Ok....seriously. I think this weekend's game will be close and here is why. Dobbs may have struggled against Mizzou, but that Defense is stout. Our Defense...not so much. We have struggled against mobile QBs (see aTm and MSU games). We give up huge chunks of yardage to decent RBs and those mobile QBs. Our saving grace thus far have been good Red Zone defense. Our offense is clicking pretty good right now, but I have the gut feeling that we will have at least one game remaining that we struggle, and this road game at UT could be it.
Other factors: this is our 2nd road game in a row, and it is difficult for most teams to do well on the road in the SEC two weeks in a row. We historically have not played well in early games. UT has played pretty dang well at home this year (UGA, USCe). And I am still convinced that Jones and company can call a good game. If you guys keep it close in the first half, I think there is a 50/50 chance you guys can beat us. In my opinion, we have one quality win this year: aTm. And that was only because we were able to match their scoring and come up big on D at the end of the game. I know that is a glass-half-empty view of our season thus far, but us Aubies don't do well in the bravado category. So I am sticking to it.
Look forward to a good game! UT has always been one of my favorite SEC teams, in case that buys me any points.
Wow, you almost give me hope. Here's to no injuries and a good game either way.
And...oh yeah...WWFDY!
