Tennessee at Alabama (10/24/2009)

Away:  Tennessee [3-3 ATS]
Home:  Alabama [5-2 ATS]

Game Time: 3:30 PM
Stadium: Bryant-Denny Stadium

Recent Meetings:
10/25/08 - ALAB 29 vs. TENN 9
10/20/07 - TENN 17 vs. ALAB 41
10/21/06 - ALAB 13 vs. TENN 16

Team Leaders:

Tennessee:
Passing: Jonathan Crompton (1210)
Rushing: Montario Hardesty (668)
Receiving: Gerald Jones (209)

Alabama:
Passing: Greg McElroy (1325)
Rushing: Mark Ingram (905)
Receiving: Marquis Maze (261)

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Vols to the bank!

Tennessee +14.5

Since I am a Vols fan, my emotions get involved when they play and therefore I avoid betting on their games.  However, I did want to comment because people keep mentioning that this is an SEC game.  However, it is much more than that.  This is a big rivalry game. 

This is the game that is the reason that the SEC schedule has each team playing a "traditional rival" from the other division every year (Tennessee and Alabama refused to agree to the split if they lost their yearly matchup). Lane Kiffin also spent the offseason pissing off Alabama by intimating that Saban cheated in recruiting and by raiding Saban's staff for Lance Thompson saying ""I have to play Alabama every year. I basically stole their best guy".

This is serious bulletin board material for Bama and it could mean that Saban will run up the score if he can.  Of course, it could also mean that the Vols could play out of their heads and pull a major upset (I expect the former, but am praying for the latter).  Just an FYI that I thought might be useful for someone.

the only way Tenn. to cover against Bama is to use the same vanilla game plan they used with the Gators. I see tenn def. keeping it close

Tenn + 13.5

I think Alabama covers with some key turnovers and a solid D keeping Tenn off the board. I agree this would be a great spot for Tenn to pull off an upset, but I don't think it happens @ Alabama.

Tenn kept it close against Florida, which is exactly why I think Alabama is in a much better spot to put a hurting on Tenn.  With the BCS rankings in the balance, Alabama needs a convincing win over Tenn to further push for that # 1 spot.

Good luck to all...

Final PK  Alabama -14

Quote Originally Posted by et071407:

Monte Kiffin + 2 weeks =

Alabama is not a high scoring team and anything over 2 td jump all over it.  2 tds is huge in any sec matchup.  Both teams will RUN, RUN,RUN.  Crompton will not complete a pass over 15 yards because he wont attempt one.  Both teams have very solid backfields and this one will be a close one.   17-10 BAMA  with a slight chance of an upset......Eric Berry will take away any chance of an alabama passing game.

Monty Kiffin + 2 weeks.... Excellent !!! observation

However, Tide is too much for the Vols, even though they will come in with a chimp on their shoulder.

Do the Vols cover??? dont know. 

Home field should be enough to help Bama win, bc Mcelroy has looked terrible latley & Vols D will give Bama's offense fits for atleast 1/2-3/4 of the game.

Thing is, Saban's D will make Vols attack 1 dimensional, and make crompton's arm beat them...& that will not happen, unless Bama just doesnt show up or have some terrible turnovers.

Thats why I love teasing Cocks and bama and possibly a 3rd team.  either 7 or 10 pts.  need to do some more research

I'll be back...

-Chef

Alabama -14