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Alabama Weekly
November 11th, 1998 -- Issue #17 --
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Alabama vs. Miss. State @ 11:30 CDT on JP
Miss State Preview
written byJess Nicholas
Last week, Alabama got some needed breathing room by upsetting Western
Division foe LSU. The win gives Alabama six victories on the season,
bowl
eligibility, and it moves some monkees from DuBose's back and onto the
bandwagon again. The Tide's work is not finished, however. This week,
Alabama travels to Starkville to take on the bruising Bulldogs from
Mississippi State. How will the Tide fare?
OFFENSE
Mississippi State could be called "LSU Heavy." In other words,
more
girth, less speed, but the same offensive philosophy used by the Bayou
Bengals. Alabama will, as always, spread the field with the passing game
and open up running lanes for Shaun Alexander.
QUARTERBACK
Mississippi State will start former Huntsville prepster Wayne Madkin at
quarterback. Madkin is the poor man's Herb Tyler, a dangerous runner who
passes to keep defenses honest. Madkin was 8-of-16 for 163 yards against
Kentucky, and is 53-of-110 (48.2%) for 868 yards, 9 TD's, and 4 INT's on
the year. While Madkin knows his offense and compliments it well, unlike
Herb Tyler, Madkin isn't likely to beat anyone throwing the football.
Alabama counters with wunderkind Andrew Zow, the SEC Offensive Player of
the Week. Zow's three touchdowns proved that he can beat a team throwing
the football, and his leadership and maturity are unmatched among
freshmen, of which Madkin is one. Advantage: Alabama
RUNNING BACKS
After facing the slicing running style of Kevin Faulk, Alabama now must
contend with the bruising hulk known as James Johnson. Johnson lit
Alabama up in Tuscaloosa last year, and has been doing much of the same
this season. Johnson carried 28 times for 209 yards against Kentucky,
and
has carried 171 times for 1,040 yards (6.1 avg) and 8 TD's on the
season.
A weakness? Good luck finding one. MSU also boasts talented reserves
such
as Dicenzo Miller (35-for-215, 6.1 avg, 1 TD), Edward Prather
(14-for-73,
5.2 avg, 2 TD's), and senior fullback Dennis McKinley (20-for-121, 6.1
avg, 2 TD's). Also, wide receiver Kevin Prentiss has taken three
reverses
for 69 yards this year. The entire team is averaging 4.8 yards per
carry,
and that includes Madkin's negative sack yardage. Alabama counters with
Shaun Alexander, the best back playing in the SEC. Fullbacks Dustin
McClintock and Marvin Brown are destructive blockers, and reserve
tailback Arvin Richard continues to be a receiving threat. Still, MSU is
deeper, and Johnson is one of the country's most overlooked players.
Advantage: Mississippi State
WIDE RECEIVERS
MSU boasts one of the SEC's best in Kevin Prentiss, who caught 4 passes
for 88 yards last week and has 25 receptions for 444 yards (17.8 avg)
and
3 TD's on the season. Less recognizeable is the name Kelvin Love, a
junior college transfer who played quarterback last season. Love is a
threat to receive (8-for-204, 25.5 avg, 2 TD's), throw, or run, and
needs
to be handled with uranium-safe gloves. Also around is Kevin Cooper
(12-for-154 yards, 12.8 avg, 2 TD's), tight end Reginald Kelly
(8-for-104, 13.0 avg), and flanker Matthew Butler (8-for-96, 12.0 avg).
