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Who is the 2nd biggest threat to beat Alabama?

Posted on 9/4/12 at 8:05 pm
Posted by Grievous Angel
Tuscaloosa, AL
Member since Dec 2008
9734 posts
Posted on 9/4/12 at 8:05 pm
It's hard to argue with LSU being the #1 threat, on the road, pissed off, and loaded with talent. I like our chances, but this is clearly the biggest challenge.

It gets murkier with #2.

Auburn? Lulz. Got 'em at home. Out manned, out gunned, out classed in every facet.

Arkansas? Traditionally our #2, and if Petrino were still there, an easy pick. However I think it's too big of an assumption that Arkansas will carry on like nothing ever happened. This is a team that will lose a few they're not supposed to, and one they are used to: Alabama will spank dat arse.

Usual arse whoopins of MSU and Ole Miss.

Too much brutality and depth for the SEC newcomers.

That leaves me with UT. A series that is historically streaky, with the game in the giant sardine can, with pissed off fan base after losing five straight, a good quarterback and emergent receivers built to challenge our perceived weak (ish, relative) spot.

They played us tight two years ago up there before we blew it open in the second half--they have to be better.

Tell me SEC fans . . hold me. Tell me I have nothing to fear, and the streak will go to 6 in a row.
Posted by Hugo Stiglitz
Member since Oct 2010
72937 posts
Posted on 9/4/12 at 8:05 pm to
Alabama is the only answer.
Posted by DocHog
Member since Nov 2006
1915 posts
Posted on 9/4/12 at 8:06 pm to
Arkansas; clearly
Posted by JDM1992
In your head
Member since Dec 2011
15141 posts
Posted on 9/4/12 at 8:06 pm to
This post was edited on 2/6/13 at 2:15 pm
Posted by dawg4lyfe
Member since May 2012
11662 posts
Posted on 9/4/12 at 8:06 pm to
Georgia in the SECCG. Gurley will make your defense go into the fetal position.

Posted by tiger perry
Member since Dec 2009
25668 posts
Posted on 9/4/12 at 8:06 pm to
Arkansas
Posted by Gladius Veritas
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Member since May 2012
13189 posts
Posted on 9/4/12 at 8:07 pm to
quote:

if Petrino were still there, an easy pick


It still is

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However I think it's too big of an assumption that Arkansas will carry on like nothing ever happened


No one's saying everything will be like it was, but this team will definitely end up being better than the 2011 team

quote:

This is a team that will lose a few they're not supposed to


Sure

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Alabama will spank dat arse


We'll see
Posted by Rebelgator
Pripyat Bridge
Member since Mar 2010
39543 posts
Posted on 9/4/12 at 8:07 pm to
NCAA Investigators followed by Arky.
Posted by stat19
Member since Feb 2011
29350 posts
Posted on 9/4/12 at 8:08 pm to
First threat is WKU
followed by Arky
then FlaAtl...

are you seeing a pattern here?
Posted by nc14
La Jolla
Member since Jan 2012
28193 posts
Posted on 9/4/12 at 8:09 pm to
Atm only because it follows LSU and only if circumstances of that game cause major letdown.
Posted by Master of Sinanju
Member since Feb 2012
11374 posts
Posted on 9/4/12 at 8:09 pm to
Bray will pick the Tide secondary apart.
Posted by BAMAisDIESEL09
Member since Jul 2012
2658 posts
Posted on 9/4/12 at 8:09 pm to
Initially 3 teams come to mind for #2.

Arkansas, Tennessee and Missouri

I choose Arkansas because its an early away game (same as Tennessee) but our defense will still be trying to dial it in against Wilson and Davis. Early season tough road game. Arkansas is really hungry to make a statement and beat us since we've had their number for 5 years. Tennessee and Missouri are also very tough road games in addition to LSU.
Posted by diddydirtyAubie
Bozeman
Member since Dec 2010
39829 posts
Posted on 9/4/12 at 8:10 pm to
Alabama will beat themselves against Auburn. Bookmark it.
Posted by 10888bge
H-Town
Member since Aug 2011
8421 posts
Posted on 9/4/12 at 8:12 pm to
I think the Dynamic of SEC play has changed with the 2 new additions. Teams have one less cupcake and one more HVT as an opponent. With that being said AU seems like the probable #2 seeing as you now have A&M to deal with and the Iron Bowl being your last game of the season.
Posted by geauxtigahs87
Louisiana
Member since Dec 2008
26271 posts
Posted on 9/4/12 at 8:12 pm to
I doubt bama has much trouble with arkansas
Posted by Wolfpacleader
Member since Jun 2011
1119 posts
Posted on 9/4/12 at 8:13 pm to
LSU is #2, since Bama is #1 biggest threat to beat themselves.
Posted by Woopigsooie20
Me Scusi
Member since Mar 2010
57362 posts
Posted on 9/4/12 at 8:14 pm to
BAMMER IS A DA GREATEST. 1ST IN FOOTBALL, 50TH IN HEALTH. WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Posted by Rig
BHM
Member since Aug 2011
41856 posts
Posted on 9/4/12 at 8:17 pm to
quote:

Auburn? Lulz. Got 'em at home.


Since when has having AU in Tuscaloosa ever helped yall?
Posted by pivey14
In Your Head
Member since Mar 2012
15445 posts
Posted on 9/4/12 at 8:17 pm to
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Usual arse whoopins of MSU


It's a trap game FWIW. Also, 24-7 and 30-10 don't sound much like arse whoopins but hey I'm not one to celebrate moral victories.
Posted by TunaTigers
Nola
Member since Dec 2007
5353 posts
Posted on 9/4/12 at 8:17 pm to
Getting Croomed is the only answer.
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