Weekend Predictions: LSU over Georgia, and BCS ducks
So let me see if I’ve got this straight.
If LSU beats Georgia, LSU and Alabama will play for the BCS title. Simple. Unless some anti-SEC sentiment leads voters to match LSU against Oklahoma State (and everyone suddenly gets amnesia about the Iowa State game).
But this doesn’t preclude the possibility that LSU may play Oklahoma State in the BCS game even if Georgia upsets LSU. Why? Because at least one SEC school will go, and Nick Saban getting snubbed is funnier, and if you dare put both LSU and Alabama in the BCS final when neither even won its conference, you’ll have red noses and exploding clown feet falling from the sky (thank you, Larry), and even the BCS has its limit when it comes to humiliation. I think.
So really, what Saturday’s SEC championship comes down to is this: Barring some complete, multi-touchdown, oh jeez, Curly-just-dropped-the-TNT-powder-in-the-pancake-batter-again-collapse by LSU against the Bulldogs in the Georgia Dome, the Tigers are really only playing for Alabama’s lifeline in the BCS.
What could possibly go wrong with the BCS in the kitchen.
Dude. Has anybody seen Isaiah Crowell’s bong?
OK. Flush. Simplify. It’s just a football game.
Cleansing breath. And, go . . .
Georgia has one advantage in this game: Aaron Murray. Expectations for the running game are low, unless Crowell suddenly emerges from bubble wrap this week and breaks from the field with Forrest Gump’s miracle legs.
LSU is equal to or better than Georgia everywhere else. The Tigers have won over ranked teams, won on the road, won in Tuscaloosa, won nine of their games by 46, 26, 28, 30, 31, 35, 33, 49 and 24. Also, they conquered Belarus and are moving into Poland.
Yes, I really believe the Dogs have a chance to win this game. They are playing that well and that confident. The problem is too many things need to happen. Something-to-zero in turnovers. Something big on special teams. Something bionic on the defensive front.
It’s too much. The 10-game winning streak ends here. LSU wins, but Georgia keeps it close. I’ll dance with 13½.
It’s OK for Georgia fans to be Daydream Believers. Yeah. I’m going there …
School Daze
Oklahoma at Okie State: The Cowboys’ plan: 1) Win; 2) Scream, light their hair on fire, hold their breath, pass out and repeat (until somebody puts them in the BCS title game). All of which ignores the fact that they never should have lost a conference game to 2-4 Iowa State. Shut up and enjoy the Fiesta Bowl. OSU cover 3.
VaTech vs. Clemson (ACC title): The ACC keeps hoping for Miami-Florida State title game. It keeps getting Virginia Tech vs. somebody else. Clemson is 1-3 since starting 8-0 and turning back into Clemson. Hokies cover 7.
Wisconsin vs. Mich. State (Big Ten title): Fans have been warned: DON’T look Urban Meyer in eye when he emerges for his pontiff wave from a luxury suite before kickoff. Nice year for the Big Ten’s first title game. Scandal at Ohio State. Slime at Penn State. Where’s next year’s game, Chernobyl? Badgers win, but take Sparty and 9½.
UCLA vs. Oregon (Pac-12 title): One of the teams in the inaugural Pac-12 championship (UCLA) already has fired its coach (Rick Neuheisel). Even Auburn never did that. If UCLA wins, everybody might want to duck when Neuheisel gets his hands on the trophy. Actually, no worries there: Ducks win, but take UCLA and 32.
Rick Neuheisel, at the trophy presentation
NFL Six Pack
(I drank one)
Falcons at Texans: A stat from pal Len Pasquarelli: Falcons coach Mike Smith is 8-0 against rookie quarterbacks. Next on the list: T.J. Yates. It’s a nice story for Pope High School, but it wasn’t the Texans’ first choice. In consecutive weeks, the Falcons miss Adrian Peterson and Matt Schaub. Did Smith sacrifice a chicken? Falcons cover 3.
Broncos at Vikings: Tim Tebow (5-1) has won more games than Philip Rivers, Michael Vick or Josh Freeman. But he’s completing 45 percent of his passes and ranks 37th in yardage. Ever read one of those stores when the guy living out of a shopping cart wins the lottery? Slight market correction: Vikings cover 1.
Here's the felonious Lion, Ndamukong Suh, stomping a player, which is frowned upon in most cultures, and even the NFL.
