My prediction is LSU 21 UT 17. If Ainge plays like he did in second half, UT has problems scoring 17 on almost anyone. If he plays like he did in second quarter, then LSU could be in trouble if they don't execute in the soft zone coverage scheme. Linebackers must play better than against ASU or at least have an understanding of where they are supposed to be. Offense could struggle with UT's physical defense. UT D-Line is excellent, our success will be based on being able to contain them and prevent big losses that set up third and long WR must not drop 6 passes again or we will not win especially if they are in 3rd down situations. As good as LSU special teams were against ASU, was how bad UT's were last night. Please no more fake punts again this year from LSU. Yes it worked but still not a good move.
UT's qb's dont have the quick release that Keller had... This will allow our zone coverage to collapse on the reciever quicker and knock the ball away. I think they will try to run the ball about 25-30 times but wont get the oppurtunity, because the D will shut down the run (except one or two decent breakaways). I think our O takes advantage of the Tennessee defensive backs that ranked second to last in the SEC last year. Expect a big day out of whoever is opposite green (is bowe back?).
LSU 21 UT 14 Tennessee's defense looked good. Real good, even their DBs which were horrible last year. Their Dline is very strong. We will need some big plays to loosen their defense up a little. I'm counting on atleast one deep route from X, which he will catch this time and some shifty moves for big gaines by Addai at RB & Green at WR. It will be nice to see the Bowe/Davis/Green trio at full force & after JaMarcus's last performance I think we can expect a good game from him. I'm not sure how well we will be able to run on them. Our Oline needs to be a little more cohesive from last game in order for us to be real successful running against this Tennessee team. Special Teams... This game should be a fast way to tell the ASU game was a fluke or if our special teams really have progressed that much, because UT looked horrible against Florida in that area, but I'll be expecting them to work on that a lot this week & be better prepared come next Saturday. And, of course the big unknown, defense. ASU's offense is very, very good & is especially good against a Pellini type defense. Tennessee's offense is inconsistent & relatively one dimensional, and better suited to Pellini's style of defese. I think we can expect a better performance from our D in this game - the only question is will it be good enough.
I noticed all weekend everyone plays weak zone. It doesn't make me not want more man coverage and more pressure, it just shows most college football schemes this way. Could be the reason NS defense destroyed most offenses. I don't predict Tigers do win though
LSU! 31 Vols 17 Ainge's inconsistancy gives us a few short fields to work with. We take advantage of the field position battle. I predict that their defense makes us work real hard. JaMarcus won't break any passing records in this game, but he'll be effective enough. I say we rush for 140 yards as a team and pass for another 200-225. I also predict to see our first defensive turnovers by way of INT (I'm even gonna say we grab 2).
I am staying with 27-10. It will be a slugfest up front but you will break a couple of quick long plays to seperate the score. Stats will be close if you take away those 3 or 4 plays.
:lsup: 20 Tenn 10 I expect a defensive slugfest, for the most part. LSU receivers have to hang onto the ball. :geauxtige
