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SI Article: Duel between Mettenberger, McCarron could decide LSU-Alabama
Posted on 11/8/13 at 3:11 pm
Posted on 11/8/13 at 3:11 pm
quote:Duel between Mettenberger, McCarron could decide LSU-Alabama
On Saturday night in Tuscaloosa, emotions will again run high when the No. 13 Tigers face the top-ranked Crimson Tide. For McCarron, this game is a chance to take one step closer to becoming the first quarterback in college football history to win three consecutive national titles. For LSU signal-caller Zach Mettenberger, who was arguably the best player on the field last autumn when these teams met, this is an opportunity to notch a signature win in his Tiger career -- and, in the process, to blast the race for the national title wide open.
"Zach played fantastic against us last year," Saban said. "He made some great throws. He stood in the pocket and got whacked a couple of times and still made very, very good throws when we pressured, and he completed the ball. They made a lot of explosive plays in the passing game."
"Our quarterback has to play well [on Saturday night]," said Miles. "I think we have to have balance, both run and pass, so that it becomes something that he can do routinely or without having to make great plays. And I think that it'll always be balance that allows us to really have the best quarterback play."
Miles believes the Tigers' biggest edge will come in the matchup between wideouts Jarvis Landry and Odell Beckham Jr. and Alabama's cornerbacks. Landry and Beckham, two future NFL players, have a combined 1,891 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns. Even when Landry and Beckham are covered, Miles expects them to come down with the ball about 70 percent of the time. "We think that we kind of give them some challenges on the perimeter," Miles said. "We got a quarterback that can make the throw and several receivers that can get open in space. ... We think there is a matchup there that benefits us."
Posted on 11/8/13 at 3:23 pm to weinrib
I think they are wrong. Mett won the dual last year and LSU still lost the game. It's all about LSU's defense vs McCarron.
Posted on 11/8/13 at 3:25 pm to RogerTheShrubber
LSU's defense and Mett having a good game.
Posted on 11/8/13 at 3:39 pm to RogerTheShrubber
quote:I agree with this statement. Clearly the defense needs to step up. If they do not McCarron will likely "outplay" Mettenberger at least where stats would reflect. Miles also seems to agree that the passing game is a source of advantage for LSU. I don't think your assessment is entirely different than the author's, though you have correctly pinpointed a very specific portion of it.
It's all about LSU's defense vs McCarron.
Posted on 11/8/13 at 3:46 pm to weinrib
quote:Now THAT my friends is a metaphor.
The tears flowed uncontrollably, dripping down his cheeks like candle wax.
Posted on 11/8/13 at 4:02 pm to RogerTheShrubber
I think it comes down to how well LSU's secondary tackles BAMA. If we can keep their good plays from becoming touchdowns we have a shot.
Posted on 11/8/13 at 4:10 pm to Neauxla
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LSU's defense and Mett having a good game.
*Things you haven't heard this year*?
Posted on 11/8/13 at 5:40 pm to Gaston
quote:I think this is a large part of it. There also needs to be much better play by the d-line getting a push on passing downs and better run tackling by the middle linebacker.
I think it comes down to how well LSU's secondary tackles BAMA
Posted on 11/8/13 at 5:51 pm to weinrib
Turnovers and special teams play is needed for LSU to win. If McCarron is on we are done.
Bama defense > LSU defense
LSU Offense > Bama Offense
Bama defense > LSU defense
LSU Offense > Bama Offense
Posted on 11/8/13 at 6:08 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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It's all about LSU's defense vs McCarron.
^this
Posted on 11/8/13 at 6:59 pm to ShermanTxTiger
quote:Agreed. LSU needs to win the turnover battle and probably by a margin of 2. TDs from the return game would be huge as well.
Turnovers and special teams play is needed for LSU to win
Posted on 11/8/13 at 9:11 pm to Cold Cous Cous
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Now THAT my friends is a metaphor.
simile.
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