Packers at Giants: A few days after his defense allowed seven touchdowns to New Orleans, Giants coach Tom Coughlin proclaimed: “It’s time for us to be bold, not to listen to what you all are saying.” Want to be bold? How ’bout you get in somebody’s way? Pack covers 7.
Lions at Saints: Ndamukong Suh has been sentenced to two games to life. Roger Goodell’s plan to make Suh the face of the league worked out as well as the fed’s plan for the Al Capone plush toy. Saints cover 9.
Colts at Patriots: The Colts are 0-11 and have been outscored by 177 points, give or take a major organ. But the line is 20 points. Sorry. That’s like sliding chips and onion dip across the table and telling me, “Don’t touch.” Pats win, but give me Indy and 20.
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Toteboard
“Depend on the rabbit’s foot if you will, but remember it didn’t work for the rabbit.” — R.E. Shay
Last week (kiss the ring …): 10-2 straight up, 9-3 against the line.
Overall (… and bow): 109-41 straight up; 87-61-2 against the line.
Important “Sack Schultz” update: This is the week the Hawaii trip will be decided. There’s a 10-way tie for first. I remain in contention for a high draft pick.
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738 comments Add your comment
Dawgapaloosa
December 1st, 2011
8:07 pm
And that wasn’t even against a solid string of cupcakes like Georgia has played. What are Georgia’s passing stats if you take away the Coastal Carolina and NMSU games?
OAKS
December 1st, 2011
8:08 pm
For the rushing statement about UGA : in common opponents (MSU, MISS, TENN, AUB, FLA, UK)
LSU rushing defense: 538 yards allowed
UGA rushing defense: 125 yards allowed
Joey
December 1st, 2011
8:09 pm
Phil Steele ranks all 120 schedules. UGA #53 . Game chikins #52. No more schedule talk COCKS. GO DAWGS!!!!!! GATA!!!!!!
5150 UOAD
December 1st, 2011
8:10 pm
CUZ……………..CUZ……………..CUZ………………Has Anybody heard from CUZ and how is BAYLIE?
01HAWK
December 1st, 2011
8:10 pm
kevin……………………What Bama showed is that a good defense can shut down LSU. Lucky for UGA, they have a good defense. And, unlike Bama, they have a good offense as well.
Well, BAMA ranked 31st inTOTAL OFFENSE and UGA was 34th and UGA played the 64th weakest schedule while BAMA played the 2nd toughest schedule.
As usual UGA fans are not very intelligent.
Dawgapaloosa
December 1st, 2011
8:11 pm
2 is the over/under on how many quarters Murray will last in the LSU game.
I’m taking the under.
Eric C.
December 1st, 2011
8:12 pm
5150 toad, have you apologized yet for those disrespectful comments about Larry Munson?
45ACP
December 1st, 2011
8:13 pm
Georgia Southern put 21 on Alabama. The most points allowed all season. By some folks logic that means The Eagles have a better offense than anyone Alabama has played all year.
01HAWK
December 1st, 2011
8:15 pm
kevin………………………What Bama showed is that a good defense can shut down LSU. Lucky for UGA, they have a good defense. And, unlike Bama, they have a good offense as well.
Well kevin………………………………….BAMA had the 31st best offense while UGA had the 34th per NCAA STATS.
Also:
BAMA # 1 in DEFENSE
UGA # 5
5150 UOAD
December 1st, 2011
8:15 pm
Anybody interested in some Handmade Bird Houses with UNIQUE Georgia Bulldog Style check my friends website. He let he STEAL a page to put some photos up. The Head-2-Head can be made with your choice of teams from College to NFL. The Uga Memorial Dog house is one of a kind at this time. If More people want it I will consider making more. Send a request to the listed email and he will forward it to me. Thanks. Good Luck Dawgs, but I fear LSU is just too STRONG. I don’t see the BLOWOUT many have posted though. LSU 28(range) UGA 24(range) and not in doubt until the last 3 minutes of the game.
SkyDawg
December 1st, 2011
8:19 pm
Who says Richt didn’t have the info about Crowell “leaked” to folks who would run with it? Sounds as plausible as talk radio ever has.
Were the guys from 680 @ practice? Who is this ‘credible’ info coming from?
Did Richt, Bobo, Garner or even McGarity phone this message in?
Sounds kinda fishy to me.
Maybe a cousin of a player heard it from some kid whose uncle was at practice. Sounds plausible to me.
