Predict their Season: Alabama

[AU Blaaaaaaaake]

For those wondering I am just going in the order from last to first that teams finished in the SEC.

So far...

SEC East-
Vanderbilt....5-7

SEC West-
Ole Miss...............5-7
Mississippi State....2-10


Today we pick Alabama, here's the schedule with home games in bold.


Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina
Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site)
Oct. 6, 2007 Houston
Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss
Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU
Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State
Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe
Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn

[WallyGoat]

Vs. Western Carolina - Win
@ Vanderbilt - Win
Vs. Arkansas - Win
Vs. Georgia - T/O
@ Florida State - Win
Vs. Houston - Win
@ Ole Miss - Win
Vs. Tennessee - T/O
Vs. LSU - T/O
@ Miss. State - I don't know, MSU looks really tough. If they are as tough in 2007 as they were in 2006, they may win the National Championship. But I'm going to take the homer root, go out on a limb, and pull for my own team to win this one. WIN FOR THE TIDE!
VS. La.-Monroe - Win
@ Auburn - Win, I know. I know. :glare: But, I'm not going to settle for a toss up when Bama plays AU at the Jurden-Whore Crack Shack.

9 wins, 3 T/O (3 Possible Losses).

[AU Blaaaaaaaake]

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina....WIN, Beatdown, Saban achieves invincibility status through 1 game.
Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt......WIN, but Vandy will give teams problems this year.
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas.....LOSS, D-MAC and Jones absolutely eat alive Alabama's front seven.
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia.....LOSS, Stafford coming into his own.
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site)...LOSS, Interesting match-up, but Florida State has a lot more talent than Bama despite similar seasons last year.
Oct. 6, 2007 Houston...WIN
Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss.....T/O, Ole Miss will compete with the big boys in '07, although their record probably won't show much success. This could be Saban's "UAB" game for the year.
Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee......LOSS, Tennessee just owns Alabama right now.
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU ...LOSS, and this one gets ugly, multiple fights in the stands/outside Tubby-Denny.
Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State........T/O, State players have what it takes to beat Bama, they have the confidence, and this year they have the cowbells.
Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe ....WIN
Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn.......LOL, LOSS. Tuberville out-coaches Saban for #6 with ease as Lester, Fannin, Tate and Davis blow the weak Bama front 7 out of the water for 4+ rushing TD's. Groves gets 3 sacks, including a forced fumble.


That leaves it at 4-6 with 2 toss-ups in the Mississippi games. Technically bama "should" win those games with a superior coaching staff and talent, and assuming they find one upset or win against FSU, I'd say best case scenario is 7-5. Most likely 6-6, with 5-7 a very real possibility.

6-6.

[BamaDude06]

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina Bama scores 50+ in shut out oc WCU
Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt Saban gets first SEC win at Bama
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas Battle of the offenses. Hogs run wild, Bama airs it out and win it late in the 4th Quarter
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia T/U
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site) Saban and Steele get to beat up on old friends
Oct. 6, 2007 Houston Win. Houston will struggle after losing their QB
Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss Will be close again, but Bama pulls it out
Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee T/U
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU T/U
Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State Bama shuts out MSU in Starkville for the 3rd straight time
Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe If Shula's team can score 41 pts on ULM in 06.....
Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn Saban stops the streak

Now I have 9 wins listed and 3 T/U, but I will NEVER pick Bama to lose. Yes it will happen, but I never pick it.

My prediction is 8-9 wins.

[BamaDude06]

Ok Blake, yes Tennessee won 7 straight a few years back but you do realize the past five years the series is 3-2? Tennessee doesn't "own" Bama like they did.

[WallyGoat]

It's Blake folks. He's a barner by nature and that's why we love him. :laugh: If it was up to him and he wanted to express his true feelings about Alabama in 2007, we'd be 0-12. I'd say a prediction of 4 wins, 6 losses, and 2 T/O from Blake is outstanding, fantastic, and spectacular. I bet it was hard for him to credit us with all those wins, but he's a trooper.

FWIW, we know Bama is better than 4 or 5 wins in 2007. :thumpsup:

[OldManNoPants]

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina WIN - Typical SEC OOC Opponent
Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt WIN - Not a gimme, but a comfortable win
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas TossUp - With all of Arky's drama, who knows
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia LOSS - Stafford/Dogs get it together, close game
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State WIN - Jimbo still working the bugs out
Oct. 6, 2007 Houston WIN - Should be a comfortable win
Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss WIN - Ole Miss fights hard, not enough talent
Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee LOSS - Ainge is back from injury and looks sharp
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU LOSS - LSU wins, very interesting watch however
Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State WIN - Croom can't do it two years in a row
Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe WIN - Chump team
Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn LOSS - Frank Tolbert makes a special appearance to raise his 6 fingers in the air!!!

A decent opening season for the Sabear, enough to keep him around for what I imagine will be a decent recruiting season. Possible 7-5 season, 8-4 if they beat Arkansas. Bama definately bowl bound next season.

P.S. This is about as generous as an Auburn fan is going to be, Sabanites. Be happy and leave me alone.

[AU Blaaaaaaaake]

Ok Blake, yes Tennessee won 7 straight a few years back but you do realize the past five years the series is 3-2? Tennessee doesn't "own" Bama like they did.


Whats the record for the last 15 years?


edit- Just remembered CFBdatawarehouse.. Bama is 4-11 in the last 15 years vs. Tenn, 2-10 in the last 12.

[PharmDawg87]

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina...................WIN
Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt.........................WIN
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas..............................WIN
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia................................LOSS
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site)..WIN
Oct. 6, 2007 Houston.....................................WIN
Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss...........................Toss Up
Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee............................WIN
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU .....................................LOSS
Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State. I want to say win but after following the bulldogs for so long, I've learned that you can never expect to beat a team in the SEC more than once in a five year period. So I'm going with a win hopefully closer than the last few games in starkville
Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe............................WIN
Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn..............................LOSS

8 wins 3 losses and 1 tossups

[AUFootball24]

I see Bammers being optimistic and Barners being pessimistic. I guess that's to be expected. I'll try to be as objective as possible here. I don't see Bama dropping 3 straight in September, sorry.

