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I retract my previous statement

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O.K. I rescind my statement about retracting my previous statement and reinstate the fact that Arkansas is making Alabama look foolish

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Hogs are giving the Tide all they can handle.

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Indeed they are sir. Thought it'd be close but didn't see arkansas up by 10 at half, wow. Great came so far.

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If Mallett and McElroy can be intercepted like they are today, I'm liking our chances on defense

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true 'cept we gotta play Bama at home. but at least they don't look invincible lol

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I had a feeling about Bama's secondary. IF they can come out in the second half and stop the pass, Bama may still pull this one out, if not Bama is done. Not sure why Bama is not running the ball and trying so hard to win this one in the air? Bama needs to do what they do, RUN THE FOOTBALL to set up the pass, not the other way around.....

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I agree concerning Bama's lack of asserting the running game. But it ain't all Bama playing poorly, the Hogs are playin' dang good too.

I think this game will set the tone for the other 5 good SEC games today!

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Arkansas had the game, just some very poor judgement by Mallet

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Mallett is hell bent to hand over this game... He just got his wish. WTF!!! 1:41 left and we just gift wrap the ball for Bama. We screwed ourselves. We had bama beat and decided to screw ourselves out of a major victory. Way to prove the damned pundits right, Arkansas....

....Drunk and pissed.

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Meh.

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****. That's all I can say now... **** **** **** **** ****.

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Mallet wins the Interception Bowl. :td

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Whew, That was to close, Arkansas was the one game I worried about this year. Mallet is just to good. Last pick not really his fault, just a heads up play by Bama's corner. On another note:

What happened to Texas?
How about the Cardinal? I love it, Can't stand Notre Dame.
Is U-Tee really so bad that UAB takes them to overtime?

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Never been much of a fan of a pass based offence like those of Petrino and others (ahem... Boise State)... When you pass... three things can happen... and two of them are bad. Clear evidence in this game. Mallet was a victim of immaturity and circumstance... Immaturity... yes... don't try to deny it... he's a QB who, despite the CBS announcers attempts to play up his maturity, has only encountered such a pressure situation as today's game... He's never faced the No. 1 team in the country... ever... and I don't care how "mature" the announcers say he is... the evidence on the field speaks for itself. He made bad decisions that were forced by pressure to score. It's easy to see interceptions coming when there is urgency to move the ball down the field in a hurry to increase/regain the lead... through the passing game.

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Yeah, Texas is not elite this year. At least we can take a year off from all that annoying "hook 'em horns" (sorry Greg:D)

I can't stand Notre Dame either bro! A has-been program that hasn't won since i can remember that still thinks they're entitled to everything

and for your last point, nothing sucks like a big orange ;)

Now its time for some Gator football baby!

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Next week vs Alabama... get your tissues ready!

I shouldnt say that. But I'm still high on this comeback win. Regardless... it's gonna be another great SEC showdown just like today!

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Why, are the Tide cheerleaders gonna be "extra" friendly? :r

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Boo hisssssss!! Poor loser! :r:D (Tom knows I'm yanking his thing ....er....chain!)

I was so unsure of this game that I did not have a victory cigar picked out, or even in mind. I actually prefer it when Bama comes up thru the polls, not starts as # 1. Tends to give them the big head and is more often a disaster waiting to happen! I have to go back to Bear Bryant's football rule #1 as stated by Jeremy. You pass, three things can happen, and two of them are bad. Showed from both teams today. Especially lethal when the defense knows you have to pass!

I don't plan on picking out a victory cigar for Ala-Fla game either! just too close to call, too many good SEC teams that we have to play.

All that said, ROLL TIDE ROLL! Rama-Jamma, Yellowhamma, Give em hell Alabama...... WJBTHOOY;)

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:r d*mn it tom, i nearly snorted beer outta my nose from laughing :r

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Have you been doing your 100 situps/pushups every night?

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Did anybody just see USC's Maddox jump that Auburn defender?! :jd

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Thompson still has some greasy hands, but at least Burton is just too good to be stopped!

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This game is killing me. Gamecocks have zero excuses on this one. They are absolutely blowing this game.

