re: Does anybody on the rant believe that LSU can win this game?

Can they? Absolutely. Now understand I would give the same answer for Vandy or MSU's chances. LSU is more capable of defeating 'Bama than either of those but "can" and "will" or not closely related. With even a modicum of a passing game the Tigers would be favored to win this game. As it is I think they will cover and I hope they will win. LSU had zero good fortune the last two seasons against these guys and still could have won both games. 'Bama is in for a tussle IMO.