Bama vs South Carolina

[Spence]

I think they win to Auburn. Then we will see. Alabama is better then Auburn, but that doesn't always matter in big rivalry games.

[Dossenator]

I think they win to Auburn. Then we will see. Alabama is better then Auburn, but that doesn't always matter in big rivalry games.

I think LSU will keep the game close...they do have a good defense. I am not sure LSU has enough offense to hang with Bama. If LSU can score somes points with special teams or defense then Bama could lose that game as well. I have seen an undermanned Auburn team beat Bama and an undermanned Bama team beat Auburn....you can throw everything out the window when it's a big rivalry game.

[WoVeU]

I think they win to Auburn. Then we will see. Alabama is better then Auburn, but that doesn't always matter in big rivalry games.

I think LSU will keep the game close...they do have a good defense. I am not sure LSU has enough offense to hang with Bama. If LSU can score somes points with special teams or defense then Bama could lose that game as well. I have seen an undermanned Auburn team beat Bama and an undermanned Bama team beat Auburn....you can throw everything out the window when it's a big rivalry game.

I think Miles is treading on a Taboo that will work much better for the Tigers. When he didn't use the 2 QB system last night for about 3 drives in the 2nd half the Gatas looked quite spirited! If he works this right, they will give Bama all they want.

[Spence]

I think LSU will let Bama play their game. People can rail on Bama all they want, but they probably aren't going down again and they are going to go north in the polls from here on.

[Derek]

I think Bama will let another one slide, probably against Auburn.

I didn't think that SC would take this one, but I knew they were good.

This will be their first divisional title.

[Vileborg]

I looked through the game stats looking for something that stands out and there wasn't a lot. The big stand out for me was Alabama's dink and dunk offense. I don't think their play calling is predictable although I definitely saw a few patterns. The short yardage dumps and playing a ten yard game at a time just drove me insane reading through it. It's hard to cover a whole field but when you know the other team is only trying to get 10 yards then reset it's a lot easier to defend.

I kind of got that feel from the National Championship game last year. I think Saban is overly cautious in his offense and I think his mentality, of a game only involves ten yards at a time, is only going to get destroyed from here on out. It doesn't take a genius to find weaknesses when others expose them. We'll see if Saban can change it up but if he doesn't they are likely to lose at least one more.

Saban looked like stress was getting to him, even before the game. We'll have to see how losses wear on him, but if winning stresses him out so bad I can imagine he's popping ulcer meds already.

PS On Gameday Final Spurrier was touting his quarterback who went 17-20 for 200 yards. I think he should have looked in the mirror for the real architect. Spurrier just out maneuvered Bama IMO.

[Derek]

I agree Vile. I think they drop another one.

It happens with Saban coached teams, I've mentioned before what happens with a heartbreaking loss for a Saban coached team. A few years ago, bama was 4-0 going into a game with georgia....they took it into overtime and Bama lost...Bama then went on a slide that led them to the Armed Forces bowl on Dec 20th.

I think Saban just crumbles sometimes....we'll see what happens, but I think auburn beats them and takes the SEC Championship.

[RazorHawk]

I agree Vile. I think they drop another one.

It happens with Saban coached teams, I've mentioned before what happens with a heartbreaking loss for a Saban coached team. A few years ago, bama was 4-0 going into a game with georgia....they took it into overtime and Bama lost...Bama then went on a slide that led them to the Armed Forces bowl on Dec 20th.

I think Saban just crumbles sometimes....we'll see what happens, but I think auburn beats them and takes the SEC Championship.

Yep, Saban crumbles. He has now lost 1 game in two years.

[donovan]

No. I do not think you should punish a team for a bye week. Every team has one and where it falls is generally not scheduled by the school, but the conference.

[Derek]

I agree Vile. I think they drop another one.

It happens with Saban coached teams, I've mentioned before what happens with a heartbreaking loss for a Saban coached team. A few years ago, bama was 4-0 going into a game with georgia....they took it into overtime and Bama lost...Bama then went on a slide that led them to the Armed Forces bowl on Dec 20th.

I think Saban just crumbles sometimes....we'll see what happens, but I think auburn beats them and takes the SEC Championship.

Yep, Saban crumbles. He has now lost 1 game in two years.

You totally missed my point.

[RazorHawk]

I didn't realize you had a point. Bama lost a game on the road at a very tough place to play. Their winning streak came to an end. All teams/coaches have tendencies and yes sometimes they can also turn into weaknesses. I personally, am not a Saban fan, but do think he is one of the best coaches in college football.

Bama's talent allows them to just line up and play you straight up. They will win most of their games this way, as long as they have the talent.