Alabama counters with a group that, in my opinion, is now the SEC's
finest. Quincy Jackson probably got himself drafted after the LSU
performance, and Michael Vaughn, Freddie Milons, Eric Locke, Tim Bowens,
Jason McAddley, and Calvin Hall give Alabama unparalleled depth. Tight
end Terry Jones may not have any receptions this year, but his blocking
has been very good. Advantage: Alabama
OFFENSIVE LINE
B-I-G. That describes most every position on the Bulldog team (including
punter; Jeff Walker is 6-0, 205), and it certainly describes this
collection of beef. They say faith can move mountains; let's see if
Alabama can move a group that includes Floyd Womack (351 lb), Craig
Moore
(325 lb), Randy Thomas (292 lb), Wes Shivers (305 lb), and Anthony Kapp
(333 lb). Center Eric Allen is a relative runt at 288 pounds. Alabama
counters with a unit that gets into trouble when it has to face physical
defensive lines, which MSU has. Chris Samuels, Griff Redmill, and Will
Cuthbert have held their own in those situations, but center Paul Hogan
and guard Jason McDonald had major difficulties with Anthony McFarland
last week and they face a challenge again this week. MSU is not only
big;
they can do something with the bulk. Advantage: Mississippi State
DEFENSE
Neither team boasts a killer unit at this point. Alabama would be better
if injuries had not invaded their ranks. Graduation was the killer for
Mississippi State, and the loss of cornerback/safety Izell McGill robbed
them of an emotional go-to guy. Which group will step up?
DEFENSIVE LINE
Mississippi State is one of the few teams left that plays a 5-2 defense.
While that gives the Bulldogs a numbers advantage, it may not give them
a
playing advantage. MSU had to replace five starters along the defensive
line this year, and the results have been mixed. There are few
recognizable names in a group that includes Larry Campbell, Edward
Smith,
and Kevin Sluder. Smith is the team's leading tackler with 79, and State
will employ two complete sets of defensive linemen. Alabama counters
with
a group that has shown improvement, but has been relatively thin. Kindal
Moorehead is an able pass rusher, and Kenny Smith and Cornelius Griffin
have shown steady improvement. Griffin may have played his best game
against LSU. Production from the right end position (Grimes, Waggoner,
Shawn Draper) has been mixed as of late. While the Bulldogs have few
stars, they do have effective ballplayers and are tough to block.
Advantage: Mississippi State
LINEBACKERS
When a team starts five defensive linemen, it can only start two
linebackers. The two that MSU will start are as different as night and
day. Barrin Simpson is the team's second-leading tackler with 68 and is
a
tough player. The other position, however, has been largely void of
star-quality contribution, relying on a revolving door system consisting
mainly of Bert Keys, Edward Yeates, and Jamaal Dinkins. Alabama is
banged
up, but Travis Carroll is a real trooper and is flanked by the veteran
leadership of Trevis Smith and Steve Stanley. Reserves Chris Horne and
Tito Smith both had good games against LSU, and their respective playing
time will be increased this week. Advantage: Alabama
DEFENSIVE BACKS
Problems here for the Bulldogs. Tim Nelson has 40 tackles (6th on the
team) and Anthony Derricks has three interceptions, but as a whole, the
Bulldogs have had real problems stopping passing teams and providing run
stop support for the front seven. Alabama has seen Tony Dixon and Marcus
Spencer step up their play greatly over the last three weeks, and
Spencer
sealed the deal against LSU with two big interceptions in money
situations. Cornerbacks Fernando Bryant and Reggie Myles have also
played
well, and nickelback Antoine Hunter is beginning to contribute more.
Even
though injuries have depleted them, Alabama is playing better than the
Bulldogs are right now. Advantage: Alabama
SPECIAL TEAMS
MSU boasts the only other SEC punter in Daniel Pope's league (the
aforementioned Jeff Walker), but the real difference is in the
placekicking. Brian Hazelwood is several notches better than Ryan
Pflugner, having better accuracy with similar range. Alabama's Pope
might
win All-American honors, but the Tide still has questions at
placekicker,
where Pflugner has hit only 50% of his kicks so far. The kickoff duties
have also been spotty, and keeping the ball away from State's dangerous
return men is paramount. Advantage: Mississippi State
OVERALL
Alabama and State both hold the advantage in four categories. The
Bulldogs hold the home field advantage, but the Tide has played better
against tough opponents. State is coming off a 37-35 loss to the
Kentucky
Wildcats on the road, while Alabama must avoid a letdown after the big
win over LSU. As a rule, Alabama has had their problems on the road,
while Mississippi State is tough at home and they always get up to play
Alabama. Both teams are fighting for their chances at capturing the
Western Division title, and if Tennessee beats Arkansas this week, MSU
controls their own destiny. Each of these factors points to a Bulldog
win. So what will happen?
