The Alabama Crimson Tide travel to the Swamp in Gainesville, FL to challege the Florida Gators. Both teams are currently undefeated with the Tide ranked #3 and the Gators ranked #12. This game is going to be decided on whether Florida's offensive attack can work against Alabama's defense. John Brantley has looked much improved this season, but he has not faced a defense anywhere close to as good as Alabama's. He will need to get the ball in his play-makers hands, primarily Chris Rainey and Jeff Demps. Rainey is averaging 170 all purpose yards and five touchdowns. Demps, on the other hand, is averaging over four yards per carry and has scored four touchdowns. These two will need to get in rhythm and make some big plays for the Gators to get the upset.Alabama's offense will also have to score against Florida's, which has been equally stingy. The Tide will need their Heisman Hopeful running back, Trent Richardson, to have a big game, and that won't be easy. The Gators rush defense ranks fifth in the nation and has been stingy, giving up less than 57 yards per game, however, they haven't played against a running back of Richardson's caliber. In order for him to have a good game, he will need quarterback AJ McCarron to manage the game and play smart. The Tide can rely on the running game, but need to get the ball in Marquis Maze's hands. Maze is a big play waiting to happen and very reliable. If Bama is able to get the passing game going, then they have a chance of opening up the run game.University of Florida Gators Football Campus ArtBama is favored by 3.5 points in the Swamp, and I think this game could go either way. I think the Tide are the better overall team, but we haven't seen Florida really play anybody and they've put the teams they've played away. Bama has the more impressive win versus Arkansas last weekend and I think their defense will be too much for Demps and Rainey.
Sororities at the University of Alabama Crimson Tide recently released their Panhellenic Council recruiting video for 2011 depicting several sorority girls attempting to rap. The release of the video has been creating a lot of buzz, but it isn't the type the girls were seeking. People have been taking shots at the video across the board.On the BroBible, J. Camm rips the girls apart by declaring "this video was intended to be watched by someone who needed a new reason to hate the ever living sh*t out of our country or women." He continues slamming them arguing "whoever loaded this video on YouTube agrees with its sh*ttiness as they intelligently disabled commenting. We, however, won't do that. Because when you sing a Rebecca Black song, worse than Rebecca Black, you've asked for what's coming."The Huffington Post sarcastically claims for potential sorority recruits the "decision-making process is about to get a lot easier because after this [video] you're not going to want to pledge anything." The Huffington Post also jokes "that all of the sororities in the Alabama Panhellenic society are awesome! And good at rapping! And totally up-to-date on viral videos!"Are the Huffington Post and BroBible right? Is this video a complete embarrassing failure or will it result in a successful marketing campaign?
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?
Coach Bobby Petrino takes his Arkansas Razorbacks offense to challenge Nick Saban's Alabama Crimson Tide defense in Tuscaloosa, AL in week four of the 2011 College Football Season. The Tide have won four in a row in this series, and were able to pull off the comeback last season after the Hawgs star quarterback, Ryan Mallett, threw two interceptions late in the fourth quarter. This season, the Razorbacks are led by quarterback Tyler Wilson and his stable of star wide receivers, Greg Childs, Cobi Hamilton, Joe Adams, and Jarius Wright. On the season, Wilson has completed 59 of 86 passes for 822 yards, five touchdowns, and two interceptions. The Hawgs running game has also been descent after the loss of Knile Davis during sring practice. Arkansas destroyed its first two opponents, but struggled somewhat versus Troy. For them to beat Bama, they can not defeat themselves with turnovers and penalties. The Crimson Tide's defense has been flat-out nasty this season allowing only six points per game and already shutting out one of its opponents. However, the Tide have yet to face a passing attack as sophisticated as Coach Petrino's. Coach Saban's offense will also have to play better than it has so far this season because they will need to score some points to beat the Razorbacks. He needs running back Trent Richardson to grab the spotlight and show he deserves to be in the