This game or so we are told is all about the defense, so let’s start with defensive personnel!
Defensive Lines
LSU:
The Tigers Play with 4 guys putting their hands in the dirt (43); Defensive Ends: Barkevious Mingo (6’5” 240) a lean, mean, pass rushing machine (8 sacks for 60 yards); Sam Montgomery (6’4” 245) the statistical leader on the D-line ( 9 sacks & 8 solo tackles) Defensive Tackles: Bernie Logan (6’3” 285) A very talented red-shirt sophomore tackle, who some believe could be a first round pick in the NFL draft; Michael Brockers (6’6” 305), the most talented of a very talented front four, this guy could play in the NFL right now.
Alabama:
The Tide rolls with 3 down linemen and 4 backers (34). Defensive ends: Jessie Williams (6’4” 320) a junior college transfer with size and quickness and Damion Square (6’3” 290) who has started every game this year and has become one of the leaders on defense. Nose Tackle: Josh Chapman (6’1” 310) If you are looking for star power on the defensive line, this is your guy. Many feel the way in which he controls the 0 1 seam is as effective as any nose tackle in the country. The other factor about Bama’s D-Line is depth. Their ability to keep guys fresh cannot be overstated.
LSU has more star power up front and they are big time play-makers, while Bama’s line seems to be more committed to doing their jobs within a defensive framework. This approach, playing their position first has allowed their linebackers to be the play makers. Watch for LSU’s line to be in the Tide’s backfield disrupting play, while Bama’s D-line ricochets and ears to disrupt LSU’s blocking patterns on LB ‘s and safeties.
Talent Advantage: LSU’s and Schematic Edge: Alabama.
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