Wednesday Pick

4 unit pick

West Virginia -7 over UConn.

Interesting Predictions for Tomorrow

These are some interesting predictions from ESPN.com’s analyst team called Scouts, Inc. No wonder everyone is picking LSU to win. I have a feeling is either going to be 32-10 LSU or it could be 17-13 LSU or UGA.

LSU run offense vs. Georgia run defense
Louisiana State offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher will take some chances downfield, but his offense is powered by the running game, and he will pound the ball between the tackles early and often. The good news for Georgia is MLB Odell Thurman will make his first appearance after serving a three-game suspension. Thurman has excellent range and is an explosive playmaker, even though he lacks prototypical bulk.

Massive NT Gerald Anderson must occupy blockers at the line of scrimmage and allow Thurman to flow to the ball without having to fight through many blocks. The problem is, Tigers OC Ben Wilkerson has the quick feet to get into position working against Anderson and the power to sustain the block. If Wilkerson can handle Anderson, the guards will be able to release up to the second level quickly, and Thurman will struggle to shed block in time to make plays.

LSU also will continue to use its depth in the backfield to its advantage. RB Justin Vincent is the starter, but backups Joseph Addai and Alley Brousard will see plenty of touches in relief. The rotation should allow the Tigers to wear the Bulldogs' front seven down over the course of the game.
Advantage: LSU

Georgia run offense vs. LSU run defense
Freshman RB Danny Ware, who missed the Marshall game with a bruised lung, is expected to start. Ware had been impressive before the injury, and Georgia hopes he can pick up right where he left off, but it's unlikely.

The Tigers have yet to allow a rushing touchdown, and they are ranked first in the SEC in rushing yards allowed. Although the Bulldogs' offensive line has played relatively well, it should struggle with Louisiana State's athletic and powerful front four. With the defensive line winning the battle at the line of scrimmage, the Tigers' active linebackers should have success limiting Ware's production.

It doesn't help Georgia that Louisiana State defensive coordinator Will Muschamp will walk a safety up to the line of scrimmage if Ware is successful early. Unlike the Tigers, the Bulldogs likely will have to use the pass to open up the running game.
Advantage: LSU

Georgia pass offense vs. LSU pass defense
David Greene will under heavy pressure against LSU.
Georgia's protection has been sound, and the backs and tight ends have been a big part of that, but the Bulldogs face their toughest challenge yet. Muschamp will consistently blitz QB David Greene, and he'll do it from different areas of the field. The backs must continue to attack their blocks, and the tight ends must pick up the most dangerous blitzing defender.

Although Greene makes good decisions and gets rid of the ball quickly, he lacks the mobility to avoid the rush. One of the reasons Muschamp is so aggressive is he has corners who can hold up on islands in man coverage.

Fred Gibson is Georgia's best big-play threat at receiver and is extremely talented, but CB Corey Webster is one of the best in the country. Webster has the combination of size, speed and agility to limit Gibson's production with little-to-no safety help over the top.
Advantage: LSU