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re: Off the cuff thoughts about the Outback Bowl...
Posted on 12/9/13 at 9:20 am to LagdonCG
Posted on 12/9/13 at 9:20 am to LagdonCG
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If we win, good but more important is to improve and build for next year. Get AJ some reps, fit in new receivers and maybe look at a new running back, linebackers and DLs. In other words, I hope we treat this like a great big scrimmage building to next year and not go all out to win a meaningless game.
Great so absolutely no complaining from you if we lose. Cause shucks lets just let everybody get some PT since the season is over and its just a practice game
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Posted on 12/9/13 at 9:26 am to biglego
The PSU and Iowa losses in the past were both kinda fluky. Penn state in the mud and last Iowa game was a last minute loss that we pretty much had in hand the whole game, even in the wake of Saban packing his bags for Miami.
Im more concerned about how LSU's linebackers will stack up against a physical running big 10 team. As long as they dont get dominated (as they have on a couple of occasions) and Jennings plays decent, then LSU should win by 2 scores.
If Jennings looks good, it will make a big difference in our pre-season ranking next year.
Im more concerned about how LSU's linebackers will stack up against a physical running big 10 team. As long as they dont get dominated (as they have on a couple of occasions) and Jennings plays decent, then LSU should win by 2 scores.
If Jennings looks good, it will make a big difference in our pre-season ranking next year.
This post was edited on 12/9/13 at 9:49 am
Posted on 12/9/13 at 9:42 am to BrewHawk
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Wish we could play you at full strength
Explain. Us at full or you at full?
Posted on 12/9/13 at 9:51 am to nchawk
"Its not uncommon for Iowa to line up with 3 tight ends."
I have not seen Iowa play this year, but this concerns me some as an LSU fan. Our defense is way down this year and teams have had success running on the Tigers, especially on the edge where some smaller, fast DE's and LB's often fail to set the edge. As I am sure you've already heard, this is not the bowl or matchup Tiger fans wanted ... but then, we shouldn't have lost to Ole Miss! Looking forward to learning more about Iowa's team and to an intriguing matchup.
I have not seen Iowa play this year, but this concerns me some as an LSU fan. Our defense is way down this year and teams have had success running on the Tigers, especially on the edge where some smaller, fast DE's and LB's often fail to set the edge. As I am sure you've already heard, this is not the bowl or matchup Tiger fans wanted ... but then, we shouldn't have lost to Ole Miss! Looking forward to learning more about Iowa's team and to an intriguing matchup.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 9:54 am to BrewHawk
Welcome aboard I have many friends in Sioux City who will be making the trip as will I. We've been discussing the matchup I see a last possession game. AJ is not ready for prime time and you guys will probably run for 200+. Bad matchup for the Tigs.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 10:12 am to redfish99
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you guys will probably run for 200+
Probs
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AJ is not ready for prime time
Doesn't matter bc the game is at noon
This post was edited on 12/9/13 at 10:13 am
Posted on 12/9/13 at 10:35 am to EvrybodysAllAmerican
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The PSU and Iowa losses in the past were both kinda fluky. Penn state in the mud and last Iowa game was a last minute loss that we pretty much had in hand the whole game, even in the wake of Saban packing his bags for Miami.
Look I don't want to dwell on that last game but Iowa led in that game except for 50 seconds.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 11:16 am to nchawk
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Look I don't want to dwell on that last game but Iowa led in that game except for 50 seconds.
The guy has a point here
Posted on 12/9/13 at 11:18 am to BrewHawk
We held aTm to 10.
We held AU to 21.
Iowa's O is ranked in the 80's. You were better off facing Mettenberger from a preparation perspective... AJ is far more mobile.
LSU 41
Iowa 17
We held AU to 21.
Iowa's O is ranked in the 80's. You were better off facing Mettenberger from a preparation perspective... AJ is far more mobile.
LSU 41
Iowa 17
Posted on 12/9/13 at 11:52 am to BrewHawk
I think Iowa's offense matches up really well with LSU's defense, which has struggled against teams that line up and run straight at them with a big offensive line (Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas). That paired with Mettenberger's injury bodes well for the Hawkeyes.
