This is it it's the game of the year SEC Championship game probably the hardest conference to go undefeated in yet here it is Florida vs. Alabama.
Everyone is still all over Florida and it has chased this line up to 6 points. Alabama is much more talented defensively this year than last year and on the other side Florida won't have play makers Percy Harvin and Louis Murphy instead Riley Cooper and TE Aaron Hernandez are the major weapons. What that means is the 4th quarter come back that Tebow had last year won't happen again this year. If you recall Alabama led 20-17 after three quarters and Parker Wilson was 1-4 with a sack and interception in the 4th quarter while Tebow was 4-4 72 yards. That was the difference. Unfortunately Florida just does not have as many weapons as a year ago which is pretty obvious considering they haven't blown anyone out of the water and they've had tough times moving the football against many teams int he SEC including Tennessee.
Lucky for Florida Alabama has had as many issues and has yet to put back to back games together but this is the game Alabama has been looking to win for over a year ever since they let last years opportunity slip away. They find them selves nearly touch down under dogs and will be extremely motivated in this one. Maybe they come up short by a FG or maybe they win by a field goal, but in the end I think Alabama gets this game this year. These teams are just too close for a team to be under dog by 5.5-6 points. I'll go over the key SEC rankings. Scoring offense Florida #2, Alabama #4, Scoring Defense Alabama #1 and Florida #2, Rushing Offense Alabama #4 and Florida #1. Rushing Defense Alabama #1 and Florida #2. Here is the big difference though Alabama holding opponents 77.1 rushing yards per game while Florida 89.9. This along with Florida missing Dunlap for his DUI suspension is a huge advantage to Alabama. Especially when both teams rely heavily on their running games. Look for Alabama's NT Cody to clog up the middle and the Alabama LB will keep Tebow in check all day long.
Folks this is going to be a great defensive game and a classic it has everything but in the end the difference is Red Zone offense and Red zone defense which Alabama ranked #6 in red zone offense in the SEC while Florida 10th, and Red Zone defense Alabama #1 and Florida #3. There you have it and you heard it hear Alabama wins in a slug fest. Enjoy
