Usually the team that holds the ball for 40 minutes of a football game comes away with the win. That's not how it worked out for the Tide on Saturday however. Nevertheless, I haven't totally gone to the dark place. John Parker Wilson had a great game, and the defense played well enough to win (even though they hardly played). If Shula can make the necessary adjustments in the running game -- and most Bama fans know what that means -- I think the Tide gives the Gators a run in Gainesville.
In the meantime, I'll be checking regularly with EDSBS as Orson Swindle has promised to bring the smack talk this week, risky stuff in light of the fact that the Crimson Tide simply has the Gators number. No doubt that Urban Meyer will be trying to avenge this incredible humiliation:
Warning to UF Fans: Viewing this may cause catastrophic collapse of testosterone levels.
Or perhaps Urban will be trying to avenge this:
Bdi, bdi, bdi -- that'th all folkths!
But my personal feeling is the Gators will psyche themselves out by putting to much emphasis on the revenge factor. Just watch EDSBS this week to see what I'm talking about. And then tune in Saturday to see the results. I'm just sayin.
Finally: congrats to Jay and the gang at BlueGraySky on one of the greatest comebacks ever. Michigan State fans should pack it in for the season because there will be no getting over that one.
Warren,
I've got the same feeling as you that the game against the gators will be a close one. Now, the question is will shula put his trust in JPW to win the game for us or a walk-on true freshman? Also, Jimmy Johns has to get more carries... Ken Darby has become a non-factor. I'm really excited about JPW... he's gonna do special things while wearing that crimson jersey.
Warren
You're right, John Parker Wilson played what can only be termed a "great" game; nevertheless, I have "gone to the dark place" b/c of the play calling down the stretch. Its just reinforced all the doubts I've had about Shula from the get go...coaching lost the Ark game pure and simple.
Whiz...shockingly enough I'll probably be watching Bama - UF on Tivo. I'm on assignment this weekend. I plan to turn the phone off and avoid all media ...
Something has to be done about the ground game or there won't be too many more wins. That Gator clip did make me feel quite a bit better though. Here's hoping for a repeat.
Warren,
I've got the same feeling as you that the game against the gators will be a close one. Now, the question is will shula put his trust in JPW to win the game for us or a walk-on true freshman? Also, Jimmy Johns has to get more carries... Ken Darby has become a non-factor. I'm really excited about JPW... he's gonna do special things while wearing that crimson jersey.
Roll Tide,
Posted by: Whiz at September 25, 2006 10:34 AMWhiz