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CFN LSU WEST schedule Preview........A big WTF bolded!

Posted on 3/23/12 at 9:32 am
Posted by L S Usetheforce
Member since Jun 2004
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Posted on 3/23/12 at 9:32 am
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By Staff
CollegeFootballNews.com
Posted Mar 23, 2012


Breakdowns and analysis of each SEC West team's schedule.


2012 SEC West Schedules

East Florida | Georgia | Kentucky
Missouri | South Carolina | Tennessee | Vanderbilt

West Alabama | Arkansas | Auburn
LSU | Ole Miss | Miss State | Texas A&M

SEC Composite Schedules 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007
SEC Team-By-Team Breakdowns 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007

- 2012 SEC Composite Schedule & Week Rankings
- 2012 SEC East Schedule Analysis
- 2012 SEC West Schedule Analysis

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Toughest Schedules
Based on home games as well as who the teams play. when. From toughest to easiest ...

1. LSU
2. Alabama
3. Texas A&M
4. Auburn
5. Mississippi State
6. Ole Miss
7. Arkansas


LSU

Non-Conference Games: North Texas, Washington, Idaho, Towson
Games Against The East: at Florida, South Carolina
Realistic Best Case Record: 12-0
Worst Case Record: 8-4
Likely Finish: 10-2

Pre-Spring Projected Wins: North Texas, Washington, Idaho, Towson, at Florida, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi State, Ole Miss

Pre-Spring Projected Losses: at Texas A&M, at Arkansas

Summary: Overall, the SEC schedule is one of the toughest of any team in the league, but there are enough breaks to rest up and get ready for the showdowns. The world will want to focus on November 3rd game against Alabama – made even bigger with a week off before it to build up the hype – but the Tigers have a lot of work to do before the national title rematch.

Washington is solid, but 3-0 should be a near-lock before opening up the SEC slate at Auburn. Towson will be a chance to empty the bench, but that comes before a three-game run of at Florida, South Carolina, and at Texas A&M before the two week rest to get ready for the Tide. It’ll be tempting to take home games against Mississippi State and Ole Miss lightly after dealing with Bama, but the Tigers have to keep their focus during the finishing kick to be ready for the regular season finale at Arkansas.

2012 Schedule
Sep. 1 North Texas
Sep. 8 Washington
Sep. 15 Idaho
Sep. 22 at Auburn
Sep. 29 Towson
Oct. 6 at Florida
Oct. 13 South Carolina
Oct. 20 at Texas A&M
Oct. 27 OPEN DATE
Nov. 3 Alabama
Nov. 10 Mississippi State


From LINK

Texas A&M................. Why?
This post was edited on 3/23/12 at 9:36 am
Posted by Party At LSU
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2005
10932 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 9:37 am to
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Likely Finish: 10-2


Posted by WMTigerFAN
Ouachita
Member since Feb 2005
4887 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 9:37 am to
I would have to examine A&M's schedule and compare. It's the third significant game in a row for LSU, comes late in the season when injuries and fatigue begin to take a toll. I can see the potential for a road loss there, but it would be an upset. However, if LSU gets on a roll similar to last year, it could be a blowout for the Tigers as well.
Posted by L S Usetheforce
Member since Jun 2004
23228 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 9:40 am to
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It's the third significant game in a row for LSU, comes late in the season when injuries and fatigue begin to take a toll. I can see the potential for a road loss there


I don't give a frick if it was the 6th significant game in a row......LSU losing to a qb less A&M squad run by a coach that has yet to prove he knows how to coach without a qb not named Keenum........Were can I bet that game right now?
This post was edited on 3/23/12 at 9:41 am
Posted by Ball Gravy
Houston, TX
Member since Aug 2008
2985 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 9:41 am to
As an Aggie, I think that's a reach, but I will say this....

I've seen some shitty to mediocre Aggie teams run roughshod over some elite teams at Kyle Field.

This Aggie team won't be shitty, but they won't be great either. There is a ton of offensive talent, and we can run the ball (there might be something to this thinking).

Our defense is serviceable up front, but its not going to be an immovable force in the SEC for sure.

