Will the Crimson Tide be able to bounce back and defeat the Ole Miss Rebels?

The Tide got owned last weekend by South Carolina, and so far this week they've been riddled with more bad news. Wide Receiver Julio Jones required surgery on his left hand, which included having to get a plate and screws put in. It is uncertain whether he will be able to go on Saturday. Starting OT DJ Fluker is also out with a groin injury and is not expected to play against the Rebels.

The good news for Bama is they are playing Ole Miss. Jeremiah Masoli may have been able to go wild in the PAC 10 and stand out as one of its top players, but he is now playing in the SEC and has been neutralized. He has nearly thrown as many interceptions as touchdowns. The most interceptions he ever threw in the PAC 10 were 6 for an entire season. Well, he's only one away from tying his career worst with 5 and his 6th is likely to come this weekend against the Tide. It's amazing how he went from Heisman hopeful in the PAC 10, to not even making a highlight reel since joining the SEC.

If Alabama was playing a more formidable opponent this weekend, I would think there is reason for Tide fans to worry. However, I believe the Tide will bounce back and crush Ole Miss in Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa. What do you think? Will the Crimson Tide be able to bounce back and defeat the Ole Miss Rebels?

Brian Johnson