In my opinion, Alabama knows that it has unfinished business to
complete.
While the Tide has six wins, the SEC has only seven bowl tie-ins and may
have as many as nine qualifiers. In addition, Alabama has lost to State
for two years in a row, and the team remembers this well. Alabama also
has bolstered their confidence with two big wins over tough opponents.
The ability to come from behind in the 4th quarter last week was huge.
To beat the Bulldogs, Alabama must do something it has not done in the
Mike DuBose era: Win three consecutive games. While this matchup is
quite
even, and MSU holds the home field advantage, the difference in talent
between Alabama's passing game and Mississippi State's pass defense is
sizeable. I look for a close, hard-fought contest, with Andrew Zow's
poise and the team's newfound confidence the difference makers.
Alabama 28
Mississippi State 24
-- Jess Nicholas
Alabama Weekly Columnist
Zow Wows as Tide beats LSU
written by J P
Down 16-7 going into the final quarter, with nothing going
well for 'Bama, red shirt freshman, quarterback Andrew Zow kept
his composure and poise and lead Alabama to one of the greatest
comeback wins in the 90's for the Crimson Tide.
Probably the biggest play of the game came on third and goal
from the Alabama 2 yard line, where quarterback Herb Tyler
connected with his receiver Booty, but Marcus Spencer stripped
the ball away in the endzone keeping the score 16-7. That was the
start of the Bama comeback. This Alabama defense continues to
bend but it seldom breaks, as they seem to come up with the big
plays in the red zone.
Alabama was out gained, out played, and probably out
coached until the fourth quarter where this Bama team looked like
Bama teams of old. Alabama scored 15 points in the final 144
seconds of the game. The Tide’s offensive line had wore down the
LSU defensive front opening holes for Shaun Alexander. Andrew
Zow had time to find his receivers and did a nice job of showing
touch on the long balls.
Although Alabama dominated the forth quarter Bama didn’t
put any points on the board until 2:24 remaining in the game when
Andrew Zow connected with Shaun Alexander for a 21 yard pass
play. With only about two minutes to go in the game and one time
out. Alabama was forced to go for the onside kick. The kick
bounce high over the LSU front line and Bama recovered easily.
The kick was perfectly executed and Bama had the ball on the 35
yard line of LSU. After a couple of pass plays Alabama had the
ball in field goal position at the LSU 20 yard line. Alabama got a
little conservative as they ran two straight balls for no gain. Third
down and about 10, Andrew Zow found Quincy Jackson open in
the endzone for the go ahead touchdown.
After the game the Bama players paid tribute to what Coach
Mike DuBose called “the greastest fans around.” An estimated
10,000+ Bama fans made the trip to Baton Rouge to watch their
team.
Sure this is just one game, one win, but it was a huge step for
this young Alabama team, who hadn’t won in come from behind
fashion since the 1996 Outback Bowl (Gene Stallings last game).
This game was one small step for the 1998 season, but it was one
giant leap for the future of this young team.
-- J P
Alabama Weekly Editor
The LSU Game
written by John Hinds
Alabama’s football program was born again Saturday. Born on the bayou,
as Creedance Clearwater would sing.
With three minutes left in the game the Tide was losing 16-7 and there
was just no way that they could extend their streak in Baton Rouge.
When the final whistle blew and Alabama strutted off the field with a
22-16 win in the books there were stunned looks on both sides of the
field.
What happened in those final three minutes is what makes Alabama
football what we all know and love.
The determination of Marcus Spencer who made two interceptions. The
surrealist catches by Quincy Jackson for the winning touchdown. The
unfathomable onsides kick by Daniel Pope that could never be duplicated.
The brilliance of Andrew Zow in leading this team to one of the
victories that will forever live in the annals of the Crimson Tide. Yes,
the catch in the endzone by Shaun Alexander who stole the thunder from
Kevin Faulk on what was his Senior Day on his home turf.
