Arkansas Razorbacks @ Alabama Crimson Tide
Analysis, When Arkansas has the ball
OK, we all know that the combo of McFadden and Felix Jones produces one of the nation's preeminent rushing attacks. But what else do the Hog's bring to the table? A shitty QB in Dick playing in front of 90k raucous fans? A receiving corps that will be without Monk? Sban will know exactly how to prepare for this team. I like Alabama's secondary which coming off a tremendous job against Earl Bennett and Vandy should be ready to shut down Arkansas' aerial attack. I think Bama will be able to stack the box 8 or 9 deep play after play. I dont care how good McFadden is, Arkansas will have trouble moving the ball against a solid Bama Defense wthat will know exactly whats coming. If they have to start throwing, Forget it.
Analysis, When Alabama has the ball
Alabama has a very underrated offense coming into this game. I know Wilson has struggle throwing the ball a little bit so far but I believe he has the ability to turn in a god performance. I came away last week very impressed with Terry Grant. This guys runs tough and has a lot of ability. I think The Tide will be able to have success both passing and running against a defense that I still doubt very much. Last week they did not put up many points but that was because Saban seemed perfectly content to let his defense do its thing as he he ran, ran and ran vs. the Dores. They should be able to have some success.
Overall Analysis
This is a great spot for Alabama to prove itself as the "Arkansas of this year". I also like to think that Arkansas will prove itself to be the "Alabama of this year". Last year I sweated out the Hogs in a lucky lucky win in Fayetteville this year. THis time, The Tide will be ready to roll. The inarguably have the coaching advantage and homefield advantage, and homefield advantage. The Hogs are ready to fall apart. This is not a complete team like last year, they have holes on defense, a shitty QB and are missing a great receiver in Monk. They just won't be capable of beating Bama in Bama this year. Play this game in a couple months and the line will be around 8. I look for this game to be a close, conservative affair, in which down the stretch, when the Hogs have to get away from the constant running and attempt to go for the win, they will fail. As for the total, it is hard to see this game getting up their in points when both teams will be running nonstop and both team's have a strength in D. If Arkansas abandons the run and has to start throwing, I doubt they will have success scoring points that way. This is the most money I have ever had on a single college football game, so I hope to God that I am right.
Alabama Crimson Tide -2.5 -125 (5 Units)
Alabama Crimson Tide -3 -115 (2 Units)
Arkansas Razorbacks/Alabama Crimson Tide Under 47.5 -110 (4 Units)