Alabama vs. Arkansas

 

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Hello Friends! It’s football time in T-town.

The hogs came a callin’ hoping not to be the main course. Ryan Mallett, the 6’7 QB, comes off of a 400yd game where he torched a Georgia secondary, but today he will face a herd of big red elephants.

The first quarter was a feeling out process, where both teams traded possessions. Late in the first quarter, Arkansas at 4th down pulled off a fake punt deep in their own territory for a 1st down but the drive stalled.

After the stop, Bama drove the ball down the field with passes to the TE, Colin Peek, and runs from Mark Ingram & Trent Richardson and the Tide got rolling. Richardson ended the drive with a 52 yard run for a TD.

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Mid way through the 2nd quarter, Nick Saban, borrowed a play from Bobby Petrino’s playbook, running double reverse flea flicker. Greg McElroy hit Julio Jones on a 50yd pass for a TD, making the score 14-0 late in the half.

The only time Arkansas got close to Bama was in the 3rd quarter. Arkansas mustered up a 5 play drive for 55yds when Mallett hit Greg Childs for an 18yd TD.

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Now lets talk about Arkansas’ overall stats for the game. Mallett didn’t have a bad game, but his recievers dropped too many passes. Had they caught more passes, Arkansas may have gotten out of T-town with a better showing. Mallett was 12 for 35, for 160yds, 1 TD & 1 INT, which James Woodall picked off and ran back for 23yds. The hogs ground game was nothing to write home about. The leading rusher was senior, Michael Smith, who had 12 carries for 61yds.  The hogs defense has all kinds of problems. Although Arkansas played the run pretty good, they were roasted with the pass.

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Now for the Alabama stats!

Greg McElroy had a career high, 291yds passing. He was 17 for 24 and 3TD. McElroy hit Marquis Mays on a record setting 80yd pass for a TD. The Tide ground game was ok. The leading rusher was Trent Richardson (9 carries for 64 yds & 1TD).

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Now the defense was better than ok. The defense put pressure on Mallett all day. Arenas had 2 sacks and Lorenzo Washington came up with a blocked punt, that allowed McElroy to hit Ingram for a 14yd pass that led to a Bama score. James Woodall had the only turnover, a 23yd interception.

FINAL SCORE: 35-7

In closing, today’s game was a normal day @ the office for Bama. They probably could have scored more points on the hogs than they did but why do that? They don’t want to be known as the Florida of the SEC west. They have more class than that.

Until next time, have a great week!

Roll Tide!

Week 4 Carolina vs. Ole Miss

Carolina vs. Ole Miss

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Hello again friends!

This week we're talking Ole Miss & South Carolina.

All of America wants to know.......

IS OLE MISS FOR REAL?

Well if you are asking me, I don't think so.

I'd have to see Ole Miss beat a good team.

If they can go into the poulty farm in Columbia, SC and get a win from the evil genius, I will believe.

You have to be a fan of the SEC to appreciate the type of game these two played.

For the most part, it was a defensive game for 3 1/2 quarters.

Like most games, both teams came out like prize fighters trading blows.

Ole Miss seemed to get the first good punch in by forcing a turnover.

Ole Miss moved the ball down the field but the chickens defense bowed up and forced them into a field goal, the only Ole Miss points for the first half.

Jeven Snead, "all world QB", had the people of Oxford having visions of Ole Miss legends Archie & Eli Manning, thinking that he was going to lead them to an SEC West title.

Well Folks!

So far Snead is not living up to the hype.

He was 4 for 10 for 41 yards in the first half.

PITIFUL!

Now let's talk about SC.

Steven Garcia has shown lots of inprovement from last year, throwing for 220yds and 1 TD in the 3rd quarter by throwing a little dump pass to the FB Demarco.

He has learned to be patient and look for his recievers instead of automatically pulling the ball down and running with it.

My only problem with Garcia is that he seems to want to zero in on the big reciever Gurley instead of looking for his other recievers like Mo Brown & his big TE Saunders.

In the first half, Carolina drove the ball 3 times into the Red Zone but could only come away with 3 field goals.