Heisman race. Stat Comparison of the Two TeamsArkansas Razorbacks Statistics through Week ThreeRushing Offense - ranked 52; 170.67 rushing yards per gamePassing Offense - ranked 8; 346.67 passing yards per gameTotal Offense - ranked 11; 517.33 total yards per gameScoring Offense - ranked 8; 47.00 points per gameRushing Defense - ranked 27; 87.67 rushing yards given up per gamePass Defense - ranked 68; 218.00 passing yards given up per gameTotal Defense - ranked 35; 305.67 total yards given up per gameScoring Defense - ranked 18; 12.67 points given up per game Alabama Crimson Tide Statistics through Week ThreeRushing Offense - ranked 15; 242.00 rushing yards per gamePassing Offense - ranked 57; 233.67 passing yards per gameTotal Offense - ranked 21; 475.67 total yards per gameScoring Offense - ranked 24; 38.67 points per gameRushing Defense - ranked 4; 55.33 rushing yards given up per gamePass Defense - ranked 5; 114.67 passing yards given up per gameTotal Defense - ranked 3; 170.00 total yards given up per gameScoring Defense - ranked 2; 6.0 points given up per gameAlabama Crimson Tide, Bryant-Denny StadiumAlabama is favored by 12.5 at home so odds-makers like their defense over Arkansas' offense. I also like the Tide, but that is a lot of points. For the Tide to be able to cover, their offense will have to play better than they have earlier in the season. They haven't faced any serious opponents, thus far, so it is hard to judge how great their defense really is at this point. On the other hand, the Razorbacks were only able to defeat Troy by ten points at home and their rush defense isn't the best. However, I think they will be able to score to possibly keep them in the game until the fourth quarter. If they were playing at home, I would give them a chance and have Alabama on upset alert. But that's not the case, and the Crimson Tide faithful will be chanting Rammer Jammer at the end of the game.Social Bookmarking
Both Mel Kiper and Todd McShay, ESPN's top 2 NFL Draft analysts, have the 2009 Heisman Trophy Winner, Mark Ingram, as the best running back in the draft. He had an outstanding career for the Alabama Crimson Tide. On top of winning the Heisman Trophy, Ingram was a key piece to the Tide's 2009 BCS Championship. He was a team player and would play hurt, as he did all of this past season. He also has no off the field or character issues.Do you think Ingram is the best RB in the 2011 NFL Draft?Mark Ingram's Statistics Rushing ReceivingYEAR ATT YDS AVG LNG TD REC YDS AVG LNG TD2008 143 728 5.1 40 12 7 54 7.7 27 02009 271 1658 6.1 70 17 32 334 10.4 69 32010 158 875 5.5 54 13 21 282 13.4 78 1
Julio Jones has been a stand out receiver since the day he came to play for the Alabama Crimson Tide. In 2009, he was part of the Tide's BCS National Championship team. Todd McShay and Mel Kiper from ESPN both have him ranked as the #2 WR in the draft behind the University of Georgia's AJ Green. Personally, I think Jones is tougher than Green and will be a better NFL wide receiver.What do you think? Is Julio Jones the best in the 2011 NFL Draft?Julio Jones Statistics at the University of Alabama2008: 58 receptions; 924 yards; 15.9 yard average per reception; 64 yard long; 4 TD's2009: 43 receptions; 596 yards; 13.9 yard average per reception; 73 yard long; 4 TD's2010: 78 receptions; 1133 yards; 14.5 yard average per reception; 68 yard long; 7 TD's; 8 rushes for 135 yards, 2 TD's, 56 yard long
Almost all the major publications covering college football, online and in print, have chosen the Alabama Crimson Tide's Trent Richardson as being a better running back than the Auburn Tigers' Michael Dyer in their 2011 preseason predictions:Rivals.com SEC Preview: Will the Title Streak be Deep Sixed? - In its Preseason All-Conference Team, Richardson is chosen as one of two RB's on the 1st Team Offense and Dyer is left off both the 1st and 2nd Team Offense. Two out of the five SEC experts choose Richardson to lead the SEC in rushing, and nobody chose Dyer. Scout.com 2011 Preview: All-SEC Team & Top Players - Richardson is chosen for the 1st Team All-SEC Offense and Dyer is chosen for the 2nd Team All-SEC Offense. Richardson is named the 4th best player in the conference and Dyer 9th.ESPN.com College Football Nation Blog: Preseason All-SEC Team - Richardson is on the 1st Team All-SEC Offense and Dyer is not mentioned by blogger Chris Low.ESPN.com SEC Blog: Ranking the SEC Running Backs - Low names Richardson as the best and Dyer as the 4th best running back in the conference. CBSSports.com Preseason All-SEC Team - Richardson makes the 1st team All-SEC Offense and Dyer is left off.Athlon Sports Southeastern 2011 