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina WIN
Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt WIN
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas WIN
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia LOSS
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site) WIN
Oct. 6, 2007 Houston WIN
Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss WIN
Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee LOSS
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU LOSS
Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State WIN
Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe WIN
Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn LOSS


8-4 is fair, no?

[OldManNoPants]

I see Bammers being optimistic and Barners being pessimistic. I guess that's to be expected. I'll try to be as objective as possible here. I don't see Bama dropping 3 straight in September, sorry.

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina WIN
Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt WIN
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas WIN
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia LOSS
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site) WIN
Oct. 6, 2007 Houston WIN
Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss WIN
Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee LOSS
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU LOSS
Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State WIN
Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe WIN
Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn LOSS


8-4 is fair, no?

I thought I was fairly objective/optimistic with a 8-4 or 7-5 season, pending on outcome of the Arkansas game.

[jthomas666]

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina Win. Big.
Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt Win.
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas Win--Bama uses a now gelling OL to implement a ball control offense. Ark tries to hit too many home run balls and pays the price. Afterwards, Nutt insists that he is not a candidate for several coaching positions. What he doesn't know is that he's no longer a candidate for the Arkansas HC, either.
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia[/B] Loss.
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site) Win. Yeah, they got a new OC, but the ghost of Jeff Bowden will rear up.
Oct. 6, 2007 Houston Win
Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss Win.
Oct. 20, 2007 TennesseeTossup, I'll go with the home team
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU Loss. God only knows what the LSU fans will do to humiliate themselves and their school, but it won't be pretty.
Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State Win. Payback, she is a bitch.
Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe Win. Tune up, rest the 1st string.
Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn Win. Tubbs gets a little to overconfident, and the Bama OL is on a mission to redeem themselves after the last wo games.

So, I'm optimistically thinking 9-3. But it won't take much for that to become 7-5.

[GeauxTo]

Bama Wins Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina
Bama Wins Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site)
Bama Wins Oct. 6, 2007 Houston
Bama Wins Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss
Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU
Bama Wins Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State
Bama Wins Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe
Bama Wins Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn

7-5 ; a win at The Barn makes Saban bigger hero.

[timNem]

I'm not going to predict any record for any team but I do know this about Alabama. Our DT position is the weakest link, however I expect our defense to be improved and our offense (especially redzone) much improved. Our OL may actually be a strong point this year instead. If you remember last season and the number of games we lost late in the 4th qtr due to inept coaching and out of shape players, there will be no more of the "deer caught in the headlights".

[lacene]

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina WIN
Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt WIN (but a toss-up, really)
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas LOSS
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia LOSS
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site) LOSS
Oct. 6, 2007 Houston WIN (another toss-up)
Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss WIN
Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee LOSS
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU LOSS
Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State WIN
Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe WIN
Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn LOSS (another toss-up)

I'm looking at Bama stumbling a little out of the box to start the season, but getting stronger and settling in towards the 2nd half. LSU will just be too tough for them regardless, and although I feel that Auburn should win comfortably, the fact that it is the Iron Bowl gives me a reason to have my doubts. With a bowl game win, and a upset victory over Auburn, the Tide could be looking at 6-2 their last 8 games of the season, and good momentum into 2008. But for 2007, I'll call a 7-6 record with a bowl win, 6-7 with a bowl loss, and possibly 8-5 with a win in the IB. The toss-ups I have with Vandy and Houston are really more like wins for Bama in my mind, but I won't be surprised if they lose in those games early on.....

[bamaballers2006]

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina....WIN, Beatdown, Saban achieves invincibility status through 1 game.
Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt......WIN, but Vandy will give teams problems this year.
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas.....LOSS, D-MAC and Jones absolutely eat alive Alabama's front seven.
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia.....LOSS, Stafford coming into his own.
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site)...LOSS, Interesting match-up, but Florida State has a lot more talent than Bama despite similar seasons last year.
Oct. 6, 2007 Houston...WIN
Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss.....T/O, Ole Miss will compete with the big boys in '07, although their record probably won't show much success. This could be Saban's "UAB" game for the year.
Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee......LOSS, Tennessee just owns Alabama right now.
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU ...LOSS, and this one gets ugly, multiple fights in the stands/outside Tubby-Denny.
Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State........T/O, State players have what it takes to beat Bama, they have the confidence, and this year they have the cowbells.
Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe ....WIN
Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn.......LOL, LOSS. Tuberville out-coaches Saban for #6 with ease as Lester, Fannin, Tate and Davis blow the weak Bama front 7 out of the water for 4+ rushing TD's. Groves gets 3 sacks, including a forced fumble.


That leaves it at 4-6 with 2 toss-ups in the Mississippi games. Technically bama "should" win those games with a superior coaching staff and talent, and assuming they find one upset or win against FSU, I'd say best case scenario is 7-5. Most likely 6-6, with 5-7 a very real possibility.

6-6.

AuBlaaaaake this just shows you know nothing about football at all. Bama will win its first three games. Toss up with bulldogs and FSU. They will beat houston and ole miss. Bama by a field goal with UT. They just kill Miss ST. Will lose to LSU and win their last two games. Yes Tubbs will go down to saban.

9-3

[HOG02]

I am not sure how you can say Bama will definatly win their first three games. Arkansas always plays well at Bama. Vandy will be tough at their place, and to say you will kill MSU is going out on a limb since they kicked the crap out of you last year and they were horrible. Now you have to go to their place with the same team but new coach. Saban doesn't get to carry or throw the football. I like bama and think they will go 7-5, but I wouldn't expect Saban to be able to turn this team around to where you can say they will have a number of automatic wins.

[jthomas666]

I see Bammers being optimistic and Barners being pessimistic. I guess that's to be expected. I'll try to be as objective as possible here. I don't see Bama dropping 3 straight in September, sorry.

