LSU 74, Alabama 69: Crimson Tide back in familiar bubble limbo
By Chris DePew TideFans.com Staff March 2, 2019 After shooting under 40 percent for most of the game, No. 13 LSU made nine of its last 11 field goal tries to knock off Alabama 74-69 at Coleman Coliseum. What did we learn today?: As always, the Crimson Tide’s postseason fate will be in limbo until […]
Rematch won’t get any easier against No. 13 LSU
March 1, 2019 Comments Off on Rematch won’t get any easier against No. 13 LSUBy Chris DePew TideFans.com Staff March 2, 2019 Where to watch: No. 13 LSU (23-5, 13-2 SEC – #21 Pomeroy Rating) at Alabama (17-11, 8-7 – #56) – Today 11 a.m. Central, Coleman Coliseum, ESPN Who to watch: Herbert Jones. If ever a time existed for Jones to find his lost mojo, the rematch with […]
Continue reading …LSU 88, Alabama 79: Tide can’t get on track in time to spring upset
January 8, 2019 Comments Off on LSU 88, Alabama 79: Tide can’t get on track in time to spring upset
Alabama fell behind by as many as 19 points in the second half before cutting the deficit down to four but ultimately couldn’t get enough defensive stops in an 88-79 loss at LSU.
Continue reading …Trigger warning: Bama basketball faces challenge from high-scoring Tigers
January 8, 2019 Comments Off on Trigger warning: Bama basketball faces challenge from high-scoring Tigers
The Tigers average 80 points per game and didn’t drop off against Top 25 competition, averaging 75.7 while dropping close games versus Florida State and Houston and blowing out Furman.
Continue reading …Basketball Preview Part 3: Loaded SEC makes for another challenging schedule
November 5, 2018 Comments Off on Basketball Preview Part 3: Loaded SEC makes for another challenging schedule
Last season, Alabama broke into the NCAA tournament field despite 15 losses and a losing record in SEC play. What put the Crimson Tide over the top was playing the nation’s third-toughest schedule as measured by RPI. And once again the schedule will pack a punch, although that comes mostly from a loaded SEC slate this time around.
Continue reading …LSU wrap-up: Bama dominates in every way in thrashing of Tigers
November 3, 2018 Comments Off on LSU wrap-up: Bama dominates in every way in thrashing of Tigers
Alabama came into this game with no question marks on offense. It displayed no question marks on defense in this game, either. As long as kickers aren’t involved, this looks like a team without a weakness.
Continue reading …LSU preview: Are Tigers that tough, or is the drama being invented?
October 31, 2018 Comments Off on LSU preview: Are Tigers that tough, or is the drama being invented?
Is this matchup for real? Is LSU capable of slowing Tagovailoa down? What is reality for the LSU offense – is it the 36 points scored against Georgia, or is it the 19 put up against Mississippi State and Florida? LSU’s best output of the season – 45 points against defense-illiterate Ole Miss – ties for Alabama’s second-lowest of the season, a win over Texas A&M that left some people wondering what was wrong with Bama football.
Continue reading …Projected Depth Chart for Alabama vs. LSU
October 31, 2018 Comments Off on Projected Depth Chart for Alabama vs. LSU
The depth chart is taken from individual practice and game observations, and is color-coded.
Continue reading …Previews 2018: Arkansas, Auburn and LSU
August 25, 2018 Comments Off on Previews 2018: Arkansas, Auburn and LSU
This isn’t Bret Bielema’s Arkansas anymore, and for a couple of years at least, it’s not going to be fun to be Chad Morris; The SEC’s most momentum-driven team gets a chance to boost its championship hopes early with an opener against Washington; Most observers think there’s a chance the wheels come totally off the Ed Orgeron circus this year; TideFans is outright calling it to happen.
Continue reading …Alabama 80, LSU 65: Crimson Tide peaking in time for SEC stretch run
February 14, 2018 Comments Off on Alabama 80, LSU 65: Crimson Tide peaking in time for SEC stretch runBy Chris DePew TideFans.com Staff Feb. 13, 2018 Alabama shot better than 55 percent from the field for the fourth time in sixth games as the Crimson Tide blew past LSU 80-65 at Coleman Coliseum. What did we learn today?: Bama is evolving into the matchup nightmare the rest of the SEC feared it could […]
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