🏈 This handicapper says LSU by 11....

[Crimson-White]

http://www.opensports.com/community/user/blog_entry/117/fb3cad7d-7094-4aa3-a6f7-fc642e0fff8a

It's about halfway down the page.... :roll:

 

[CrimsonPirate]

Will he give me Bama and 10? :shock:

 

[imported_RollTideRandy]

This guy's 5-star picks are not exactly "sure things".

Texas over TEXAS TECH by 3
If Mack Brown’s Longhorns get through this year’s Big 12 gauntlet undefeated, no one can question their appearance in the national championship game. Saturday’s test at Lubbock will mark the fourth consecutive week the Longhorns (8-0) will go up against one of the nation's highest-ranked teams, following contests against Oklahoma, Missouri and Oklahoma State. Texas Tech is now #7 in the BCS rankings and head coach Mike Leach is 12-0 SU at home when undefeated. The Red Raiders are also 8-2 ATS as single-digit Big 12 home dogs and 5-0 off consecutive road games. The Longhorns’ numbers are not befitting of their lofty ranking: 0-5 after a home game against Oklahoma State, 1-5 ATS versus an .850 or greater conference opponent (Game 6 or greater) and 2-9 as single-digit conference road chalk. Brown has warned his No.1 ranked team about eating the ‘poison cheese’. Bottom line is the bait has been set as these two teams are on a ‘Collision Course’ and, of course, we’ll fade the favorite under all the pressure.

Oregon over CALIFORNIA by 6
Ducks will be in attack formation following last week’s 54-20 demolition of Arizona State and own the firepower to plow through the remainder of their schedule. Mike Bellotti’s team has averaged an overpowering 30 PPG on the road during his tenure with Oregon and they’ll be thinking of last season’s first loss, a 31-24 setback to the Bears as 7-point favorites at Eugene. The feathered ones are also a SMART BOX ‘Play On’ team this week, a lean that looks especially intelligent when we note California’s 3-9 SU and ATS mark as conference chalk of 7 or less points against an avenging foe. Add a dreadful 4-18 ATS record for Cal from Game Six out in the regular season since 2005 and we’re feeling smarter by the minute. Bear… it’s what’s for dinner.

 

[Guest]

"The Tide usually falters in their Last Road Game in a season,.."

Usually Bama is not undefeated and #1 in the country, and lately LSU was National Championship caliber, but neither of those teams are taking the field on Saturday afternoon.

 

[Guest]

Even as an AU fan I don't believe LSU has much of a shot this year. With the way UF and UGA slaughtered them, an inconsistent defense and a terrible QB it might be close-ish but I don't believe you guys will be tested until the SECCG.

 

[Crimson-White]

Even as an AU fan I don't believe LSU has much of a shot this year. With the way UF and UGA slaughtered them, an inconsistent defense and a terrible QB it might be close-ish but I don't believe you guys will be tested until the SECCG.

If it were at home for us, there's no way anyone would give LSU a shot in this game....I'm sorry but I just don't feel like "Death Valley" is really all that big of an advantage.

 

[bear facts]

Even as an AU fan I don't believe LSU has much of a shot this year. With the way UF and UGA slaughtered them, an inconsistent defense and a terrible QB it might be close-ish but I don't believe you guys will be tested until the SECCG.

Let me add:

And LSU barely getting by Auburn. :wink:

 

[UAgrad93]

Is this guy a handicapper or is he mentally handicapped? He also doesn't know that our record in Baton Rouge washes the theory of "Death Valley" being so ominous.

 

[Guest]

Is this guy a handicapper or is he mentally handicapped? He also doesn't know that our record in Baton Rouge washes the theory of "Death Valley" being so ominous.

Having 50 dropped on you by a team we beat is bad. Giving up 24 to MSU is worse. Giving up 21 to Auburn is horrid.

LSU is averaging giving up 33 points per game in SEC play. The only SEC team that they have held under 21, is South Carolina - the worst rushing team in the league. The teams that have scored the most points on them, rank 2nd and 5th in rushing offense in the SEC.

Guess who is #1?

Florida and UGA both have good rushing defenses, but ours is better. UGA has no secondary.

On paper, this game should be a mismatch...but games are not played on paper. LSU has a lot of talent, and it will be motivated. I am expecting a tough game, but I think we will move the ball consistently, and LSU will have a difficult time doing so.

 

[UAgrad93]

I agree Big Fan that LSU is talented but I think they have problems moving the ball while we have the ability to run and throw with consistency. I too see a tough hard fought game but I say Bama by 10.

 

[Crimson-White]

I think the game will come down to how soft their D is.

 

[CrimsonPirate]

Pressure on Jarrett Lee. Run the football.

For anyone going to the game, be prepared. You gonna have 90,000 dronk Cajuns screaming at the top of their lungs. 'Course, you always do in Tiger Stadium, but Saban gives them extra incentive to be loud.

And, don't go to Dreamland for lunch or supper. Try some Ralph & Cacoo's or Mike Anderson's. Gooooood stuff.

Oh. I just heard that Dreamland might be closed. If you want BBQ ribs, try TJ Ribs. 'Course, y'all prolly already know all this.

 

[Guest]

Pressure on Jarrett Lee. Run the football.

For anyone going to the game, be prepared. You gonna have 90,000 dronk Cajuns screaming at the top of their lungs. 'Course, you always do in Tiger Stadium, but Saban gives them extra incentive to be loud.

And, don't go to Dreamland for lunch or supper. Try some Ralph & Cacoo's or Mike Anderson's. Gooooood stuff.

Oh. I just heard that Dreamland might be closed. If you want BBQ ribs, try TJ Ribs. 'Course, y'all prolly already know all this.

Not going this year??

 

[Perdido Tide]

Oh. I just heard that Dreamland might be closed. If you want BBQ ribs, try TJ Ribs. 'Course, y'all prolly already know all this.

I think it may closed like four years ago. Of course that probably happened because some moron built it behind five other buildings.

If youre going go try the food at Pastimes. Its right next to the Sheraton where most Bama fans are staying.

 

[Guest]

Is this guy a handicapper or is he mentally handicapped? He also doesn't know that our record in Baton Rouge washes the theory of "Death Valley" being so ominous.

He rode the one seater bus to school! :roll:

 

[elbatider]

Having 50 dropped on you by a team we beat is bad. Giving up 24 to MSU is worse. Giving up 21 to Auburn is horrid.

LSU is averaging giving up 33 points per game in SEC play. The only SEC team that they have held under 21, is South Carolina - the worst rushing team in the league. The teams that have scored the most points on them, rank 2nd and 5th in rushing offense in the SEC.

Guess who is #1?

Florida and UGA both have good rushing defenses, but ours is better. UGA has no secondary.

On paper, this game should be a mismatch...but games are not played on paper. LSU has a lot of talent, and it will be motivated. I am expecting a tough game, but I think we will move the ball consistently, and LSU will have a difficult time doing so.

I think you are correct and have been worried about this one all week because UF and UGA have better passing attacks than us. Thanks for pointing out the rush. If we can balance our attack we win big and now I can sleep the night before this game... Beer also helps