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina WIN
Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt WIN
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas WIN
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia LOSS
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site) WIN
Oct. 6, 2007 Houston WIN
Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss WIN
Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee LOSS
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU LOSS
Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State WIN
Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe WIN
Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn LOSS


8-4 is fair, no?Yeah, I'd say that's fair. You project us losing all 4 of the big SEC games (GA, TN, LSU, AU). I'm thinking that dramatically improved S&C + Saban's intensity should be enough to get us one of those games--preferably Auburn, of course ;) ).

[UA0509]

a lot of you guys dont really think about how much coaching can do to a team. Spurrier's first year at USC they beat florida in columbia and florida did have some talent even though that was still meyer's first year. You could probably compare talent levels between these two teams. We are going to surprise some people next year.

if we still had shula and a terrible s&c program, i would probably agree with most of you, that said, my picks, as of right now

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina WIN
Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt WIN
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas slight bama lean (Ark has had a ton of off the field problems and lost their best DE to the draft)
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia bama lean just because its a home game for us
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site) WIN
Oct. 6, 2007 Houston WIN
Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss WIN
Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee tossup
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU tossup (this should be a fun one)
Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State WIN
Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe WIN
Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn WIN


im thinking we might be able to take around 9 wins. The team will continue to get better thoughout the season as they continue to understand the systems a little better. Saban's Defense is designed on pressuring the QB, which was something we couldn't do at all last year and we still somehow managed to stay in most game. And our OL FINALLY should do something good this year. Andre is looking to play around 325 or so, i think he's around 335 now, he was playing last year over 350 and was still the best player on the team, as well as made freshman AA.

My picks arn't final by any means, we havn't even played our spring game yet, and we are installing new systems for both offense and defense.

I'm most pleased by the fact that the best players will play, and not the favorites like under the old staff..

[AUFootball24]

AuBlaaaaake this just shows you know nothing about football at all. Bama will win its first three games. Toss up with bulldogs and FSU. They will beat houston and ole miss. Bama by a field goal with UT. They just kill Miss ST. Will lose to LSU and win their last two games. Yes Tubbs will go down to saban.

9-3

'Your opinion is different, so you know nothing at all'

His post was better than yours. Get out of here, punk.

[GeauxTo]

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina WIN
Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt WIN
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas slight bama lean (Ark has had a ton of off the field problems and lost their best DE to the draft)
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia bama lean just because its a home game for us
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site) WIN
Oct. 6, 2007 Houston WIN
Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss WIN
Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee tossup
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU tossup (this should be a fun one)
Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State WIN
Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe WIN
Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn WIN
..

Interesting "leans" and "tossups."
Don't you think you're stretching it a bit with those tossups?
:whistle:

[AUFootball24]

Interesting "leans" and "tossups."
Don't you think you're stretching it a bit with those tossups?
:whistle:

Yes.

The answer to your question is simply, yes.

[WAR DAMN EAGLE]

I see Saban having a tough first year.

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina Win
Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt Tight win
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas Loss
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia Loss
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site) Loss
Oct. 6, 2007 Houston Loss
Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss Win
Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee Loss
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU Loss
Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State Win
Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe Win
Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn Loss


5 - 7

[shk999]

UA goes undefeated in regular season, slides by UF in the SECC and wins the NC game by 3 TD's. JPW wins the heisman and Saban takes coach of the year.
:laugh:

JK, I doubt we will win the NC game by 3 TD's, 2 maybe. :dry:

[GeauxTo]

I see Saban having a tough first year.

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina Win
Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt Tight win
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas Loss
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia Loss
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site) Loss
Oct. 6, 2007 Houston Loss
Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss Win
Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee Loss
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU Loss
Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State Win
Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe Win
Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn Loss


5 - 7

It's a pretty tough year if you lose to Houston, and Florida State at a neutral site, and then lose another one to The Barn. Not very impressive.

If Saban can beat The Barn, he'll salvage a reputation with hard-core bammers that will otherwise take a nosedive.

[AUFootball24]

I see Saban having a tough first year.

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina Win
Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt Tight win
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas Loss
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia Loss
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site) Loss
Oct. 6, 2007 Houston Loss
Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss Win
Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee Loss
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU Loss
Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State Win
Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe Win
Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn Loss


5 - 7

I hate Bama too, but do you really foresee them being 5-7?

[SeanVol]

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina Win
Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt Win
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas Win
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia Loss: I watched some of the Gday game and I think UGA will contend for the SECE
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site) Toss Up: FSU is mystery to me
Oct. 6, 2007 Houston Win
Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss Win
Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee Toss Up: UT is a mystery this year!!!!
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU Loss
Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State Win
Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe Win: Cheerleaders get some playing time!
Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn Win

[UA0509]

Interesting "leans" and "tossups."
Don't you think you're stretching it a bit with those tossups?
:whistle:

no, im not stretching it with the tossups for the following reasons

sec football is still mostly unpredictable

as for tennessee, the guy above me said it himself, "tennessee is unpredictable" any of these teams could win at any given time

as for the LSU game
you still dont have a true expereience QB, and you do have a new OC. you do have the talent level over us right now, but i have a feeling saban has the LSU game circled on his calendar, you won't catch us sleeping on that one.

Therefore, i called them both tossups

and even doing that, im still not as big a homer as geaux:laugh:

[Ralliartist]

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina Win (blowout)
Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt Win (real close one though)
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas Loss (Bama can't stop Mcfadden)
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia Loss (stafford picks 'em apart)
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site) Loss (Antoine Smith looks like Mcfadden in this one)
Oct. 6, 2007 Houston Loss (Houston will score easily in the air and on the ground)
Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss Loss (Just like I said in the Ole miss thread, Saban's team just won't see it coming)
Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee Loss (Tenn will be making a run for the SEC title, Bama is facing a team with too much talent and experience.)
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU Loss (QB controversy won't exist in this one)
Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State Win (easy much needed win)
Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe Win (a clobbering)
Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn Loss (a close one believe it or not. but AU is a little too tough)

4-8 would be my first guess. I don't see Saban's new defense being able to stop the run and they'll be getting the ball thrown over their heads while trying to rush. I don't know much about their offensive strategy but I know their O-line will take more than 1 offseason to get good enough to produce big time. I'd say with an upset at Arkansas, UGA, FSU, and possibly Houston, they could be as good as 8-4, but that's being way too optimistic for a first year coach coming off of a terrible season. I'd say benefit of the doubt that all of Saban's tricks work great, they'll be 6-6. If the team struggles fulfilling his wants, then 4-8. No bowl game this year. Sorry, I actually do like Bama, just don't see it being a great year.

