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Bama Fans think
Posted on 11/5/09 at 8:30 am
Posted on 11/5/09 at 8:30 am
That there is an equal amount of pressure on LSU going into this game.
I think that is a crock of shite. If Bama wins on Saturday, they are a lock to play in the SECCG. If LSU wins, they still have a lot of work to do.
Lets see, Bama is favored to win and playing at home which means added pressure to perform. They are playing a nationally televised game, meaning pressure to showcase there Heisman candidate running back. They have the pressure of snapping a losing streak at BDS against the Tigers.
What other reasons can you think of for Bama having more pressure on them? Or do you believe that LSU has just as much, if not more, pressure on them going into this weekend??
I think that is a crock of shite. If Bama wins on Saturday, they are a lock to play in the SECCG. If LSU wins, they still have a lot of work to do.
Lets see, Bama is favored to win and playing at home which means added pressure to perform. They are playing a nationally televised game, meaning pressure to showcase there Heisman candidate running back. They have the pressure of snapping a losing streak at BDS against the Tigers.
What other reasons can you think of for Bama having more pressure on them? Or do you believe that LSU has just as much, if not more, pressure on them going into this weekend??
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Posted on 11/5/09 at 8:32 am to Klaus
The winner of this game is likely headed to ATL...
Equal pressure..our situation is more do or die...they can still get in if we drop to Ole Miss or Arky
Equal pressure..our situation is more do or die...they can still get in if we drop to Ole Miss or Arky
Posted on 11/5/09 at 8:33 am to ApexTiger
Everyone already had this game circled as an L before the year started. How is their equal pressure? Way more on Bama.
Posted on 11/5/09 at 8:35 am to Klaus
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What other reasons can you think of for Bama having more pressure on them?
-The fact that they are unbeaten.
-On their offensive performance overall.
-On getting their confidence back after Tenn's game.
-And, as you said, keeping the crowd into the game.
Posted on 11/5/09 at 8:36 am to back9Tiger
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Everyone already had this game circled as an L before the year started. How is their equal pressure? Way more on Bama.
They are trying to say that the majority of Tiger fans thought we were headed to another national championship this season. When, in fact, I don't know a single person who thought we were even going to make it to ATL this year. Beating Bama is just icing on the cake for me.
Posted on 11/5/09 at 8:38 am to Klaus
Hate to say it.. but I think Ingram is going to have a field day. Bama by 14.. but I hope LSU wins.. just because I don't like Alabama fans 
Posted on 11/5/09 at 8:38 am to Palomitz
I honestly they are trying to make themselves feel better if they lose. They know that we are improving with every game while they aren't clicking on all cylinders going into Sat
Posted on 11/5/09 at 8:47 am to Klaus
Both teams have the same goal on the line, an SEC championship. Don't know why one team should be experiencing any more pressure than the other.
However an LSU victory means we will have far more on the line than either Ole Miss or Arkansas and that's where the pressure will be felt.
However an LSU victory means we will have far more on the line than either Ole Miss or Arkansas and that's where the pressure will be felt.
Posted on 11/5/09 at 8:51 am to wilfont
I think that the pressure is on Saban more so than tyhe team. If they do not win this game the fans are going to be asking him why he can not win the big games that get us to the CG's? When you watch him give an interview you notice how he dances around, well if they loose this game he will really be dancing around like doing the judderbug.
Posted on 11/5/09 at 8:51 am to wilfont
Then I believe it could be the first game in history where the underdog and the favorite have the same amount of pressure on them.
Posted on 11/5/09 at 8:53 am to Klaus
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Then I believe it could be the first game in history where the underdog and the favorite have the same amount of pressure on them.
I hardly think this is the first time in history a favorite and underdog have had equal pressure to win.
Posted on 11/5/09 at 8:57 am to wilfont
Let me ask you this.....what were your expectations of this LSU team going into the season?
Posted on 11/5/09 at 8:58 am to Klaus
9-3
Posted on 11/5/09 at 9:00 am to wilfont
Yeah, I had them at 9-3 as well. I just think the pressure is on Bama. They are coming off a shaky game against UT and know that the Tigers are clicking. I'm not saying there isn't any pressure on LSU, I'm just saying that their is a lot more on Bama going into this game.
Posted on 11/5/09 at 9:05 am to Klaus
I understand because of fan expectations there may be additional pressure on Bama. That's a valid argument. However, going into this game both LSU and Alabama have exactly the same goals on the line. The winner of this game has the inside track to winning the west, going to Atlanta, winning the SEC and playing for an NC. The loser, especially if its LSU can kiss that good bye. In that regard there may be more pressure on LSU and that would be a valid argument as well. I just think it has to be roughly the same for both teams.
Posted on 11/5/09 at 9:05 am to Klaus
I think there is a different kind of pressure on both teams, but maybe equal.
They've got the undefeated, championship-bound pressure. That's intense.
LSU has the "on the cusp" pressure. A win here can send this team down the championship path. 2008 is looming in the background with brass knuckles if the team loses. I'm not saying it would end up that way, but it's back there.
They've got the undefeated, championship-bound pressure. That's intense.
LSU has the "on the cusp" pressure. A win here can send this team down the championship path. 2008 is looming in the background with brass knuckles if the team loses. I'm not saying it would end up that way, but it's back there.
Posted on 11/5/09 at 9:08 am to wilfont
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Both teams have the same goal on the line, an SEC championship. Don't know why one team should be experiencing any more pressure than the other.
Agree. I was about to post thing. I'm pretty sure both have a team goal to win the SEC. And I'm also pretty sure each has regarded the other as one of the more significant challenges to be faced this season-- call it a game they've circled, or what you will. But the pressure on both is significant. Is it harder to come into a game like this with one loss already, where if you lose, you miss your goals? Or is it harder to be still unbeaten and worry about playing tight? Hard to say: different people/teams respond differently to pressure. So, that in my mind, is the question. Which team will respond to the pressure better and come in fired up, but loose?
Posted on 11/5/09 at 9:16 am to TriumphTiger
I would say that if LSU had beaten Florida, then there would be an equal amount of pressure. All of the talking heads in the media are predicting Bama to win, which creates an extra amount of pressure.
That being said, I think Bama is more than ready coming off a bye week and will handle the pressure well.
That being said, I think Bama is more than ready coming off a bye week and will handle the pressure well.
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