LSU should win this game, but I've seen stranger things over the years, where we've shocked some #1s, and absolutely destroyed some top 10 teams in some of our "down" years.
Posted by WylieTiger
Member since Nov 2006
14361 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 9:41 am to
Who replaces Tanneyhill? Will their pass D be any better than the shite show they had last year? I don't buy it. At least CFN could have tabbed Bama at home as a loss. I could see that happening more than A&M.
This post was edited on 3/23/12 at 9:43 am
Posted by ProjectP2294
South St. Louis city
Member since May 2007
75807 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 9:42 am to
I guess they are forgetting that A&M isn't any good. And that they have to prepare for 8 new opponents rather than the one that the rest of the SEC west has to. And that tackle box they call a stadium won't make a damn bit of difference.
Posted by Party At LSU
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2005
10932 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 9:42 am to
We're going undefeated this year. No question about it. It's just a matter of who do we play in the national championship.

I'm convinced this team will be so pissed from the ending of last year they just won't allow a loss. Add that to the immense amount of talent and depth, and there's just no one who will beat us.
Posted by I-59 Tiger
Vestavia Hills, AL
Member since Sep 2003
36798 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 9:43 am to
I have had a feeling since the BCS title game that as the season gets closer, our preseason rankings will drop. This won't be the last one.

Now,I think we're going to prove everyone wrong, but I'm not going to be surprised when the magazines come out in late May if we don't get pushed further down in the 6 to 10 group.
Posted by L S Usetheforce
Member since Jun 2004
23228 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 9:44 am to
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There is a ton of offensive talent, and we can run the ball (there might be something to this thinking).


I'm willing to bet you right now A&M won't avg 150 yards rushing a game in the SEC this year.
Posted by Ball Gravy
Houston, TX
Member since Aug 2008
2985 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 9:44 am to
There are 4 QBs that could replace Tannehill.

4* Showers (RS Soph)
4* Joeckel (RS Soph)
4* Manziel (RS Freshman)
4* Davis (True Freshman)

Showers, Manziel and Davis are all dual threat, fast QBs who set some nice records in the TX HS recordbooks.

Joeckel is a pocket passer, and large.
Posted by L S Usetheforce
Member since Jun 2004
23228 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 9:46 am to
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Showers, Manziel and Davis are all dual threat, fast QBs who set some nice records in the TX HS recordbooks.


We have the best dual threat QB to come out that state since VY at WR..............good luck with that.
Posted by Ball Gravy
Houston, TX
Member since Aug 2008
2985 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 9:47 am to
That's pretty bold... but I will leave you with this. We had a shittier Oline in this game too.

Cotton Bowl 2011

We had 155 rushing yards on 27 carries. That's a 5.74 yards per rush.
Posted by L S Usetheforce
Member since Jun 2004
23228 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 9:48 am to
You got 50 yards rushing in GARBAGE TIME.
Posted by WylieTiger
Member since Nov 2006
14361 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 9:49 am to
I'll take that stat line again!
Posted by H-Town Tiger
Member since Nov 2003
60678 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 9:50 am to
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I'm willing to bet you right now A&M won't avg 150 yards rushing a game in the SEC this year.


I'll take that bet.

Posted by brewhan davey
Audubon Place
Member since Sep 2010
33276 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 9:50 am to
What a joke. Bama at home will be tougher than A&M on the road.
Posted by Ball Gravy
Houston, TX
Member since Aug 2008
2985 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 9:52 am to
We abandoned the run in the 2nd half to play catch up. We also rushed for 380 yards against Arky last year.

Look I don't think we beat you guys but TAMU won't be a push over
Posted by L S Usetheforce
Member since Jun 2004
23228 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 9:54 am to
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Look I don't think we beat you guys but TAMU won't be a push over


Ok...........I bookmarked this for midseason.........

A&M will progressively get to SEC status, but 2012 will be the biggest REALITY CHECK they've had in their storied history.
Posted by L S Usetheforce
Member since Jun 2004
23228 posts
Posted on 3/23/12 at 9:56 am to
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We abandoned the run in the 2nd half to play catch up.


P.S you couldn't pass the ball........you had a 13 play drive in the 4th quarter primarily on running the football buddy.
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