CFN: Alabama vs Kentucky Prediction Game Preview
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I'll take it too, but it's kind of weird that the write-up basically says that the offense is all-world and the defense is just good enough.
Seems like they have that entire analysis backwards.
Seems like they have that entire analysis backwards.
I’m thinking that LSU’s terrible defense made us all feel better about the Bama offense than is deserved. LSU is ranked 90th in total defense; Kentucky is in the low 40s. I expect this game to be closer than any of us want. Bama 31; UK 20 with a bit of hand wringing going into the 4th.
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I am hopeful this offense continues to develop and we can score on at least 5 possessions so maybe 31 points. Then we shut down the run and get a pick 6.
Alabama 38
UK 17
Alabama 38
UK 17
This week will tell us if the lsu game was fools gold. UK isn’t great, but they are sound. They are in no way a pushover.
If Milroe takes the opportunity to run when given, our offense will move the ball at will. Hopefully the LSU game gave our offense some confidence that will translate to better play this week. RTR!
OopS. Would be nice though. Turner could reap some more idiot tears.
I don't think Kentucky is really all that good.
Look at their schedule - and tell me whom they've actually beaten that's any good. The one quasi-surprise I guess is Florida, a program in search of meaning but still substantially more talented than UK.
Having said that, while I don't think they can beat us, I DO think the game will be closer - for most of the game - than it should. I say this for two reasons:
1) Alabama is coming off an extremely emotional win (aka "the letdown")
2) the game is on the road in the SEC (sans Vandy)
In other words, what should probably be a general blowout is likely - likely - to be a closer game than expected through three quarters. Basically, Arkansas all over again and for largely the same reason(s).
Look at their schedule - and tell me whom they've actually beaten that's any good. The one quasi-surprise I guess is Florida, a program in search of meaning but still substantially more talented than UK.
Having said that, while I don't think they can beat us, I DO think the game will be closer - for most of the game - than it should. I say this for two reasons:
1) Alabama is coming off an extremely emotional win (aka "the letdown")
2) the game is on the road in the SEC (sans Vandy)
In other words, what should probably be a general blowout is likely - likely - to be a closer game than expected through three quarters. Basically, Arkansas all over again and for largely the same reason(s).
WVUA Sports article yesterday FWIW
Status of Kentucky’s Leary uncertain for Alabama game
Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban and The University of Alabama football team walks out on to the field at Raymond James in Tampa, FL on Saturday, Sep 16, 2023.By WVUA
Isn’t (wasn’t) Mettenberger on our staff? Sorry…that brought up a fond memory…
I know they have a good OL, but if he can't run he's not gonna make it 60 minutes...
ETA - his injury vs MSU was an eye injury, got something in it and was having blurry vision, affecting his performance (obviously). Seems that's a non-issue now.
Kentucky shouldn't be able to score much. I'd be shocked if they scored in the 20s. The question is what is our offense?
I'm going with they've turned a corner and we'll win by a score of something like 35-13
I'm going with they've turned a corner and we'll win by a score of something like 35-13
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