[GeauxTo]

but i have a feeling saban has the LSU game circled on his calendar, you won't catch us sleeping on that one.


And I have the same feeling that Les Miles has that one circled on his calendar, too.

and even doing that, im still not as big a homer as geaux:laugh:

Correctamundo! Homerism R Us:laugh:

[AU Blaaaaaaaake]

a lot of you guys dont really think about how much coaching can do to a team.


Thats where you're wrong. Everyone on this site knows how coaching affects a team, but what you don't realize is the talent at Alabama is not high enough for Saban to come in and have a guaranteed 9 win season. Hell, look at the guys own coaching career and you can see for yourself that he doesn't start well (and in the case of the Dolphins, he doesn't finish well either).

Saban himself has commented on the lack of depth in the front 7... Prince Hall is the only guy in the front 7 who could start on UGA/AU/LSU/UF/TENN/Arky. On offense you have Brown and Hall with a very mediocre JPW in the pocket. After that you're left with an inexperienced O-Line with little depth, a bunch of unproven running backs and a brand new full-back.

I would put the rest of my vcash and a lot of real cash on Bama winning no more than 8 games next year, MAX.

[Ralliartist]

Thats where you're wrong. Everyone on this site knows how coaching affects a team, but what you don't realize is the talent at Alabama is not high enough for Saban to come in and have a guaranteed 9 win season. Hell, look at the guys own coaching career and you can see for yourself that he doesn't start well (and in the case of the Dolphins, he doesn't finish well either).

Saban himself has commented on the lack of depth in the front 7... Prince Hall is the only guy in the front 7 who could start on UGA/AU/LSU/UF/TENN/Arky. On offense you have Brown and Hall with a very mediocre JPW in the pocket. After that you're left with an inexperienced O-Line with little depth, a bunch of unproven running backs and a brand new full-back.

I would put the rest of my vcash and a lot of real cash on Bama winning no more than 8 games next year, MAX.


this guy hit it right on the money

[jthomas666]

Thats where you're wrong. Everyone on this site knows how coaching affects a team, but what you don't realize is the talent at Alabama is not high enough for Saban to come in and have a guaranteed 9 win season.Please allow me to say, "Duh!!" I haven't seen anyone here guarantee a 9 win season. Even UA0509 said that we might manage a 9-win season. The general concensus here (and elsewhere) is that we should be able to manage 7-8 wins, possibly a 9 win season with some luck.
Saban himself has commented on the lack of depth in the front 7... Prince Hall is the only guy in the front 7 who could start on UGA/AU/LSU/UF/TENN/Arky. On offense you have Brown and Hall with a very mediocre JPW in the pocket. After that you're left with an inexperienced O-Line with little depth, a bunch of unproven running backs and a brand new full-back.Coffee and Johns (assuming he gets his act together) have seen significant playing time. We return everyone on the OL from last year, so you can't really say that they are inexperienced, particularly when compared to the group that will be starting for Auburn. And as they will no longer by "coached" by Bob Connelly, there's no telling how much improvement we could see there. Personally, I think the biggest question mark will be at FB.

I know you insist on viewing Bama with your cowpat-stained glasses, but at least try to maintain some grip with reality, ok? ;)

[crawfish]

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina W
(no contest - W.C. went 2-7 last year - Saban will look like a genius after this one)

Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt W
(Vandy is no W.C., but Bama will win it in the last quarter.)

Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas L
(Arky & McFadden silence Bama crowd in the second half. - Arky by 2 TD's)

Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia L
(I couldn't chose "T" because of the O.T. rule, so I went with an improved Georgia team)

Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site) L
(Florida State comes in undefeated and dominates from the beginning. Sems by 3 TD's)

Oct. 6, 2007 Houston W
(Bama struggles most of the game with a good cougar team, but comes up big in the 4th quarter with defensive TD)

Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss W
(Ole Miss plays Bama toe to toe for all four quarters, but the Tide recover a fumble on their own twenty with two minutes left. Saban is hacked off and storming the sidelines in disgust with his players the whole second half.)

Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee L
(The Vols come into this game riding high and never lets the Bama crowd into this one. A late forth quarter surge just isn't enough for the Tide. Vols by 2 TD's)

Nov. 3, 2007 LSU L
(Bama stays in game until halftime, but Miles halftime adjustments prove to be too much for Tide in second half. Tigers by 3 TD's) Saban lashes out at media and their love relationship ends.

Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State W
(Bulldogs suprise an over confident Tide team, but it won't be enough. Tide by a field goal.)

Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe W
(All Tide in a blow out for the ages)

Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn L (Barners frustrate the Tide all day and spoil Bama's Independenc Bowl changes.)


Bama finishes a disappointing 6-6, but team vows to work hard in the off season. Saban cashes in on "This is Shula's talent" and reminds the Tide nation that it's not going to happen over night.

[WallyGoat]

I see Bammers being optimistic and Barners being pessimistic. I guess that's to be expected. I'll try to be as objective as possible here. I don't see Bama dropping 3 straight in September, sorry.

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina WIN
Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt WIN
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas WIN
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia LOSS
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site) WIN
Oct. 6, 2007 Houston WIN
Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss WIN
Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee LOSS
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU LOSS
Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State WIN
Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe WIN
Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn LOSS


8-4 is fair, no?

Fair? Yes. Coming from a Tigers fan, that's a fair assessment for the Tide. Of course having us lose all four big SEC games doesn't set well with me. We can win at least one (preferably AU or UT).