Perhaps Joab Thomas said it best when he was president of The University
of Alabama. “When you sign on with Alabama you surrender the right to
quit.”
This game had shades of the goal line stand against Penn State in the
Sugar Bowl. The Van Tiffin kick to beat Auburn in breath taking fashion.
The George Teague steal of the ball against Miami in the last national
championship game.
I have followed Alabama football for the past 40 years. Some of them
have been as a fan; some have come as a student, and many as an alumnus.
But I would be hard pressed to come up with a game where I was on my
feet at the end thousands of miles away cheering at the top of my lungs
with tears streaming down my cheeks.
Yes, this is what pride in the Crimson jersey is all about. This is why
we have as many national championship trophies as we do. This is why
whether you live in Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, and Mobile or on the shores
of the north Atlantic you can take pride in this program.
So now what do we do for an encore? Well to start with there are three
games left on the schedule. All of them will take a lot of effort to
win. But if I’m not mistaken this year’s team has played toe-to-toe
with all but one opponent this season and walked away with all but three
wins. Those of course have come against the nation’s number one, and
number four teams and an unbeaten Arkansas squad.
The challenge this week will be playing against a team that loves smash
mouth football. Mississippi State ranks second in the SEC in rushing
offense. James Johnson, their premier back, has 1,040 yards and is
averaging 8.1 yards a carry. Make no mistake about it this will be no
walk in the park in Starkville. But the Tide will break a two game
losing streak against the Bulldogs by using lightning quick strikes and
a defense that bends but hardly ever breaks. This game will be like Mike
Tyson going against Muhammad Ali. Personally I like the float like a
butterfly sting like a bee approach myself.
Then come Auburn and a richly deserved bowl game. With two more wins we
could get a really good bowl game.
The Phoenix has risen from the ashes. The Tide is rolling once again.
Yes you can dream of a 9-3 season and take a quick look at who we’ve
got coming back from this team next season.
-- John Hinds
Alabama Weekly Columnist
A Corner Turned?
written by Jess Nicholas
Somewhere, Paul Bryant is smiling.
LSU fans have recounted that, when Bryant was at Alabama, as the team
would rush onto the field, Bryant would walk to the LSU student section,
gaze up towards them, and simply smile. He knew that, no matter how much
better LSU thought their team might be, Alabama would win. He was
usually
right.
I don't know if Mike DuBose did the same thing before the LSU game last
Saturday, but if he did, he was either a prophet or a madman. For more
than fifty minutes, LSU beat Alabama in every fashion possible. They ran
over, through, and around the Tide. They stopped Alabama's running game
and abused quarterback Andrew Zow. Then, on the drive that would seal
the
victory for the Tigers, they decided that the option game that had
served
them so well up until then wasn't good enough to get them into the
endzone from Bama's three yard line. They would pass.
Then, Marcus Spencer smiled. He smiled, you see, because Abram Booty
couldn't locate a pass thrown just millimeters behind him. Spencer
picked
the ball from Booty's arm, and returned it to the 25 yard line. Even
though the subsequent drive would result in a blocked field goal, it
instilled into LSU the dreaded element of fear. LSU ran three plays, and
with less than five minutes left on the clock, punted the ball to
Alabama.
Then, Andrew Zow smiled. He smiled, you see, because for once, LSU's
defense was playing back on its heels. All day, the Tigers had attacked
Zow mercilessly, but now they would play back to prevent the big play.
In response, Zow directed a surgical attack that produced a touchdown
pass to Shaun Alexander that could only be described as beautiful. After
recovering an onside kick that was the definition of perfect, Alabama
had
the ball with two minutes left, driving for the winning score.
Then, fate smiled.
It smiled on Zow, on Alexander, and for the second time that day, on
wide
receiver Quincy Jackson. Freshman cornerback Robert Davis tipped Zow's
third down offering, just as he had early in the third quarter. And just
as it had done early in the third quarter, the ball deflected right into
the
waiting arms of Jackson, who found himself in the endzone the subject of
a Daniel Moore painting. "Here's a Tip," the painting should
read, and
then every Alabama fan, alive and dead, smiled.
