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Why were our 80's 90's teams upset in late season games?
Posted on 11/15/19 at 6:42 pm
Posted on 11/15/19 at 6:42 pm
Not just LSU. Was common in all of CFB.
A big win followed by an upset to average Missippi State, Ole Miss or Tulane.
Was the gameplan different?
Why isn't this as common today?
I know the Saban/Belichick philosophy of staying in the present/not looking ahead is now used by everyone.
A big win followed by an upset to average Missippi State, Ole Miss or Tulane.
Was the gameplan different?
Why isn't this as common today?
I know the Saban/Belichick philosophy of staying in the present/not looking ahead is now used by everyone.
This post was edited on 11/15/19 at 6:46 pm
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Posted on 11/15/19 at 6:50 pm to BGLAVI2
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I know the Saban/Belichick philosophy of staying in the present/not looking ahead is now used by everyone.
Which why Saban's comment about his team being nervous and not focused is really peculiar. His team was nervous about a game they were favored to win and not focused on the biggest game since Clemson in the championship game? Really? They couldn’t focus on the only truly significant game they have played , a game that may well determine whether they get to the CFP. Saban is a great coach, but what does this say about the current state of things at Alabama?
This post was edited on 11/15/19 at 6:51 pm
Posted on 11/15/19 at 6:57 pm to tigerinridgeland
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Saban is a great coach, but what does this say about the current state of things at Alabama?
That entire Alabama team and fanbase has been watching LSU on film since game 1. The analyst and coaches watching in great detail. They knew what they were in for. They also were not battle tested and came out of the gate very flat.
Saban's body language in the pre game sideline interview lacked confidence and his team seemed to reflect that.
Posted on 11/15/19 at 7:17 pm to BGLAVI2
Miles has control of the 80's and 90's
Posted on 11/15/19 at 7:19 pm to IIxxBREADxxII
They were not flat. They ere actually nervous and tight.
Posted on 11/15/19 at 7:21 pm to tigerinridgeland
The game has passed Saban by and he has lost the team. The Dynasty is crumbling
Posted on 11/15/19 at 8:18 pm to IIxxBREADxxII
Agree. I always thought we'd win.
Wasn't the jinx playing them at home? On the road we've beaten them plenty.
Wasn't the jinx playing them at home? On the road we've beaten them plenty.
Posted on 11/15/19 at 8:55 pm to BGLAVI2
We weren't as good then and so we got upset more than we should, just in general. To win a game like UF '97 we had to play perfectly and get some breaks too. A game like that was our super bowl and it's understandable that there'd be an emotional letdown after that.
Posted on 11/15/19 at 9:29 pm to BGLAVI2
These are college kids - many of whom are teenagers. I feel like a lot of people forget that.
Posted on 11/15/19 at 9:39 pm to MountainTiger
quote:At first I was going to disagree, but your overall point is right. Most of the time, we were probably worthy of being ranked in the teens, and we'd have a letdown after a big game.
We weren't as good then and so we got upset more than we should, just in general. To win a game like UF '97 we had to play perfectly and get some breaks too. A game like that was our super bowl and it's understandable that there'd be an emotional letdown after that.
Since the Saban/Miles/Orgeron days, we're basically a top 10 team, and that letdown would mean a close win over somebody. Back then, a letdown would mean a loss.
Posted on 11/15/19 at 9:42 pm to BGLAVI2
Conference and rivalry games
Posted on 11/15/19 at 10:32 pm to BGLAVI2
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Wasn't the jinx playing them at home?
The Jinx was running an outdated offense that made life easy for Saban to prepare for that had no tempo.
LSU attacked Nick's Cover 3 beautifully all day
Posted on 11/15/19 at 10:33 pm to BGLAVI2
They used to drink for 4 days instead of game planning after a big win
Posted on 11/15/19 at 11:15 pm to BGLAVI2
Because we usually had to play Miss State after bama and they gave us hell. As did Arkansas.
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