Alabama 7-0 (4-0) vs. Tennessee 3-4 (1-3): “Third Saturday in October”
Bama
Alabama puts its perfect record on the line this Saturday night. They had better get used to it—now everyone is gunning for them.
The pressure is definitely on them to show up and perform. So far this season they have played great on the road. Will it continue in Knoxville?
The question surrounding them is their second half woes. They start every game on such a high note. They dominate the first two quarters, but seem to leave it in the locker room. That will come back to bite them, hard, if they don’t fix this soon.
To dispel some of this, Saban allowed some insight as to why this has been the recurring factor in their closer than wanted wins after dominating the first half of games this year.
According to an interview with Saban following last week’s win over Ole Miss, Bama was getting away from the initial game plan at the half, resorting to more conservative play, thus hurting them and getting them out of a rhythm.
What I took from that was that halftime changes were being made, adjustments if you will, when really no adjustments were needed, thus killing the momentum of the offense and giving teams a chance to get back in it.
The defense will be without its great anchor Terrence Cody for this game, as well as the next. That will factor in, no doubt. Will it be enough to make a difference?
Tennessee
Tennessee has been in every game this season, except for the Florida game. They are starting to make a little noise following a great win over Mississippi State last week. Will that gained momentum continue this week?
Fulmer and the Vols have their backs against the wall here, almost like a wounded animal. That could be very dangerous for any team they face, especially for Alabama in a rivalry game that Fulmer is so very familiar with.
I think he brings his best this week, but will it be enough to upset the Tide? Many people think so. They think this is the week for the Tide to fall.
Well, with the adjustments made by both teams in respect to their ailments, I think...
Game Prediction: Bama 37, UT 17
Game of the Week: UGA 6-1 (3-1) vs. LSU 6-1 (3-1)
UGA
The Dawgs have turned things around since the first half of the Bama game. I think anyone who has followed them would agree. In fact, I have heard that statement made several times in the past couple of weeks.
Georgia is a well-balanced team. When clicking on all cylinders they can be as lethal as any in the country.
If Richt can have them ready, I think they will show up and show out. He has lost too many big games that have decided the fate of his Georgia teams. With it all on the line he has to win to keep pace with Florida.
LSU
LSU managed to surprise me last week, coming back with intensity on the road after getting crushed by Florida the week earlier.
That being said, I have learned one thing: Don’t count Miles out of any game, ever. He apparently has a way with swaying and motivating his teams to play and overcome adverse situations.
On the road, down, and about to be two back in the SEC West, the Tigers did what they had to do to win it, much like last season’s championship run. It’s never really fancy, just getting the W’s on the board. I think any true fan will take that any day. I know Justin Goar would agree with me on that one.
What I don’t think he will agree with me on is the fact that I feel I must count Miles out of this one, after learning not to count him out.
Game Prediction: UGA 23, LSU 20
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