ESPN: HOW WILL ALABAMA, AUBURN AND TENNESSEE END THE SEASON?

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I agree and if they get beat, they will use the excuse it was a nothing bowl and they didnt take it serious.
 
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If Bama shows up I agree but they have a habit of just going through the motions if they aren't in a playoff bowl.
 
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Vol524 said:
If Bama shows up I agree but they have a habit of just going through the motions if they aren't in a playoff bowl.
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How do you know this, brother?

I mean, they've been in the playoffs every year since the CFP came into being. They've never NOT been in the playoffs. Every player at that school has known nothing in the post season except the playoffs.

Not being a smartass...just wondering how you know how this Alabama team behaves when they aren't in the playoffs.
 
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I work with a guy who has little brother is on the team. He says some of them are trying to decide if they will even play. Those that are going to declare for the draft are not sure if they want to take a chance of getting hurt when winning doesn't mean a Championship. Not that I place much in Finebumb or his show but has been discussed several times.
 
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Vol524 said:
If Bama shows up I agree but they have a habit of just going through the motions if they aren't in a playoff bowl.
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Maybe. Oklahoma and Utah agree. However, Michigan State got walloped in the Citrus Bowl when Bama had a year similar to this years. I don’t think Saban will let them half ass it this time. Especially how they beat themselves against the Barn and the fact that it’s Harbaugh.
 
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RDU VOL#14 said:
Maybe. Oklahoma and Utah agree. However, Michigan State got walloped in the Citrus Bowl when Bama had a year similar to this years. I don’t think Saban will let them half ass it this time. Especially how they beat themselves against the Barn and the fact that it’s Harbaugh.
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I do think it "helps" a lot that it's against a big team and traditional power in Michigan. If bama was playing some random team like Nevada or something, I could seem them being at a much higher risk of not being super interested. But I don't think that will be the case against Michigan. I am interested to see if many bama players (seniors or juniors projected to decently high in the draft) don't end up playing. Obviously they will already be missing Tua, and if some of their bigger playmakers sit out, it could be interesting
 
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DocVOLiday said:
I do think it "helps" a lot that it's against a big team and traditional power in Michigan. If bama was playing some random team like Nevada or something, I could seem them being at a much higher risk of not being super interested. But I don't think that will be the case against Michigan. I am interested to see if many bama players (seniors or juniors projected to decently high in the draft) don't end up playing. Obviously they will already be missing Tua, and if some of their bigger playmakers sit out, it could be interesting
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I think you’re right. That’s why it’s so hard to put any stock in some of the big bowl games now. People claim that there are too many bowls and it hurts the product or the reward of the bowl game . I think the NY6 games are hurting College football more than anything . Most of those teams are so let down from just missing the playoffs that they either don’t care or the players don’t want to risk injury to play in a game they don’t want to be in. I’m looking forward to getting there and the ride that goes along with it, but at the same time I expect maximum effort from our guys in the Gator Bowl because they will have a sense of accomplishment and redemption.
 
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Vol524 said:
I work with a guy who has little brother is on the team. He says some of them are trying to decide if they will even play. Those that are going to declare for the draft are not sure if they want to take a chance of getting hurt when winning doesn't mean a Championship. Not that I place much in Finebumb or his show but has been discussed several times.
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excuse ready to be used by ala fans
 
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McDad said:
...with meaningless bowl games. Ha! Suck it Crimson Turds!
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Not meaningless games. No bowl game means season is over. Instead the season is extended by 5 weeks. How weak is it to recruit when your program is shut down and participating in the bowl season?
 
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JOEY'S ALL VOL !!! said:
I hate Auburn, but they will whip the Gophers ass all over the field.

I hate Bama and I'm sure their heart won't be in it, but Michigan sucks. Bama wins a close one.

VOLS by 13 over the Hoosiers
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just wanna make sure before I put my money down...is this a "book it"...just checking...:D

GO BIG ORANGE...BEAT THE HOOSIERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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I'm betting that due to a lot of players not playing on Alabama's side that they will lose this one. With Tua out, they aren't the same.
Auburn is a toss-up. They beat a Penn State team that I feel could beat Auburn.
TN will win.
 
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