re: Bama vs. Top 50 Opponents

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I think the actual word was "silliness"

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That is correct. Craziness is harsh. Silliness is soft.

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Bama has had two very weak performances on offense that just so happened to be against the two best teams they'v faced this year.

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Also, if we are using S&P+ figures to determine our best defensive opponents, I've got some news for you........

Defense
27. Fresno State (7.53 YPP)
40. Florida State (4.48 YPP)
55. Tennessee (7.02 YPP)
64. Vanderbilt (7.28 YPP)
67. Texas A&M (5.38 YPP)
95. Colorado State (8.12 YPP)
99. Arkansas (7.75 YPP)
118. Ole Miss (8.17 YPP)

The red flag I would take away from this is deeper in the numbers.........

Rush Defense
25. Florida State (4.12 YPA)
29. Texas A&M (5.27 YPA)
53. Fresno State (7.82 YPA)
58. Colorado State (6.13 YPA)
96. Tennessee (5.13 YPA)
103. Ole Miss (7.16 YPA)
109. Vanderbilt (7.52 YPA)
112. Arkansas (7.16 YPA)

How will Alabama be able to run on the big, fast DL they are sure to face down the stretch? Florida State and A&M are solid rush defenses. They did a good job against Alabama. Down the stretch Alabama will face similar groups........

1. Ohio State
4. Georgia
5. Auburn
9. Notre Dame
10. Clemson
14. Oklahoma State
20. Mississippi State
33. Oklahoma
40. LSU