Ok, maybe the second half of the Arkansas game woke up the defense. We'll see. Regardless, last night the Tide dominated the Gators, defeating them 31-6.
Still, this skeptical fan didn't like how the Gators moved the ball on the Tide at times, but Alabama's D seemed to turn on a switch once Florida got into the red zone. It was a thing of beauty when the Gators went for it on fourth and goal in the first quarter. Burton attempted a bad impression of Tebow with a jump pass, and Alabama had it properly defended, which resulted in a interception by linebacker Nico Johnson.
Coach Saban and the players know they didn't play a good second half though. The offense was barely on the field, especially in the third quarter, and the only score the Tide had in the second half was freshman linebacker C. J. Mosely's pick-six (pictured above). In other words, Alabama could have done much better in the game, which I'm sure Saban will remind them about.
But looking at the schedule, Alabama survived the first two games of its SEC Bermuda Triangle: Arkansas, Florida, and South Carolina. But the conference schedule doesn't get any easier.
So let's check it out. Now, who did South Carolina play this week before they take on the Tide? They have a bye week.
Who will Ole Miss play before they take on the Tide in Tuscaloosa? They have a bye week.
Who will Tennessee play before they take on the Tide in Knoxville? They have a bye week.
Who will LSU play before they take on the Tide in Baton Rouge? They have a bye week.
Who will Mississippi State play before they take on the Tide in Tuscaloosa? They have a bye week.
Who will Auburn play before they take on the Tide in Tuscaloosa? They have a bye week.
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