Alabama 90, LSU 72: Crimson Tide goes from struggling to scorching
After nearly a season-long struggle to put ball in basket, Alabama piled up points with unvarnished glee against overmatched LSU, shooting better than 53 percent in a 90-72 rout at Coleman Coliseum.
Tide trying to ride Olaniyan’s rebounds to sweep of LSU
February 18, 2017 Comments Off on Tide trying to ride Olaniyan’s rebounds to sweep of LSUBy Chris DePew TideFans.com Staff Feb. 18, 2017 Where to watch: LSU (9-16, 1-12 SEC) at Alabama (15-10, 8-5) – Today 2:30 p.m., Coleman Coliseum, SEC Network Who to watch: Bola Olaniyan. The graduate transfer averages six rebounds a game, which is the same number he got last month in an 81-66 win at LSU. […]
Continue reading …Alabama 81, LSU 66: Crimson Tide closes with flurry to save embarrasment
January 14, 2017 Comments Off on Alabama 81, LSU 66: Crimson Tide closes with flurry to save embarrasmentBy Chris DePew TideFans.com Staff Jan. 14, 2017 After playing perhaps the worst 20 minutes of the Avery Johnson era, Alabama found its scoring mojo in the second half at LSU, scoring 53 points to put away the Tigers 81-66 and improve to 3-1 in SEC play. What did we learn today?: Regardless of the […]
Continue reading …Tide has every chance to thrive against reeling LSU
January 14, 2017 Comments Off on Tide has every chance to thrive against reeling LSUBy Chris DePew TideFans.com Staff Jan. 14, 2017 Where to watch: Alabama (9-6, 2-1 SEC) at LSU (9-6, 1-3) – Today 2:30 p.m., Maravich Assembly Center, SEC Network Who to watch: Ar’Mond Davis. After a protracted shooting slump that felt more like a deep freeze, the junior college transfer has become the most valuable player […]
Continue reading …LSU wrap-up: Alabama goes back to its future to beat Tigers
November 6, 2016 Comments Off on LSU wrap-up: Alabama goes back to its future to beat Tigers
Since Nick Saban took over at Alabama, most of the other 13 SEC teams have, at one time or another, suffered the sensation of Saban’s boot squarely in their butt. Only one of those teams has more of less been able to keep such an occurrence (and thus, a blowout loss to the Tide) at bay – LSU, Saban’s former home.
Continue reading …LSU preview: Tide must quell rejuvenated Tigers’ emotions
November 2, 2016 Comments Off on LSU preview: Tide must quell rejuvenated Tigers’ emotions
As the schedule enters November, LSU finds itself under an interim head coach, Ed Orgeron, a different offensive identity, a new quarterback and right in the thick of the race for the SEC West. In fact, if LSU beats Alabama Saturday, the Tigers control their own destiny in the West and would go to Atlanta if they won out.
Continue reading …Projected Depth Chart for Alabama vs. LSU
November 2, 2016 Comments Off on Projected Depth Chart for Alabama vs. LSU
Because Alabama will operate from a three-wide set as often as not, 12 offensive positions are listed.
Continue reading …SEC Previews and Predictions: Week 2
September 7, 2016 Comments Off on SEC Previews and Predictions: Week 2
All things considered, a 10-3 week wasn’t a bad start for The Predictions Dept., given the level of craziness SEC teams displayed in some of their respective openers. The biggest upset, by rank, was Wisconsin’s surprise victory over LSU that put Les Miles back on the hotseat. But South Alabama beating Mississippi State may have been even more shocking. The quality of games this week takes a nosedive, as it almost always does in Week 2, with the Tennessee-Virginia Tech NASCAR crossover at Bristol Motor Speedway probably taking the prize as the most interesting spectacle.
Continue reading …SEC Previews and Predictions: Week 1
August 31, 2016 Comments Off on SEC Previews and Predictions: Week 1
As usual, the top game on the opening-week slate belongs to Alabama, but Auburn faces Clemson in a strong undercard matchup, while Ole Miss battles Florida State in a game that could have playoff implications. Here’s our look at all the games for the opening week:
Continue reading …Previews 2016: Arkansas, Auburn and LSU
August 13, 2016 Comments Off on Previews 2016: Arkansas, Auburn and LSU
Arkansas has become a more dangerous team under Bret Bielema’s watch…Auburn may be winding down the Gus Malzahn era…This could be Miles’ swan song…
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