Ok, so it turns out the BCS extravaganza I had envisioned for this blog didn't quiet come to fruition. So here are a few quick last minute thoughts about the game:
1. LSU (and the SEC as a whole) has more speed than Ohio State (and the Big 10 as a whole). That's all we've heard ever since Florida destroyed the Buckeyes in last year's championship game. Is it possible that Ohio State has heard that all year (and especially in the weeks leading up to this game) and they are just flat out tired of it? And is it possible that LSU has heard how they are so much faster than tOSU at every position and they believe it enough that they won't bring their A game? If that happens, Buckeyes win. Could the SEC's reputation as the dominant football conference wind up biting them in the ass in the biggest game?
2. Is Glenn Dorsey healthy? If he is, look out!! He could terrorize the Buckeyes running game by being tough up the middle and put tons of pressure on the passing game. At the very least, a healthy Dorsey has to be double teamed. If he's not healthy, he could be a liability on defense, especially if he plays timid b/c he has his eyes on the #1 draft pick and the NFL $$$ that goes with it.
3. How much will the "home field advantage" mean to LSU in this game? Unquestionably, playing the game in N'awlins should hurt tOSU but I dont think it should have a very large influence on the outcome. I think the crowd (especially the LSU and SEC fans) expect the Bayou Bengals to romp the Buckeyes, so if tOSU can handle the initial onslaught, they should neutralize the hostile crowd.
4. How about the competition these two teams have faced over the course of the season? LSU has been thru the fire this season, narrowly escaping with victories in instant classics against Florida and Auburn and losing in multiple OTs in instant classics against the Bobby Petrino, er, Houston Nutt led Pig Sueys and some other team (I cant remember who though). They also beat VaTech, Rocky Top, and Bama. Ohio State lost to Illinois and beat Michigan. That's pretty much it for their quality competition. If the game is close, does tOSU have enough experience in the face of adversity to pull out a victory against a battle tested LSU squad?
My prediction: Great game.... LSU's defense gets a big stop late to pull out a 33-27 victory. Go Bayou Bengals.
Monday, January 7, 2008
LSU/tOSU thoughts
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Wow, you were almost spot on with that score. Good work.
So turns out maybe the whole theory about the SEC speed might be legit. I was beginning to believe it was just a bunch of hype. Now I believe the 13 best teams in the nation are probably the 12 teams in the SEC and Southern Cal.
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