[UA0509]

i just dont see us losing arkansas, georgia, and FSU all in a row. i still think most of these predictions look like they would be the same with shula coaching. with our team last year we were in every game but 2. i dont see us sliding backwards. our defense should do no worse than last year, and our offense should do better, with much better scoring in the red zone. Our secondary will be solid, and while our front 7's talent level won't be quite up to par yet, we dont have 7 walk-on's there either.

[M2J]

They probably win 9 games. The only team I feel like they'll probably lose to is Georgia. I just have a feeling. The rest are either definate wins or are either way (pretty sure most of you know which ones these are) as Bama has the talent to stick with any team in the conference and they have a great home schedule

PS: Arkansas and FSU aren't the tossup games I'm talking about. Those are wins. Ark is going down this year, and FSU is dropping as a program

[Crimson Kicker8]

Groves gets 3 sacks, including a forced fumble. Man, you Auburn fans need to quit living in the past. :laugh:

[Crimson Kicker8]

Oh, and since we're on the subject.....

Western Carolina WIN-Bama starts slow but works out the kinks.

Vanderbilt WIN-but a close one, Vandy ALWAYS plays us hard.

Arkansas WIN-Bama comes in ready to stop D-Mac and get some paypack.

Georgia LOSS-Dawgs are too tough for the Tide, win by 10.

Florida State LOSS-This one is a slug fest all the way but FSU wins in OT.

Houston WIN-Bama rebounds and wins comfortably.

Ole Miss WIN-Coach O brings the Rebs ready to play, but Tide turns in the second half.

Tennessee LOSS-As much as I HATE to say this, Ainge gives the Vols the win on the final drive of the game.
LSU LOSS-Bama comes in strong, but LSU saves the game late, 2005 all over again just no OT.

Miss. State WIN-Tide learns its lesson of looking ahead, beat MSU by two TD's.

La.-Monroe WIN-Saban keeps his team focused before the Iron Bowl with a solid win here.

Auburn TOSS UP-Auburn has the better team on paper but Bama knows what it's like to upset the Tigers at home, plus first-year Bama coaches fair pretty well their first game against Auburn. Still too close to call.

2007 Tide: 7-5 or 8-4 depending on the Iron Bowl.

[larryt4111]

New coaches, different system both on Offence and Defense = 7 & 6

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina WIN
Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt WIN (IN A TIGHT ONE)
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas WIN (IN A TIGHTER ONE)
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia LOSS (TIDE GETS ROLLED)
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State. WIN (F$U IS DOWN AGAIN)
Oct. 6, 2007 Houston WIN (MABY NOT?)
Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss LOSS
Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee LOSS (TIDE NEVER COMES IN)
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU LOSS (LOW TIDE 2 GAMES IN A ROW)
Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State WIN (*BIG SPRING TIDE)
Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe WIN
Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn LOSS (MAKE THAT 6 IN A ROW)

*BIG ORANGE FANS LOOK UP "SPRING TIDE" IN THE BIG NEW BOOK AT THE LIBRARY IF YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND. {TENNESSEE FANS STILL THINK THERE IS A BEACH IN ORLANDO!}

POST SEASON:
TIDE GETS TO COMODE BOWL AND A WIN AGAINST A SMALLER PROGRAM-BAMA FANS ANNOUNCE WHAT A GREAT SEASON IT WAS FOR SATAN.
:brick: :brick: :brick:
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I WAS JUST KIDDIND AROUND WITH THE STUFF ABOVE GUYS. I THINK BAMA WILL HAVE A PRETTY GOOD SEASON AND START TURNING THE CORNER TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE I REALLY THINK THAT THEY WILL GO 8-5 AND PULL A BIG UPSET-OR 2 SOMEWHERE IN 07

[AU Blaaaaaaaake]

Man, you Auburn fans need to quit living in the past. :laugh:

:laugh: But this year he has bulked up to 250 and he says he is going to destroy the all-time AU sack record, he is a machine.

[jthomas666]

Man, you Auburn fans need to quit living in the past. :laugh:Nice one!! :laugh:

[AUFootball24]

Oh, and since we're on the subject.....

Western Carolina WIN-Bama starts slow but works out the kinks.

Vanderbilt WIN-but a close one, Vandy ALWAYS plays us hard.

Arkansas WIN-Bama comes in ready to stop D-Mac and get some paypack.

Georgia LOSS-Dawgs are too tough for the Tide, win by 10.

Florida State LOSS-This one is a slug fest all the way but FSU wins in OT.

Houston WIN-Bama rebounds and wins comfortably.

Ole Miss WIN-Coach O brings the Rebs ready to play, but Tide turns in the second half.

Tennessee LOSS-As much as I HATE to say this, Ainge gives the Vols the win on the final drive of the game.
LSU LOSS-Bama comes in strong, but LSU saves the game late, 2005 all over again just no OT.

Miss. State WIN-Tide learns its lesson of looking ahead, beat MSU by two TD's.

La.-Monroe WIN-Saban keeps his team focused before the Iron Bowl with a solid win here.

Auburn TOSS UP-Auburn has the better team on paper but Bama knows what it's like to upset the Tigers at home, plus first-year Bama coaches fair pretty well their first game against Auburn. Still too close to call.

2007 Tide: 7-5 or 8-4 depending on the Iron Bowl.


Excellent analysis. +rep for you buddy, I think 8-4 sounds right.

