Will Death Valley be too much for Hurts?

The fans will help, but our D needs to show him things that he's never seen before...rinse and repeat

I think it's possible if the D jumps on him early and he makes a mistake and gets some negative momentum rolling. That's when DV is a weapon.

Seen less talented LSU teams take more talented Bama teams to the absolute wire in the last 4 years.

Hurts being a Freshman is a big factor in this game. Aranda being a superb defensive guru is a big factor in this game. But the biggest factor in this game IMO is Etling and the balance he brings to our offense. If Etling hits a few downfield, it will soften the Bama defense and open the lanes for Leonard and Guice.

So here's to an unpredictable offense, some much needed momentum, a cohesive Oline, a swarming defense that forces Hurts to make plays with his arm, and a couple of deep successful throws.

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The first half of the game will be the key.

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I really think the second half of the game will be the key IMO. Bama/Saban are known for making great halftime adjustments. That will be the money shot.

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our D needs to show him things that he's never seen before

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I think confusing and rattling Hurts is going to be the X-Factor of the night ..

No. Kid is a special talent being coached by NCAA's finest coach.

He will have ice water in his veins. No cheap ones......sorry

I think he will have butterflies before kickoff but the second he steps onto the turf he will be ok. If He gets hit a few times or gives up a turnover then i feel TS can get the best of him.

I'm sure Tennessee was rocking to start their game. It's not like he comes from a SWAC school. The guy has seen loud stadiums everywhere he has been.

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Hurts being a Freshman is a big factor in this game

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Most freshman QB's have at least one bad game their first season. He is due.

Very impressive recovery against those two nasty defenses.