While Saturday’s contest between
Alabama
and LSU can be dissected from top to bottom, the most critical analysis can be
found in the trenches.
In order to be successful, the LSU offensive line must not
only protect quarterback Zach Mettenberger, but also be imposing enough on a
routine basis to allow the LSU rushing attack to flourish. While one could
easily conclude that
Alabama is
responsible for a similar offensive task, the biggest disparity, could very
well decide the final outcome of the game.
Alabama will
enter the contest with arguably the best offensive line in the nation, and a
group that has been injury-free thus far in 2012. On the flipside, where the distinction
lies, LSU will enter the contest with a revamped offensive line thanks in large
measure to various occurrences of depletion, whether it be graduation, team
departure, or injury.
LSU beat writer Jim Kleinpeter has the story of the “overhauled”
Tigers, and how the offensive line will face their biggest challenge to date,
the 3-4 defense of the Alabama Crimson Tide.
LINK:
Head-to-head: LSU offensive line vs. Alabama defensive line
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