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November 4, 2010 Posted by TracyH in

Does Alabama Still Have A Chance At The National Title Game?

The University of Alabama has had a stellar football program for many years. Students and fans are well aware that their school will always have a fighting chance at a National Championship. To be a student at the University of Alabama during a National Championship Title would be ideal. But the odds of this are obviously slim. With that said, despite one loss, it should not be counted out this year.

Alabama opened the season strong by defeating San Jose State 48-3. We now know that San Jose State is one of the weakest programs in all of college football, but it was an impressive win, nonetheless. Alabama followed that game up with a convincing 24-3 win over Penn State. This got fans excited. The following week, they played Duke, which they handled with ease, 62-13. Then came the big one. Alabama was due to face-off vs. Arkansas, in Arkansas. Most college football analysts felt this didn’t bode well for Alabama, but Alabama proved all the naysayers wrong, winning 24-20 on the road in very hostile territory. The next game vs. Florida was hyped up a lot, but that team is not the same without Tim Tebow. Alabama again won 31-6. This might have led to some overconfidence heading to South Carolina. This is especially dangerous since South Carolina has a knack for pulling off big upsets. And they did it once again vs. Alabama. South Carolina won this game 35-21. Alabama bounced back vs. Mississippi with a 23-10 win the following week, but there was some fire missing in that game. Alabama regained their fire vs. Tennessee, beating them by a score of 41-10.

If the Alabama players feel as though they still have a chance, they will have a pretty good shot at getting to the National Title Game. It’s important to remember that Boise State is in the Top 5 and if they mess up at any point, they will be dropped quickly. Another important factor is that Alabama plays LSU soon, which can knock LSU out of the hunt completely, especially after losing to Auburn. But the most important game is the final game of the season. If Alabama can run the table until that point, they will play a high-ranked Auburn team and have an opportunity to make a big statement. Alabama needs to root for Auburn up until that game, so it will make an Alabama win more impressive.

The bottom line is that if Alabama wins out, and if most of these wins are impressive, they will be brought up in National Title Game conversations. The key is that the players believe they still have a chance. Alabama is currently ranked #5. They are 7-1 overall and 4-1 in their conference.

Tracy Hall is a guest writer and blogger for eDrugstore.MD, a safe U.S. medication facilitator since 2001 where customers can buy Viagra online & safely order Cialis in the convenience of their own home.

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Home Stretch

Okay AUBURN FANS, now that I’ve gotten your attention with my last article, I would like to honestly say that the Tigers are really on a roll. I can honestly say that Auburn has definitely been dominating their opponents this season, their great success is due largely to the talent of their All-American Quarterback, and possible Heisman hopeful, Cam Newton. Thanks to Newton, the Tigers have shown several glimpses of greatness, and with the season almost at an end, they can’t afford any mistakes. The constant inconsistencies in the team’s , and not Newton’s, performance could end up being the Tiger’s biggest downfall if they aren’t corrected.

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Superbowl Jr.???

It happens around the same time every year: houses are divided, friendships are tested, and family’s are broken, but only for one night—Iron Bowl. Every year Alabama and Auburn fans come together to support their team in what is shaping up to be the BIGGEST college football game of the year. With ticket prices ranging from $250 – $1,892, it has become obvious that the Iron Bowl is going to be THE game to watch this year.  On Friday, November 26, 2010 in Bryant Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL a lot of questions will be answered: Who will win the Heisman? Who’s going to win the SEC Championship? Who’s going to represent the SEC in the National Championship? If both teams keep their current pace, EVERYTHING will be on the line. Even though Alabama suffered a lost earlier in the season, they are still a major threat to Cam Newton and the Auburn Tigers. The Tigers are currently ranked number one in the BCS polls and are in full control of their own destiny, but with the past three number one teams falling in the ranks, the Tigers can’t afford to get too comfortable with their new title.

After such a dominating season last year, powerhouse Alabama fell victim to complacency and suffered an ego-busing loss to South Carolina. After being tormented by their first lost in almost two years, the Tide’s focus has been re-centered. The defending national champs can no longer rely on their “flawless” record and must now go back to the basics and focus on playing with depth and consistency. In last week’s game against Tennessee, the Tide certainly focused its attention on handling the Vols with a 41-10 victory. If  Alabama can keep their current pace and make it to Iron Bowl with a 10-1 record, there will be a lot on the line for the Crimson Tide.

Recently ranked number one Auburn is currently in control of their own destiny. This season, the Tigers have shown an offensive explosion on the field. First year sensation Cam Newton, is currently leading the Heisman race and is also receiving media attention for being the number one rusher in the country. Other sports analysts have even gone so far as to compare Newton to the legendary Bo Jackson but I beg to differ. Although Newton is very talented, he is also a 21-year old junior whose counterparts are 18 and 19 years old. This raises the argument that even though Newton is basically carrying the Tigers on his back, if he were to be placed on a pro team with rookies the same age as him, would he still be so dominant on the field?

Overall, this year’s Iron bowl will be a strong indicator of who will not only win that game, but also the SEC Championship, the Heisman Trophy, and the National Championship. When the stands fill with Blue & Orange and Crimson & White on that fateful Friday afternoon, the whole world will get to watch the best rivalry in college football decide the future of the BCS.

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