Posts Tagged ‘Alabama Football’
ESPN’s Roll Tide Commercial
It’s not a commercial, it’s a documentary. This happened to me in the Atlantis Hotel in Nassau, Bahamas. I’m walking down the hallway and one of the workers there said in his accent “Roll Tide!” I yelled, “Roll Tide” back.
Bama – Week 6
Alabama dropped to #8 in the polls with their loss to South Carolina. On September 3rd I wrote this:
This is one of the two games I think ‘Bama will go into flat and have a let down. The other one is the LSU game. Both on the road, both coming off big rival games, both home teams coming off a bye. Just spells ambush for the Tide.
I hate it when I’m right. I thought Bama would win, instead SC played perfect. Bama’s defense looked tired, flat, and lost. The fact that 6 of the Tide’s opponents this year are coming off a bye week doesn’t help. It’s a bitter, tough loss and really gives the rest of the SEC the road map on how to beat ‘Bama. Play loose between the 20′s, ti
What is sick about this? There is a slew of undefeated teams this year and while none of them play the schedule that any SEC team has to face, that doesn’t really matter when it comes to the BCS. That’s right, Boise State, Utah, and TCU – this year is set up for you perfectly. While the rest of the nation plays tough games and knocks each other out of the picture, all you have to do is win the 1 or 2 big games on your schedule. You’ll be healthy since you don’t face NFL prospects every week, nor will you face great coaching every week. Just quit complaining that the system is set up against you. Not this year. It’s set up perfectly for you.
For Alabama (or any other SEC team for that matter) to repeat or at the least defend it’s national title, Oregon and Ohio State are going to have to drop a game. While that COULD happen, there is not one single team on either of their schedules that stands out as a threat except Oregon State. Oregon has to face them at Oregon State.
A few years ago, a 2 loss LSU team proved that it was the best team in the nation. That won’t happen this year. No 2-loss team is going to get that chance. For Alabama, this means they have to run the table with LSU and Auburn still on the schedule. Auburn still has Arkansas, LSU, and Alabama on the docket. LSU has Auburn, Alabama, and Arkansas. ‘Bama, Auburn, and LSU still control their own destiny. Arkansas needs ‘Bama to lose one more AND run the table for them to get in the mix. Are you following all of this?
It’s one crazy mess but the reality is that a 1 loss SEC team could jump the independents but probably can’t jump an undefeated Big Ten or Pac Ten school. And I don’t see any of the SEC teams escaping the season undefeated. If they do, they absolutely will be the best team in the country.
Bama, Broncos, and Fantasy Land
I’m 2-1 in both fantasy leagues. Big losses this weekend thanks to Frank Gore not scoring and Adrian Peterson finally finding the end zone against me. Overall, still feel pretty solid in both leagues. Playoff team but not sure if we’re championship material.
The Broncos showed the nation that after two years of major trades and drastic measures – they still can’t run the ball, score touchdowns, or rush the passer. That is the frustration of it all – they are the same team with the same issues when they fired Shanahan. Sunday was particularly painful when a decent running game puts Denver in the lead and at least gives them a chance to compete.
And are we getting to a point to call Knowshon Moreno a bust? I was excited with the pick two years ago but he has yet to show that flash or power that he had at Georgia. The good news? Orton looks solid which may mean Tebow plays running back later this year.
The number 1 college football team in the nation – your Alabama Crimson Tide! The Tide looked lost the first half against Arkansas. Defensively, this team isn’t near the team that last year’s team was. With 10 new starters on defense, one had to expect some let down. Ryan Mallet exposed their weakness in the first half with relative ease.
But that’s why they play two halves of football and the second half was classic Alabama football. Play pressure defense and when the opposing team makes a mistake – make them pay for it dearly. Oh, and hand the ball to #22 early and often. Any questions as to who the Number 1 back was in Alabama or in the country that matter were answered on Saturday. Mark Ingram is a beast. Any offensive game plan that doesn’t include him getting the ball 30 times a game is a mistake.