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Looks like a Stephen Garcia special. I'll always love Spurrier but I didn't think it was wise when he replaced Garcia with the rookie (as the INT proved). If you wanna solve the problem of Garcia's fumbles tell him not to run! Putting a game on the road in the SEC in the hands of a freshmen QB ain't smart

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Just 50 pushups, with an Alabama female cheerleader underneath me. ;)

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Aha...what a weekend. Toledo beat Purdue, lol. Gotta love that. The Tide was looking like OLS knew
what he was talking about, and then the Razorbacks fell apart in the end. Or I should say the Tide
tightened up. Nickie Saban is the king of halftime adjustments. Everyone is trouncing the UGA Bulldogs,
and last year that would have bothered me, but this year it does not. Mountaineers lose one game
this year so far, and thank goodness it's to my LSU TIGERS. Memphis has never lost to UTEP, but
did this weekend, but from all accounts, it was 'progress'.

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Bama. Florida.

Lets get it on.

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Anybody coming to T-town for the game? I have all week to set Gator traps. :D

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Just don't think you guys are going to get much smack from the Gator fans this week. We have a chance... but I sure wouldn't be betting the mortgage money on this one!!!

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Agreed.

Plus ya'll better hold ur horses, I haven't put the game in the "notables matchups" for this week yet ;)

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Neither would I! Frankly, we were the major obstacle for Bama this year in the SEC... and we saw how that went. If anyone is going to take them down it will likely be Auburn. Not b/c they are that good - they aren't - but b/c of the rivalry. Of course, Bama has home advantage for that game too. They'll be playing LSU at the swamp so that should help LSU a bit... but I don't think that it'll be enough.

Granted... We exposed several of the weaknesses in Bama's D and some in the offense (what few there are). So perhaps the Gators coaching staff has watched and re-watched that footage and made some adjustments. Otherwise, and don't take this the wrong way, you guys are hosed. If Bama can come to my house, with 76,000+ fans rattling their eye balls and make a comeback, I don't think too many teams out there stand a prayer in Tuscaloosa.

Of course, I won't be too horribly upset if Bama looses to any two of the remaining challenges (LSU, Auburn, Florida) and Arkansas manages to win out :D. Frankly, though, I just don't see that happening. This is probably one of the best damned teams that college football has seen in about a decade or so. Plenty of depth and a roster chock full of some serious talent.

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Your sentiments are preciously what I hope everyone is believing (including Bama players) and telling the Gators. A team always plays better with an us against the world mentality, especially one with such talent and prestige as Florida. Your last two sentences could have been taken out of a column foretelling the outcome of the Ohio State v Florida game in '06, and look how that turned out :D


PS - The Gators play in the Swamp, LSU plays in Death Valley

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Bama aint Ohio State lol. Florida may be rich in talent... But they haven't exactly been world beaters this season. They've played well in 1 game so far... and even then it wasn't the kind of showing that is needed against Bama. You guys are going to have to BRING IT!

I know... LSU may call it "Death Valley"... but that place is a freakin' swamp.

It's actually kind of odd. I'm sure that I've mentioned before that I'm a Bama fan (when they aren't playing Arkansas - then I hate them for the week). This normally hasn't been a conflict of interest for me for the past decade or so -- thanks in large part to Hootie Dale... But this year is different. I actually find myself at odds. I want teams that I don't typically like (FL, AU) to beat a team that I do. (Sorry, I'll NEVER bring myself to root for LSU). B/C that raises the chances for Arkansas to get into the SECCG if we win out.

...this is going to be a tough year on me.

PS: if you're wondering... I REFUSE to call LSU's home "Death Valley." Why? B/c I hate them and that would be a sign of respect.

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Bama got past a major hurdle beating the Hogs and that was Mallet. No other QB the tide faces this year (in the SEC) can do to them what Mallet did. Looking forward, what are Bama's defensive challenges:

Gators- Stopping the run/short passing game
South Carolina- Stopping the run/hit or miss passing game
LSU- nothing really, Jordan Jokerson and "LESS Miles" will do what they always do, suck!

and that leaves Auburn. nobody ever knows what will happen there.

All I can say is that while Bama's young defense has some holes in it, they are still pretty good. So to beat the tide, your going to have to out score them. I'm not saying they will go undefeated again this year or that they will win or even go to the NC, but I like their chances better than I do anyone elses.

