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[Quote: Originally Posted by mrusso]
I hear Harvin will play, even if he's not 100%, and he won't be, you'll still have to respect him as if he were. Was not going to play this one a couple of dayz' ago, after 2 big wins this week (UNC b-ball), BUFFS' tonite, couldn't resist. I know the public loves the Gators, don't like that, still had to lay the 10, sometimes being undefeated is a curse. Truth be told, if ALA had a loss, I'd layoff laying the points. Lotta' good info', strong opinions, when all is said and done, I really believe Florida will prevail.
As a big Alabama fan I HOPE HARVIN PLAYS THE WHOLE DAMN GAME, because he won't be near as effective as the 5 blazers behind him on the depth chart. I would much rather have Harvin limping around out there on a high ankle sprain then another guy at 100% running a 4.4 on that Georgia Dome turf...I think all of us have had a high ankle sprain somewhere in our athletic career and without a doubt the hardest thing to get back is lateral quickness and agility (Harvin's best assets) It won't effect his speed near as much as his acceleration and cutting. I personally am much more afraid of Brandon James. Also, I think for a top rated defense that Bama has mediocre corners at best. #1 corner soph. Kareem Jackson plays tight coverage and gives the WR the outside fade route. When the offense decides to throw that fade ball his way, he never turns around to see the ball which often times leads to penalties and or big plays. On the other side Marquis Johnson doesn't play quite as much bump and run as Jackson but does tend to get beat from time to time. Luckily for the Tide, All-American candidate and former walk on FS Rashad Johnson is an absolute ball hawk who likes to play Willie Mays style centerfield on those deep balls. Tebow, who may be under pressure some in this game sometimes gets in trouble by focusing in on one receiver and not "looking off" the safety (Johnson). This could prove to be costly for the Gators and lead to a pick or two which is all Bama may need to win this one outright. I see Saban and McElwain coming out with an offensive gameplay to get John Parker Wilson throwing a lot on first down to start the game. Look to see a lot of short passes early in the game to get the butterflies out of the system in the crazy environment. I think TE Nick Walker will be a key member of the passing game that will often be open over the middle of the field behind those linebackers who will be creeping up all game to try and stuff that solid run game. Also, look for a deep throw off play action over the top of the Gator defense as the safeties start to bite on play action. Often times Julio will not be the one going deep on this, but instead Bama will send speedster Marquis Maze to try and sneak behind this very fast Florida Defense. Special teams could be key with obvious playmakers Javier Arenas and Brandon James. However, don't overlook TIDE Kicker Leigh Tiffin as he has a powerful leg and anything 55 and under would be well inside his range in the dome if the Tide needed a FG late in the game. Also coming up huge on special teams could be Alabama punter P.J Fitzgerald. Tebow and that explosive offense would be a lot more conservative inside the 5 then they would in the middle of the field so if Bama could win the field possession, especially early they could be dangerous. Bottom Line IMO is that Spikes and Florida will stuff the run early and force JP to make plays, don't be surprised if he has a solid first couple of drives but after the Florida defense respects him more Bama will go back to its power game running off that left side of the Best Offensive Line in college football. If Bama could jump out to an early lead and control the clock they could be deadly, if they have to play from behind through the air, things could get ugly. BAMA POWER VS FLORIDA SPEED. Should be a great one guys.
BAMA 34 Florida 31
As a big Alabama fan I HOPE HARVIN PLAYS THE WHOLE DAMN GAME, because he won't be near as effective as the 5 blazers behind him on the depth chart. I would much rather have Harvin limping around out there on a high ankle sprain then another guy at 100% running a 4.4 on that Georgia Dome turf...I think all of us have had a high ankle sprain somewhere in our athletic career and without a doubt the hardest thing to get back is lateral quickness and agility (Harvin's best assets) It won't effect his speed near as much as his acceleration and cutting. I personally am much more afraid of Brandon James. Also, I think for a top rated defense that Bama has mediocre corners at best. #1 corner soph. Kareem Jackson plays tight coverage and gives the WR the outside fade route. When the offense decides to throw that fade ball his way, he never turns around to see the ball which often times leads to penalties and or big plays. On the other side Marquis Johnson doesn't play quite as much bump and run as Jackson but does tend to get beat from time to time. Luckily for the Tide, All-American candidate and former walk on FS Rashad Johnson is an absolute ball hawk who likes to play Willie Mays style centerfield on those deep balls. Tebow, who may be under pressure some in this game sometimes gets in trouble by focusing in on one receiver and not "looking off" the safety (Johnson). This could prove to be costly for the Gators and lead to a pick or two which is all Bama may need to win this one outright. I see Saban and McElwain coming out with an offensive gameplay to get John Parker Wilson throwing a lot on first down to start the game. Look to see a lot of short passes early in the game to get the butterflies out of the system in the crazy environment. I think TE Nick Walker will be a key member of the passing game that will often be open over the middle of the field behind those linebackers who will be creeping up all game to try and stuff that solid run game. Also, look for a deep throw off play action over the top of the Gator defense as the safeties start to bite on play action. Often times Julio will not be the one going deep on this, but instead Bama will send speedster Marquis Maze to try and sneak behind this very fast Florida Defense. Special teams could be key with obvious playmakers Javier Arenas and Brandon James. However, don't overlook TIDE Kicker Leigh Tiffin as he has a powerful leg and anything 55 and under would be well inside his range in the dome if the Tide needed a FG late in the game. Also coming up huge on special teams could be Alabama punter P.J Fitzgerald. Tebow and that explosive offense would be a lot more conservative inside the 5 then they would in the middle of the field so if Bama could win the field possession, especially early they could be dangerous. Bottom Line IMO is that Spikes and Florida will stuff the run early and force JP to make plays, don't be surprised if he has a solid first couple of drives but after the Florida defense respects him more Bama will go back to its power game running off that left side of the Best Offensive Line in college football. If Bama could jump out to an early lead and control the clock they could be deadly, if they have to play from behind through the air, things could get ugly. BAMA POWER VS FLORIDA SPEED. Should be a great one guys.
BAMA 34 Florida 31
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