I have a lot of friends in Arkansas and the good-natured teasing went back and forth during the game. (Actually it mainly was coming AT me since Alabama was behind the whole game…) But the truth of the matter is that I pull for the Hogs 51 weeks a year except against Alabama. I’ve seen this script before at Arkansas – incredible offense, exciting team for 3 quarters then the wheels fall off in the 4th. And while it makes for great television, I’m convinced that Hog fans have a 7 year shorter life span because of this.
After the game, the analysts were putting most of the loss on Ryan Mallet and his 3 INTs. I’m not sure that is completely fair. Ryan Mallet was the reason the Hogs had a chance to win in the first place. A great QB (which Mallet is) can put your team in a position to win but running the ball and stopping the run is the difference between good teams and championship teams. Arkansas couldn’t put the nail in the coffin and Alabama had enough moxy and horses to pull a win out of disaster on Saturday.
Florida is next up for the Tide in Tuscaloosa.
Is it 13 or 8? Is Saban Ever Happy? Will ‘Bama repeat?
Roll Tide, this one was a long time coming. I remember the ’92 championship. I watched ‘Bama roll up on the U in my in-laws house in Plano, Texas. But that’s not important right now. What is important is answering these ever important questions…
Is it 13 National Championships or 8?
Alabama claims these years as national championships – 1925, 1926, 1930, 1934, 1941, 1961, 1964, 1965, 1973, 1978, 1979, 1992, and of course 2009. Interesting controversy given that if we had a playoff, we wouldn’t be even talking like this. Alas, we don’t so college presidents can take some of the blame for creating a culture where this kind of debate can take place.
For a LONG explanation – read here. It fleshes it all out in glorious detail.
Here’s the short version: The Official NCAA record book recognizes Alabama with seven “consensus” national championships — the six by Bryant (1961, 1964, 1965, 1973, 1978, and 1979) and Gene Stalling’s in 1992. Plus last nights, that gets you to 8. (That was for all my Auburn audience out there that has a hard time adding.) The official count of National Championships for the NCAA starts with the year 1950.
In the same record book, the NCAA looks back and lists how past football seasons would have played out using the current/past bowl system. For the 1925 and 1926 seasons, they list Alabama as the national champions. “Not official” but listed in the same book…just like college football. Take something simple, make it ridiculously complicated, don’t talk plainly about it, make money off of it, and call it wonderful.
Another independent source – the College Football Data Warehouse – adds the ’30 and ’34 season to the Alabama stash of championships.
So what about the 1941 championship? Hardest one to defend really. Alabama went 8-2, losing to eventual SEC champion Mississippi State and finished #20 in the AP poll. I have no idea how that year is a national championship. Nothing I can find really explains it. Just like I have no idea how Alabama DID NOT get the National Championship in 1966 after going undefeated for the 3rd year in a row and the pox of creation Notre Dame won it. Or the ’77 season as well. But I’m not bitter.
Good thing we have the BCS now to eliminate all future confusion and potential of that happening again, right Boise State?
Is Saban Ever Happy?
If I were the two students who donked the Gatorade bucket on Saban last night, I wouldn’t expect a lot of playing time next year. Even after the game, Saban looked like the losing coach. In the press conference, he laughed a bit when asked about the Gatorade but just a bit…and those players are still running the stairs at the Rose Bowl.
I’m guessing he is happy but more relieved. But who would know. Maybe Saban is like the Grumpy dwarf. Maybe he’s so protective of himself in the media, we’re never going to know. After the beating he took in the media after the Dolphin/Bama dance, who could blame him for basically giving the media nothing. Mack Brown on the other hand – can see why he is such a huge hit on the recruiting trail.
Will ‘Bama repeat?
Jeez, can we just enjoy this one for a bit? Sure we can. Roll Tide. Hey Texas, Hey Texas…Rammer Jammer…
But let’s just get this straight right now – McElroy did not WIN that game last night. The Alabama defense and two monster, not of this planet running backs won that game last night. The Gilbert kid from Texas played better than McElroy.
