SHOWTIME IN ATL!!! GATORS VS. TIDE

Some say that REVENGE is a dish best served cold. Obviously, this will not be the case in this week's SEC Showdown on Dec. 5th. Both teams are well familiar with each other. This rematch will be intense, and require both teams to execute in an exceptional manner. The pain of losing last year's game is fresh in BAMA's memory, and according to many sources a key in preparing for this new college football season. With a birth in the BCS National Championship Game on the line you can assume that both coaching staffs, and players will be prepared for this game.

Both teams' are among the best in Defensive Categories this year. Stengths will be utilized in an effort to mask weaknesses. It's obvious that both teams' have a great Defenses while their Offenses are adequate. Though, Florida possesses an advantage in the QB position some feel that the pressure will be squarley on Tebow's shoulders. McCelroy will be asked to manage the game, execute, and not put his defense in bad situations. A big key in this matchup will be who will be able to impose their will on the other team. Considering Florida has Tebow my $ is on Florida

This game will be a Defensive Struggle due to the fact that both BAMA's & Florida strength is their Defense. They both rank among the tops in the country.

1. Total Defense: Florida 1st; Alabama 3rd 
2. Passing Defense: Florida 1st; Alabama 5th
3. Rushing Defense: Florida 8th; Alabama 2nd
4. Scoring Defense: Florida 1st; Alabama 22nd

In regards to Offensive categories both Florida and Alabama are able to dominate clock and field position. Though Defense is considered the strength of both teams, their offenses are not lacking in regards of production. An important key to this game is seeing which offense will be able to implement their offense while still limiting their errors, and turnovers.

Offensive Categories

Total Yards: Florida 451.3 12th; Alabama 407.4 40th

Passing Yards: Florida 225.8 63rd; Alabama 200.3 93rd

Rushing Yards: Florida 236.7 6th; Alabama 212.9 13th

Points Scored: Florida 36.5 9th; Alabama 31.7 30th

ASSESMENT: Despite the loss of Carlos Dunlap for the SECCG Florida should be able to win this game. Florida currently has enough depth in order to compensate for this loss i.e. Trattou, Lemmens, Green, and Okine. In addition, Spikes will probably be playing several plays in DE while Stamper would move inside as MLB. Florida 24 Alabama 13