Alabama Fans, Stay Outta That Kool-Aid

Coming into the season, as probably most of us did, I had hopes of Alabama having a winning season and knocking off Auburn so we Bama fans could start some counting of our own—with the middle finger, that is.

But now five games in, undefeated, and with two top 10 teams taken care of, my hopes have changed.

Right now the only thing on the horizon that can keep Bama out of the SEC championship game and rolling on into a national championship game is Bama.  The Tide is rolling like no one could have predicted.

Why has Bama had so much success so far? They have managed to go into games week in and week out and dominate. This comes from respecting their opponents, preparing for who's next, not focusing on what happened last weekend, and coming out ready to dominate the guys across the line.  

Saban has stressed consistency, preparation, and the 24-hour rule all year long. Obviously it's working, but the press has been making it hard for him.

So as a fan, I've decided to join the Saban bandwagon and try to stay out of the Kool-Aid.  I hope some of you reading this will join in.

In doing so, I have to say great win last weekend, but here's what Bama faces this week. 

Kentucky (4-0) comes in sporting the number one defense in the nation in points allowed per game at only 5.5, and number eight in yards allowed at 227. They have yet to allow a rushing touchdown and are the eighth-best passing defense in the nation, allowing only 15 yards passing in last week's game against Western Kentucky.

The defense also scored two touchdowns against Louisville and set up another with an interception.

Offensively, they are averaging 32 points and 352 yards of total offense a game, and their special teams already have a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown this year.

Kentucky is a very formidable team, and Bama needs to bring its A-game this week and come out and bloody the Wildcats' nose from the start—then keep punching them in the nose for the full 60 minutes. 

As a side note, a ton of top recruits will be there evaluating Bama this week, so it would be nice to put on a good show for them.

I think Bama wins this one, but I'm not happy with wins anymore.  I want domination. I want them to not just seem to be National Contenders—I want them to be THE National Contender. I want to see tough, beat 'em down, good ol' Alabama football this weekend and for our players to not be satisfied with just a win.

Bama's showed what type of team they can be—now, Bama show everyone what type of team you are.

Roll Tide!