Why is nobody talking about Alabama?
Alabama might be ranked third in the nation, but so far this season the Tide have taken a backseat to Florida, Texas, USC, Sam Bradford’s shoulder, Miami and Michigan being relevant again, Lane Kiffin’s big mouth, Urban Meyer’s constant stream of tears (sorry Gator fans, but dude’s a crybaby), a Subway being built on Texas’s campus and what brand computer Tim Tebow types on when he sends e-mails.
Meanwhile, ‘Bama just keeps plugging along. They crushed Kentucky 38-20 in Lexington on Saturday and it wasn’t even that close outside of the Wildcats keeping it tight in the first quarter. Mark Ingram rushed for 140 yards with two touchdowns on 22 carries, while the Tide defense forced four turnovers.
Alabama deserves more attention. They have the second best defense in the nation and the eighth best offense. They also have an excellent rushing game led by Ingram, as well as an efficient passing game thanks to quarterback Greg McElroy, who has eight touchdown passes and zero interceptions in his last four games.
‘Bama has some big games coming up. They play at Ole Miss next week before hosting South Carolina, Tennessee and LSU. They hit the road again to face an improving Mississippi State team after playing the Tigers and after a gimmie against Chattanooga in late November, they play at Auburn to finish the year.
They certainly have their work cut out for them playing in a tough SEC, but people are sleeping on the Tide right now because many pundits figured they would take a step back after their great run last year. But anyone who thinks that Nick Saban’s team can’t hang with Florida, think again.
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Where have you been? Everybody is talking abouty Alabama. Many experts have stated that they are the most complete team. Wake up,
Relax, Rod.
I didn’t mean for the title to be taken so literally, but apparently you did. My point was that ‘Bama is the third team in the nation, yet still takes a back seat to a lot of other programs in college football. You might hear more about the Tide based on where you live, but nationally, I still think they’re taking a back seat.
I think your statement that “many” experts are calling ‘Bama the most complete team, but again, based on where you live you might be right. I just think this team deserves more recognition, but that’s just me.
I’ll go back to my nap.
Wow worst sports writer in history gets called out
by another “expert”….
Obviously a Joke here folks.
I believe you missed his whole point.
Tebow, Tebow, Tebow…Another Florida QB to flop in the NFL. Then Texas and OK with the Heisman talk. Thats what too many people see/hear on TV.
That was his point
Way not to be a dik about it “RoD’
John – thanks for being able to interpret what I wrote.
I guess I should choose my titles wiser since some people aren’t even reading the article before they comment.
You know it AS.
I for one agree with the Bama cause, as much as I am still sore from LSU beating GA last night,
I thought your story pretty much stated the facts.
Dude just read the title and got his chance to
attack the Sports Media