[azamugg]

tough games

Georga
FSU
Tenn
LSU
Auburn

3 are home games, one is neutral

Arky and Miss.St. are troubling but I think w/Arky's internal woes and Miss St. taking advantage of sh&tty coaching last year, I'll call those wins this year

its not homerish to think we can win one of the three home games plus the neutral game so 9/3 is realistic...........the one I believe we can take is Georgia and I believe we can take FSU

9-3 folks gotta admit given the schedule and my reasoning thats a fair prognostication and I don't, as a healthy minded fan, purposely look through Crimson glasses

8-4 is most likely where we will finish but 9-3 is very possible

does this get plus reps AUfootball24:)

[muttley1211]

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina W
Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt W
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site) W
Oct. 6, 2007 Houston W
Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss W
Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU
Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State W
Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe W
Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn


.....I do think there is a chance they win against a better team, but I also think they could lose to a worse team....so I'll stick with 7

[Kevhugh]

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina WIN
Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt WIN
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas WIN
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia LOSS
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site) LOSS
Oct. 6, 2007 Houston WIN
Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss WIN
Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee LOSS
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU LOSS
Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State WIN
Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe WIN
Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn WIN

Overall: 8-4, finishing the 1st season under Sabear with a big win.

[autiger1126]

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina WIN - 38-3
Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt WIN - 21-10
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas WIN - 24-20
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia LOSS - 24-17
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site) LOSS - 17-14
Oct. 6, 2007 Houston WIN - 35-21
Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss WIN - 21-10
Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee WIN - 24-23
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU LOSS - 28-13
Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State LOSS - 14-13
Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe WIN - 34-7
Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn LOSS - 21-17

None of this toss-up crap, it's wins and losses. Let's make some decisions ;)

[Crimson Kicker8]

:laugh: But this year he has bulked up to 250 and he says he is going to destroy the all-time AU sack record, he is a machine.


Just hope for your sake he doesn't get the "Darby" syndrome.

[AU Blaaaaaaaake]

Just hope for your sake he doesn't get the "Darby" syndrome.


Quentin Groves works 9999999999999999x times harder than Darby ever did.

[Crimson Kicker8]

Quentin Groves works 9999999999999999x times harder than Darby ever did.

That's a large multiple you have there. I count 999 trillion plus the next thousanth after that. What comes after a trillion anyway? Zillion? I'll have to Google it.

[Crimson Kicker8]

That's a large multiple you have there. I count 999 trillion plus the next thousanth after that. What comes after a trillion anyway? Zillion? I'll have to Google it.

Oh, it's a Quadrillion. So Groves works JUST under 10 quadrillion times harder than Darby ever did.....for the record.

For anyone else who's curious about quadrillions and more, here ya go:
what comes after trillion? (http://www.hpmuseum.org/cgi-sys/cgiwrap/hpmuseum/archv008.cgi?read=20096)

[bamaballers2006]

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina W (blow out)

Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt W
(Bama by 17)

Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas W
(to much Drama for Arkansas bama by 3)

Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia L
(Georgia to much talent on the BIG O. Bulldogs by 10)

Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site) L
(Bama will keep it close)

Oct. 6, 2007 Houston W
(This one worries me Bama by 7)

Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss W
(Tough game Bama by 3.)

Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee W
(Bama by 3 Nick has Fat Phil's number)

Nov. 3, 2007 LSU L
(This game will be close but Lsu pulls it out by 6

Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State W
(revenge bama by 10

Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe W
(All Tide in a blow out )

Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn W (Bama with a FG at the end to win by 1)

With a new coach I am hoping for a 9-3 Season. I can also see it going 7-5 with the Tenn and AU games.

[lacene]

two observations in this and other predictions for other teams:

why does everyone feel that the off-season tribulations at Arkansas will continue to plague them into the season? They are the defending SEC-West Division Champs, and bring back a potential Heisman winner in McFadden.

why does everyone feel that Florida St. will have a poor offering for next season? They finally have a competent OC in Jimbo Fisher, and they have a team stocked with talent from top-3 in the nation recruiting classes for 5 of the last 6 recruiting seasons.

[sheluvsbama]

I have a feeling that we may not have as much trouble with Fl.St. as everyone seems to think. But we will just have to wait and see, won't we? I am more concerned with LSU this year... it is never easy, but they are so mad and we didn't even take their coach. He was MIAMI's coach and was long gone from LSU and I was hoping, forgotten!!!!

[BamaDude06]

two observations in this and other predictions for other teams:

why does everyone feel that the off-season tribulations at Arkansas will continue to plague them into the season? They are the defending SEC-West Division Champs, and bring back a potential Heisman winner in McFarland.

why does everyone feel that Florida St. will have a poor offering for next season? They finally have a competent OC in Jimbo Fisher, and they have a team stocked with talent from top-3 in the nation recruiting classes for 5 of the last 6 recruiting seasons.

Arkansas has McFadden/Jones and then......

That's why.

Why do people think Florida State is just going to go on a major run? They have been going down for the last several years. I think Bama has some advantages being that Jimbo Fisher is running the same style offense he ran at LSU, so Saban knows about it and Bama's new DC came to Bama from.... FSU so he knows how their defense is run.

[AU Blaaaaaaaake]

Why do people think Florida State is just going to go on a major run? They have been going down for the last several years. I think Bama has some advantages being that Jimbo Fisher is running the same style offense he ran at LSU, so Saban knows about it and Bama's new DC came to Bama from.... FSU so he knows how their defense is run.


Wouldn't they have a new defense considering they have a new DC?

Also, do you think it well help Auburn in the Iron Bowl with Will Muschamp knowing everything about Saban defenses? It sure helped against Jimbo, 3 points for LSU =)

[GeauxTo]

I am more concerned with LSU this year... it is never easy, but they are so mad and we didn't even take their coach. He was MIAMI's coach and was long gone from LSU and I was hoping, forgotten!!!!

A wise woman; wise indeed.
:eating:

[nooneLT]

two observations in this and other predictions for other teams:

why does everyone feel that the off-season tribulations at Arkansas will continue to plague them into the season? They are the defending SEC-West Division Champs, and bring back a potential Heisman winner in McFarland.



to echo what's already said...arkansas has mcfadden and felix jones. they still have no qb. their defense will have to replace a number of key guys. also, with how abysmal we were playing last year, we were a fg away/extra point away from winning at arkansas. are you trying to tell me we're gonna get worse than last year's performance?

[GeauxTo]

are you trying to tell me we're gonna get worse than last year's performance?

