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To bring a different perspective of LSU’s opponent, The Daily Reveille teamed up with AL.com’s UAB beat writer Drew Champlin to get his thoughts on the upcoming matchup.

How similar is UAB coach Garrick McGee’s offense at UAB to his system at Arkansas as offensive coordinator?
I can’t speak for Arkansas, since I didn’t see much of their games, but I’d guess very similar. He learned from Bob Petrino and while there are probably some different wrinkles, it’s much the same. Except that there’s no Mallett or Wilson leading the charge, though Austin Brown looked like an improved quarterback in the opener. They use the tight end as a weapon in the pass game and have a good running back in Darrin Reaves

With LSU being such a highly ranked team, a lot of people are simply writing off UAB. What’s the attitude been like around the program leading up to this weekend’s matchup with the Tigers?
More of a “shock the world” mentality. No one thought they would beat LSU in 2000 and it happened. They aren’t looking to that game for inspiration, but they believe they can play with anybody.
Wide receiver Jamarcus Nelson had sort of a coming out party against Troy last week with 199 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Can Nelson have a repeat performance against LSU or was last week a fluke?
Last week definitely wasn’t a fluke, but I can’t see him getting 367 all-purpose yards against a team like LSU. It won’t surprise me if he breaks a big play, as he has SEC speed but he’s not real big. He’ll have games like that against other Conference USA teams, though.

What do quarterbacks Jonathan Perry and Austin Brown each bring to the table in the offense and how will that competition play out against LSU?
They’re both about the same. Some people outside of the program think Brown’s the passer and Perry’s the runner, but that’s not the case. They’re both pocket passers. Brown has a little bit stronger of an arm, but Perry’s a little taller. Brown will start and Perry will probably come in the third series and I think the only way Perry plays more than he did last week is if UAB is getting blown out in the second half.

Prediction for the game?
Let’s go 45-17 LSU. I do think UAB can score a couple of touchdowns, but I have a hard time seeing them make enough stops.
Two weeks in a row that Drew is going with the opponent.

He hates us.
45 is a lot of points
Why wasn't that in blue?

I think it's the right prediction to make to avoid looking like an idiot, but I think UAB will come out swinging and make this a really good game.
I don't do blue. Sarcasm is a skill when done correctly, the reader doesn't have to be told it is sarcasm.
(09-05-2013 08:41 PM)UABFRENCHY Wrote: [ -> ]45 is a lot of points

probably not enough.
The key words being "done correctly".
(09-05-2013 08:43 PM)Memphis Blazer Wrote: [ -> ]I don't do blue. Sarcasm is a skill when done correctly, the reader doesn't have to be told it is sarcasm.

You're putting a lot of faith in the reader.
Oh well. The worst that could happen is they misunderstand me, get mad and complain about me to Attalla, who thinks my act has worn thin.
(09-05-2013 08:58 PM)Memphis Blazer Wrote: [ -> ]Oh well. The worst that could happen is they misunderstand me, get mad and complain about me to Attalla, who thinks my act has worn thin.

It's an act?
(09-05-2013 08:21 PM)Memphis Blazer Wrote: [ -> ]Two weeks in a row that Drew is going with the opponent.

He hates us.

Hates us, I doubt it. But I don't see him going out on a limb to pick an upset and look like a homer. We sure don't have a history of winning that he or most reasonable people would use to make an unbiased judgement.

If someone asked me to predict a score I think it would be more like 35-24.
(09-05-2013 08:43 PM)Memphis Blazer Wrote: [ -> ]I don't do blue. Sarcasm is a skill when done correctly, the reader doesn't have to be told it is sarcasm.

of course you don't do blue. the blazertalk AUP forbids the use of blue material
45-17...hey, that would make us 2-0 in Vegas
Take UAB and the points. The first half of the season we should do well vs the spread.
I like Drew. We could do a lot worse. Halfway through the game last night, FAU's beat writer was lamenting his decision to return for another year.
No harm to complain and be critical at times but let me point out that Drew has given us more coverage than we have ever had and he is always fair. May not be print but very few people read the hard copy any way. It will soon be dead. Yea I miss it but you have to get with the times.
It's a ridiculous line to bet on, but if I was forced to pick a side, I would have to take LSU. I see something along the lines of 49-10. We may hang around for a quarter or two, but we just don't have the depth to keep up with them for a full game. I hope they prove me wrong.
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