Ok, that’s not entirely true. The turnovers were bad but they weren’t all his fault. If Texas had another WR other than Jordan Shipley that could catch…be a completely different game. Well, not completely different. Bama D did what it did all year long – keep game close, punish opposing teams when they make a mistake, then ask the offense to not screw the thing up.
They can repeat if QB play improves. If it doesn’t…not sure. Arkansas – if Ryan Mallett returns – will be stacked. LSU & Auburn will be greatly improved as well as Tennessee if Kiffin can keep his players out of jail. I’d like to think yes…but that’s why they play the games.
In the meantime — Roll Tide and another dominant showing by the SEC in the BCS Championship game.
Random Thoughts On A Morning Off
Why do the blueberries go to the bottom of the muffin? It’s kinda of a waste of the top part of the muffin. All that berry goodness sitting at the bottom of the muffin…
Just had a kid complain about having to make 9 pretend milkshakes. What do you do with that? Amy told the child that since it’s pretend, it shouldn’t take as long. You just can’t argue with that logic.
NFL Films listed Elway as the #2 all time clutch QB. He’s got the most come from behind QB of all time. How does that translate into #2? Joe Montana was #1. That’s a travesty. Montana was only behind in one game of his life…when he played for the Chiefs.
I thought Denver fans were delusional – imagining an above .500 season for the Broncos this year. That make Chief fans downright insane. Some pundits are talking the same thing for them…I’m not seeing it for either team.
Alabama had to forfeit wins because players got free textbooks. The NCAA kills me. They make millions, billions off the sports and then act like some holy protectors of college athletics. Athletes kill me as well but that’s a longer subject that just a random thought.
I think I’m going to get me some Keens with my birthday money.
Gators Can’t Swim In High Tide
Nobody is pickin’ ‘Bama. I love it. Everyone is impressed with the speed and athleticism of the Gator offense. Let ‘em.
Here’s what I know – Florida hasn’t seen a defense like ‘Bama’s. Of course, Alabama hasn’t seen an offense like Florida’s either. And the Georgia Dome will be a fast track. Alabama has had to win at Georgia, at LSU. Florida hasn’t had to leave the state this year except to play Tennessee.
Going to be a great game.
Roll Tide.
Here’s hope to be saying Rammer Jammer later.
Tech, Sooners, and the BCS Mess
The game was terrible. The commentating was terrible. Tech was Terrible with a capital T.
Hearing Boomer Sooner all night long was terrible that was only made worse when the TV cut to Brian Bosworth which was made worse by hearing the Big 12 Apologists as commentators which was made worse by… oh wait, Oklahoma scored again.
I hate the Sooners. I hate their song. It’s worse than Rocky Top. I hate the stupid wagon thing that got penalized on national TV. Their logo ought to be changed from the OU to UZI. I think they have the ugliest cheerleaders in the nation.
Okay, that was a cheap shot. The wagon is actually pretty cool.
What the Sooners did wasn’t a huge surprise. Tech hadn’t played a defense that talented or physical all season. And neither has Oklahoma but I digress, Tech just got manhandled in the trenches on both sides of ball.
Who should win the Big 12 South? Texas. It’s a no brainer. They beat Oklahoma. Beat them badly on a neutral field. They are one dropped interception from being undefeated. And they are not Oklahoma.
But watch the BCS screw this up and rank Oklahoma ahead of Texas. Getting lost in all of this is the Big 12 Championship game. You gotta believe that Missouri is just watching and listening and stewing over being forgotten. Here’s hoping they take advantage of their chance to make life miserable for the BCS.
In the SEC, it’s simple. Last Gladiator standing goes to BCS Championship game. Florida/Alabama in the championship is going to be AWESOME. That defense against that offense…it will be great. By the way – every time Alabama has gone to the SEC Championship game, they’ve faced Florida.
