What kind of world do we live in when the UT / Bama game is the Lincoln Financial Game of the Week? I’m no Finebaum fan by any stretch, but he got this one right when he said that’s like Paul McCartney playing a concert at Dollywood. What gives?
I’ll tell you. Bama and Tennessee each have two losses already and after Kentucky’s huge upset of LSU last week, their showdown with Eastern Division foe Florida was bound to garner significant attention. And so the pageantry of the Third Saturday in October is relegated to the likes of Dave Neal, Dave Archer and Dave Baker. Ugh.
No matter. This is still “the big one” for me. Since we moved to Alabama in 2002, this has always been the must-win on the schedule for me. Although Bama’s much improved under Saban, I still think we have better players. In a year or two, Saban will probably have this team poised to compete for a national championship. For now, I think we have the upper hand. If the D plays inspired football like they did against Georgia, this one should be no contest. But in a fierce rivalry like this one, it’s usually anybody’s game. My prediction: 33-20, Tennessee.
I fully expect Bama Nation to weigh in here and tell me I’m wrong.
already & not yet 
Want Tennessee to win… but Bama 27-24 on a last second field goal.
Booo…Roll Tide! 😉
Not so fast my friend! This game has a history of usually being a pretty close ballgame. Bama had a chance to beat a “better” Tennessee team last year, and as usual, couldn’t close. This game will be close again this year, and I’ll go into cardiac arrest in the stands again… My heart is going with the Tide… 17-13
I feel pretty confident that UT will score more than 13. The offense has been clicking all season…it’s the D I worry about. But I still think we’ll win.
I just can’t pass up an opportunity to give you a hard time.
My young friend, I would expect nothing less.
I’m really disappointed in the start time also. LSU/AU got the ESPN slot, but I thought maybe ESPN2 would put this one on about 6. Too bad. A couple of weeks ago I told Cecile we could go to Asheville on the 20th and be back in time for the game because it would either be at 3:30 or at night. Now I’m forced to choose between football and family day at Biltmore.In case you were wondering, I’ve made my decision, and yes, UT/Bama is more important than family time. I’ve got to call a florist . . .
Matt, you’re a man with priorities. Nice.I’m jealous. Asheville is great. Go Vols.
WOW – I loved the outcome of this game!
Unfortunately, I don’t share your sentiment, Belinda! Seriously, what a drubbing. It’s looking like the Georgia game was the anomaly. Ugh…