Alabama vs LSU Preview

Stats do not matter. No really, stats do not matter in this game. Only the facts. Saban coached at LSU and led them to a championship, only to make an abrupt departure to the Miami Dolphins for one year and then return to college football. Tiger fans didn't appreciate that from Saban. They moved on quite nicely by hiring former OSU Cowboy head coach Les Miles and three years later, winning a championship last year with Miles.

Saban is doing his thing in Bama, and is two years ahead of schedule having his team #1 in the BCS. Bama defeated an over-hyped Clemson team at the beginning of the year as well as a not as good as advertised Georgia team. Is Bama feeling themselves? Probably not with Saban at the helm, but as the "Rock" used to say, "It doesn't matter what you name is!"

Bottom line is this, Les Miles is a hell of a coach. If he was in Ann Arbor right now, Michigan's bowl streak would be continuing point blank. Ask Bob Stoops how good Miles is. Miles gave Stoops hell in the Big 12 South with the OSU Cowboys. He defeated Bob Stoops top 5 ranked Sooners two years in a row with far lesser talent. It was always said, what in the world would Miles do once he got blue chip talent. Well, he won a national title in 3 seasons recruting out of the blue chip friendly LSU.

Les Miles with talent versus Nick Saban with Young Jedi's who aren't quite there yet? I'll take LSU in a defensive struggle 10-7. Tiger Bait!

Peace,

Rajean Pierre Louis