Official Pregame Thread - Bama vs. USM

uaintn · Sep 13, 2014

Morning everybody. Heading down soon to visit #2 son and watch the Tide roll. Maybe the only game I get to this year, so making the best of it.

BamaGreek · Sep 13, 2014

Some pretty good games on today. I'll start with UCF at Mizzou then Ga at SC to get ready for the Bama game. Roll Tide!

tmv85 · Sep 13, 2014

Mornin', y'all! ROLL TIDE!

Bamabuzzard · Sep 13, 2014

Hey guys, rather than starting a new thread I figured I'd ask the question here since it was indirectly related to tonight's game. But do you see Alabama dropping again in the polls (I know ultimately it doesn't matter) after this game? I think we'll see Oklahoma jump us after they put a beat down on UcheaT today. Thoughts?

CraigD · Sep 13, 2014

Bamabuzzard said:
Hey guys, rather than starting a new thread I figured I'd ask the question here since it was indirectly related to tonight's game. But do you see Alabama dropping again in the polls (I know ultimately it doesn't matter) after this game? I think we'll see Oklahoma jump us after they put a beat down on UcheaT today. Thoughts?

I think it's a good possibility. Seems like everyone (read:media) is down on the SEC in general and Bama in particular about a 'weak schedule'. Bama's unfortunate to play two easier games in a row, fueling the fire. I do think that any drop in the polls, technically meaningless as they (the polls) are, will rectify itself as long as we keep winning. I do NOT think the polls are truly irrelevant, however, as the people who actually matter (the people on The Committee) are probably influenced by them to some degree.

BamaFlum · Sep 13, 2014

Bamabuzzard said:
Hey guys, rather than starting a new thread I figured I'd ask the question here since it was indirectly related to tonight's game. But do you see Alabama dropping again in the polls (I know ultimately it doesn't matter) after this game? I think we'll see Oklahoma jump us after they put a beat down on UcheaT today. Thoughts?

If we beat the Gators and they end up much improved, it will start our climb back up. We have a tough schedule ahead of us.

Bigalstide1877 · Sep 13, 2014

Looking forward to the game not all that excited though hopefully our defense has improved against the no huddle stuff. Roll Tide

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JBama_in_PCOLA · Sep 13, 2014

Good morning! Roll Tide. I'm not sure I know what sleep is anymore.

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Bamabuzzard · Sep 13, 2014

CraigD said:
I think it's a good possibility. Seems like everyone (read:media) is down on the SEC in general and Bama in particular about a 'weak schedule'. Bama's unfortunate to play two easier games in a row, fueling the fire. I do think that any drop in the polls, technically meaningless as they are, will rectify itself as long as we keep winning. I do NOT truly think the polls are irrelevant, however, as the people who actually matter are probably influenced by them to some degree.

Yeah I agree here. There's no way the committee isn't influenced to some degree. That's why I think (I hope) eventually we will not see any rankings (outside of the what the committee hands out) beside teams when they play or are put on a tv screen.

CullmanTide · Sep 13, 2014

Bamabuzzard said:
Hey guys, rather than starting a new thread I figured I'd ask the question here since it was indirectly related to tonight's game. But do you see Alabama dropping again in the polls (I know ultimately it doesn't matter) after this game? I think we'll see Oklahoma jump us after they put a beat down on UcheaT today. Thoughts?

I see it happening if we just go through the motions today. I know Bob will hang every point he can on the Vols so he can crow even louder tomorrow. The game will likely get very ugly before it's over.

Bamabuzzard · Sep 13, 2014

CullmanTide said:
I see it happening if we just go through the motions today. I know Bob will hang every point he can on the Vols so he can crow even louder tomorrow. The game will likely get very ugly before it's over.

Yeah the guys of College Football Daily said yesterday that do not be surprised if Stoops tries to score as many points as he can on Tennessee to further prove his point regarding the "myth" of SEC dominance. That his disdain for the SEC is real and runs deep.

CraigD · Sep 13, 2014

Bamabuzzard said:
Yeah the guys of College Football Daily said yesterday that do not be surprised if Stoops tries to score as many points as he can on Tennessee to further prove his point regarding the "myth" of SEC dominance. That his disdain for the SEC is real and runs deep.

I can already hear Oklahoma folks if (when) they pound Tennessee... after beating Bama last year and then another SEC team this year. I guess I don't really blame them, but I hate it all the same.

Bamabuzzard · Sep 13, 2014

CraigD said:
I can already hear Oklahoma folks if (when) they pound Tennessee... after beating Bama last year and then another SEC team this year. I guess I don't really blame them, but I hate it all the same.

I don't blame them. We can't seem to beat them in three tries in the 2000's. We had no business losing that game in the Sugar Bowl. But we did so to the victor goes the spoils and the right to gloat from the roof tops.

CullmanTide · Sep 13, 2014

selmaborntidefan said:
Difficult for me to get excited about the game today - it's lose/lose for us.

If we maul them, we learn nothing about the TEAM (although maybe settle some positions).
If we win a close one, we're overrated.
If we lose - it's gonna be a long year.

That said, a bad day of football is better than a good day of work. Unfortunately, guess where I am until 7 pm tonight?

RTR

(PS - might be AT the Florida game next week, details developing)

It's lose/lose only if you care what the pundits say. I'm excited about todays game simply because I get to see my team and watch them improve. RTR

JBama_in_PCOLA · Sep 13, 2014

I'm sure OK will run it up. I will not be surprised either if UT makes it a game.

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92tide · Sep 13, 2014

CraigD said:
I think it's a good possibility. Seems like everyone (read:media) is down on the SEC in general and Bama in particular about a 'weak schedule'. Bama's unfortunate to play two easier games in a row, fueling the fire. I do think that any drop in the polls, technically meaningless as they (the polls) are, will rectify itself as long as we keep winning. I do NOT think the polls are truly irrelevant, however, as the people who actually matter (the people on The Committee) are probably influenced by them to some degree.

ignorant chatter is ignorant chatter. i find it best to ignore it and enjoy getting a chance to watch some of the younger players in action

Chukker Veteran · Sep 13, 2014

CullmanTide said:
I see it happening if we just go through the motions today. I know Bob will hang every point he can on the Vols so he can crow even louder tomorrow. The game will likely get very ugly before it's over.

I go back and forth...I'm sick of Stoops but a 77-0 score against UT has it's good side...:biggrin:

CullmanTide · Sep 13, 2014

Bamabuzzard said:
I don't blame them. We can't seem to beat them in three tries in the 2000's. We had no business losing that game in the Sugar Bowl. But we did so to the victor goes the spoils and the right to gloat from the roof tops.

True but he is milking it for all it's worth. I hope we both go unbeaten and get a chance to face off in January.

CullmanTide · Sep 13, 2014

Chukker Veteran said:
I go back and forth...I'm sick of Stoops but a 77-0 score against UT has it's good side...:biggrin:

You do make a very good point!

DzynKingRTR · Sep 13, 2014

good morning guys and roll tide

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