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AJ McCarron's play is the difference vs. last year.
Posted on 10/28/12 at 7:01 am
Posted on 10/28/12 at 7:01 am
If you remember leading up to the last time we beat 'Bama, AJ was inconsistent...he could be pointed to as a possible weakness...that is no longer the case. He has played exceptionally well since 1/9...he is extremely accurate on mid and deep passes and he makes very good decisions.
Emotionally I feel like we should never lose in TS, but intellectually, I think they are the better team regardless of the venue.
My feeling is we will need to be +3 in turnovers to beat Bama...
Emotionally I feel like we should never lose in TS, but intellectually, I think they are the better team regardless of the venue.
My feeling is we will need to be +3 in turnovers to beat Bama...
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Posted on 10/28/12 at 7:05 am to thekid
It's not AJ McCarron that is the difference, it is Miles and the rest of the coaches on offense.
Posted on 10/28/12 at 7:18 am to thekid
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If you remember leading up to the last time we beat 'Bama, AJ was inconsistent...he could be pointed to as a possible weakness...that is no longer the case. He has played exceptionally well since 1/9...he is extremely accurate on mid and deep passes and he makes very good decisions.
Emotionally I feel like we should never lose in TS, but intellectually, I think they are the better team regardless of the venue.
My feeling is we will need to be +3 in turnovers to beat Bama...
Not that we need any more bitching or negativity around here, but watching Alabama's offensive play really makes me marvel. That's all LSU needs. They don't need high-flying PAC-12 style play--just balance, discipline, and efficiency.
I seriously doubt that McCarron is any more talented, as a raw product, than Mett. Why can't our coaches design and run a system like that.
I'll be happy to eat crow, but after January 9th I will never again ride the sunshine train.
24-10 Bama.
This post was edited on 10/28/12 at 7:19 am
Posted on 10/28/12 at 7:27 am to Navytiger74
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I seriously doubt that McCarron is any more talented, as a raw product, than Mett.
All evidence to the contrary. McCarron's decision making and poise can be attributed to his experience and confidence. His accuracy and touch are miles beyond Mett. McCarron appears more mobile and more athletic than Zach as well.
The difference between Zach and AJ is just compounded by the Les Studthorpe offense.
Posted on 10/28/12 at 7:33 am to JohnnyU
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All evidence to the contrary. McCarron's decision making and poise can be attributed to his experience and confidence. His accuracy and touch are miles beyond Mett.
In my mind all of those qualities are a result of development and preparation. He's confident that he's in a system that will succeed because each player knows his part and will execute it. I don't think he's some rare QB talent who could drag a middling team along. I may be wrong there. I see there is some Heisman chatter about him.
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McCarron appears more mobile and more athletic than Zach as well.
Given that Mett is among the least Athletic QBs currently starting, I'd say that's true.
Posted on 10/28/12 at 8:21 am to Navytiger74
Aj wasn't that good through the first 8 games I his career bozos.
Posted on 10/28/12 at 8:24 am to SBC
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Aj wasn't that good through the first 8 games I his career bozos.
You should re-read my post and see it wasn't a knock against Mett. I don't see anything to indicate that he'll progress the way McCarron has in this system, though.
Posted on 10/28/12 at 8:35 am to thekid
If the tigers can put pressure on AJ he will help us out. He has a nicked throwing shoulder from last night and still has a sore knee. Last night when MSU did manage to pressure him he would go down easy or rush his throw to avoid a hit.
Posted on 10/28/12 at 8:39 am to thekid
quote:I agree. Bama executes well. I don't know if +3 would be the magic number or not, but LSU will have to have their best game of the season to beat the team I saw manhandle Miss. St. tonight.
If you remember leading up to the last time we beat 'Bama, AJ was inconsistent...he could be pointed to as a possible weakness...that is no longer the case. He has played exceptionally well since 1/9...he is extremely accurate on mid and deep passes and he makes very good decisions.
Emotionally I feel like we should never lose in TS, but intellectually, I think they are the better team regardless of the venue.
My feeling is we will need to be +3 in turnovers to beat Bama...
Posted on 10/28/12 at 8:45 am to Navytiger74
John Parker Wilson, Greg McElroy.......did they give you comfort that AJ would progress through the "system" the way he has?
This post was edited on 10/28/12 at 8:47 am
Posted on 10/28/12 at 8:45 am to Navytiger74
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after January 9th I will never again ride the sunshine train.
Damn dude, one game can destroy your ability to enjoy a Top Ten season? Sucks for you.
Comparing McCarron to Mett now may be a little unfair. Compare McCarron through his first 8 games to Mett through 8 games and they look pretty similar to me. I'll have to wait until next year to see if he develops as well as McCarron did in the system.
Posted on 10/28/12 at 8:49 am to Navytiger74
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but watching Alabama's offensive play really makes me marvel. That's all LSU needs. They don't need high-flying PAC-12 style play--just balance, discipline, and efficiency.
It makes me sick watching Bama's dink and dunk offense go up and down the field with ease.
Only because it seems so simple and LSU can't implement such a simple offensive scheme. Bama does execute exceptionally well though. Very disciplined team.
This post was edited on 10/28/12 at 8:50 am
Posted on 10/28/12 at 9:04 am to silstang23
It makes me sick watching Bama's dink and dunk offense go up and down the field with ease.
Only because it seems so simple and LSU can't implement such a simple offensive scheme. Bama does execute exceptionally well though. Very disciplined team.
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Only because it seems so simple and LSU can't implement such a simple offensive scheme. Bama does execute exceptionally well though. Very disciplined team.
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Posted on 10/28/12 at 9:08 am to Oyster
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If the tigers can put pressure on AJ he will help us out. He has a nicked throwing shoulder from last night and still has a sore knee. Last night when MSU did manage to pressure him he would go down easy or rush his throw to avoid a hit.
That's it precisely. Hell, Jarret Lee was great for a period last year because he had zero pressure on him. But once someone got in his face (Alabumble), he crumbled and we saw the same old crappy qb throwing INTs.
LSU pressures AJ, we will see many TOs. If he gets rid of the ball quickly like in the NC game and the Tigers aren't ready for that, it could be a long day.
Posted on 10/28/12 at 9:10 am to thekid
This Bama team may not be as talented as last year, but they are certainly as disciplined if not more. As another poster pointed out every player knows their role. Their offensive and defensive lines control every game they play in.
Bama 28
LSU 3
Bama 28
LSU 3
Posted on 10/28/12 at 9:16 am to thekid
If we give free releases on the Alabama WRs and don't move AJ off his spot, he will be tough to stop due to his accuracy/timing..
Posted on 10/28/12 at 9:17 am to thekid
aj and the bama defense won last yrs game. his passes were incredibly accurate. bama won't be replacing him quickly after he leaves. successful teams have great defenses, ols and qbs. sadly, bama has all 3. lsu just can't seem to find the qb part of the equation.
Posted on 10/28/12 at 10:06 am to SBC
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John Parker Wilson, Greg McElroy.......did they give you comfort that AJ would progress through the "system" the way he has?
GMac's ginger arse was better than anything we've had since 07.
Posted on 10/28/12 at 10:29 am to Navytiger74
bama 17 LSU 6
Posted on 10/28/12 at 10:40 am to Navytiger74
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Why can't our coaches design and run a system like that?
Because that isn't the offense that Miles wants to run. He's stuck in the 1970's with a Big 10-style 3 yards and a cloud of dust offense. Unfortunately, that only works until you play a team that can stuff the run, then you're fricked.
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