ChimpGrip Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 This is the game I really wanted, a Round III in New Orleans with the real Tigers (sorry LSU). Bama will have three key linebackers ready to go, and I expect the team will look much different (especially against stopping the run) when the Sugar Bowl rolls around. Hurts and the OL have got to play well, that will be key. If the OL plays soft, they will get blown up. All night long. Score prediction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Columbiafan Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 33 minutes ago, ChimpGrip said: This is the game I really wanted, a Round III in New Orleans with the real Tigers (sorry LSU). Bama will have three key linebackers ready to go, and I expect the team will look much different (especially against stopping the run) when the Sugar Bowl rolls around. Hurts and the OL have got to play well, that will be key. If the OL plays soft, they will get blown up. All night long. Score prediction? Clemson by 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChimpGrip Posted December 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 2 minutes ago, Columbiafan said: Clemson by 10 I sure hope not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thc6795 Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Same thing I have said all year will be true again. Hurts is a great RB horrible QB. Clemson will force bama to throw. Clemson rolls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChimpGrip Posted December 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Just now, thc6795 said: Same thing I have said all year will be true again. Hurts is a great RB horrible QB. Clemson will force bama to throw. Clemson rolls The defense will need to be great to give us a real shot to win, just like last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thc6795 Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Just now, ChimpGrip said: The defense will need to be great to give us a real shot to win, just like last year. Only way I see bama having a chance is if Clemson turnsover the ball 2 or more times. Bama struggled with the dlines of Miss State and AU. Clemson's is better then both. 24-10 Clemson. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChimpGrip Posted December 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 4 minutes ago, thc6795 said: Only way I see bama having a chance is if Clemson turnsover the ball 2 or more times. Bama struggled with the dlines of Miss State and AU. Clemson's is better then both. 24-10 Clemson. That's also why I have the OL and Hurts' play as the keys to the game. Daboll will need to carefully plan and avoid plays that take too long to develop. I think we can limit Kelly Bryant though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zulu1128 Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Clemson wins comfortably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bormio Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Clemson should be favored but Bama is Bama and 1) They have a month to get healthier 2) They are very talented, so if they play well and scheme well, their ceiling is high 3) It will be the first time in ages they are a dog - may be something the coaches can use 4) Deshaun Watson is not playing 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChimpGrip Posted December 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 24 minutes ago, zulu1128 said: Clemson wins comfortably. We will revisit this in the early morning hours of Jan. 2, when it's all over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChimpGrip Posted December 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 8 minutes ago, Bormio said: Clemson should be favored but Bama is Bama and 1) They have a month to get healthier 2) They are very talented, so if they play well and scheme well, their ceiling is high 3) It will be the first time in ages they are a dog - may be something the coaches can use 4) Deshaun Watson is not playing Is this Clemson team overall not as good, as good, or better than the 2015 and '16 Clemson teams? I can say for Bama that our '15 and '16 squads were much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bormio Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 8 minutes ago, ChimpGrip said: Is this Clemson team overall not as good, as good, or better than the 2015 and '16 Clemson teams? I can say for Bama that our '15 and '16 squads were much better. I think in many ways Clemson is better. But they do not have a transcendent player on offense like Watson - nor the 1st round WR they had in Williams last year. Also their FG kicker has zero range - in a close game may matter. Their defense is elite, even more athletic than before. And their offensive system is very polished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLien12x Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 1 hour ago, thc6795 said: Same thing I have said all year will be true again. Hurts is a great RB horrible QB. Clemson will force bama to throw. Clemson rolls Alabama will make Clemson throw. Bryant is a great RB horrible QB. Alabama rolls Over 75% of Bryant’s passes are under 14 yards down the field according to ESPN. He is not an accurate QB when forced to throw the ball. If he can’t run, they lose, and he will not be able to run the ball. Like Chimp said, we will revisit this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Columbiafan Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 2 minutes ago, ATLien12x said: Alabama will make Clemson throw. Bryant is a great RB horrible QB. Alabama rolls Over 75% of Bryant’s passes are under 14 yards down the field according to ESPN. He is not an accurate QB when forced to throw the ball. If he can’t run, they lose, and he will not be able to run the ball. Like Chimp said, we will revisit this thread Didn't you also say bama would beat auburn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLien12x Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Just now, Columbiafan said: Didn't you also say bama would beat auburn? Didn’t you also say Columbia was good? Yeah, I thought so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Columbiafan Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 17 minutes ago, ChimpGrip said: Is this Clemson team overall not as good, as good, or better than the 2015 and '16 Clemson teams? I can say for Bama that our '15 and '16 squads were much better. Better in some areas Slightly weaker in others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Columbiafan Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Just now, ATLien12x said: Didn’t you also say Columbia was good? Yeah, I thought so. Oh so childish You can't argue what i said so you attack a high school team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Columbiafan Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 Just now, ATLien12x said: Didn’t you also say Columbia was good? Yeah, I thought so. What does Columbia have anything to do with Alabama vs Clemson? Thought so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bormio Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 Alabama must move the ball on offense. If you give short fields to Clemson all night, you will get killed. The OL at Clemson is a strength vs last year. Bryant can throw better than Stidham. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aZjimbo Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 Early line has Bama 1.5 to 2 favored over Clemson. OU 1, 1.5, 2 and pick'em vs georgia (depending on Casino). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bormio Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 Just now, aZjimbo said: Early line has Bama 1.5 to 2 favored over Clemson. OU 1, 1.5, 2 and pick'em vs georgia (depending on Casino). Bettors have always loved Bama - that is a good line to bet on Clemson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steeler01 Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 Just now, Bormio said: Alabama must move the ball on offense. If you give short fields to Clemson all night, you will get killed. The OL at Clemson is a strength vs last year. Bryant can throw better than Stidham. The OL for Clemson is a strength and the pass rush for Bama is their weakness on defense, unlike the last two years. Bama will have to bring pressure to get to Bryant, and that'll put those CB's in one on one situations, not to mention if Bryant runs past the blitzers, he'll have the entire field to himself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Columbiafan Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 1 minute ago, Bormio said: Bettors have always loved Bama - that is a good line to bet on Clemson. Those bet lines are terrible bets to make I only do straight up picks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLien12x Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 5 minutes ago, Bormio said: Alabama must move the ball on offense. If you give short fields to Clemson all night, you will get killed. The OL at Clemson is a strength vs last year. Bryant can throw better than Stidham. Do not agree Bryant is better than Stidham. Stats and eye test says differently so I’m not sure how you figure. Open to the conversation though? . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYHSFAN33 Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 13 minutes ago, ATLien12x said: Alabama will make Clemson throw. Bryant is a great RB horrible QB. Alabama rolls Over 75% of Bryant’s passes are under 14 yards down the field according to ESPN. He is not an accurate QB when forced to throw the ball. If he can’t run, they lose, and he will not be able to run the ball. Like Chimp said, we will revisit this thread You say the same thing every week, including last week vs Auburn. I think Bama might win, but I feel like “Bama will roll” said every week starts to lose its luster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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