Bama didn't kill them. The missed FG's happen and didn't affect the outcome of the game. LSU played very conservatively. LSU did what they had to do to win. If Bama makes their FG's LSU would have scored more points! LSU defense killed Bama's offense.
LSU's starting QB for that game sucked and threw 2 weak interceptions that allowed Bama to control field position the whole 1st half.
Both teams have great defenses but LSU won't be as conservative this time around.
LSU couldn't move the ball to save their life in that game. A pick on the goal line that should have been a dual possession catch for Bama is what saved them. Well, and the McCarron pick deep in Bama territory that set up the 2H FG. Bama missed three field goals and still should have won by more than a TD. Bama completely outplayed them that game, and will do so again on January 9.
What game were you watching ? The Tide led LSU in first downs only 17-15. The Tide led in total yardage 295 to 239. I guess you definition of " Couldn't move the ball to save their Life " is different than mine ! However I do agree with you and I have said so on numerous occasions regarding that pick on the goal line. That call could have gone either way and if the Refs had ruled it a TD, I doubt if it would have been over turned. GL
I have almost equal futures on both teams so I am fine no matter who wins. However these two teams were not my big winners.
Lot of things different in this game. #1 the last game was Jeffersons 1st game with extended playing time of the year. Hes in as good a groove as he can get now and they have many more plays in place designed for his option abilities.
#2....LSU has revamped the running game since the Ala game, Ware no longer the top dog and Ala hasnt seen much of Hillard at all..
Interesting stat i heard yesterday, not sure its valid but.... Ala is 50-3 the last 53 games.....ALL the 3 losses by missed field goals...
And #3....the stat i believe stands above all others...this game will be indoors on TURF....Lsu's speed will be in play much more than it was in Bama....Bamas lack of speed will come into play much more also... The special teams edge that LSU has will be much more pronounced on the turf than it was in Bama.....If the defenses play as well as they did the 1st time LSU special teams scores could be the winning margin this time....
#2....LSU has revamped the running game since the Ala game, Ware no longer the top dog and Ala hasnt seen much of Hillard at all..
Interesting stat i heard yesterday, not sure its valid but.... Ala is 50-3 the last 53 games.....ALL the 3 losses by missed field goals...
And #3....the stat i believe stands above all others...this game will be indoors on TURF....Lsu's speed will be in play much more than it was in Bama....Bamas lack of speed will come into play much more also... The special teams edge that LSU has will be much more pronounced on the turf than it was in Bama.....If the defenses play as well as they did the 1st time LSU special teams scores could be the winning margin this time....