27-20, 10-0, #1
Roll Tide.
The LSU game loomed on the calendar all season long. Death Valley is a nightmare place to play – over 94,000 in attendance this past weekend – and we all know how much Saban is loved and welcomed back.
First, neither team played to the best of their ability. Turnovers and penalties made it crystal clear that neither team was firing on all cylinders. Having said that, Alabama won. Which may be good enough to get through the rest of the season…but it won’t get them past Florida.
What isn’t good enough? Special Teams. Fumbles and missed field goals made this a much closer game that it needed to be. Alabama left 13 points on the field in this category. (Giving 7 on the fumble, 2 missed field goals). Try that against Texas Tech or whoever the Big 12 sends to the championship game and it will be over quick.
Speaking of Texas Tech, should they be the Number 1 team in the nation? I wish they were. I’d be just fine with Alabama at #2. There’s a decent argument for it – they beat Texas, beat Oklahoma State. Just like Bama, they have a couple of more big games left on the ticket – namely Oklahoma and Missouri. Their work isn’t done yet.
Texas Tech’s offense is staggering. They have a ton of weapons. On the other hand, they haven’t played a SEC defense. The Big 12 puts their best athletes on offense and they’ve got the quarterbacks and receivers to prove it. SEC puts theirs on defense. They’ve got the lineman and linebackers to prove that. Can’t wait to see that match up.
35-0, 9-0, #1
Arkansas State was not the real threat. The real threat is believing the press clippings.
Alabama is Number 1 in the polls for the first time since 1980. We’ll see if Alabama can stay focused. With LSU this weekend, Auburn two weeks after that, then more than likely Florida in the SEC Championship – the road is far for done.
Texas Tech played lights out and jumped over Penn State in the rankings. I don’t have a problem with that. Penn State is a good team that really has only played one other good team – Ohio State. Yes, they have Michigan State left but is anyone really going to compare them to Florida, LSU, Oklahoma State or Oklahoma? I don’t think so.
In other sweetness – USC wins a blowout shutout and falls two spots. There is justice in college football after all.
The bottom line for Tide fans is this – IT ISN’T OVER YET!!!! Yes, they are starting to play their best football of the year right now – which is awesome. But one loss sends this thing into mass chaos.
There is a part of me that wishes it would send it all into chaos. They way the FBS picks a national champion is ridiculous and it’s the only division that does this. Can you imagine Alabama, Texas, Texas Tech, Oklahoma, Florida, and Oklahoma State all finishing with one loss? Then trying to pick which team is the best out of that mix? Any one of those teams would destroy Penn State or USC.
But for now…time to focus on Tigers.
29-9, 8-0, #2
Roll Tide.
No, they didn’t play outstanding in the first half. No, this wasn’t the complete game that we’re looking for.
But their defense shut down Tennessee all game long. The special teams gave away one fumble then played outstanding the rest of the night. And the offense showed up for the second half of the game.
It’s a good sign with games at LSU and against Auburn looming ahead.
Cooper and I watched the Auburn/West Virginia game Thursday night. It was ugly. I can’t stand Auburn. But they really need to play better than what they are playing. The offense’s inability to put points on the board and control the clock is killing their defense. By the 4th quarter, that Auburn defense (which is normally one of the best in the nation) couldn’t tackle air they were so tired.
Auburn just got physically manhandled all game long. It was painful to watch, even for an Alabama fan.
24-20, 7-0, #2
I’m not sure how to feel about this Alabama team. In the first half, they look like the best college football team in the country. Every game this has happened. They dominate. They impose their will on the other team. They shut people down, run up the score.
Then they switch uni’s at halftime. Or maybe Saban puts them in a hypnotic trance. Or it’s something they are eating or drinking at halftime. Maybe the JV suits up in the varsity’s numbers.
I’m running out of explanations. Do you have any?
