The Streak Was BrokenLast Saturday night in Death Valley, the nations longest active win-streak in home victories was snapped. Number 1 Alabama came in and defeated LSU by a score of 21-17. Yes this is a good point spread for the nation’s number 1 team but are they THE perfect team? Their record is perfect so far, however for the first time this season Alabama trailed for more than 15 seconds, in this case most of the second half. Some people thought that Bama would walk away with a blow out win. Well, it was not that easy for the tide.
LSU played their best game yet this season, especially the offense. Zach Mettenberger threw for 298 yards, 1 touchdown, and no interceptions or fumbles for loss. This by far was his best game yet this season and this game is the biggest of the year and he had tremendous success against the nation’s number 1 defense. LSU proved that their offense can compete with any level of defense around the country. Speaking of defense, LSU’s defense also had a go...
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PLAYERS:
Zach Mettenberger,
A.J. McCarron,
Les Miles
TEAMS: Alabama Crimson Tide, LSU Tigers, Mississippi State Bulldogs
TEAMS: Alabama Crimson Tide, LSU Tigers, Mississippi State Bulldogs
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Three weeks ago, LSU’s offense essentially resembled the same unit that had taken the field under Les Miles since 2009. That is, a strong rushing attack with a passing game who’s calling card was its ability to ruin a sound offensive gameplan. Zach Mettenberger’s quarterback rating in the month of October was 85.01 and he averaged 134 passing yards a game, while throwing a...
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