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LSU fan here...
Jan 7, 2020, 6:09 PM
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Just wondering what y'alls honest thoughts are on the game. In my opinion no doubt the two best teams in the country will face off next Monday night. Both have really good all around teams. The next level talent on the field will be insane. I think this one could be a instant classic . Lemme hear it and safe travels to and from the game...
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Oculus Spirit [83641]
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I think Tigers will win***
Jan 7, 2020, 6:12 PM
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Trainer [36]
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Re: I think Tigers will win***
Jan 7, 2020, 6:14 PM
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That is for certain
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Orange Blooded [2264]
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Re: LSU fan here...
Jan 7, 2020, 6:15 PM
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My prediction is that it will be a close nerve racking game for both teams.
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Valley Protector [1407]
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Re: LSU fan here...
Jan 7, 2020, 6:16 PM
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Clemson by 17
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Starter [281]
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Re: LSU fan here...
Jan 7, 2020, 6:34 PM
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63 - 17 Good guys
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Clemson Conqueror [11675]
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Re: LSU fan here...
Jan 7, 2020, 6:16 PM
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OSU was in the mix for sure. Much tougher defense than LSU can likely field.
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Trainer [36]
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Re: LSU fan here...
Jan 7, 2020, 6:22 PM
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I'm pretty high on our defense actually. When they're playing at a high level they're a load and tough to run on. I understand the criticism though..
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National Champion [7474]
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I just hope Divinity isn't being brought back
Jan 7, 2020, 6:34 PM
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After his drug suspension to be used as Coach O's expendable hitman on TL. Just saying timing is everything...
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Trainer [36]
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Re: I just hope Divinity isn't being brought back
Jan 7, 2020, 6:51 PM
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After his drug suspension to be used as Coach O's expendable hitman on TL. Just saying timing is everything...
This doesn't even make sense
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National Champion [7474]
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Oh but it does.***
Jan 7, 2020, 7:04 PM
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Clemson Icon [26690]
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Gridiron Giant [16019]
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Re: LSU fan here...
Jan 7, 2020, 7:09 PM
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If they want to stop the run, the DBs will not be able to cover the Clemson receivers all night. If the LSU DBs are playing the Clemson WRs in tight man coverage, it will open up the underneath passing game and the TE or back will have 10 to 15 yards before the LSU DBs can get out of their coverage.
Then you may think LSU has a safety for that but if the safety is not helping the corners, the Clemson Tigers are going to drop 50 on le bayou Tigres du Bengale
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Associate AD [841]
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Re: LSU fan here...
Jan 7, 2020, 8:59 PM
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I think it will be a shootout. Probably come down to who can win the turnover margin. I like our experience as the difference.
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Oculus Spirit [41702]
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Joe Burro is unstopable and Clemson hasn't played anyone
Jan 7, 2020, 6:20 PM
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whatever will we do
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Re: Joe Burro is unstopable and Clemson hasn't played anyone
Jan 7, 2020, 6:25 PM
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Clemson has played plenty of folks the past few years. They have nothing to prove imo. Burrow has had a hell of a year. Great kid too very deserving...
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Orange Blooded [2218]
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Re: LSU fan here...
Jan 7, 2020, 6:23 PM
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There will definitely be a lot of scoring. I do expect lead changes in the second half. I think Clemson will win because while the offenses are comparable, I think Clemson has the better defense.
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Trainer [36]
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Re: LSU fan here...
Jan 7, 2020, 6:34 PM
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There will definitely be a lot of scoring. I do expect lead changes in the second half. I think Clemson will win because while the offenses are comparable, I think Clemson has the better defense.
I know we haven't seen a offense like this. One might say Alabama but I think Clemson is much better all around offensively . Playing bama the past couple of years is like a track meet. They're a big play offense and Clemson is much more than just the big play
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Re: LSU fan here...
Jan 7, 2020, 6:26 PM
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I think with so much talent on both sides it’s going to come down to game planning particularly on defense. Which team can get the most stops....
I have to lean with the coaching staff that has won 2 of the last 3 national titles.
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Trainer [36]
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Re: LSU fan here...
Jan 7, 2020, 6:35 PM
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Hard to argue with that
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Game Changer [2044]
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Re: LSU fan here...
Jan 7, 2020, 6:28 PM
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gonna be a tough game.... hopefully the "bye week" got us healthy again...
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Orange Beast [6319]
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Re: LSU fan here...