This team can’t score in the 3rd quarter. They can’t stop anybody in the 3rd quarter. Fortunately, the defense decides to play in the final moments of the 4th. Saban is 7-0 but you wouldn’t know it by watching him on the sidelines or after games. He’s irritated. Borderline angry. You can see the volcano just underneath the surface. He doesn’t get it and he’s trying to fix it.
Through all of this, this truth remains. Alabama plays well enough to beat anybody in the 1st half. They play just well enough to win in the 2nd. Will that work in Knoxville this weekend? Will that work in Death Valley? Will it work against Auburn?
Maybe, no, and absolutely. We’ll soon find out.
Meanwhile, we’ll enjoy the ranking and enjoy the win. It’s nice to be relevant in college football again. But Saban doesn’t have long to figure out how to put a complete game on the board if they want to remain in the national title hunt.
Tide Stays At 2
Cooper and I were talking about what would happen this weekend after Texas beat Oklahoma. (We had to talk about something other than his Auburn Kitty Cats getting it handed to them by the Hogs.) We both thought if LSU took care of business, they would leap-frog Alabama in the polls.
Then Florida went out and demolished LSU. Coop thought Alabama would get the 1. I didn’t. Nor did I want them to.
First of all, whatever the rankings are now – it doesn’t matter. Texas has to play Missouri (potentially twice) and Texas Tech. Alabama has to play LSU, Auburn, and either Florida or Georgia (again).
The winners in all of this – Penn State and USC. Both have much easier conference schedules. Neither will face the gauntlet that awaits Texas and Alabama over the next few weeks. Neither will play in a conference championship game and even if they had one, it would be against a much weaker opponent. They wouldn’t have to play a team that could have played for the national championship as Texas and Alabama will surely face (if they make it that far).
So I’m reluctantly pulling for Texas because I’d be sick at my stomach to see PSU and USC sneak back into one of those top two spots.
Although it would be awesome to see Penn State and Alabama play each other again for the national championship. Two of the best uni’s in college sports.
5-0, 41-30
I thought Alabama could win. I said Alabama WOULD win. I just didn’t think it was going to be that dominant.
31-0 at half. Bama didn’t have to punt until the 3rd quarter. Never trailed in the game. Haven’t trailed all season.
After the offensive line pushed Georgia down the field to score 7, the defense did their thing. The front 7 kept Moreno in neutral. Yes, there were some pass plays down the field but the trade off was worth it.
Concerns?
Focus…3rd quarter looked awful. I don’t think they had any yards. Saban will chew their tails out for giving up 30 points in the second half, a punt return TD and a blocked punt. He’ll make them watch the 3rd quarter over again.
The Tide rolled.
Tide vs. Dogs
Number 3 vs. Number 8
Black vs. White – jerseys that is.
East vs. West
It’s a big game…arguably the biggest so far in the SEC season. (Stow it, Auburn fans. LSU vs. Auburn was sooooo last week.)
Let get all the variables out of the way…
Georgia will be at home, between the hedges with the new UGA sporting those incredibly awesome looking black jerseys. In spite of myself – I love the unis. My only prayer is that it is 110 degrees on Saturday night for all of these are hugely in the favor of the Dawgs.
Alabama will be in the all white unis, highest they’ve been ranked in years with the best team they’ve had in years. None of that really matters except I’m hoping they’ll be sporting the black shoes with the white unis.
But I digress…what this game will ultimately come down to is this – can the Alabama front 7 stop the running game of Georgia. Moreno is a beast and if the Tide have to roll a safety in the box to stop him, the corners will have a long night trying to stop the passing game. It’s not that Georgia’s passing game is awesome. It’s not. It’s lethal and opportunistic. They may only get 150 to 200 yards passing, but it’s when they get those yards that just kills a team.
Alabama’s offense is serviceable and opportunistic as well. They’ll take advantage of field position and turnovers. They’ll grind it out with their backs but it’s not built to run a track meet. Defense has got to show up and play big…
And despite what Clay thinks (ha ha), I think they will.