Preview - Richardson is on Athlon's 2nd Team All America Offense, 1st Team All-SEC Offense, the 5th best RB in the nation, and the 10th best overall player in the nation. Dyer did not make the All America Offensive Team and is on Athlon's 2nd Team All-SEC Offense, the 32nd best RB in the nation, and the 77th overall player in the nation. Lindy's Sports Southeastern 2011 Preview - Richardson is considered the 3rd best RB in the nation and is on the 1st Team ALL-SEC Offense. Dyer is listed as the 5th best RB in the nation and is on the 2nd Team ALL-SEC Offense.Sports Illustrated Presents 2011 SEC Preview - This is the only publication by a major media outlet which places Dyer above Richardson that I have seen. Dyer is on the 1st Team All-SEC Offense and Richardson is on the 2nd Team.Richardson is a stud and has been his entire football career. Coming out of high school in 2009, he was ranked the #1 RB and #6 overall recruit by ESPN. He has a unique combination of toughness, speed, agility, cut-back ability, and vision. It is rare, if ever, the first guy that makes contact with him will bring him down. Edward Aschoff from ESPN.com correctly describes Richardson as "built like a tank, but runs with Finesse and grace. When he's not cutting past defenders, or throwing them to the ground, his movements and speed mimic a track star, giving him the ability to outrun you and run through you."But so is Dyer, who was ranked the #1 RB and #5 overall recruit in 2010 by ESPN. As a true freshman, Dyer broke Bo Jackson's freshman rushing yards record and was named the Offensive MVP of the BCS National Championship Game leading the Tigers in their victory over the Oregon Ducks. Aschoff says Dyer "stands just 5-foot-9, but he unloads every bit of his 207 pounds on defenders. And he's quite the athlete as well. He can be very dynamic in the open field, and everyone remembers his acrobatic play in the national championship when he rolled over an Oregon defender to extend his run late and help seal the game for the Tigers." Chris Low from ESPN describes Dyer as "a human bowling ball with his low-to-the-ground style." Without a doubt, Richardson is one of the nation's top running backs and will most likely have a great junior season in 2011-12. He will most likely be a high 1st Round Draft pick and be a great NFL running back. However, I can't figure out why nearly every preseason preview has him rated as a better running back than Dyer. Lets first compare their production since being in the SEC and in college:Michael (Mike) Dyer Total Career Statistics2010-11 Statistics as a True Freshman - 182 rushing attempts gaining 1,093 yards and 5 TD's for an average of 6.0 yards per carry and a long of 38 yards; 1 reception gaining 9.0 yards and 0 TD's for an average of 9.0 yards per catch and a long of 9.0 yards.Trent Richardson Total Career Statistics2009-10 Statistics as a True Freshman - 145 rushing attempts gaining 751 yards and 8 TD's for an average of 5.2 yards per carry and a long of 52 yards; 16 receptions gaining 126 yards and 0 TD's for an average of 7.9 yards per catch and a long of 17 yards.2010-11 Statistics as a Sophomore - 112 rushing attempts gaining 700 yards and 6 TD's for an average of 6.3 yards per carry and a long of 65 yards; 23 receptions gaining 266 yards and 4 TD's for an average of 11.6 yards per catch and a long of 85 yards.Total Career Statistics - 257 rushing attempts gaining 1,451 yards and 14 TD's for an average of 5.6 yards per carry and a long of 65 yards; 39 receptions gaining 392 yards and 4 TD's for an average of 10.1 yards per catch and a long of 85 yards.Both Richardson and Dyer have been forced to share carries with others in their careers, and neither of the two has led their team in total rushing yards or total carries in a season. Richardson shared carries and was listed on Alabama's depth chart behind the 2009 Heisman Trophy Award winner Mark Ingram in both of his seasons. Dyer, on the other hand, was largely overshadowed by the 2010 Heisman Trophy Award winner Cam Newton last year. In the beginning of Dyer's freshman season, he was listed behind RB Mario Fannin on the depth chart and throughout the season he shared carries with both Fannin and RB Onterio McCalebb. So neither player has been "the man," so to speak, going into a season since attending their respective universities. However, Dyer did become "the man" by the end of last year and, at least in my opinion, has put up more impressive numbers.In Dyer's only season at Auburn, he has had more rushing attempts and more rushing yards than Richardson did in either of his two season's. Dyer has also gained more yards per