State's perfect season over...
Mississippi State came into Tuscaloosa with a perfect season and high expectations. Most football expert picked Bama to win. That comes as no surprise. But most of those same experts thought the Bulldogs would play the Tide better than the 38-7 score indicated. State has nothing to be ashamed about, however. They Bulldogs played hard. They were simply outmatched in every area except the Tide's kicking game. Tyler Wilson is a good quarterback who may be headed for great, but the Tide's defense was just too much for his supporting crew.
Even when State mounted their best drive it died in the hands of safety Robert Lester. Lester picked off a Wilson pass when it appeared that Alabama's first team defense might actually give up a touchdown. I bet that Les Miles will watch video of that drive all week long. It is a close to a blue print as I've seen on how to move the ball on the Big Red Wrecking Ball. Once again Alabama beat the Bulldogs. It is an old and storied rivalry that the Tide has dominated with overwhelming consistency. The Tide moves one game closer to its 15th national championship. It won't be easy. First, the LSU Tigers get ready to seek some revenge against Alabama. And then, should the Tide win that key game the high flying (and surprising) Texas A&M Aggies. LSU got their usual open date before the Tide game this week. TAM eliminated Auburn from even being called a team this season. State catches Texas A & M next weekend in a comparison game so to speak.
It is going to be very interesting in seeing how Miles and Company will attack the Tide. One thing seems apparent. If Mettenburger hasn't suddenly found a better game I doubt the Tigers can run against the Tide with enough success for victory. I expect the Tigers to move the ball, use onside kicks, fake field goals, trick plays and the kitchen sink against Alabama. The Tigers can win the game. I have no doubt they have enough good players to win, plus playing in Deaf Valley will be big. LSU has one game left in their season, and that is Alabama. The Tigers have no chance to play in a national championship game without a win over the Tide. I think the game will be tough for Bama but in the end the diversity of Alabama's offense will make the difference.
LSU moved up one spot to #5 in the BCS polls. 'Bama remains # 1.
No Shame for the Bulldogs
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| Lester let's State know "not on us" after his timely pick... |
Even when State mounted their best drive it died in the hands of safety Robert Lester. Lester picked off a Wilson pass when it appeared that Alabama's first team defense might actually give up a touchdown. I bet that Les Miles will watch video of that drive all week long. It is a close to a blue print as I've seen on how to move the ball on the Big Red Wrecking Ball. Once again Alabama beat the Bulldogs. It is an old and storied rivalry that the Tide has dominated with overwhelming consistency. The Tide moves one game closer to its 15th national championship. It won't be easy. First, the LSU Tigers get ready to seek some revenge against Alabama. And then, should the Tide win that key game the high flying (and surprising) Texas A&M Aggies. LSU got their usual open date before the Tide game this week. TAM eliminated Auburn from even being called a team this season. State catches Texas A & M next weekend in a comparison game so to speak.
It is going to be very interesting in seeing how Miles and Company will attack the Tide. One thing seems apparent. If Mettenburger hasn't suddenly found a better game I doubt the Tigers can run against the Tide with enough success for victory. I expect the Tigers to move the ball, use onside kicks, fake field goals, trick plays and the kitchen sink against Alabama. The Tigers can win the game. I have no doubt they have enough good players to win, plus playing in Deaf Valley will be big. LSU has one game left in their season, and that is Alabama. The Tigers have no chance to play in a national championship game without a win over the Tide. I think the game will be tough for Bama but in the end the diversity of Alabama's offense will make the difference.
LSU moved up one spot to #5 in the BCS polls. 'Bama remains # 1.
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