I originally had ‘Bama dropping this game but that was before what they did to Clemson and Arkansas. Georgia still has the edge on offense and a huge home field advantage. Whatever chance Alabama had to slip in under the radar was gone when this week’s poll was released. Georgia will be UP for this game. Georgia showed up in Tuscaloosa last year and won in overtime.
Here’s hoping ‘Bama can return the favor this year.
Pork…The Other White Meat
Alabama is 3-0, sitting pretty for a great SEC run that starts this weekend with the Arkansas Razorbacks.
I have a large number of Razorback readers. So I will try to be gentle. First step to recovery is acceptance. Let’s look at some facts…
Arkansas 28, Western Illinois 24 – at home. Last minute heroics against a team that they shouldn’t have needed last minute heroics on.
Arkansas 28, Louisiana-Monroe 27 (Little Rock). The theme repeats itself.
This is just not a very good team, with limited offensive weapons. They play hard but they will be outgunned in every SEC match-up this year save the Ole Miss game.
Alabama is a team on the rise, finding itself, figuring out how to finish games. Arkansas is a team trying to figure out how to play for the most despised coach in recent history. (By the way, Alabama fans across the world want to say thank you to Bobby Petrino for taking the attention away from Nick Saban.)
Alabama is looking like a team that given the right bounce or break, could upset LSU or Georgia. Arkansas given the right bounce or break, beat Louisiana-Monroe.
The Piggies have two things going for them. Alabama doesn’t hate Arkansas like they do Tennessee, Auburn, and LSU. So there is a chance that the Tide is overlooking the Hogs. But not likely seeing how pork is the best way to serve BBQ.
Second, the game is in Fayetteville – one of the loudest places in the SEC to play a game. Fans are great, tailgating is awesome and you’ll find plenty of people willing to share their spreads. Traditionally, Alabama field goals and extra points are allergic to the uprights in that stadium. I can’t remember a straight kick from the Tide.
Alabama is a young team and could be prone to lose focus. That was the theme last year. Having said all of that, I think it will be a blow-out. I think the gap between Arkansas and Alabama has widened with the loss of McFadden, Jones, the other transfers and a new coaching staff. I think Petrino’s introduction into SEC football is a harsh one.
Let the smack talk fly…
Alabama, 1-0
What the domination of Clemson really means:
1. That Alabama can get juiced up for a big game and deliver.
It was nice to see Alabama respond to the second half opening kickoff going for a touchdown. Last year, that would have sparked a 21-0 run by Clemson and the game either being decided on the last play or overtime.
Not this weekend. Alabama just ran down the field, shoving the Clemson defensive line around for a couple of 14 play drives and some touchdowns.
2. Clemson was overrated or underprepared or both.
Clemson was supposed to be the beast of the ACC. They were supposed to be the leaders in the resurgence of ACC football. They didn’t look that way. They looked confused, angry at each other, and tentative. In short, they looked like Duke…the football team.
To make matters worse, the rest of their conference mates didn’t do much better. NC State gets shut out by South Carolina. VT gets upset by East Carolina. Virginia rolled over and died to a USC team that lost 10 players to the NFL draft. The big win of the weekend? North Carolina holds off McNeese State in the 4th quarter or I guess you could take the Wake Forest win over that Texas powerhouse Baylor.
3. Alabama will take some chances…but not with the ball.
Last year was a highlight reel of big plays and game saving scores. I think Saban would be okay if that never happened again. They gambled on defense and special teams. When Tippet trotted out to kick a 54-yard field goal to start the game, I groaned. This is the kid that missed an extra point and a field goal and another field goal in a loss to Arkansas. He’s shanked the easiest of kicks.
He drilled it. On defense, they blitzed, went for some pics, and even got a couple. But on offense – they kept it simple. Run left, run right, toss right, easy passes to number 88 – (Hey Clemson, that’s called a Tight End and he can run and catch the ball past the line of scrimmage. Might want to cover that position in your next few games.)
