the ball successfully, look for Coach Saban to try to pick his spots with the Tiger defense. BUT, as Lee Corso would say, "Not so fast my friend", defensive player of the year in my mind has to go to Tyron Mathieu, an absolute monster. He is going to probably be matched up against Marquis Maze who leads Alabama in rec. yards with over 450+. This may cause a problem for Alabama if they cant throw the ball because LSU's front is very very strong against the run. I'm not totally sold on Sophomore QB AJ McCarron, yes the Tide are undefeated but if you take a look at Mc's numbers, they are nothing that jumps of the page.
Keys to the game for Alabama are, make no mistakes on offense. Run early and often. Convert on third downs. And dont get behind on the score board.
Keys to the game for LSU, Blitz the Sophomore QB. Be aware of Richardson. Mix it up on offense. Use your speed!!
My impact player - #7 Tyron Mathieu - Tyron can pose major problems for defenses and he has all year long. He will blitz, he will cover, he will do it all.
Overall, I know this is a home game for Alabama but it wont matter. LSU has and will use silent counts and they are probably practicing them everyday this week. The defense is just too much for Alabama to handle. Maze will be shut down by the corner backs from LSU. The speed is all over the field for the Tigers, (not saying the Tide are slow) but it just is a different type of feel for me. Look for Les Miles to have a trick or two up his sleeve in this one.
I picked LSU to win the BCS (off the record) earlier in the year. I'm sticking with my gut. The Tigers find ways to win, they have had star players out against great teams and still won. Thats what this team does. Their speed kills and they are going to ware down the Crimson Tide. Fast one, close one early, LSU pulls away in the third quarter an wins this game 41-21.
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