In spite of the understandable negativity on this site, anything can happen. Just envision it:
On their first series, one of Alabama's younger linemen blows his assignment and Barnett hits Simms resulting in a fumble. AJ picks up the loose ball and returns it 17 yards for a touchdown. Tenn 7-0.
On the next series, Bama gets one first down, but our defense stiffens and Satan's demons are forced to punt. We take over on our own 39. After an Ethan Wolf 12 yard reception, and a Hurd run for two yards, we are facing 2nd and 8 on the Alabama 47 at which time Marquez North catches a prayer down to the 31 yard line. We don't get sacked or turn the ball over and end up with a field goal on that drive. Vols 10-0.
Our defense continues to play inspired ball, and Bama is forced to punt again. We can't move it that time but Darr flips field position pinning the Tide back on the 12 yard line. At that point, the unthinkable happens. AJ finally gets a pick six. Tenn. 17-0.
No more drama in the first half as the two defenses dominate and Matt Darr consistently flips field position.
If we could be up 17-0 at half time, who knows how this ends.