Jan 7, 2020, 6:38 PM
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If only one team makes mistakes, they will lose. If there's a big differential in penalties or turnovers, ditto. If one team makes the other pay when they make a mistake, that team may be more likely to win.
There will be big plays on both sides.
Our kicking game is not great - could be an Achilles heel. Missed a FG against OSU. In 2012, we made FGs vs. LSU.
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Gridiron Giant [16034]
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Great point. Versus Ohio State we made fewer mistakes.
Jan 7, 2020, 8:42 PM
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That was a big part of that game and I can see that being the story in this game too.
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Commissioner [957]
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Re: LSU fan here...
Jan 7, 2020, 6:40 PM
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30-27 OT. LSU comes back late to tie it, kicks a field goal followed by a Trevor to Higgins walk off. And we walk off knowing we beat a hell of a team and truly cement ourselves as a modern dynasty.
Idk though haven't thought much about it
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Clemson Sports Icon [54701]
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Maybe I’m the odd one here but I would never
Jan 7, 2020, 6:46 PM
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join another team’s site and post.
Is it the swamp gas?
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Paw Warrior [4751]
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Re: Maybe I’m the odd one here but I would never
Jan 8, 2020, 9:03 AM
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I think it is kinda fun to hear what some of their more reasonable and knowledgeable fans think - like this guy here.
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Dynasty Maker [3389]
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Could go either way
Jan 7, 2020, 6:54 PM
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They both have loads of talent on both sides. I give Clemson the advantage on defense just because of coaching. They both have excellent offenses. LSU has been out of this world, but I wonder if they can replicate that for four quarters against our defense. We also have a prolific offense. I don't know about y'alls special teams, but ours is below pedestrian. I think Clemson has the slight advantage due to coaching and defense. But, it could all come down to turnovers and special teams. Flip a coin, really.
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Hall of Famer [8576]
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Last team with the ball and more than 60 seconds on the clock wins.
Jan 7, 2020, 6:57 PM
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Unless #24 intercepts!
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Gridiron Giant [16019]
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Re: Last team with the ball and more than 60 seconds on the clock wins.
Jan 7, 2020, 7:46 PM
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Nice shout out to Nolan Turner!
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Orange Blooded [2461]
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Re: LSU fan here...
Jan 7, 2020, 7:04 PM
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My thoughts / prediction:
8992Tiger will be on the edge of the edge of the couch. He will likely scream alot and text his kids who are away at school. He will pace nervously and move through the house from TV to TV and consume about 4000 unecessary calories. His heart will race and stop a few times. If the orange tigers win (and I am sure they will), he will watch the postgame celebration and then the post game coverage until it starts to repeat. He will then go to bed at about 2 AM and get about 3-4 hours of sleep. Then he will put on his orange and walk into the office with his arms raised as if to signal a touchdown. He will be very unproductive because of all of the talk about the win.
I am pretty sure about that.
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Offensive Star [336]
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Re: LSU fan here...
Jan 7, 2020, 9:00 PM
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Ive done that 2 of the last 3 years! lol
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Clemson Conqueror [11858]
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Re: LSU fan here...
Jan 7, 2020, 11:47 PM
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I think I have a twin! You forgot about your wife getting on you for yelling at a player for missing a tackle or a stupid penalty, in the unlikely event that it would happen. You also forgot about coming back to Tigernet and see what all of the chatter is.
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Paw Warrior [4751]
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Re: LSU fan here...
Jan 8, 2020, 9:05 AM
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Now that is a prediction that I would put money on - for you and tens of thousands of other fans.
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Re: LSU fan here...
Jan 7, 2020, 7:13 PM
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I think LSUs defense became better towards the end of the year but I don’t know if they can hang with our offense. I will say, a healthy Delpit is trouble. Can’t underestimate y’alls DBs. Never. The game can’t be anymore physical than the game we had with OSU. That was like something I’ve never seen. As long as its not a kicking contest (I KNOW THIS IS VERY UNLIKELY, ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE) and the Tigers from Clemson come out on top I’m fine.
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Re: LSU fan here...
Jan 7, 2020, 7:21 PM
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Burrow really won me over during the Heisman ceremonies. I recognize him to be a high quality young man who represents LSU very well. My hope is that he has a banner night from which he can parlay himself into a 1st round draft pick, but with Clemson outscoring him in a close game that has all the potential to be a classic...perhaps even an overtime one.
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Orange Blooded [4745]
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Thanks for posting. It should be a great game. There
Jan 7, 2020, 7:29 PM
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is definitely one thing we have in common beyond both being Tigers and both calling our stadiums “Death Valley” and that is beating Alabama.
