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Your Abbreviated Pundit Round Up

On Fridays, I plan to search every nook and cranny of the internet for game predictions for Saturday. WIthout further ado, your Opening Weekend punditry.

Chris Low, ESPN's SEC blogger:

LSU 34, Washington 10: It’s never easy to go all the way across the country to play a football game. That said, the Tigers will make this one look easy, as Jordan Jeffersonserves notice that he’s one of the best up-and-coming quarterbacks in the league and the defense returns to form under John Chavis. 

That's what we're all hoping for at least.

Bruce Feldman, ESPN Insider (subscription link):

LSU Tigers 27, Washington Huskies 17 (Saturday, 10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)

I really like the Tigers' running game. They could have a bruising attack similar to what Alabama had in 2008. However, this will be a fascinating debut for new Washington coach Steve Sarkisian and the re-emergence of QB Jake Locker. I don't think U-Dub has enough firepower to pull off a shocker, but I will not be surprised if the Huskies keep it interesting deep into the second half.

College Football News, who I consider the best in the business:

What Will Happen: Washington will score first. LSU will score often. The Huskies will ride the wave of Locker’s return and Sarkisian’s debut for a while, but their lack of consistency on both lines will prematurely end the celebration. Too much Scott and too many whiffs from the offensive line will squelch hopes for a defining Week 1 shocker. 
CFN Prediction: LSU 35 ... Washington 17 Line: LSU -17

Apparently, Poseur is as smart as the rest of these people. Kind of scary.

Stewart Mandel, of CNNSI.com

 

LSU's 2,000-plus mile trek to Seattle will mark the longest road trip in school history. The inevitable horde of purple-and-gold-clad supporters gathering in the stands should make the Tigers' trek a little easier, though ... as should the fact they're facing a team that failed to win a game in 2008.

 

Inevitable? Less than a decade ago, bowl games were worried about LSU fans traveling. My, how far we've come.

CBS Sportsline. Nothing to read here.

Baton Rouge Advocate, the homers:

Randy Rosetta - LSU 31-14 
Defense, Jefferson take big first step

Gary Laney - LSU 38-17
Toughest part may be getting there

Nick Daschel, a Pac 10 beat writer also likes the Tigers, big:
Louisiana State at Washington (Tigers by 18): The Steve Sarkisian era will almost certainly start with a loss, but we’ll be looking for a couple of things nonetheless. Can the Huskies slow down a good running game? Has Jake Locker improved as a passer? Will Washington fight after getting knocked down a few times? Tigers 41, Huskies 21.

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Thanks for the backhanded compliment!

It’s long been one of my goals to be thought of as just as smart as Bruce Feldman.

WARNING: We could all be equally stupid. But my buddy is going to Vegas and I gave him $20 to lay on the Tigers. <—- GAMBLING IS BAD. YOU SHOULDN’T DO IT. I AM A TRAINED IDIOT/BLOGGER. DO NOT CONSIDER THIS GAMBLING ADVICE.

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by Poseur on Sep 4, 2009 1:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

$20 for the MNC or for the Udub game?

I bought ticket reserves for LSU for the MNC this year.

by LSU Jonno on Sep 4, 2009 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually, both.

20 on each. I’m gambling in abstentia. I’m so jealous he’s going to Vegas

Fake Pundit. Real Fan.
http://www.andthevalleyshook.com

by Poseur on Sep 4, 2009 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I opened up an account with a free $100 i got in the mail

for some website at the beginning of baseball season, I’ve built it up to around 400 and i put it all on the Tigers. And yes, no one should gamble, ever.

Side note: Colin Cowherd predicted 39-10 Tigers. Udub keeps it close early, LSU begins to pull away in the 2nd half. LSU is more talented at every position except QB. (IMO, that’s still up for debate, we will see)

"I don't care if i throw for 1,000 yards or 5,000 yards. Baton Rouge loves championships and I'm coming to put more banners up." - Russell Shepard

by CCTV on Sep 4, 2009 1:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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