LSU/ Ark thoughts and prediction

[Cie]

LSU -9.5
Ark 45.5

I have been pretty much on the pulse of this team all season, but this game is tough for me to cap because of all the emotional undertones.

Ark is fired up and has much to gain with a win vs #3 team in the land. LSU has EVERYTHING to lose including a trip to the SEC Championship game as well as a BCS bowl bid. Arkansas has the #1 Offense in the SEC, mainly because Ole Miss faced this awsome LSU D last week and were limited to well under 250 yds and 7 offensive points, although 2 FGs were missed. LSU should be able to contain the RBs(57 YPG 2.1 YPR), but M Jones is a concern. His mobility has caused several teams fits. Regardless, I believe the fast LSU front 7 will contain him.

The LSU O line is disappointed with their performance vs Ole Miss, so they should show up this week. Ark is susceptible to the run and I feel LSU will be able to control the clock by use of their stable of RBs. If Ark DBs begin to cheat up, Mauck will make them pay with play-action to his fleet of WRs. Also, look for LSU to use their TE more this week, as I have noticed that Ark does not do a good job of covering RBs and TEs.

Saban is a much better X and O guy than Nutt, I believe the defensive scheming advantage goes to the Tigers.

Unfortunately, the local buzz is not for this game, rather it is revolves around LSU's BCS Championship Game possibilities. I have not talked with any team contacts this week, but I expect to this afternnon. Hopefully, the LSU players are focused on the Razorbacks.

LSU 20 Ark 13----I will play the under for certain, but as usual I will not play against my team in a crucial game.

GL:weed:

 

[ND2002HORNS]

CG - That is scary, my numbers have a 21-13 score. Definitely an under play. Nutt is spinning the we don't have anything to lose line so the mind games have begun. Ark is a tough team to read. GL

HORNS

 

[NY Reb]

Arkansas is indeed a tough team to read. Always have been, if you ask me.

LSU 21-14

 

[weewilly]

COME ON NOW CIE!!!

if you live here in louisiana , then you know we have the very first real cold snap monday night. got done to around 32 deg.
and you should know what that means!!


IT'S HOG KILLING TIME....................SSSOOOUUUUUIIIIIIEEEEEE GO TIGERS, GO TIGERS, GO TIGERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:moon: :moon: :moon:

 

[Rebel21]

I just think there is too much on the line for LSU for them not to show up this weekend...I see a blowout...LSU 31-10...

 

[UGA12]

With the D that LSU has it will be hard for ark to score more than 10. I will be looking at this game more but my first thoughts are LSU and Under. 27-10

GL

 

[big joe]

You have to wonder what effect last year's miracle last-second pass/win will have on this year's game. Last year LSU controlled the who game and got a little conservative at the end, looking like they just want to wind down the clock and go home.
You don't do that in Little Rock,,you have to put them away.
Anyway a desperation last play bomb shocked the tigers and I'm sure they have seen that film more than once this week.
If LSU is out for revenge, they should win by 20,,if not, they won't cover the 9 1/2.
Ark is not a good team, but teams overlook their big-play ability.
Also, their secondary is one of the worst in the SEC,,,so the tigers can go at them.
My prediction:
Tigers 41
Hogs 17

 

[Redhog]

Also, their secondary is one of the worst in the SEC,,,so the tigers can go at them.

Big Joe where did you come up with that assumption?

 

[raz19]

i always take the hogs in games such as this as a dog ... as u said ... they r hard to figure ... i like this situation .. hogs plus points .. hmm .. the cajuns come up short again (as they usually do)

 

[Augur]

This evening i put a 2 unit bet on LSU-9 1/2 ...my cap sez LSU wins by 12-13 points ...after i just read this thread ...wonders if i am missing some thing ...but leaving the bet stand ...we now just have to wait and see how they play the game NO ONE has a loser to till the game is played ...its why its called gambling LOL ...Augur

 

[ND2002HORNS]

Augur - Will you be posting plays and leans for this week? Look forward to your insights!

HORNS

 

[big joe]

Hogs secondary is vunerable with the deep pass for the third year in a row.
They have great athletes, but they are over-hyped, giving themselves nicknames, strutting or posing after a tackle which gave up 18 yards and a first down! They are all after the glory Atwater had in the NFL with his big hits. They'd rather let them catch it and try to put a hit on them.
Tony Bua (sp?) is a linebacker playing saftey. He just set the tackles record this year, which he should after so many balls are caught in the secondary. I'd be prouder to have the fewest completions, or most interceptions.

I know you are a hog fan, but you watch, if LSU decides to go at their secondary, LSU will torch them, especially long.

If Cedrec Cobbs and that big o-line pounds them all day, they have a chance.

 

[Cajun-Sports]

I think I know these Tigers. It is not really that hard to handicapp a certain team when you follow them all year. it makes it easier to focus on the opponent. I like LSU in a Blow Out.


If the Hogs try and run and not pass it will be a very long day for them as NOBODY runs on this Tiger team.

LSU 35
Arkansas 10


I think the Tigers Roll as long as they can control their emotions. The only thing that makes me a lil leary is that it is a day game and I don't think the Tigers faired too well in day games but this is a different LSU team.

Best of Luck

 

[big joe]

Also, their secondary is one of the worst in the SEC,,,so the tigers can go at them.

Big Joe where did you come up with that assumption?

Redhog:
I guess that secondary just proved my point. They are horrible!
It's too bad, because it's hard to cover those big plays.
Good luck in the I-bowl, probably against Tx. Tech.