picked bama big, of course.... [font=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif]Alabama at No. 15 LSU (7:45, ESPN)[/font] LSU has fallen off the radar since its blowout loss at Georgia several weeks ago, and a team once hoping for back-to-back national championships is now just trying to finish strong and make a good bowl. Alabama has the best defense in the country right now and has shown great perseverance after injuries to starting quarterback Brodie Croyle and running back Tim Castille. LSU is without its best offensive lineman in center Ben Wilkerson, and how that affects the continuity of that line will play a big part in this game. LSU likes to rely on its running game but that will be tough against the No. 1 total defense in the nation. I like the Alabama defense to shut down the run and put the game in the hands of senior quarterback Marcus Randall, whose performance under pressure will tell the story for the Tigers' offense. Alabama has to be very conservative and predictable on offense because of those injuries, but the Crimson Tide will put wide receiver Tyrone Prothro under center at times to get him in space and utilize his creativity. But the Tide will continue to rely on the defense, which will get the ball back to the offense in good field position and lead Alabama to a 23-16 upset.
Did Hebstreit pick UA? Even if he did, he is usually respectful - you sure you aren't thinking of that ass muncher Trev Alberts?
No Herbstreet was saying Roll Tide under his breath all morning... maybe to piss off Burner fans, but he picked them big and said Bama defense would beat us up and down the field
