Hey Guys,
So, between a little schoolwork and the recuperation period needed from New Orleans, the Monday Message Board treads on a little late this week.
Anyways, after a trip to Tiger land, Alabama has emerged with another win, but there are plenty of other important things that have come from this victory, such as...
Alabama is headed back to Atlanta
For the second time this season, Alabama is going back to the Georgia Dome—this time to play for a title. The Crimson Tide wrapped up the SEC West in record time this weekend by defeating LSU and giving everyone else in the West three total losses.
This will also mark Alabama's third trip to the state of Georgia this season, which has been very kind to the Crimson Tide. Besides the 2-0 record, Alabama is averaging 37 points in the Peach State this season. Not half bad.
Alabama can handle the adversity of a tight game
If there was one positive out of Alabama's ho-hum performance, it was that the team found a way to win this game.
Alabama trailed for almost a quarter in this game, easily longer than any other time previously in the first nine games. Alabama also had uncharacteristic turnovers during the game but rose above them to put themselves in position to win the game for as many times as it would eventually take.
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Trends continue for Alabama
Since 1999, Alabama has managed to have a 10-win season every three years.
Each of those seasons, Alabama was led by a senior quarterback.
This season has turned out as no different of a trend, as John Parker Wilson has Alabama at 10-0 in his final season with the Crimson Tide. The catch to this trend, so far, has been that Alabama has only reached 10 wins in each of those seasons. However, the Tide was never 10-0 in any of those years, either.
Alabama looking to continue streaking, and continue breaking streaks
Some people were actually not aware of this, but the win over LSU halted a five-game losing streak to the Bayou Bengals. By now, people are also well aware that Alabama is in the midst of its 21st double-digit winning streak in school history, easily the best mark in NCAA history.
The win over LSU was big, sure, but Alabama still has business to take care of. The Tide has lost two straight to Mississippi State and hasn't scored an offensive touchdown against the Bulldogs since 2004. Then, of course, there is the six-game streak against Auburn, which Alabama fans have been salivating over since the Tide reached 5-0 and Auburn was taking a downturn.
Now, as Alabama continues their season undefeated, they will continue to take the best shot from their opponents.
Up next, as previously stated, is Mississippi State, the most important home game of the season, as I wrote before the year began.
However, not only does Alabama have the No. 1 ranking target, but they also have the SEC West wrapped up.
This brings me to this week's topic: Can Alabama avoid a letdown even though the SEC West has been clinched?
Last season, the demeanor of the team changed once they were out of the SEC West race.
This season, they have won the West, but does that make a difference? Will the chance at an undefeated season be enough to keep them focused?
As always, feel free to leave your comments below.
That's all for this week, guys.
Thanks, and Roll Tide,
Nic
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about 1 month ago
I am amazed how many people have already predicted that Florida will beat Bama in the SEC Championship. The same Florida that lost to Ole Miss. I sure hope we can beat them to get a shot at Texas tech. That team and conference are all offense and they dont play any team that even knows what a pass rush is. I truly feel we can beat them, we will average 10 yards per carry and may not even need to ever throw the football. yes I know we have to stop them but I feel we will be able to score at will just like against Ga. I just hope we get the chance to prove it!!!
Wanted to mention that article about Saban doing to much too fast- well if he werent your article would say that Alabama paid big dollars for average coach- I am proud that our fans expect to win, thankful we are not in a conference that a winning season is good enough, at Alabama we expect championships and I realize that nobody will ever dominate like the Bear but hopefully we can do nearly as well!!!
Rest in peace Bear- hard to believe he has been gone 25 years- sure makes you feel old doesnt it!!!
Just my biased opinion- Roll Tide
about 1 month ago
I myself have'nt even thought about the SEC championship game for more than a few moments after we clinched.. I am one of those Bama fans that is nerveous before every in conference game. MSU although being very bad, could very well turn in an upset. Do i think they will?? No.. My point is, that both MSU and Tony Franklins team would love nothing better than to ruin our season.. If we get past them with W's, it's on to the SEC championship.. I can't help but to remember the 92 season. We were huge underdogs in both championship games, but came away Victors on pure heart, determination and a chip on their shoulder..
I am not at all worried about our team letting the clinch of the west or being #1 go to their head. Everywhere on every media outlet, people are saying Bama is'nt the best team in the nation.. Saying they were in the right place right time. My response to this is PROVE IT. The Big 12 is stronger this year. I give them that, but when a qb can throw for 350+/3TDs and score upwards of 40 pts a week, it only tells me that the defenses they face are terrible.. The Big 12 is like the NBA-- Flashy,high score and highlights.. If all plays out right with Bama winning out and going to the NC, I don't see T.Tech,Texas,Ok state putting up ridiculous offensive #s..
Roll Tide and bring on the Dawgs
from about 1 month ago
I agree with your comments about the Big 12. I'm anxious to see some of these highly touted Big 12 offenses that ESPN can't seem to get enough of, judging by their constant crowing, look when they play some quality out of conference teams in the bowls. I'm reminded of that juggernaut that Hawaii supposedly was last year with their "unstoppable" offense that put up gaudy numbers against their WAC rivals and hyping their undefeated record, until... they came parading into the Sugar Bowl only to get embarrassed by a Georgia team that wasn't sensational by anyone's standard.
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