rushing attempt than Richardson has in his career. Richardson, however, has had more TD's and longer runs in both seasons with Alabama, and he has been a better overall receiver out of the backfield for the Tide than Dyer has been for the Tigers. Furthermore, Dyer was also named the MVP of the BCS National Championship Game and broke Bo Jackson's single season rushing record for a freshman at Auburn, personal accomplishments Richardson cannot claim. In fact, Richardson has not reached any milestone's while attending the University of Alabama. Really, all he has is several very impressive runs.If writers objectively analyzed and compared both running backs, Dyer should be rated as the better running back in the state of Alabama at least as many times as Richardson, if not in the vast majority of publications. The predictions seem to be made arbitrarily. Why have college football writers and analysts rated Richardson as the better running back? It doesn't make sense that it is so widespread that people are so sure he will be better. If asked which running back will have the better 2011-12 season, I would say Dyer but I really believe it is a coin flip. Without Newton and Fannin and after having an entire season behind his belt, Dyer should be projected as having a monstrous season. His performance in the BCS National Championship Game vs the Ducks also shows he has the ability to shine on the biggest stage in all of college football. Any team in the nation would love to have either running back in their backfield. They are both electrifying and tough runners between the tackles. BUT, if based on an objective analysis, I think one would have to put Dyer ahead of Richardson because of prior production and his known response to extremely high pressure filled circumstances. Rating Richardson ahead of Dyer seems more out of hope that he is able to carry the workload of an every down running back because in two years with the Tide, he has only had 20+ carries once and gained 100 yards rushing only three times. In contrast, Dyer has 20+ carries in three games and gained 100 yards rushing in four games in his only season with the Tigers.2011 Statistics Compared for Michael Dyer and Trent RichardsonMichael Dyer 2011 Season StatisticsTotal Stats - 103 rushing attempts; 567 yards; 5.5 yard average per carry; 52 yard long; 7 touchdownsDyer vs Utah State - 14 rushing attempts; 57 yards; 4.1 yard average per carry; 12 yard long; 2 touchdownsDyer vs Mississippi State - 18 rushing attempts; 150 yards; 8.3 yard average per carry; 52 yard long; 2 touchdownsDyer vs Clemson - 16 rushing attempts; 151 yards; 9.4 yard average per carry; 52 yard long; 2 touchdownsDyer vs FAU - 14 rushing attempts; 68 yards; 4.9 yard average per carry; 20 yard long; 0 touchdownsDyer vs South Carolina - 41 rushing attempts; 141 yards; 3.4 yard average; 18 yard long; 1 touchdownTrent Richardson 2011 Season StatisticsTotal Stats: 96 rushing attempts; 622 yards; 6.5 yard average per carry; 72 yard long; 10 touchdownsRichardson vs Kent State: 13 rushing attempts; 37 yards; 2.8 yard average per carry; 10 yard long; 3 touchdownsRichardson vs Penn State: 26 rushing attempts; 111 yards; 4.3 yard average per carry; 22 yard long; 2 touchdownsRichardson vs North Texas: 11 rushing attempts; 167 yards; 15.2 yard average per carry; 71 yard long; 3 touchdownsRichardson vs Arkansas: 17 rushing attempts; 126 yards; 7.4 yard average per carry; 31 yard long; 0 touchdownsRichardson vs Florida: 29 rushing attempts; 181 yards; 6.2 yard average per carry; 36 yard long; 2 touchdowns
Michael (Mike) Dyer Total Career Statistics2010-11 Statistics as a True Freshman - 182 rushing attempts gaining 1,093 yards and 5 TD's for an average of 6.0 yards per carry and a long of 38 yards; 1 reception gaining 9.0 yards and 0 TD's for an average of 9.0 yards per catch and a long of 9.0 yards.Trent Richardson Total Career Statistics2009-10 Statistics as a True Freshman - 145 rushing attempts gaining 751 yards and 8 TD's for an average of 5.2 yards per carry and a long of 52 yards; 16 receptions gaining 126 yards and 0 TD's for an average of 7.9 yards per catch and a long of 17 yards.2010-11 Statistics as a Sophomore - 112 rushing attempts gaining 700 yards and 6 TD's for an average of 6.3 yards per carry and a long of 65 yards; 23 receptions gaining 266 yards and 4 TD's for an average of 11.6 yards per catch and a long of 85 yards.Total Career Statistics - 257 rushing attempts gaining 1,451 yards and 14 TD's for an average of 5.6 yards per carry and a long of 65 yards; 39 receptions gaining 392 yards and 4 TD's for an average of 10.1 yards per catch and a long of 85 yards.
