🏈 The importance of the LSU game cannot be overstated.

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This game is more than a potential pit fall on our way to an SEC or national championship like Tennessee was. This is a battle to control our own destiny in the SEC. If this game is lost, of course NC hopes take a hit, but we probably dont win our division. No BCS bowl, no grand season, we probably go to the Capital One bowl, which would completely waste this team's potential much like Georgia of last year.

We ned to be completely focused. Up to this point we have been in games we might be able to drop but still continue to pursue these grand goals. This game is not one, this game we can not lose, this game needs 100% put into it. Make no mistake, LSU is going to give us their best shot like everyone else. But, LSU is very talented, and their best shots are not to be underestimated.

I hope I see some fire from some fans this week, enough that it carries over to our players at BDS next Saturday.

Roll tide.
 
Always pressure to win, but the idea is to not be talking up how we stack up with Florida or others we mightbe projected to face this week. We couldve survived a loss with Tennessee and still had a great year, LSU is another story.
 
reger60 said:
no pressure.
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As far as the West is concerned, it's too bad that Ole Miss is not half the team the media wanted it to be. Then a Bama win over LSU would not be as crucial in terms of the Western Division crown (considering the Bayou Bengals still have to face both the Rebs and Razorbacks . . . and we are know how Arky seems to have had LSU's number since the Matt Jones days).

Would love to wake up next Sunday morning with the Tide already clinching the West, though.
 
If one believes that LSU is certain to drop either on the road at Ole Miss or at home against Arkansas, then Alabama has already locked up the SEC Western Division. The tilt in Tuscaloosa on November 7th only matters if LSU wins out against undefeated Bama in Bryant-Denny, #22 Mississippi in Oxford, and at home against Bobby P.'s Flying Pigs. But for a date in Atlanta at the end of that rainbow, one would be hard pressed to find a team eager to trade Novembers with the Bengal Tigers.

It is Les Miles who is alone in the spotlight; value of his worth to be judged. Win and he is proven, justifying those who would say that Bama's win last season was a slip by a coach superior to Nick Saban. Lose, and leave no doubt as to who is the true genius, bringing question once again as to if Miles' National Championship was his own creation or the echo of roars from the West's true King of the Beasts.

Regardless, with Bama having it off week and LSU suiting up for all but the same against Tulane, Saturday will be the "ready or not, here I come" calling for one of these teams run at the National Title. What I wouldn't give to witness the efforts these two staff are pouring into this week. Roll Tide Roll!
 
LBS said:
If one believes that LSU is certain to drop either on the road at Ole Miss or at home against Arkansas, then Alabama has already locked up the SEC Western Division. The tilt in Tuscaloosa on November 7th only matters if LSU wins out against undefeated Bama in Bryant-Denny, #22 Mississippi in Oxford, and at home against Bobby P.'s Flying Pigs. But for a date in Atlanta at the end of that rainbow, one would be hard pressed to find a team eager to trade Novembers with the Bengal Tigers.

It is Les Miles who is alone in the spotlight; value of his worth to be judged. Win and he is proven, justifying those who would say that Bama's win last season was a slip by a coach superior to Nick Saban. Lose, and leave no doubt as to who is the true genius, bringing question once again as to if Miles' National Championship was his own creation or the echo of roars from the West's true King of the Beasts.

Regardless, with Bama having it off week and LSU suiting up for all but the same against Tulane, Saturday will be the "ready or not, here I come" calling for one of these teams run at the National Title. What I wouldn't give to witness the efforts these two staff are pouring into this week. Roll Tide Roll!
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excellent post!
 
LBS said:
It is Les Miles who is alone in the spotlight; value of his worth to be judged. Win and he is proven, justifying those who would say that Bama's win last season was a slip by a coach superior to Nick Saban. Lose, and leave no doubt as to who is the true genius, bringing question once again as to if Miles' National Championship was his own creation or the echo of roars from the West's true King of the Beasts.
Tide Roll!
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Some will jump to that conclusion, but it doesn't mean either one long term. Mack Brown was under huge pressure because for the first several seasons, he couldn't beat Stoops and OK. Now it's going the other way. These things seem to go in cycles. I think that this year favors Bama. Game's at home, and LSU should be stronger next year, with JJ a year older and wiser.

