Alabama vs LSU, Prediction Pick, 2009
LSU journey’s to Tuscaloosa this week to face the No. 3 team in the nation, the Crimson Tide. This will be Nick Saban’s second showdown with his former team. Coach Saban has tried to downplay that aspect of this game. Even without the history between Saban and LSU this is one of the most anticipated games of the season. It is a top 10 match-up that could have a major impact on the SEC championship. If Alabama wins Saturday they will clinch the SEC West, if they lose they could possibly miss the trip to Atlanta. Both teams have a lot of luck on their side. Nobody doubts Alabama’s luck after their win against Tennessee, and who can doubt Les Miles’ luck after their games against Georgia and Mississippi State.
LSU and Alabama are statistically very similar teams. Both teams have very strong defenses, and both teams quarterbacks have very similar stats. LSU’s biggest weakness I think will be third rushing defense which has been allowing an average of 114 yards per game this season. Alabama’s Achilles’ heel seems to be their ability to convert in the red zone. With both teams weaknesses and strengths the performance of a few key players on each team could be the deciding factor.
LSU has two of the strongest receivers in the SEC in Terrance Toliver and Brandon LaFell. If they are able to break free consistently on Saturday it could spell disaster for the Tide. Add to that running back Charles Scott who seems to be ready for a breakout performance this season, and LSU’s offense could cause some damage.
Alabama’s big offensive weapon is obviously Mark Ingram. With already over a 1,000 yards rushing this season, Ingram will come into this game rested and ready to go I’m sure. This week will probably be the performance of the season for Ingram. Alabama also has Julio Jones, who just like LSU’s Charles Scott, is prime for a breakout performance. Add to that Marquis Maze and Trent Richardson, and Alabama has the offensive weapons to reek havoc on the LSU defense as well.
I think this could be one of the best games of the season. Many are predicting this to be a relatively low scoring game. I think I agree with that. I do expect Alabama to pull it out by at least one touchdown. Right now my prediction is Alabama wins 24-17.
November 7th, 2009 at 9:30 am
My bad, this is what I get for sending without rereading. This is the third showdown between Saban and his former team.
November 7th, 2009 at 6:44 pm
I just got through watching the LSU-bama game and was amazed how lopsided the officiating was. Come on, Peterson clearly intercepted that ball. Also, on the last sack on Lee, the defensive player clearly was grabbing the facemask of the LSU offensive lineman. Not to the metion the personal foul call that wasn’t called when a bama player led with his head into Jordan Jefferson’s chest early on. It’s obvious who the officials have their money on. It’s a disgrace to have games decided by these idiots in the zebra outfits. I guess they’ll fine me $30,000 too. Bama you have nothing to be proud of in winning this game. You did not win it on your own.
November 9th, 2009 at 11:55 am
IM AM SO TIRED OF U PPL…BAMA NEVER GETS ANY RECOGNITION AND WE’RE ALWAYS DOWNED COMIN INTO BIG GAMES…ITS JUST LIKE THE 1992 SEASON…EVERYONE DOUBTED US…RIDICULED US…SAID WE DIDNT HAVE A CHANCE IN HELL DOIN GOOD….WELL LOOK WHAT HAPPENED THERE…ITS DOUCHEBAGS LIKE U THAT DRIVE ME CRAZY…U FAILED TO MENTION THAT PASS THAT COLIN PEEK CAUGHT IN THE FIRST HALF…AND HE CLEARLY HAD A FOOT INBOUNDS…BUT OF COURSE THE REPLAY WAS DOWN….SO AS FAR AS THAT “SUPPOSEDLY” INTERCEPTION IN THE 4TH….I SAY THAT WAS PAYBACK 4 EARLIER WHEN THEY RULED PEEKS CATCH INCOMPLETE…ITS ABOUT TIME BAMA GOT SOME RECOGNITION FROM EVERYONE…WE NEVER GET ANY CREDIT….BUT ITS OK…CUZ WHEN ALL OF U THROW OFF ON US AND SAY WE’RE GOIN DOWN….ITS ALL WORTH SEEING THE LOOK ON YOUR FACES AFTER WE WIN….ITS NOT OUR FAULT THAT LSU WAS A BUNCH A WIMPS AND KEPT DROPPING LIKE FLIES EVERYTIME WE TOUCHED THEM…PLZ….WHEN WON THAT GAME FAIR AND SQUARE DUDE….ROLL TIDE ROLL
November 10th, 2009 at 10:39 am
Nick Saban you are a joke to college football coaching. You have been so lucky to have won the last two games by the skin of your teeth. And then you have the audacity to say “The intereception doesn’t mean they win the game.” No, No, you are right… it’s only a HUGE momentum swing. Not to mention there would have been 5 minutes on the clock and not 2 minutes, and yes it would have been a one score game, not a two score game. Oh and what happens when LSU puts 7 points on the board…. YOU LOSE, BY 1! Oh, and sorry Tennessee, the officials don’t believe that taking your helmet off IMMEDIATELY after blocking a field goal is “penalty” worthy. Get a grip folks. Alabama should now have 2 loses, and Florida should have 1. It’s ok though, this string of luck won’t last forever Saban, you’ll have your day. Karma is a mother fucker.
November 16th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Matthew,
LSU had 9 yards of offense in the 4th quarter.
At the time of the “interception” LSU was down to their 2nd string QB and running back. Why is it a given that they were gonna go 70 yards and score a touchdown AND hold Bama to zero points?