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As much as I value our friendship, I think that's a bit of a stretch.
Even Tebow couldn't put a dent in that juggernaut last year. And now you guys have lost
key players, had injuries and otherwise given UF fans a good scare. BUT, because math
is black and white, I agree, you have a chance, lol. And in the SEC you can never say
never. But at home, the Tide coming off that stunning romp in Arkansas, I don't see it.
But this year, I do not have this built in anti-FL harangue planned. What happens in the
east is not my problem til the Tigers head for Atlanta.

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That interception was not his fault. If the WR comes down with that catch like he should have Spurrier is a genius....

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That was a rough game to watch. Hopefully, my Gamecocks get their act together.

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I wouldn't call it a stunning romp. I would call it barely escaping... As for LSU... :r:r See ya on Nov 28th.

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Good analysis, Pass. Exactly what many of us have been saying--our D is young, not necessarily inexperienced, but young. And until they grow up they're going to give up their share of missed/blown assignments, missed tackles, and bad angles that when you go up against a good team is going to hurt. And Arky hurt us early much the same way Auburn did last year. What this team has, that I don't see any others possessing, is an evenness of attitude that when things aren't going exactly as planned, they don't panic. They do what they do. And ss a long time Bama fan, it's beautiful thing. You know what we're going to do---now stop us.

In my opinion, and I'm not a big smack talker, Florida is gonna have some tough sledding Saturday. Not to say they can't beat us, because that ain't the case. But personally, I don't think the oddsmakers are close on this one. And I think Urban's ego might have something to do with that. ;)

Mikey,
I hardly think Florida has an us against the world mentality, nor do they need one. Florida is the nouveau riche golden child. Bit of trivia for ya...when is the last time Florida came into a game as an underdog?

I do, however, think Florida has this game circled for the wrong reasons. And that starts at the top. :2

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What is the line on the Florida/Bama game?

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Last time UF was an underdog....hmmm i'd guess the 08 SEC championship against ya'll.

One big concern I have for Florida this game is that no body on our young team has had to comeback from behind, especially Brantley. Not to mention come back from behind on the road in Bryant-Denny! Bama might be young but you've already handled a tough comeback win and are really creating an identity, as you mention. Florida's identity is still nascent.
Think we can be in real trouble if we find ourselves down by two possessions in the second half and the Bama D knows we have to be aggressive and not do short passes

Gators will have to have some big special team plays, get consistently good field position so Brantley doesn't have to drive the whole field, win the tournover battle, create big plays and hold Bama to 21 points or less to come away with a W. Needless to say thats a lot to ask lol

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Opened Bama -7, now -9

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The Line posted on the Yahoo! Sportacular app is Alabama -9.0 O/U 48.0

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Oct '07 vs LSU

I think you're dead on. Florida can't afford to get down early. If they do, you could see a repeat of last year's game. I don't think that will be the case though because our D just isn't there yet. But I really, really , really, hope y'all load the box to stop the run.

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Two key things to watch out for on Florida's D: (1) the play of the defensive line, particularly DE #6 Howard, he's been a force. (2) UF leads the universe so far this season in interceptions with 12. Definitely be needing a defensive line push led by Howard, Jenkins to contain Julio Jones and the secondary as a whole to get a few picks :2

Is it Saturday night yet?? :D

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Heh. Not so much. It's the middle routes and slants that they'll eat you up with. Stuff the box and count on a 6yrd toss. Get busted on a screen and count on the Jones link up unless he's swarmed... Then they'll hit ya for a quick 5+. How many times did McElroy even attempt to throw a pass longer than 7yrds? Not many at all. And our safeties aren't exactly stellar. Coverage was fairly good... but not THAT good. No, they knew we would try to contain the big plays.... so they beat us up with those middle routes. Look for more of that against UF.

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This article gave me immense pleasure :D. Its a good contrast of fan loyalty with the SEC

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sport...,7631000.story

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:rolleyes:

As much as I value our friendship, Brad, Alabama hardly appears to be a "juggernaut" so far this season. ;) Great team, but barely got by Arkansas. UofF certainly has a chance in the game.

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Careful... UF barely got away from us last year too. And it took the SEC officials to do it for them.

...and I won't even mention how much better we are this year. But hey, thanks for not giving us any credit.
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