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tirk · Oct 1, 2004

Hub said:

As you know, Ott's show talked alot this week about how the first 10 minutes plays out being a big factor. I couldn't agree more. You know UGA is going to be pissing vinegar to start the game. Survivie that and let the rest play out.

To your special teams I'll raise you turnovers. The fumbles last week were disturbing.

And last, being far removed from the mind set of a college age student i truly wonder how the UGA players mindset would be if right off the bat LSU gets to Green ala last yr. Do they think "Here we go again" or what?
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actually i never heard anything about first 10 minutes....just a number i figured seemed right. what was said?

last week fumbles were ok since Saban told them to play all out and reckless but at least play the "LSU WAY".

and that they did. physical, ass-kicking style we have come to know.

And yes, if Greene gets busted in the mouth more than once....look for CW to light it up. I have a really good feeling CW is back.

Jimmy is a friend from way back but i'm at work most of the time so I don't hear much of the show but I try to call in during football season. I pay his bills with my picks. :lol: :lol:

Hub · Oct 1, 2004

tirk said:

actually i never heard anything about first 10 minutes....just a number i figured seemed right. what was said?

last week fumbles were ok since Saban told them to play all out and reckless but at least play the "LSU WAY".

and that they did. physical, ass-kicking style we have come to know.

And yes, if Greene gets busted in the mouth more than once....look for CW to light it up. I have a really good feeling CW is back.

Jimmy is a friend from way back but i'm at work most of the time so I don't hear much of the show but I try to call in during football season. I pay his bills with my picks. :lol: :lol:
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On the 10 minutes....basically the fact UGA would coming out sky high could make or break the game. if they are able to turn that emotion into some big plays early it could be tough on LSU kinda like LSUvAub last yr. However if LSU can score early or just make it through the early emotions not in a hole it could be a big break. Nothing Ott was pushing just a topic that came up everyday that Jimmy agreed with. I went to school with one of the infamous callers Catfish/Doc/Papa Son whatever he goes by now i first got hooked on the show from waiting to hear what the idiot was going to call in and say next.

Hope your right on the fumbles.

tirk · Oct 1, 2004

Hub said:

On the 10 minutes....basically the fact UGA would coming out sky high could make or break the game. if they are able to turn that emotion into some big plays early it could be tough on LSU kinda like LSUvAub last yr. However if LSU can score early or just make it through the early emotions not in a hole it could be a big break. Nothing Ott was pushing just a topic that came up everyday that Jimmy agreed with. I went to school with one of the infamous callers Catfish/Doc/Papa Son whatever he goes by now i first got hooked on the show from waiting to hear what the idiot was going to call in and say next.

Hope your right on the fumbles.
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lol yeah john s. he's funny but dude needs help. at least he isn't HW.

ramah · Oct 1, 2004

LSU scores on the first two possessions

They can't play catch up ... Greene will throw picks ... plenty of 'em

Hub · Oct 1, 2004

tirk said:

lol yeah john s. he's funny but dude needs help. at least he isn't HW.
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He's no different from our days in school except that now he has an interest in sports.....don't know where that came from....i have a guess.

goldengirlfan · Oct 2, 2004

ramah said:

They can't play catch up ... Greene will throw picks ... plenty of 'em
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I'm thinking 3. :thumb:

cadillacattack · Oct 2, 2004

thanks. Have the JC bashers in AU come correct and give him his due? meant to ask you that a week after his win.
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No, I don't believe so tirk. There has been very little (if any) bashing since the LSU game, but the respect isn't at the level that it should be, IMO. Any amatuer athlete/leader that has accomplished what JC has achieved, especially in the face of so much adversity, deserves to be respected. Not necessarily placed on a pedestal, but universally respected.

One the keys I'll be watching for early in today's game will be the play of Odell Thurman on defense and how the LSU staff will attempt to matchup on him. If Thurman is dominating his matchup early, it will be of great concern to Saban. If you've watched UGA alot, then you realize that many times it's not a case of UGA's D feeding-off-of Pollack. But rather a case of their D feeding off Pollock , who is feeding off of Thurman. Because that's usually when Pollack realizes he's likely to have less double-teams to pace himself for. That's why I believe the key to beating UGA is stopping Thurman, because UGA's defense is only dangerous when it's playing confident and aggressive.

The other key I'll be watching will be the LSU defensive front, and Spears in particular. If LSU clamps down on the run early and forces UGA into a one-dimesnsional role...... well, quite frankly, IT'S OVER for the Leghumpers. If Ware isn't able to consistently get 3-4 yards in first down situations, then Webster is going to have a field day with all those "floaters" that David Green likes to loft down the seams.

Luck

BostonBengal · Oct 2, 2004

tirk said:

Common sense tells me this will be a war with 2 good defenses with LSU having the advantage. I think the the 'secret' lies into forcing UGA's hand on offense. Not being able to run and knowing exactly where Greene will be....actually forcing him to be where you want is key. Nick Saban did this last year and handcuffed UGA the entire SECCG. Apply heat early and often once the run fails. maybe we will see that new cover 2 disguise he and belichick worked on right after the sugar bowl. Either way, pressure from up the gut and from the safeties will happen locking the immobile greene into quick outs or slants or he will be sacked....again.

After last week, I get the feeling the difference could be CW and TD....seems CW is finally healthy and coming into his own and I can see him making some huge plays changing this game around. Some corners play at a higher level against certain QB's and CW licks his chops when he sees Greene across the line of scrimmage. He seems to have his number and I think it continues. TD is due a pick so let's allow him one or two big plays as well.

LSU's offense will depend on our O-Line opening up the holes for Alley so our 2 headed monster at QB can settle in. Look for the bubble screen to finally be a factor this week. Its nothing but an extended handoff that should loosen up the UGA defense. I think that's the gameplan NS will stick to that's very similar to last year. These 2 teams aren't much different from a yr ago, just different names with similar talent yet neither team has shown much of it.

No doubt UGA will be sky-high and I still believe LSU will need to survive the first 10 minutes of that emotional onslaught....possibly using it against them. Force them into 3rd and long and turnover situations and making the big plays. No more drops on sure picks, no more broken tackles.

LSU-24 UGA-20.

for some reason I see it more high scoring than common sense allows.
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Don't forget that words has it that Skyler is nearing 100% as is expected to play today, which is huge for us.

I wouldn't expect him to be returning too many punts, at least not with Shyrone Carey back. I just hope that, if in fact, Skyler is healthy enough to contribute today without much pain, that we keep him from returning all of the punts. We need him completely healthy!