5150 UOAD
December 1st, 2011
8:20 pm
Eric C. as soon as you apologize for you non-blogged comments about either Prez. Bush or O.bama. You need to take T.I.’s advise and get over the jokes you don’t like. I would bet my LIFE you have said/laughs at Racists, Sexists, or Homophobic jokes.
45ACP
December 1st, 2011
8:22 pm
Baylie did not need an additional operation. She is at home.
PapaDawg
December 1st, 2011
8:22 pm
Unless Crowell has grown up a BUNCH he will play a couple of downs, get popped one good time, fumble then sit down with unknown injury.
SkyDawg
December 1st, 2011
8:23 pm
It’s cool Dawgapalossa.
We like the record books how they are, including smoking Spurrier his senior year and costing him a national championship. He STILL hasn’t gotten over it.
45ACP
December 1st, 2011
8:25 pm
I was selling LSU short. Their passing offense is now 98th.
Total offense ranked 61.
Dawg48
December 1st, 2011
8:27 pm
Not looking good at RB.
http://georgia.247sports.com/Board/19/Worried-about-the-Tailbacks-5906531
5150 UOAD
December 1st, 2011
8:28 pm
http://www.atlantahaulitallinc.com You can goto the Bird House Page. many are 1-of-a-kind, but the TEAM and Sports House can or will be reproduced upon request. The Auburn v Georgia game house was made for “Big Home Game” Glen E. Warren’s baby(at 790 theZone). Barnhart & Durham’s Show Producer.
5150 UOAD
December 1st, 2011
8:29 pm
45ACP thanks. I had not heard/read any details. So she is as good as can be right now?
5150 UOAD
December 1st, 2011
8:32 pm
SKYDAWG I thinK his Heisman, a few of his players getting Heisman Trophies, and the National Championships he Coached his teams to made him HAPPY enough to get over it.
45ACP
December 1st, 2011
8:33 pm
5150, yes she is doing as well as can be. Keep her in your prayers as always. Thanks.
SkyDawg
December 1st, 2011
8:36 pm
Nope. espn.com even had an artcle about it last year, including quotes from friends, associates and former teammates. Sticks in his craw like Georgia’s domination of Tech does the bees.
Dawgapaloosa
December 1st, 2011
8:36 pm
5150 UOAD!
You’re just another crotchety old blog fart!
But I must admit… The birdhouses are nice. Pretty cool.
5150 UOAD
December 1st, 2011
8:39 pm
45ACP you making it to the game? I think I an going to go. My buddies company is owned by a BIG GATOR and they have tickets to almost everything in the DOME. I am not sure I can be NICE with Dawgs, Gators, Tech, and FSU fans all in the same room drinking at a football game. LOL it could be A LOT of TRASH talking and Egos. It was fun at the Chic-fil-A when Clemson and Auburn Played in the 90’s because we ALL wanted the teams to lose. LOL No fights at that game. We have had a few UGLY SEC CG get togethers. A few Chic-fil-A’s were bad too.
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gtfanfrom1951
December 1st, 2011
8:39 pm
LSU 52
UGA 14
The Hat
December 1st, 2011
8:41 pm
Game analysis is complete and anticipate easy pickens Saturday. uga is very one dimensional…no running game. Several pick sixes and then just pound it like I own the dog house.
LSU 2011 National Champs.
daddo
December 1st, 2011
8:41 pm
Friends in Athens saying problems with IC. Some say wont make trip to Dome. Others saying he has been kicked off team. Anybody heard things like this?
Dawg48
December 1st, 2011
8:41 pm
5150
Thanks for the invite!
What time and were do I meet you at?
Dawg48
December 1st, 2011
8:43 pm
Daddo
Go look st my post at 8:27pm
5150 UOAD
December 1st, 2011
8:43 pm
Dawgapalossa…………..Thanks. It is kinda a hobby. I felt the need to make an Uga History House cause I do Love DOGS just not DAWGS. LOL
45ACP
December 1st, 2011
8:43 pm
Oh yeah! I’ll be there. I’ll be the guy with the red shirt on.
5150 UOAD
December 1st, 2011
8:45 pm
45………………….OK…………….I will just buy the FIRST guy I see with a RED Shirt on Jack on the rocks. I hope you enjoy it.
45ACP
December 1st, 2011
8:49 pm
lol…jack and ice…….hold the water. You too!
