he seems to really think we have a problem in not being able to run against Bama.
I don't see that as a problem at all. We couldn't run Troy. Who cares.
I think a lot of analyst are missing the boat thinking that if we cant run, we cant win.
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he seems to really think we have a problem in not being able to run against Bama.
I don't see that as a problem at all. We couldn't run Troy. Who cares.
I think a lot of analyst are missing the boat thinking that if we cant run, we cant win.
Totally agreed. No one can run against Bama. Therefore, the teams who run really well and rely on it offensively are actually at a comparative disadvantage against Bama.Quote:
Originally Posted by cheewgumm
The fact that we can't run doesn't mean we have a better chance of beating Bama than a team like LSU; but the fact that we pass much better than them does because we will both have similar success on the ground even though they're a much better running team than we are.
I'm with you, Chew... "run" (in its typical context) and "win" are likely mutually exclusive in this situation...Quote:
Originally Posted by cheewgumm
maybe it's a wacky wild card? dunno why it's even a "topic"...
Luginbill has been touting that our offensive line sucks since he saw us in the 1st half of the LSU game. Problem is, I don't think he's seen us play since 1st half against LSU & our pass blocking has infinitely improved since then.
I don't think being able to run the ball is a big deal against Bama. We'll rush for 75-100 yards on Saturday through Dak scrambling. So there's your rushing yards
Also, I'm not saying we're gonna win. I just think the ability to run the ball does not figure into the equation. Not for us, this year. This is also probably a good thing as it will force Mullen to air it out.. (fingers crossed)
the latter is probable... the former confuses me.Quote:
Originally Posted by ShotgunDawg
Stop letting these "Jeremy Johnson for Heisman", "Auburn will win the West", "Bearsharts will contend for west" ignorant asshats get you worked up. They have a relatively easy job and continuously f*ck it up because they are idiots. They get paid to be wrong. Wish my profession overlooked being wrong more times than not. Shit I'd be retired by 35 if I had the accountability as the Lugenbamblers, Asschaps, and Sally's of the sports industry. Bunch of ignorant f*cking morons. Once you understand that, you will tune them out and just watch the games.
How many times am I going to have to post that he is a cock sucker just like all the other ones.Quote:
Originally Posted by cheewgumm
It confuses you that running the ball against you guys isn't a big deal?Quote:
Originally Posted by TUSK
I'll put it this way...running the ball successfully against Bama would be a big deal, but since even great running teams can't run the ball successfully against Bama, being able to run the ball is not a big deal when playing Bama. Leonard Fournette averaged less than 2 ypc against Bama, so Leonard Fournette and Ashton Shumpert are essentially the same back when playing Bama. That actually helps us relative to them.
Here's some numbers from an ESPN article from today that is interesting...
Entering Saturday?s meeting with Mississippi State, Alabama is 3-1 the week after the past four LSU games. The Tide scored an average of 19.9 points per game fewer than its season averages the week after LSU and gained an average of 70.4 fewer yards. The defense surrendered 2.6 points per game more than its season trend and gave up 47.9 more yards in that small sample size.
Sounds good... Only problem is all 3 of the wins were vs us. aTm was the loss.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lumpy Chucklelips
'11 -- 24-7 bama
'13 -- 20-7 bama
'14 -- 25-20 bama
We've done a good job on defense... Offense has to find a way to score 27-30 points
It's always an advantage to play a team after they play LSU the previous week..
Our last 3 games will fit that mold..
Certainly it is. Missing Dak in '13 could've been the difference. In '11, bama was really good and we weren't, but the game was fairly closeQuote:
Originally Posted by mic
yep- as worried as I am about UPig coming off the Bammer game- UPig will be coming off 2 road games vs Northern Miss and LSUQuote:
Originally Posted by mic