You're right, ArDarius and Drake both fumbled with Bateman's INT in between. We could have easily been up or at least tied by halftime.
I understand your point, but Ole Miss has had depth issues and tends to wear down as the season goes on. Each time they played Alabama it was their first big game of the year and they really showed up. Even if you look at the FSU game, they ran out of steam during the game. I get your point though, still a big deal, but I doubt they will have the same level of energy and enthusiasm they had in the past couple of games. I just feel like the FSU game took a lot out of them.
That was my intended point, thanks TE for clarifying.
1. We have only played 1 game against Kelly
Yeah, that is a big difference from the last couple of years. It did seem almost unfair when they could "practice" and prepare their way into the game while Alabama had to prepare and play a tough team.
Very good article. His statement: [FONT=Arial, Helvetica] “10 seems like a high number when you’re playing in the SEC on the road, but I’ve got to put up a number where I think I can balance it out.” Is what most fans don't get. For the first 2-3 games of the season the bookies are setting the line realistically, simply because they have limited data to go on. Later in the season, they take into account the betting fans' perceptions of the teams. IOW, where 50% on each side of the betting public think the game will land. TBF, in this case, I expected the line to sink down to around 6 by game time. However, OM continues to have severe attrition. They now have lost their best CB, starting S, their best RBs and their red zone go to tall receiver. It's reflected on their fan boards, where they're hoping to lose a close one or pull one out against all odds...
It's also important to pay attention to where the "smart money" is going. It's why fans are discouraged from betting on "their" team. Fandom can cloud judgment for sure.
We'll be fine. Roll Tide!
