Alabama Favored By 25 @ Tennessee?

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EODVOL said:
This is a tall order! With that said, what type of Alabama team will we see if coming out of the third quarter both teams are tied? Alabama hasn't faced a bit of adversity one bit this year and it would be interesting to see how they would handle a tight game. I would be ecstatic if we just make a game of this and nothing more.
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Alabama has great depth at almist every position. We dont. So if your scenario plays out and both teams are tired, then I think that favors Bama even more.
 
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I’m hoping to keep it within 2 scores and see out players give their all for all 4 qrts no matter what the score is.
I don’t want to see the team quit at half time if we are down by 3 or more scores. Sure it would be the easy thing to do but our best chance is to keep fighting and hope they slow things down and lose momentum going into the fourth and out team steps up for a huge rally to end the game. To me that’s our only hope at winning this game and with Pruitt being a Bama guy and a friend/former dc for saban I could see him calling off the dogs if they are up 4 scores goi g into the 4th.
 
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LSU-SIU said:
Not sure I'm sold on best offense at this point, I mean they haven't really played even an average defense. TAM's total defense really is based on their competition as well, low scoring teams. TAM is probably the best defense they have faced this year and they are #102 in defensive pass efficiency. TAM is doing much better in the rush defense, but I'm not sold on good defense.

Average total defensive ranking of Bamas opposition is #88. The average total defensive pass efficiency is #106.

Tennessee #68 in defense passing efficiency, LSU is #14, MS State is #11.... I think we'll get a better picture in a few weeks. (Not completely sold on this though)

Let's put this in comparison, minus ETSU, UT's opponents defensive passing efficiency defense average out at #43... with Florida #9, Georgia #15, and Auburn #20.

Its going to be an interesting few weeks.
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That's some intriguing numbers on D pass efficiency of Bamas opponets thus far you posted. Will be interesting moving forward. I'm sold on Tua but we have really just seen a small sample in the Championship game and with their competition to this point this year. Think Tua will have a great rest of season and win the Heisman but then again he has the best of the best along side him. Alabama always has an efficient QB even when their mediocre. They lean more on the run. Will be interesting to see them vs LSU, MSU and UGA in the SECC. Saban may adjust to the heavy run.
 
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EODVOL said:
This is a tall order! With that said, what type of Alabama team will we see if coming out of the third quarter both teams are tied? Alabama hasn't faced a bit of adversity one bit this year and it would be interesting to see how they would handle a tight game. I would be ecstatic if we just make a game of this and nothing more.
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Quite honestly I would be shocked if it’s anither rout this year. My gut tells me it’s gonna be around a 21 pt loss. If we held them under 40 I would consider that a huge moral victory!! 2015 I think was a very close game and we lost on a last second TD by Bama late 4th quarter. 2016 was 49-10 rout and last year I think ended up something like 45-14 or something like that. I’ll be watching every snap on Saturday and pray we come in play hard and fight for every possession and let the chips fall where they may. GBO!!!
 
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LSU-SIU said:
Not sure I'm sold on best offense at this point, I mean they haven't really played even an average defense. TAM's total defense really is based on their competition as well, low scoring teams. TAM is probably the best defense they have faced this year and they are #102 in defensive pass efficiency. TAM is doing much better in the rush defense, but I'm not sold on good defense.

Average total defensive ranking of Bamas opposition is #88. The average total defensive pass efficiency is #106.

Tennessee #68 in defense passing efficiency, LSU is #14, MS State is #11.... I think we'll get a better picture in a few weeks. (Not completely sold on this though)

Let's put this in comparison, minus ETSU, UT's opponents defensive passing efficiency defense average out at #43... with Florida #9, Georgia #15, and Auburn #20.

Its going to be an interesting few weeks.
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Somebody on another forum done their homework and compared this team to the 95 Nebraska and 01 Miami and this Bama team thru the first 7 games of the season and Bama was ahead in nearly every statistical category including strength of opponents and starters haven't even played in the 4th qtr. The team is legit and LSU prob has the best chance but would be surprised if they kept it within 17. Like CJP said, Bama has struggled to NOT score 100 points in most games
 
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Mtnvol80 said:
Somebody on another forum done their homework and compared this team to the 95 Nebraska and 01 Miami and this Bama team thru the first 7 games of the season and Bama was ahead in nearly every statistical category including strength of opponents and starters haven't even played in the 4th qtr. The team is legit and LSU prob has the best chance but would be surprised if they kept it within 17. Like CJP said, Bama has struggled to NOT score 100 points in most games
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You might be correct, but not being in battles is somewhat an issue towards the end, or could be.

It would be interesting to see if there is some roadblocks and how they react. Right now, they really haven't played anyone, but they have been blowouts for sure.

Mississippi State still seems like a good chance of an upset against LSU or Alabama. Very good defense.
 
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BigOrangeTrain said:
Alabama has great depth at almist every position. We dont. So if your scenario plays out and both teams are tired, then I think that favors Bama even more.
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By no means do I expect us to win but Alabama does have quite a few injuries. Also, if Tua is unable to go than their Offensive power drops dramatically. Against Mizzou last week they only scored 9 points in the second half after Tua went out with an injury. Jalen is a good QB but we all know he is know Tua and he won't beat you with his arm like Tua. Just something to think about.
 
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10/18/2018, 10:26 Online sportsbook has 281/2 for spread, this is one game I'd keep your money in your pocket-I don't think we'll win; however, the spread is so large, it's a risky bet.
 
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1972 Grad said:
Against 4 SEC teams, their average margin of victory has been 35 points this year. Are we 13.5 points better than the average SEC team?
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I posted this Monday when someone said the spread should be 21.5. Alabama's average victory against SEC teams this year was 35 points before today. After today, it is 35.4 ppg.
 
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