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02:23 PM ET 10.31 | In college football, rivalries fuel everything. There are no multi-million dollar contracts, there is just pride. Because of that, members of rival teams can grow to dislike each other, and it often separates fanbases. However, sometimes there are just some bonds that cannot be broken by collegiate alliances. LSU defensive end Sam Montgomery is showing just that. In one of the greatest gestures in recent sports memory, Montgomery will drop his number 99 jersey and wear number 21 for the remainder of the season to honor South Carolina running back Marcus Lattimore, who suffered a devastating and career-threatening knee injury last weekend. Montgomery is originally from South Carolina and is a close friend of Lattimore's.

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October 31, 2012 03:03 PM ET

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Absolutely awesome.

Sure beats tOBC's snarky comments all to heck, too.

GR=O-6fan

Bumfrack, TX

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October 31, 2012 03:41 PM ET

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Originally posted 03:03 PM ET 10.31 by GR=O-6fan

Absolutely awesome.Sure beats tOVT's snarky comments all to heck, too.

That's the Old Visor Tosser to you, GR. Your a Gaduh. You should know this.

Tin Man

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October 31, 2012 03:42 PM ET

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Classy move, Sam. Now, beat Bama and throw the pundits and pollsters into a dither.

Tin Man

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October 31, 2012 09:29 PM ET

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WE GOT THIS

Jon Deaux

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November 1, 2012 12:09 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:29 PM ET 10.31 by Jon Deaux

WE GOT THIS

I am on record too. I just think Bama has not been punched in the mouth yet and they are about to meet a team that is every bit its equal in brawn, brains and talent. I am unsure how this Alabam team will react when physically tested.

12-0 deal with it…

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November 1, 2012 09:08 AM ET

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Bama: O-line plays in unison, effective on runs and pass protection; backs and receivers protect the pig, holding it close to their bodies - seldom stripped; McCarron sees the field and plays within his strengths - he may get sacked on occasion, but he doesn't turn the ball over much; D-line brings the pressure; LBs plug the holes, shadow the ball carrier in the backfield, take the angles and make the hits; Dbs stick to the receivers, close as the ball arrives, attempt to disrupt the reception/steal the ball, seldom blow the tackle; special teams cover the field and make good open-field tackles - seldom is a kick returner going to take it to the house on Bama.

To defeat Bama, LSU will have to disrupt their offensive rhythm, and they have the tackles & TEs to do that. On offense, Metzenberger will have to have "a career day," i.e. not frack up as much as he has been; LSU should give Bama a few new looks for which they haven't been able to prepare; LSU needs to score opportunistically as well as with sustained drives; special teams play is crucial to their victory - execution, & field position; "this game" focus - no thoughts for the future.

Bama can be defeated. In Baton Rouge, during prime time, I'm picking LSU to do that (I've fingers crossed and gumbo planned for dinner).