Safe travels to you!
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All-TigerNet [5919]
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LSU is The Favorite for A Good Reason.
Jan 7, 2020, 7:59 PM
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So was Alabama last year.
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CU Medallion [19709]
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Re: LSU fan here...
Jan 7, 2020, 11:30 PM
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So about 10 wks ago I saw Clemson and LSU as the best two teams. Burrow has been unreal this year, and it looks like Oliver gets at least half the credit.
I have to admit I underestimated the Yankee Buckeyes who really played with heart and toughness but were done in by coaching in my estimation.
I give LSU a 40-45% chance on Monday - and that is a compliment as Clemson has been the underdog in about 10 of our last 13-14 big games over the last 8 years and lost two (both to Bama).
IMHO LSU is overestimating the ability of your D to stop the Clemson run. I see Louisiana native ETN having a big game and winning the MVP - with 180+ on ground and air. Clemson passing will be fine as well to mix it up. And Burrow will do his damage. The game comes down to B. Venable's ability to throw off Burrow and the LSU run game IMHO. Not stop but confuse. I see Clemson scoring at least 35 and in the 40's if needed. I expect LSU to score 24-28 points and at best blow up to 34-35 but don't believe 34-35 will be enough. If Lawrence needs to score with game on the line, he will.
Clemson D will give up yards between the 20's and tighten up again in red zone. And IMHO Clemson will pick Burrow at least one time. I am sure you and LSU fams see it differently. We'll see how it goes.
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Paw Warrior [4751]
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Re: LSU fan here...
Jan 8, 2020, 8:51 AM
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Nela,
Welcome to the site. You've gotten a lot of responses so I'll keep it short. Both of our offenses are prolific scoring machines. I think our BV Defense will slow your offense down more than the vice versa.
Of course, turn overs or special teams could sway the balance in the other direction.
Have a good game. Geaux Clemson !!
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Re: LSU fan here...
Jan 8, 2020, 1:26 PM
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I really don't know what to expect. I know the wrap our defense has gotten all year. But in my opinion when they're all healthy and focused they're one of the very best in the country. I think we're ranked 28-30 in total defense but if you look at the teams ranked above is there is a very small handful that may have a legitimate claim to actually be better. LSU had multiple starters miss several games and Orgeron also rested these guys a lot this year so they've been really fresh for this stretch run.
As far as the offense goes we really only had one bad game all year and that was auburn. Even then we left 15 points off the board because we refused to kick field goals when in the red zone and came away empty 5 times going for it on 4th down . Not to say auburn wasn't good defensively because they were easily the best front we saw all year. But my point is we left a lot of points out there. Turnovers and mistakes also killed us that game.
I've said many times there's no way this offense can continue to play at this level and who knows maybe Clemson is the team to slow them down. They certainly look very good defensively in the film I've seen. Should be a great game. Can't wait...
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Heisman Winner [80890]
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It sounds trite, but I believe will be true in this game
Jan 8, 2020, 9:05 AM
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moreso than any other, due to the talent at skill positions. The offensive line that imposes its will on the other defense more wins this game. Too much talent everywhere for that not to be the case. It will almost certainly be one of the best college football games of all time. I would prefer it to be a Clemson blowout like last year, but don't think that will be the case unless we get some big Momentum shifts early.
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Dynasty Maker [3265]
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Well I'm the token nervous nelly on here . . .
Jan 8, 2020, 1:35 PM
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On the pro-Clemson side, I'll say this. . . amidst all of the hype about LSU's offense, Clemson's D has gotten lost in the shuffle. It seems to me that this is a good-on-good unit battle (LSU offense vs. Clemson D), but rather than there being a debate or discussion about who will win that face-off, there's been an assumption that LSU will simply get 40+ without question w/ the only remaining point of debate being whether or not Clemson's O can keep up. I think there's a distinct possibility that Clemson's D will do respectably (NOT shut LSU down, mind you), and that LSU's defense will have to "keep up" with Clemson's D - make a comparable number of stops.
Now, that's my objective positive spin. My objective pessimist spin is this - I think LSU's offense has not been over-touted. I think they REALLY ARE all that and a bag of chips. I hope Clemson's D rises to the challenge, and I certainly think it's possible, but I'd be lying if I also didn't admit that LSU's offense just might be as unstoppable as it looks.
So, it's a hard call, but I'm worried!!!
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