Congratulations! I think you've got it!

[lacene]

Arkansas has McFadden/Jones and then......

That's why.


to echo what's already said...arkansas has mcfadden and felix jones. they still have no qb. their defense will have to replace a number of key guys. also, with how abysmal we were playing last year, we were a fg away/extra point away from winning at arkansas. are you trying to tell me we're gonna get worse than last year's performance?

OK, so maybe my above post is confusing to folks. Let me trim some of the fat off, so we can focus on the jist of my question:

why does everyone feel that the off-season tribulations at Arkansas will continue to plague them into the season?

the above answers given by BamaDude06 and nooneLT are valid points, but not for my question. They have nothing to do with the "off-field" events and melodrama that took place with Arkansas. Arkansas lost Mustain to the melodrama, but he was a non-factor for the last half of the season, and was not the biggest reason for Arkansas's early-season success, according to many Arky fans here. Casey Dick lead them to the West title, and he is still at Arky.

The reason for my question is, when people doing these predictions rate a Win against Arkansas, they don't say it's because Arky doesn't have anybody beyond McFadden & Jones, or their defense will be weak, or that your team only lost to them by a FG. They all mention the off-field drama. That's why I asked.


and BamaDude06 makes a good point about FlaSt. But wouldn't that argument go both ways? Bowden, Andrews and Fisher will be very familiar with Alabama's offense and defense, as well....

[GeauxTo]

I see Bama has fallen to bragging about a possible win over Miss State this year. After Flynn lights it up in Tuscalooser, Henig will know what to do, too. Simeon Castille will have his work cut out for him this year. Oh, and to test the magnificient defensive schemes of the Nickster, LSU will also be bringing a stellar running game to Tuscalooser, one that will pale your memory of McFadden and Jones. Also, our defense is likely to be better than it has ever been; it'll be a reminder to ole Nick of how good it was when he had talent.

[pvilleguru]

who is bragging about "possible wins against miss st."?

[GeauxTo]

who is bragging about "possible wins against miss st."?

Here are a few:

Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State Win. Payback, she is a bitch.

Miss. State WIN-Tide learns its lesson of looking ahead, beat MSU by two TD's.

Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State W
(revenge bama by 10

[BamaDude06]

FSU/Fisher will have insight into Alabama's defense, but Alabama is not running a "set" offense this season. Saban has said it will be a combination of the offenses run at LSU and Miami while he was their, along with plays/formations from Pendry and Applewhite's past offenses.

Personally, I think Bama beats Arkansas because they should have last year. JPW was passing all over them, but Shula insisted on haveing a "balenced: offense and kept trying to run the ball even though it asn't working. If he would have continued to pass the ball, Bama would have won, IMO.

[GeauxTo]

FSU/Fisher will have insight into Alabama's defense, but Alabama is not running a "set" offense this season. Saban has said it will be a combination of the offenses run at LSU and Miami while he was their, along with plays/formations from Pendry and Applewhite's past offenses.

Personally, I think Bama beats Arkansas because they should have last year. JPW was passing all over them, but Shula insisted on haveing a "balenced: offense and kept trying to run the ball even though it asn't working. If he would have continued to pass the ball, Bama would have won, IMO.

Speaking of John Parker Wilson, I think this will definitely be a break-out year for him. He should establish himself as one of the best QBs in the SEC in 2007. He has all of the physical tools, plus he has good smarts.

[msgadawg]

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina W
Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt W
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas W
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia L
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site) L
Oct. 6, 2007 Houston W
Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss W
Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee L
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU L
Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State L
Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe W
Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn L

[lacene]

I see Bama has fallen to bragging about a possible win over Miss State this year. After Flynn lights it up in Tuscalooser, Henig will know what to do, too.

So, not only will LSU be so good that it will run roughshod over all the SEC competition in '07, but it will be SO GREAT, that other SEC teams will invariably be better just from associating with LSU.......we are so fortunate to be blessed with such an embodiment of collegiate football perfection....


:closedeye

[sheluvsbama]

A wise woman; wise indeed.
:eating:
Oh yeah,GeauxTo!! We KNOW you're gonna be all over us, but we are going to be expecting you!!! That is one small advantage! Maybe!!:happy:

[GvilleDave]

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina - W
Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt - W
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas - W
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia - L
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site) - Toss-up
Oct. 6, 2007 Houston - W
Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss - W
Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee - L
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU - L
Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State - W
Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe - W
Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn - L

Prediction: 8-4, but w/ FSU game potential loss could be 7-5.

[jthomas666]

Speaking of John Parker Wilson, I think this will definitely be a break-out year for him. He should establish himself as one of the best QBs in the SEC in 2007. He has all of the physical tools, plus he has good smarts.If the OL improves--and comments from Saban thus far suggest that they are making major progress, then JPW could break some records this year. The WRs will have a lot more experience (and DJ Hall is getting his shoulder fixed), which should help as well.

[azamugg]

two observations in this and other predictions for other teams:

why does everyone feel that the off-season tribulations at Arkansas will continue to plague them into the season? They are the defending SEC-West Division Champs, and bring back a potential Heisman winner in McFadden.

why does everyone feel that Florida St. will have a poor offering for next season? They finally have a competent OC in Jimbo Fisher, and they have a team stocked with talent from top-3 in the nation recruiting classes for 5 of the last 6 recruiting seasons.

well, one takes the information at hand, real time, and makes a prediction and given arky's woes, and FSU's loss's of players and coaches and last years records I think its realistic to suggest down, if even slightly, years

[azamugg]

I see Bama has fallen to bragging about a possible win over Miss State this year. After Flynn lights it up in Tuscalooser, Henig will know what to do, too. Simeon Castille will have his work cut out for him this year. Oh, and to test the magnificient defensive schemes of the Nickster, LSU will also be bringing a stellar running game to Tuscalooser, one that will pale your memory of McFadden and Jones. Also, our defense is likely to be better than it has ever been; it'll be a reminder to ole Nick of how good it was when he had talent.

first of all, even though Henig is from Alabama, he is weak, he just happened to be the only true qb state had, connor being more of an athlete.......henig would not start in any other major conference

[UA0509]

Wouldn't they have a new defense considering they have a new DC?

