ptown_trojans_1;497818 wrote:While yes, Bama did give up some yards, Bama's defense adjusted in the 2nd half, especially the 4th quarter. That is something. Florida will gain yards, and will score points. However, I expect the Bama defense to adjust and really clamp down in the 4th, allowing the Bama offense to cruise to a win with a late score.
Bottom line: Close in the 1st half, with Bama pulling away in the 4th.
Zombaypirate;497826 wrote:Did they really adjust? Or did Mallet make mistakes that cost Arkansas the game? I choose the latter.
For anyone out there that thinks I am implying that Alabama is not an elite team you are mistaken, however there is an achilles heel to this team and it is the secondary.
ptown_trojans_1;497835 wrote:Both. The defense blitzed more in the 4th quarter, and really did not allow Mallet to get into any of his throws. That forced him into awful throws and that led him to make bad decisions and his self destruction. That is just the way I saw it though.
I agree that their weakness is the secondary, but Florida is not as good in the passing game to make that an issue.
I'd also say OSU's huge weakness is also its secondary.
Zombaypirate;497898 wrote:Brantley right now has a 64% completion % I think that may make it an issue. Urban Meyer will take that to his advantage knowing Alabama struggles to stop the pass. He also has 700 yards passing and 6 tds and 1 int.
Mallet has a 68.8 comp % so Brantley may be able to expose Alabama's secondary similar to how Mallet did. I would also add that Florida's defense is superior to Arkansas and the offensive line is superior to Arkansas. Simply Florida is superior to Arkansas who outplayed Alabama. Now that was one game and teams respond differently week to week, but I think this game will be pretty close.
Right now Brantley is not Mallet, but that may be a good thing if he does not have mental breakdowns and make poor decisions.
What do you think the line on the game will be?
ccrunner609;498290 wrote:Bama D was exposed for what it is....cant defend a offense that has a good QB and can run the ball.
Also, BAMA QB = not good. THey will lose this game for sure.
I agree that the secondary is the big issue for Bama. I thought I heard the announcers for the game state that Bama has 8 out of the 10 players in the secondary are true freshmen. This will cause a problem down the road.Zombaypirate;497826 wrote:Did they really adjust? Or did Mallet make mistakes that cost Arkansas the game? I choose the latter.
For anyone out there that thinks I am implying that Alabama is not an elite team you are mistaken, however there is an achilles heel to this team and it is the secondary.
For sure? I don't know about that one. Bama has a ton of offensive weapons and for as bad as you say McElroy is, he has never lost as a starter.ccrunner609;498290 wrote:Bama D was exposed for what it is....cant defend a offense that has a good QB and can run the ball.
Also, BAMA QB = not good. THey will lose this game for sure.
Swamp Fox;498330 wrote:Being an Ohio State fan, I have mixed emotions about the outcome of this game. If Florida beats Alabama, Ohio State could potentially be rated #1, but then so could Florida. I have a strange feeling that those Gators will have something major to say about who will play in the BCS Championship Game this season. I just hope it isn't Florida that shows up in that game.
I agree with this. It might be a little worse than 10-14. Florida is too young and the offense has been too inconsistent to go into the #1 team in the country, at night, and win. Demps left with an injury last week and a couple offensive lineman were injured as well. Going to be very important to get all of them back for this game. Without Demps they really have no shot.ptown_trojans_1;497784 wrote:Bama wins by 10-14.
Florida is good, and the offense is starting to click, but it's in Bama and the Tide just have too many weapons on both sides.
ccrunner609;498359 wrote:Florida will not be in the game if 3 teams go undefeated.
TheMightyGators;498788 wrote:I agree with this. It might be a little worse than 10-14. Florida is too young and the offense has been too inconsistent to go into the #1 team in the country, at night, and win. Demps left with an injury last week and a couple offensive lineman were injured as well. Going to be very important to get all of them back for this game. Without Demps they really have no shot.
TheMightyGators;498788 wrote:I agree with this. It might be a little worse than 10-14. Florida is too young and the offense has been too inconsistent to go into the #1 team in the country, at night, and win. Demps left with an injury last week and a couple offensive lineman were injured as well. Going to be very important to get all of them back for this game. Without Demps they really have no shot.