The 2011 Iron Bowl will feature a battle of the Southeastern Conference's two leading rushers, Trent Richardson for the Alabama Crimson Tide and Michael (Mike) Dyer for the Auburn Tigers. Richardson is a junior and has rushed for 1380 yards and 20 touchdowns. Dyer, on the other hand, is a sophomore and has rushed for 1194 and 10 touchdowns.Richardson and Dyer were both five star recruits coming out of high school, and neither has disappointed in their NCAA career. This will be the first time the two face each other as the starters for their teams. The outcome of this game will depend on which team is successful in their rushing attack. Bama is playing for a spot in the BCS National Championship game, and Dyer would love nothing more than to help his Tigers prevent their most hated rival from reaching that game.Auburn can also influence Richardson's chances for the Heisman Trophy Award. The race is currently wide open, and the next couple of weeks will decide who will have the chance to be the next to carry the award. If the Tigers can shut Trent down, then he will most likely not win the Heisman Trophy. I think Auburn will do all it can to stop Richardson. In the past two years, the Tigers were capable of shutting down Alabama's former Heisman Trophy winner, Mark Ingram. I think the Tigers will have success in stopping Richardson, and because of that I think Dyer will have the better game. But what do you think?Trent Richardson vs Michael Dyer: Who will have a better Iron Bowl?Related Polls:Auburn vs Alabama: Can the Tigers upset the Tide in the Iron Bowl?a
Nick Saban just won his second BCS National Title as coach for the Alabama Crimson Tide, and has become the first coach to win three BCS National Titles having previously won one as head coach of the LSU Tigers in 2003. All three of his championship teams used the same formula: great recruiting classes, great defense, strong run game, and a quarterback that doesn't make mistakes. A great college football coach has to be good at coaching, game-planning, x's and o's, and recruiting. Saban is clearly brilliant at coaching as he has turned Alabama into an NFL warehouse. The recent BCS National Championship game exemplified his skill at game-planning as he caught LSU's defense by surprise by throwing the ball often on first down. He also had Bama's defense prepared for everything LSU did and they were able to hold them to only 92 yards of Total Offense and pitching the first shut out in BCS Title history. The fact he is great at game planning suggests he must be great at x's and o's. His top notch play-calling was also exemplified in the Title game. While Saban is definitely among the best in these three areas of college football coaching, what sets him apart is recruiting.Saban has proven he is one of the best, if not the best, recruiter in college football. Going into his sixth season at Alabama, he currently has the nation's #1 recruiting class. If he maintains this spot, it will make it his third #1 recruiting class since he has been head coach for the Tide and the fifth top five class. To win the SEC and BCS Title's, a coach absolutely must be able to recruit. As the saying goes, "you need your Jimmy's and Joe's to run your X's and O's to be successful," and Saban is definitely a tireless recruiter.