At the end of the day, it was just another Alabama-LSU game in Baton
Rouge. Three Tiger kicks fell unsuccessful after deflecting off
goalposts. Two touchdown receptions were the result of two underthrown
passes tipped miraculously by a Tiger freshman defensive back. An onside
kick bounced as high as a basketball goal and into the waiting arms of
an
Alabama receiver. A freshman quarterback led a troubled team to victory,
and Alabama fans far and near could once again celebrate the thrill of a
come-from-behind victory in the fourth quarter, the first such victory
under coach Mike DuBose.
There were plenty of smiles to go around Saturday night. As an alumni of
the University of Alabama, mine was surely one of them.
-- Jess Nicholas
Alabama Weekly Columnist
Andrew Zow named SEC
Offensive Player of the Week
written by J P
After a going 17-of-27 passing for 284 yards, throwing 3 touchdown
passes with no interceptions and leading Alabama to a come from behind
win against LSU; the SEC awarded him with the Offensive Player of the
Week award.
Zow is 111 for 201 for 1,522 yards passing with nine touchdowns and just
five interceptions. He needs just 478 passing yards to become only the
fifth quarterback in Alabama history to throw for 2,000 yards in a
single season.
-- J P
Alabama Weekly Editor
Nothing but a Winner
written by J P
It’s probably to early to start comparing Andrew Zow to
former quarterback Jay Barker; but all Jay Barker did was win
football games and so far all Andrew Zow has done is win as well.
Like Barker Zow was red shirted his first season and started playing
in the middle of the season.
So far the season, Andrew is 111 of 201 passing for 1,522
yards with 9 touchdowns and only 5 interceptions. He needs just
478 passing yards to become only the 5th quarterback in Alabama
history to throw for 2,000 yards in a single season. All of this in
only 5 games as a freshman.
Last Saturday against LSU Zow looked like Jay Barker as
he stepped up late in the game and brought his team back to beat
LSU. Zow lead Bama to two late touchdowns. One a 21 yard
pass to a diving Shaun Alexander with only 2:24 left. The other
one, a game-winning 25 yard touchdown pass to Quincy Jackson
with just 38 seconds left in the game. Zow performed well in the
clutch and the stats don’t lie; Zow was 12 of 15 passing for 241
yards and all three of his 3 touchdown scores.
After a going 17 of 27 passing for 284 yards, throwing 3
touchdown passes with no interceptions and leading Alabama to a
come from behind win against LSU; the SEC awarded him with the
Offensive Player of the Week award.
Whatever they are paying quarterbacks coach Charlie
Stubbs at Alabama it can’t be enough. Stubbs has done an
outstanding job bringing this young QB along. Zow rarely makes
mistakes and that is a credit to Coach Stubbs.
If Andrew remains healthy and if Coach Stubbs continues to
do a good job coaching him; Andrew Zow has a chance to be one
of the greatest to play at the University of Alabama.
But Bama fans don’t forget their is still a guy at Alabama by the
name of Tyler Watts that can play a little as well.
-- J P
Alabama Weekly Editor
Tideless in Deep South Texas
written by Bart Cannon
After more than three years in the Rio Grande Valley, my mother’s
blue-eyed first born found himself in the throes of culture shock.
Before I moved to Raymondville, I was warned about the nuances
particular to life along the Rio Grande. I thought I had adjusted pretty
well prior to a recent telephone conversation with a fellow employee.
She encouraged me to qualify for a chance to win either an
all-expenses-paid trip to an NFL game or a $1,000 travel voucher. I
dreamed out loud with unabashed optimism. “When I win, I might use
that travel voucher to fly my whole family to Tuscaloosa, Alabama to
watch the Tide roll.”
Estella responded, “Oh, are you going to the beach?” I wasn’t
“Sleepless in Seattle,” but at that moment I felt Tideless in Deep
South Texas. “No,” I explained, “I was referring to the University
of Alabama football team, the Crimson Tide.”
