Originally posted by no1marauderLSU is right at home in Arlington.
No, I don't.
You shouldn't get as much credit normally for a win in a neutral site as one where you actually have to play against a team on their home turf. In fact, LSU's "neutral" site game was in neighboring Texas which is quite a bit closer to them than it was to Oregon. Contrast that with Boise State playing Georgia in Atlanta.
You are saying a Neutral site is as good as a home game????
No, it is not. So extra credit is awarded!!
Bama has played 3 HOME games. LSU has played 1 HOME game.
Bame has beaten TWO ranked teams. LSU has beaten THREE ranked teams.
If you think that is equivalent, then you are nuts.
Color it any way you like (you always do anyway).
Originally posted by shortcircuitYou're arguing about something that is irrelevant... they are 1 and 2 obviously and we will find out who is better when they play each other.
LSU is right at home in Arlington.
You are saying a Neutral site is as good as a home game????
No, it is not. So extra credit is awarded!!
Bama has played 3 HOME games. LSU has played 1 HOME game.
Bame has beaten TWO ranked teams. LSU has beaten THREE ranked teams.
If you think that is equivalent, then you are nuts.
Color it any way you like (you always do anyway).
Originally posted by shortcircuitWhat I said is that I think Alabama is the "best" team based on what I've seen. Looking at the games, I fail to see how anyone can claim that LSU has played better. Mississippi State was in the game until the 4th and West Virginia ran up over 500 yards against the Tiger defense. Alabama runs better and plays better D. Do you claim otherwise?
LSU is right at home in Arlington.
You are saying a Neutral site is as good as a home game????
No, it is not. So extra credit is awarded!!
Bama has played 3 HOME games. LSU has played 1 HOME game.
Bame has beaten TWO ranked teams. LSU has beaten THREE ranked teams.
If you think that is equivalent, then you are nuts.
Color it any way you like (you always do anyway).
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Originally posted by no1marauderWhat I claim is part of Alabama's "better play" is the comfort of home and a lesser
What I said is that I think Alabama is the "best" team based on what I've seen. Looking at the games, I fail to see how anyone can claim that LSU has played better. Mississippi State was in the game until the 4th and West Virginia ran up over 500 yards against the Tiger defense. Alabama runs better and plays better D. Do you claim otherwise?
overall caliber of competition.
We will see how it plays out because I was not over impressed with Alabama thus far.
It plays tougher with the target on your back.
The win over Oregon is the most impressive win by either team.
Here is what Oregon has done thus far:
L 40-27 vs LSU in Arlington
W 69-20 vs Nevada @ home
W 56-7 vs Missouri State @ home
W 56-31 vs Arizona @ Tuscon
Penn State has not beaten anyone of consequence with wins against
Indiana State, Temple (a 14-10 squeaker) and Eastern Michigan.
Arkansas has has beaten Missouri State, New Mexico and a 38-28 win over Troy,
all at home.
Those are Alabama's two quality wins.
West Virginia's wins are about the same caliber as Penn State's with wins against
Marshall, Norfolk State and Maryland (@ Maryland).
Miss State blew out Memphis, lost a 41-34 game to Auburn (both away) lost a close
game to LSU 19-6 and won a close game against Louisiana Tech (both @ home)
I think both Alabama and LSU are very talented. I think Alabama may be more disciplined.
I think LSU may have the best players.
Thus far, LSU has played better competition, and in my estimation, is the better team.
Originally posted by whodeyYou are such a genius. The Red Sox are actually in danger of missing the playoffs altogether.
I have to say, listeining to the bickering over whether Alabama or LSU is better is nauseating to say the least. It's like arguing over whether the Yankees or Red Sox will win the world series.
Same is true of the Braves.
And, for the record, Ohio State still sucks. 😛
Originally posted by whodeySo what does it matter? Short Stick & no1Mcnoodle will argue ad-nauseum regardless of your posts. I say just a little bit more entertaining than nothing.
I have to say, listeining to the bickering over whether Alabama or LSU is better is nauseating to say the least. It's like arguing over whether the Yankees or Red Sox will win the world series.
So which are the marquee matchups this weekend? Wisconsin/Nebraska? that one looks pretty good. Florida/Alabama? Texas A&M/Arkansas promises to be somewhat a game. Clemson/Virginia Tech should be alright.
Originally posted by SmookiePGood job Smokestack
So what does it matter? Short Stick & no1Mcnoodle will argue ad-nauseum regardless of your posts. I say just a little bit more entertaining than nothing.
So which are the marquee matchups this weekend? Wisconsin/Nebraska? that one looks pretty good. Florida/Alabama? Texas A&M/Arkansas promises to be somewhat a game. Clemson/Virginia Tech should be alright.