5150 UOAD
December 1st, 2011
8:50 pm
48….i did say I am not sure I will go. I think this one could be UGLY in the Box. I think Tom is playing with fire inviting too many customer/clients from the Dawgs & Tigers to the game. You know BOTH fanbases really like to Imbibe and it could get Pi$$y early. I just don’t think it is a good idea. me being TECH I could just leftout and that would suit me fine. LOL
DAWG
December 1st, 2011
8:51 pm
Hey daddo how many yards did Georgia southern put on Bama? That’s alright we all know.
Dawg48
December 1st, 2011
8:52 pm
5150
If you got time check out this link about Tennessee’s football program it’s kinda shocking.
http://tonybasilio.com/index.php?page=tony
5150 UOAD
December 1st, 2011
8:52 pm
45………….I start mixing after the first 3. I will put some Ginger or Coke at that point. You know it SLOWS down the Buzz……….a lil………….. over Straight………..LOL
Gator Hator
December 1st, 2011
8:52 pm
Hey Tech Stinger 10 out of 11, 16 out of 20 and 31 out of 42. Uga Has beat tech 31 times in the last 42 years. We have run this state for along time and as long as CPJ is there with that high school offense Uga will continue to run this state. Total domination Go Dawgs
smart dawg
December 1st, 2011
8:53 pm
5150, I’ve seen mention of Baylie before, but I don’t know anything about her illness? As a parent who has been through some rough stuff with a child, I’m just curious. Basic details?
The Turd Pickler
December 1st, 2011
8:54 pm
hey everybody,
Where can a LSU fan go have a celebratory victory drink after the Tigers win??? The Turd Pickler is looking for some action Saturday night and enjoy some UGA co-eds.
I was thinking the Pink Pony, but I keep hearing that is a little too classy for UGA Alumni. I here all the UGA girls will be on stage at Flashers on Roswell Rd. Anybody got any pointers???
daddo
December 1st, 2011
8:54 pm
Dawg48: not a member of the site and don’t want to join so I have no idea what is being said on your link.
5150 UOAD
December 1st, 2011
8:55 pm
48…………I did and I hit you back on Bill King’s blog. You know I am STILL waiting to see how that works out.
Did you check my link? have a look maybe you can give me some feedback. you always shoot straight with me. BAILER Dawg.
Dawg48
December 1st, 2011
8:56 pm
No I did not see it.
I will go check it out.
North ave. faithful
December 1st, 2011
8:58 pm
Chuck and chernof said today that he had refused to work out on the bike during practice, told CMR he wasnt going to do it. need to send him packing!!!
Dawg48
December 1st, 2011
8:58 pm
Daddo
It was talking about IC……
Dawg48
December 1st, 2011
8:58 pm
Daddo
It was talking about IC……
DILLIGAF
December 1st, 2011
8:59 pm
I logged onto tigerdroopings.com to see if there were any interesting topics going on and after looking at about 30 pages on several different blogs, I found that UGA was mentioned about 5 times and the general consensus is that OK State will blow out OK and jump Bama to play LSU in the NC game. The early line on that game in Vegas has LSU favored by 1.5 points. The Swamp People figure it is more like 14 – 35 pts.
There is one blog predicting the LSU/UGA score. The possum and nutria eaters predict that if UGA even shows up at all, then they will lose by 40 to 50 pts.
Why don’t you annoying trolls of other loser teams migrate over to http://www.tigerdroppings.com and join the festivities because your lame diatribe is not welcome here. Besides unless you’re a fan of Boise State or the SC Chickens, UGA beat your team this year and they are not playing in the SEC CG. Or if your Buckeye, UGA would destroy that pathetic team that you pledge allegince too.
UGA/85′
GATA!
smart dawg
December 1st, 2011
8:59 pm
turd pickler–anywhere in midtown should work for you.
5150 UOAD
December 1st, 2011
9:00 pm
SMARTDAWG………….I don’t know the DETAILS, but there are a few here that know better. If you goto Bill King’s Blog Baylie was the FAN for the Kentucky game at UGA 2 years ago. Bill King has photos and a good story about her and CUZ. He is a single father taking care of a child that needs care. CUZ is a MAN in a world where many dads run. Baylie is in a wheelchair and I don’t know the full reason why.
Delbert D.
December 1st, 2011
9:00 pm
@OAKS Adding the yards allowed numbers from the LSU and Georgia website stats sheets:
Common opponents:
LSU – 600 R 643 P 1243 Total
UGA – 124 R 1127 P 1251 Total
Other SEC Opponents: (Arkansas & Alabama; S. Carolina & Vandy)
LSU – 143 R 402 P 545 Total
UGA – 452 R 291 P 743 Total