All people know that if you get in the Red Zone, atleast 1/2 the time you will be able to score a touch down.

But if you constantly commit stupid penalties while in the Red Zone, regardless of who you are, you are going to have to settle for field goals.

Carolina's defense (especially Norwood & Matthews) pressured Snead all night. Norwood, who had 2 sacks, set the all time sack record @ Carolina.

If you ask me, Ole Miss' critical error this game was their biggest player in the game turned out to be the one they used the least.

McCluster, a little water bug, gashed SC's defense in the 4th quarter.

Now why the Right Reverand, Houston Nutt, didn't use the boy more is beyond me because it was obvious that Snead was not getting the job done with the pass.

By running the ball, Ole Miss actually made the game look closer than it really was.

Final Score 16-10.

In closing, Ole Miss is nothing more than a pretender, not a contender.

In my opinion, they are not even a Top 25 team.

South Carolina on the other hand is a Top 25 team.

Granted only 4th in the SEC East, but then things can change.

So for now, I will bid you a goodnight.

Make sure to check back after Saturday for my breakdown of Alabama vs. Arkansas.

Roll Tide!

Hi Folks!

One thing you should know about me.

I'm a Georgia Boy!

I come from a family who all bleed Bulldog Red. But the wonderful thing about America is we all have a choice no matter where we come from.

My Blood bleeds a little darker.

ROLL TIDE!

I am a huge SEC fan!

I will pull for an SEC team before anyone else....

Georgia before most...

Alabama before all....

and Auburn before none....

But this isn't just a fan page for the Crimson Tide,

Here you will find my ramblings about all things SEC,

let's start here.........

Tennessee vs. Florida

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First of all let me take a moment to apologize in advance...

I am sure that you are sick of hearing about Tennessee vs. Florida as am I,

but bear with me a moment.

The game today was supposed to be a blowout.

However much to the surprise of Commentators & Florida fans...

Florida actually had to work their gator tails off today.

Florida found out today that playing high school teams did NOTHING to prepare them for this season, it only cushioned their stats & served to help dissapoint Gator fans everywhere.

The Florida offense was let down when "Superman" lost his luster when he couldn't fulfill his stat for throwing atleast one TD a game.

Nor does Florida have a wide reciever capable of stretching the defense down the field.

One of the few things Florida still has going for them are their Running Backs.

Demps & Rainey were Gator fans saving grace, helping to squeak out a 23-13 win against Tennessee.

Florida's defense is the highlight of the team. They hit hard, try to rip the ball out and their defensive backs can actually catch a football. Since Florida can't seem to find their reciever, let's hope their running game stands up or their defense is their only hope of winning.

Although Urban Meyers is a pretty good coach....

He is also quite possibly the biggest jerk in NCAA football.

If he had the oppourtunity to run up the score on Tennessee today he would have. And if you don't believe me just ask Georgia!

Now let's talk about someone fighting for the Jerk of Football Title. Obviously outdone by Urban Meyers, one can't help but notice that Lane Kiffin resembles a young Steve Spurrier. Young, Brash, Cocky but smart. I am sure in the future we will look back and say he did a good job for Tennessee but for now let's talk about the present.

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Young Mr. Kiffin has put together an All Star coaching staff led by his Daddy, Monte on defense.

Which will turn out to be Tennessee's strong point, led by Eric Berry, who is clearly the frontrunner of Tennessee's defense.

Their weakness is their lack of a quarterback, or atleast one worth mentioning. Like Florida, if you play a high school team to start your season you will obviously look like a superstar.

But once you actully play a team worth playing, like UCLA, you can see clearly through the smoke & mirrors.

Mr. Compton has already thrown several interceptions (8 I think).

Is this miscommunication, lack of skill, or is the boy colorblind?

Let me atleast congratulate Tennessee for their effort against Florida. Not getting blown out by Florida shows me that those boys atleast take pride in what they are doing.

And in closing, before Tennessee & Florida fans bring it up. Yes Alabama played two high school teams, but they opened up with a Top 10 team and dominated them.

Until next time, Have a great week, a great season & remember....

ROLL TIDE!!!!