Her response wasn’t the only indication of Tidelessness in Deep South
Texas. Shortly after arriving in the Valley, I informally surveyed local
sporting goods stores and discovered that Bama caps, T-shirts and the
like were in short supply. I concluded that they must have been selling
so fast that the stores couldn’t keep them in stock.
During my first football season near the Borderland of Texas, The Valley
Morning Star’s Sunday edition covered every Crimson Tide football
game. I mistakenly assumed that The Star’s readers and scribes were
Alabama football fans, too. 1997’s dismal campaign proved otherwise.
Falling out of the Top 25 also meant disappearing from The Star’s
sports section.
Big Al, the Alabama mascot stationed on my windshield, also feels
Tideless in Deep South Texas. Since moving here, he hasn’t seen
another crimson-clad pachyderm on the expressway or in a parking lot.
The only sure-fire remedy for this condition involves spanning over 900
miles, taking a seat in the stands on a Bryant-Denny Saturday, touring
my old campus haunts, and viewing films and other memorabilia in the
Paul Bryant Museum. Due to constraints of time, distance, and financial
resources, I haven’t done that in quite a while. Rather, I have
learned some techniques for coping, which may benefit other Alabama
faithful situated along the Rio Grande.
Playing football one-on-one with my son in the front yard eases the
shock of being Tideless in Deep South Texas. Jonathan wears his
officially licensed replica Alabama uniform, and I get to represent
whichever opposing team he wants to beat that day. So far, I’ve played
for every Southeastern Conference team, even Auburn and Mississippi
State, which proves that a dad will do just about anything for his kid.
No alumni club meets within 200 miles, but Tide Talk still happens. I
discuss great teams and players of by-gone years, upcoming opponents,
and recruiting with my friend, fellow alum, and former Alabama football
player Frank Micelle from Harlingen. We can armchair quarterback as good
as anyone. Best of all, we console each other when the thrill of victory
dissipates into the agony of defeat. After we lost to arch-rival Auburn,
Frank said, “Well, at least we won’t hear much about it down
here.” Being Tideless does have advantages.
The Information Highway is my newest weapon against being Tideless in
Deep South Texas. The Birmingham Post-Herald on-line and Alabama
Weekly’s e-mail newsletter give me detailed injury reports, post-game
recaps, inside stories, and prognostications. I’ve found more web
sites on the Crimson Tide than I have time to explore.
Sometimes I get to eyeball Dixie’s Football Pride on the tube, even in
Deep South Texas. But Tidelessness can disrupt those occasions, too.
Jonathan and I, along with his buddy Jeremy, recently watched the
Alabama Mystique deliver a 22-16 upset victory over highly favored LSU.
Jeremy asked, “Which team are you for?” I felt Tideless in my own
living room. I started to play The Sounds of Alabama by the UofA Million
Dollar Band and lead the kids in a “Rammer Jammer, yellow hammer, give
‘em [heck] Alabama.”
Being Tideless in Deep South Texas can be hard to overcome. However,
these techniques, along with the care and understanding of friends,
coworkers and neighbors, help alleviate the symptoms. I really enjoy the
Valley’s mild winters, beautiful sunsets, friendly people, citrus, and
Mexican cuisine, but some things just don’t change. Viva Los Crimson
Tide! Oh, and bring on the enchiladas.
-- Bart Cannon
Alabama Weekly Columnist
SEC Preview 11/14
written by Jess Nicholas
Last week's record : 5-1 (.833)
Season record : 39-17 (.696)
Last week, the only game I missed on was the Alabama game. Thankfully,
the Tide believed in themselves when I didn't. I'll take a hit in my
accuracy percentage every time if it means I picked Bama to lose. That
being said, here is a look at games involving SEC teams for the week of
November 14th:
SOUTH CAROLINA AT FLORIDA
Florida is improving week to week. That can mean only trouble for the
Gamecocks, who are an upset at the hands of Clemson at season's end away
from a 1-10 season. South Carolina still looks lost on offense, and the
defense is hobbling. Florida is smelling the Bowl Alliance, and a train
loaded with uranium couldn't stop this team now. I look for USC to put
up
more points than usual, but it won't matter.