In Week 2 of the 2011 college football season, the Alabama Crimson Tide will face the Penn State Nittany Lions in State College, Pennsylvania. Last season, Nick Saban led the (#1) Tide in a 24-3 win over Joe Paterno's (#18) Lions in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.This season, Alabama enters the game ranked second in the nation in both Top 25 Polls - the Associated Press (AP) and the USA Today/Coach's Poll (CP). Conversely, Penn State is currently not ranked in the AP and is #25 in the CP. Both teams were able to easily defeat their opponents at home in week 1, however, they were from inferior, non-BCS schools; thus, how good they actually are remains a mystery.(Update - Week 2 Polls: Alabama #3 in AP and #2 in CP - Penn State #23 in the AP and #20 in the CP)The Crimson Tide opened the season at home defeating Kent State 48 to 7. They were able to rack up 482 total yards on offense (299 passing and 183 rushing) while holding Kent State to only 90 total yards (99 passing and -9 rushing). Yes, you read that right! Minus 9 Yards Rushing! Bama scored a total of six touchdowns and kicked two field goals. While their win seems impressive, there were a few areas of concern on offense. The two quarterback system Saban chose to employ led to 4 interceptions, two thrown by each AJ McCarron and Phillip Sims. McCarron completed 14 out of 23 passing attempts (60.9% CMP%) for 226 yards (9.8 YPA), one touchdown, and a QB rating of 140.4. Sims, in contrast, only completed 7 of 14 passing attempts (50% CMP%) for 73 yards (5.21 YPA), no touchdowns, and a 65.2 QB rating. McCarron was never sacked, but Sims was twice. McCarron appeared to have the better game, and I would expect Saban to start and only play him against the Lions. Also, Heisman Trophy Hopeful, Trent Richardson, was only able to gain 37 yards on 13 carries; an average of only 2.8 yards per carry and a long of only 10 yards. Richardson is expected to lead the Tide's rushing attack, and although he did score 3 touchdowns, his overall performance was far from Heismanesque. Sophomore Jalston Fowler led the tide with 69 yards on 4 carries (17.3 YPC) and scored a touchdown on a 49 yard run, the longest of the day. Close behind, sophomore Eddie Lacey rushed for 58 yards on 8 carries (7.3 YPC). Lacey had a long of 23 and scored one touchdown. As expected from a well coached Saban team, the Tide only had 2 penalties for 10 yards.In contrast, the Lions defeated Indiana State 41 to 7, and looked more impressive and crisp than Bama. They committed no turnovers and were able to control the clock by rushing for 245 yards. Their defense only allowed 170 total yards (105 passing and 65 rushing). It was classic "Joe Pa" football...few mistakes but nothing major (7 penalties for 45 yards), great special teams play (opening kickoff returned 95 yards for a touchdown by Chaz Powell), running the ball, and playing solid defense. Sophomore Rob Bolden started at quarterback in week one, but I would expect to see junior Mathew McGloin challenge him for the start against Bama. McGloin completed 6 out of 8 passing attempts (75% CMP%) for 77 yards (9.6 YPA), no touchdowns, and a QB rating of 155.9. Bolden, on the other hand, only completed 6 of 12 passing attempts (50% CMP%) for 37 yards (3.08 YPA), zero touchdowns, and a QB rating of 75.9. Bolden was also sacked twice and McGloin only once. Sophomore running back Silas Redd led the Lions rushing attack with 12 carries for 104 yards (8.7 YPC), a long of 19, and two touchdowns. Sophomore Curtis Dukes gave the Lions 47 yards on 6 carries (7.8 YPC), and junior Brandon Beachum rushed for 41 yards on 7 carries (5.9 YPC). Senior Joe Suhey and junior Michael Zordich each scored rushing touchdowns against the Sycamores, with Suhey getting 6 carries for 29 yards (4.8 YAC) and Zordich rushing for 15 yards on 5 carries (3.0 YAC). The Penn Stat rushing attack took care of the lessor competition because it was unstoppable, and Redd's running was impressive. However, I don't expect to see the same performance against the Tide's rushing D. Alabama may be the better team on paper, but they will not survive a trip to State College and remain the #2 team in the nation if they commit 4 turnovers again. Saban must shore up the mistakes to beat Joe Pa and not jeopardize the Tide's shot to win a 2nd BCS National Championship this year in New Orleans.I'm not quite willing to put Alabama on upset alert, but I wouldn't be completely surprised if Penn State and JoePa were able to steal a win. Penn State must mix the run and the pass well. If they become predictable, expect to see this Alabama defense disrupt their entire game plan. For Penn State to actually beat Bama, they will need quarterbacks McCarron and/or Sims to repeat their 4 turnover performance. If the defense and special teams units can't provide the offense with favorable field position, then the Nittany Lions can not win this game. Penn State has a chance, however, it is slim and I wouldn't put my money on it! The Tide will leave State College 2-0 because their defense is just that good.
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