The month of November is arguably the most critical month for any college football team, but it’s especially critical when you have the conference title, and possible national title, riding on your performance.
Alabama is now in the home stretch of the 2009 season, and here are my projections and predictions for the month of November.
LSU @ ALABAMA
Unless the Crimson Tide can develop a solid and efficient red zone offense, Alabama may need another block from Terrence Cody in order to save the game. In a similar fashion to the 2008 contest, this game should come down to the final quarter…or even an extra session. The much needed off week can do nothing but help Alabama in terms of mental and physical preparation. If Alabama wins this game, the biggest hurdle of the regular season will have been cleared. In respect to the final outcome of this contest…surprisingly…I look for an OFFENSIVE TOUCHDOWN to be the difference. The score Alabama 24 LSU 19...seems to be a worthy prediction.
ALABAMA @ MISSISSIPPI STATE
If Tide fans are looking for a “trap game” in the month of November, we need to look no further than a trip to Starkville. The Bulldogs always seem to play above their potential in “big games” and I think this contest will be no exception. Alabama must stay focused and disciplined on the task at hand and look no further…than the next play. If the Crimson Tide can remain focused and the game comes down to sheer talent and ability, ‘Bama should win by 14-17 points.
TENNESSEE-CHATTANOOGA @ ALABAMA
I hate the idea of this game! Injury is the word that keeps crossing my mind when I think about this contest. The sooner we put the game away...the sooner we can get the starters out of the game. In a perfect world, the Crimson Tide builds a four touchdown lead, and Star Jackson is under center. This game is not scary in respect to a loss…the game is scary in respect to injury. No disrespect to Chattanooga, but losing a key player against the Mocs will be an unswallowable pill. Auburn is idle on this particular weekend, and the last thing ‘Bama needs to do is encounter a serious injury before the Iron Bowl! KNOCK ON WOOD! ‘Bama wins by 28 points or more.
ALABAMA @ AUBURN
This game is a classic…and it will always be a classic. In respect to the 2009 contest, one will need to look no further than 2008. It is very realistic that Auburn will be 6-5 when they face the Tide at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Will Auburn perform better than the 36-0 beating from 2008? Yes. Will Auburn win? No. Unless Alabama totally implodes and Auburn finds a solid defense and a sound and competitive offense, the game will be over during the third period of play. Simply put, unless the world caves in…’Bama wins by at least 14 points. This is the Iron Bowl…but sheer emotion can only take you so far.
If the "forecast" is correct, Alabama will once again return to Atlanta with a chance to play for the SEC title, and advance to Pasadena to play for the coveted national title.
The road will not be easy and obviously anything can happen, but the old truism "defense wins championships" still holds water, and many Tide fans hope the cliche will soon become crimson authenticity...No. 13.
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