Florida 48
South Carolina 20
ALABAMA AT MISSISSIPPI STATE
See our extended preview!
GEORGIA AT AUBURN
When Georgia QB Quincy Carter plays a good defense, he usually
struggles.
He's playing on of the nation's best this week, and what separates
Carter
from Alabama's Andrew Zow (namely, the ability to play under heavy
pressure) might be what sinks the Bulldogs here. Auburn is backed fully
into a corner, and the only good thing about the Central Florida contest
is that it's over. There is no excuse for a 10-6 score in the UCF game,
but Auburn has been wildly unpredictable and--who knows?--the previous
game might have no effect on them. Look for Georgia not to cover the
spread, but the Bulldogs should win based on the matchup of their
defense
(which is good) versus Auburn's offense (which defines
"anemic").
Georgia 17
Auburn 14
VANDERBILT AT KENTUCKY
Both teams employ a spread offense, but only Kentucky has Mr. Couch.
Vanderbilt is playing better now that Greg Zolman has stepped up at
quarterback, but they'll need either a miracle or for Kentucky to
contract food poisoning to have a chance to win this game. Assuming
everyone
cooks their pork chops properly, the Cats should run with this one.
Kentucky 44
Vanderbilt 14
ARKANSAS AT TENNESSEE
Surprisingly, when these two teams are compared position-by-position,
it's quite even. Both teams are run-first outfits with a
slightly-better-than-average quarterback and good depth. Both teams have
a lot of solid leadership, and good coaching. Both teams are playing for
the glory of an undefeated season. The deciding factors? Tennessee has
better special teams and has the home field advantage. Still, won't the
probable season-ending rematch in Atlanta be fun to watch?
Tennessee 24
Arkansas 20
IDLE: LSU, Ole Miss
Depth Chart for Miss. State
OFFENSE
SE 15 Freddie Milons 80 Jason McAddley 83 Calvin Hall
WR 7 Quincy Jackson 8 Tim Bowens 88 Michael Vickery
FL 22 Michael Vaughn 2 Eric Locke 81 Wes Allen
TE 82 Terry Jones,Jr. 85 Rhett Crutchfield 86 Joe Yount
RT 72 Will Cuthbert 63 Sage Spree 56 Kenric Lott
RG 70 Jason McDonald 69 Michael Moore 71 Marico Portis
C 74 Paul Hogan 55 Brooks Brodie 57 Ty Babcock
LG 75 Griff Redmill 68 Sam Matthews 62 Mal Waldrep
LT 60 Chris Samuels 78 Michael Barfield 77 Bart Raulston
QB 5 Andrew Zow 12 John David Phillips 14 Tyler Watts
FB 30 Dustin McClintock 6 Marvin Brown 21 Montoya Madden
RB 37 Shaun Alexander 26 Arvin Richard 33 Shontua Ray
PK 42 Ryan Pflugner 32 Mark Wisniewski 95 Brian Cunningham
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DEFENSE
RE 98 Reggie Grimes 91 Clint Waggoner 92 Shaun Williams
RT 88 Kenny Smith 90 Jamie Carter 50 Rob-E Staten
LT 97 Cornelius Griffin 51 Carlos Stennis 67 Kelvis White
LE 54 Kindal Moorehead 38 Shawn Draper 53 Granison Wagstaff
RLB 48 Trevis Smith 1 Chris Horne 10 Miguel Merritt
MLB 44 Travis Carroll 89 Tito Smith 59 Chris Edwards
LLB 4 Steve Stanley 58 Canary Knight 99 Darius Gilbert
RCB 23 Reggie Myles 3 Michael Feagin 16 Chris Reier
FS 24 Tony Dixon 39 Antoine Hunter 35 Owen Winston
SS 41 Marcus Spencer 17 Warren Foust 19 Jason Jones
LCB 25 Fernando Bryant 13 Kecalf Bailey 34 Chad McGehee
P 40 Daniel Pope 84 Patrick Morgan ## Lane Bearden
Newsletter by: JP and Brett Young
Guest Article by: Bart Cannon
Special Thanks to: Jess Nicholas and John Hinds for their articles.
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