Biggest problem I see for LSU this year against Bama is Bama's DL vs. our OL. If LSU can defend JJ a little and get a few runs, we'll be competive. If we get dominated on the line, it'll be a long day.
 
Luvdimtigers said:
Some will jump to that conclusion, but it doesn't mean either one long term. Mack Brown was under huge pressure because for the first several seasons, he couldn't beat Stoops and OK. Now it's going the other way. These things seem to go in cycles. I think that this year favors Bama. Game's at home, and LSU should be stronger next year, with JJ a year older and wiser.

Biggest problem I see for LSU this year against Bama is Bama's DL vs. our OL. If LSU can defend JJ a little and get a few runs, we'll be competive. If we get dominated on the line, it'll be a long day.
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Solid post.
 
Luvdimtigers said:
Some will jump to that conclusion, but it doesn't mean either one long term. Mack Brown was under huge pressure because for the first several seasons, he couldn't beat Stoops and OK. Now it's going the other way. These things seem to go in cycles. I think that this year favors Bama. Game's at home, and LSU should be stronger next year, with JJ a year older and wiser.

Biggest problem I see for LSU this year against Bama is Bama's DL vs. our OL. If LSU can defend JJ a little and get a few runs, we'll be competive. If we get dominated on the line, it'll be a long day.
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Welcome to the forum Luvim.

I understand your point regarding the Long Horns, but would point out two differences. UT has nearly as many in-state universities competing for recruits as there are in the entire SEC. Mack Brown had to regain dominance in Texas. Successful as evidenced by the fall of Texas A&M and running Oklahoma back north. Mack helped his cause by gaining rule over Texas.

Coach Miles' recruiting ceiling in Louisana simply ain't that high. He entered ruling his state with Bama suffering from probation effects, the State of Mississippi a non-factors and only Nutt at Arkansas and Tubberville at Auburn standing between your boys and Atlanta. Since then the West has lost Tubberville but added Saban, Patrino, Mullins, and the Tuscaloosa-outpost of the NCAA. Please excuse this homer of a pun, but there simply in not room for the tide to turn in the SEC coaching circles.

Regarding the game, I'm interested in the match-up you noted as well. I very much think that we have to keep Jefferson from getting comfortable. A flusted Jefferson will allow us to focus more on Charles Scott and the rest. Jefferson with time in the pocket will make for a long day for a Tide Offense that is not good enough to win re airing the Mark Ingram Show. With LSU's defensive speed, we have to stretch the filed deep to releive the pressure on our run game. Spreading wide might work on North Texas or Tulane, but not the elite level SEC defenses. For this reason, line play through out will be my focus...and that includes Special Teams line play as well.
 
This game decides the West. Win and we're in, lose and we have to win out and get some help. It should be another hard fought game but I think BAMA wins by 10. Don't be fooled by LSU rolling over Tulane. One game doesn't cure all of the problems that that team has had the entire season.
 
Apologies for the threadjack, but this is somewhat relevant:

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Now come on Tide fans--you're better than stealing from Auburn fans right? They UN-originally stole the corndog thing from Oklahoma, and now You're using it?

That being said--I'm ready for part 3 of one of the more intense games in recent football history. LSU's key is to stop Ingram and make you guys try a more "vertical" game against our secondary. IF UA controls the line, UA wins.
 
You can talk about the SEC West Championship, the SEC Championship, and the National Championship all you want. But, the real reason we gotta beat LSU is...

I gotta live down here amongst 'em!:shock:
 
CrimsonPirate said:
You can talk about the SEC West Championship, the SEC Championship, and the National Championship all you want. But, the real reason we gotta beat LSU is...

I gotta live down here amongst 'em!:shock:
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I know exactly what you mean, James. I moved just north of Red Stick in October of 86 and thought I would never hear the end of LSU beating Bama that year.

Of course, Bobby Humphrey and company shut 'em up in '87 when the Tide knocked off the undefeated Tigers in Death Valley. Besides the '89 game when Bama's entire offensive line was selected SEC Offensive Player of the Week, that probably has been my most enjoyable moment in Tiger Stadium.

Left Red Stick in Summer of 92. I can only imagine how things must have gotten down there once LSU won a couple more NCs. :lance:
 

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