Published November 1, 2011 - 1:53pm
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Armageddon in Alabama. The Battle of the Behemoths. The National Championship in November. LSU versus BAMA. Game week is here, finally. It will be the game of the decade, if not the century in the SEC and the NCAA. #1 LSU and #2, BAMA are both considered to be head and shoulders above any other school in the FBS. Both have marched towards this weekend like bulls in a china shop, leaving destruction and awe in their wake. Each team has a singular focus of hoisting the Crystal in New Orleans and both have the lumber to make it happen. The only possible road block on that highway to glory is each other. No one else comes close.
Both teams are coached by men who can get the most out of their teams in big games. Miles and Saban are both nearly invincible after a bye week and when given ample time to prepare for a big game. Each has had to deal with off the field issues. Miles has had to keep his team together through a series of player disruptions. Saban had the more compelling task of pulling his team together after tornados ravaged Tuscaloosa (something Miles faced after Katrina.) Both coaches have been tremendous in keeping their teams focused and on task throughout the season. Now their biggest challenge is on their doorsteps….preparing their teams to face the best that college football has to offer with everything on the line. The SEC West, The SEC Crown and The BCS Championship are all for the taking this Saturday in Tuscaloosa.
Here are some early stats on each team:
Under Les Miles, LSU is 18-1 in night games played on the road. Under Saban, BAMA is 26-1 at home.
Ranked Opponents faced:
LSU:5
BAMA: 3
Average ranks for opponents total offense:
LSU: 71
BAMA: 95
Average ranks for opponents total defense:
LSU: 46
BAMA: 51
Sacks and Turnovers forced:
LSU: 19/18
BAMA: 17/14
Offensive balance (passing yards / rushing yards):
LSU: 1465/1512
BAMA: 1827/1834
All this means nothing if the SEC East Champ takes Bama or LSU down on Dec 3rd…..and the fact everyone and their Grandmother is saying it CAN’T happen only serves to make it more so.
Anyone remember Utah/Bama Sugar Bowl??? Boise State/Oklahoma Fiesta Bowl??
It CAN happen.
Kind of funny, you mentioning Boise.
Wow bro what are you smoking? The east is trash and whatever team makes it out of that division will get crushed in the title game. Keep dreamin georgia boy. I still remember your idiotic blackout that resulted in a beatdown at the hands of BAMA.
Jaxdawg: I hope UGA gets to the Dome. I would love to see Bama or LSU put ya’ll in your place.
Just getting there would be nice. I really don’t think this years team had any huge aspirations of a MNC.
A 10-11 win season would set up nicely for recruiting and a great spring board for next year.
UGA only has two Seniors on the two-deep. The “Dream Team” is getting LOTS of playing time thins year. Murray will be back as well as Crowell and Orson Charles etc.
Next year could be special….
Bama wins since 2001: 87 (includes records of 2006 6-7, 2004 6-6, 2003 4-9, 2001 7-5)
UGA wins since 2001: 96
Teams are up and down every few years. Bama is on a great run right now. Enjoy it, it never lasts.
And still no one cares. Thanks for giving Boise a win over the SEC, that really takes Arkansas off the hot seat for that loss to OSU.
Whats this since 2001 horse garbage. You want to talk records…. then lets look at all time records.
bama 41 lsu 10
The difference is–LSU believes nobody can beat them. PERIOD! Bama knows any team can be beaten on any given Saturday, and it can happen. Each play in the game is as important as the last. Bama plays so they can PROVE they’re the best. The bottom line, this is the third time in four years Alabama has played in a 1 vs 2 matchup. They know what it takes to win. A betting man would take Alabama and the points. ALABAMA KNOWS PRESSURE!!! Does LSU?
Alabama 31 LSU 17
WOW ParadoxTremors!! You are freakin DELUSIONAL!!! We beleive nobody can beat us? Says WHO? LSU focuses one game at a time and know that ANY game can be a loss. Nothing in life is guaranteed, especially a football game. So you’re wrong there honey. And as for proving who is the best…let’s see, LSU plays 7 ranked teams this year, 3 of which are in the top 10. We play # 2, 3 7, 16, 17, 20, & 25. Alabama plays five ranked teams, only one being a top 10 team (LSU). They play #1, 12, 14, 22, & 23. We’ve demolished everyone we have played. So how can you ask if we know what it takes to win?? We have been a dominant team for more than a decade now, playing for, and winning, two national championships in 4 years. I’d say that constitutes as knowing what it takes to win and how to play and win under pressure!!! You expect a 14 point win over LSU? You ARE delusional!!! GEAUX TIGERS!!!!!!! We’ll have the last word on Saturday dear!