Hopefully Jennings will do well in his first start with a month of prep time, especially considering Iowa will have virtually no film on him. LSU will probably need to be able to leave the corners one-on-one with the Iowa receivers and move the safeties down into the box in run support. This is going to be a much closer game than many LSU fans realize.
Hopefully Jennings will do well in his first start with a month of prep time, especially considering Iowa will have virtually no film on him. LSU will probably need to be able to leave the corners one-on-one with the Iowa receivers and move the safeties down into the box in run support. This is going to be a much closer game than many LSU fans realize.
This post was edited on 12/9/13 at 1:14 pm
Posted on 12/9/13 at 12:06 pm to JaiEugenesTowel
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Who the frick is Johnny Hill?
I think he meant Jeremy Football...
Posted on 12/9/13 at 12:28 pm to Manswers
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Historically, LSU hasn't really dominated a quality Big Ten opponent in any of its games (unless you count the 1995 Independence Bowl against Michigan State
Illinois and Ohio State would certainly disagree.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 12:35 pm to bayoubengals88
Yep. I caught that later for Illinois and I'm not sure what I was thinking of the BCS Championship game. It must be a sign of aging (pushing 50) as I was remembering OSU in the 80's, Iowa and PSU (both in the Cap 1 and in the Mike Miley Orange Bowl) but not remembering 2 of the biggest wins in the last decade.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 12:39 pm to BrewHawk
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but our team is playing well and could very well take LSU's best shot and win convincingly (don't laugh too hard at that one please).
This is an idiotic statement. LSU has superior talent. Period. Even if coaching is even (I highly doubt Iowa has a better coordinator duo than Chavis/Cameron), if LSU plays at it's best, LSU beats the shite out of Iowa.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 12:55 pm to Springlake Tiger
And here come the blow out predictions! Just like the Ark game, and the Ole Miss game etc.
This is a terrible matchup for our D front 7. Big offensive line, big running backs, think Ark except a little better.
Close game, LSU 27 Iowa 24.
This is a terrible matchup for our D front 7. Big offensive line, big running backs, think Ark except a little better.
Close game, LSU 27 Iowa 24.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 3:35 pm to Springlake Tiger
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This is an idiotic statement. LSU has superior talent. Period. Even if coaching is even (I highly doubt Iowa has a better coordinator duo than Chavis/Cameron), if LSU plays at it's best, LSU beats the shite out of Iowa.
You guys have more athleticism at WR and DB. That's it. We're better at OL, DL, LB, TE and by virtue of experience, at QB as well. This isn't Arkansas defense Jennings will be seeing on NYD.
Once again, this game (and most games) will be won and lost by the lines. We have a significant advantage here. You're playing an Iowa team that is playing its best football of the season. Good luck to the Tigers.
I just wish Mettenberger was healthy so that you guys don't have a built in excuse if/when we win by 3-4 TDs.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 3:42 pm to BrewHawk
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We're better at OL, DL, LB, TE and by virtue of experience, at QB as well. This isn't Arkansas defense Jennings will be seeing on NYD.
Our lines are different - wouldn't say one is much better than the other although I am concerned about your power running game. Our RBs are much better, and Jennings could potentially be a difference maker with his athleticism so I'll hold off on saying you have the QB advantage.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 3:47 pm to Tigerbait46
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Our lines are different - wouldn't say one is much better than the other although I am concerned about your power running game. Our RBs are much better, and Jennings could potentially be a difference maker with his athleticism so I'll hold off on saying you have the QB advantage.
I'd call RB even. Weisman is a great power back and Canzeri has emerged the last few games of the season to provide a more elusive breakaway threat. IMO, the team that is able to run will win the game.
The question is whether Jennings will be able to throw. If you guys can get him in a rhythm with the short passes and then hit a few big ones over the top, it will be a test for the Hawks defense. I don't think you'll be able to run on Iowa, and I would think Parker (the DC) would force a green QB to beat them.
If you do get a run game going against us, we will be in some trouble.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 4:01 pm to BrewHawk
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I'd call RB even.
Lulz.
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I don't think you'll be able to run on Iowa
If I had a dollar for every time we heard that from an opposing fan.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 4:14 pm to wilceaux
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If I had a dollar for every time we heard that from an opposing fan.
Well, we did lead the nation in rushing TDs allowed with Florida St., so we have that going for us.
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