So congrats to the Tide…but there are more to play.
The Tide Will Roll Again
This weekend will kick off the 2008 College Football season and once again my beloved Tide will take the field to attempt recapturing the glory of a storied football tradition. Last year they started like gangbusters then folded up like a cheap tent.
The LSU game last year ripped my heart out of my chest and stomped on it twice.
Let’s take a look, shall we?
8/30 at Clemson
So much for a cupcake opener. Clemson has quietly but surely built an SEC style team in the ACC. It’s fast. It can punch you in the mouth. They score points in bunches – defense, special teams, broken plays. And they are at home.
I hate this game. I hate it. I hate it. I hate it. It’s not that I think Clemson is that much better than Alabama. It’s that it’s the season opener (‘Bama has traditionally played like junk the first game of the year) and it’s in the other Death Valley – a gruesome place to play.
I’m praying for an upset. It’s a winnable game if the youngsters can keep their cool but the edge has to go to Clemson.
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9/6 vs. Tulane
Don’t set the DVR for this one. After the Clemson game, look for the Tide to blow this one open.
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9/13 vs. Western Kentucky
Another sleeper game – right before the Arkansas game. Tide will win, won’t show much in the game.
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9/20 at Arkansas
Close game – they always are – but ‘Bama wins this one. Hogs don’t have the McFadden/Jones connection this year and don’t even ask me why those two weren’t on the field in the final minutes against ‘Bama. The only thing that stopped McFadden on that day was Houston Nutt.
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9/27 at Georgia
Call the medics…this one will be ugly. As ugly as UGA. Traditionally these two teams play close. Let’s hope the Tide learned from last year’s game but Georgia is focused on a National Championship this year. They won’t overlook Alabama.
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10/4 vs. Kentucky
Kentucky has improved their football program considerably these past few years. It still sucks. Alabama will completely destroy this team.
(4-2)
10/18 vs. Mississippi
Ole Miss will now get to experience what Fayetteville had for many years. A pleasant, fun, motivating coach in Houston Nutt who forgets how to coach in the 4th quarter. Now he’s got a team with even less talent than he had when he started at Arkansas.
(5-2)
10/25 at Tennessee
There are not enough words to communicate the hate for this team. (Most of them had already been used for Auburn…but I digress.) I will never pick Tennessee over Alabama. Ever.
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11/1 vs. Arkansas State
We interrupt meaningful football to bring you this game. They do have cool looking uniforms though. Someone needs to remind the team to be sure and eat at Dreamland BBQ while they are here.
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11/8 at LSU
How we feel about Tennessee is how LSU feels about us. The Circle of Hate in the SEC. We hate Tennessee, they hate LSU, who hates Auburn, who hates us. Everyone hates Florida.
Back to the game at hand. If LSU rolls into this game undefeated, it will be a blow-out of mythical proportions. That would mean they would have beaten Auburn, Florida, and Georgia – two of them on the road. (Then they’ll go and lose to Arkansas…)
I don’t think that happens. I don’t think Alabama wins either. Death Valley might just be the toughest place to win in the nation.
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11/15 vs. Mississippi State
Not going to happen twice in the same century.
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11/29 vs. Auburn
The season. Right here. Auburn has owned us 6 years in a row. If they put up 7…I’m going to have to move to Canada, change my name, and put Cooper up for adoption.
Here are the cold facts: Auburn is deeper. Auburn is faster. Auburn will have title hopes on the line. All of that to say that Auburn sucks anyway and Alabama is going to beat the holy hockey sticks out of them. Forever and ever, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Time for an Auburn joke:
Q. What is the difference between an Auburn Fan and a puppy?
A. Puppies eventually stop whining.
Rammer, Jammer, Yellow Hammer – you know the rest….
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Overall, a respectable season, should get a good Bowl game, one more great recruiting class then push for an SEC championship in 2009.