Also, do you think it well help Auburn in the Iron Bowl with Will Muschamp knowing everything about Saban defenses? It sure helped against Jimbo, 3 points for LSU =)

Steele wasn't the DC at florida state, he was just LB's coach. Mickey Andrews is the DC, so, their defense really wont change up much at all

[GeauxTo]

first of all, even though Henig is from Alabama, he is weak, he just happened to be the only true qb state had, connor being more of an athlete.......henig would not start in any other major conference

I see it differently. Henig throws well (especially for this stage in his collegiate career), and he has good smarts. Connor, indeed, is more of an athlete, but one whose brain-power puts him in the "dumb as a rock" category. Connor will lose games because he is a little like Aaron Brooks, the ole dumb-bell QB the Saints had. Henig is more in the mold of JPW.

[GeauxTo]

So, not only will LSU be so good that it will run roughshod over all the SEC competition in '07, but it will be SO GREAT, that other SEC teams will invariably be better just from associating with LSU.......we are so fortunate to be blessed with such an embodiment of collegiate football perfection....


:closedeye

It is good to see that you have "seen the light," as it were, Lacene! Your great fans who travel will learn a lot about football talent when they come to Baton Rouge. We are looking forward to your visit!

[azamugg]

I see it differently. Henig throws well (especially for this stage in his collegiate career), and he has good smarts. Connor, indeed, is more of an athlete, but one whose brain-power puts him in the "dumb as a rock" category. Connor will lose games because he is a little like Aaron Brooks, the ole dumb-bell QB the Saints had. Henig is more in the mold of JPW.

after you have seen Henig in action a couple of times on the tube I want you to give me your honest "re-assessment".........deal?

[jthomas666]

I see Bama has fallen to bragging about a possible win over Miss State this year. After Flynn lights it up in Tuscalooser, Henig will know what to do, too. Let's assume that you are correct in your assessment of LSU v. Bama.

So what you're saying is that Henig has the same talent as Flynn? And that the rest of the MSU team is equivalent to LSU? So what you're really saying is that you're not confident that LSU can even beat MSU, this year, aren't you? AREN'T YOU!?!?!? :whistle:

Besides, ALL QBs know what to do--throw the ball to the open receiver--it's just that not all of them can actually do it. ;)

[Crimson Kicker8]

Here are a few:

Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State Win. Payback, she is a bitch.

Miss. State WIN-Tide learns its lesson of looking ahead, beat MSU by two TD's.

Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State W
(revenge bama by 10


Aw, how sweet Geaux, you used my quote. I tell you what, if MSU beats Bama next year, I'll eat my crow. If Bama wins, I expect you to do the same. I seem to remember someone predicting Florida to beat us by how much last year?

[jthomas666]

Here are a few:

Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State Win. Payback, she is a bitch.

Miss. State WIN-Tide learns its lesson of looking ahead, beat MSU by two TD's.

Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State W
(revenge bama by 10 The general format for these predictions has been to list each game, give a prediction, and provide a brief explanation. Taking the individual lines out of context is beneath you, Geaux. And even then, how do ANY of these constitute bragging?

It's not beneath other on this board, but it is beneath you.

[GeauxTo]

Let's assume that you are correct in your assessment of LSU v. Bama.

So what you're saying is that Henig has the same talent as Flynn? And that the rest of the MSU team is equivalent to LSU? So what you're really saying is that you're not confident that LSU can even beat MSU, this year, aren't you? AREN'T YOU!?!?!? :whistle:

Besides, ALL QBs know what to do--throw the ball to the open receiver--it's just that not all of them can actually do it. ;)

Darn, you caught me. Henig = Flynn = Bama > Miss State > LSU.
Oh well, maybe we'll beat Kentucky.
:sad:

[bamaphan]

anyone who thinks UH will beat Bama is an idiot. Kevin Colb graduated.

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina - W
Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt - W
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas - W
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia - L
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site) - L
Oct. 6, 2007 Houston - W
Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss - W
Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee - W
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU - L
Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State - W
Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe - W
Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn - L

8-4 are next best chances to pick up a 9th win is FSU or AU.

[GeauxTo]

anyone who thinks UH will beat Bama is an idiot. Kevin Colb graduated.

Well...
I guess I are one.:laugh:

[UKat]

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina W
Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt W
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas W
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia T/O
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site) W
Oct. 6, 2007 Houston W
Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss W
Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee L
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU L
Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State W
Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe W
Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn T/O

Probably 8-4, maybe 9-3.

[M2J]

We're winning atleast 9 and possibly the bowl game. Its going down.



The worst is 8. Again we're having an upgrade in coaching and the talent was already there and some good ones brought in.

[BamaFreak]

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina - W, duh.
Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt - W, without the duh. These guys get tougher every year it seems.
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas - W, we had them beaten. Three missed field goals helped us snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. :brick:
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia - Push, both teams have question marks, but the BAMA offense is loaded with experience.
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site) - Push, see remarks for UGA game.
Oct. 6, 2007 Houston - W, Their "all-everything" QB is gone. I guess it's back to being Houston again.
Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss - W, Bama just has more talent. I would say we also have better coaching, but that is a little premature until we actually watch a game, right?
Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee - W, Could be an offensive shootout between Ainge and Wilson. We're due another one, here.
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU - Push, LSU has some rebuilding to do as well. Yes, they are one of the most talented teams in the country, but it is still very hard to replace the kind of starting talent they lost AND break in a new OC at the same time. LSU will be good, but not unstoppable.
Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State - W, Revenge game for embarrassing the hell out of us last season.
Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe - W, duh.
Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn - W, Mike Shula consistantly had AU on the ropes, but just couldn't finish. We will finish this year. Saban or no Saban, the players are sick of this.

There you have it......no sure fire losses, some sure fire wins & some possible surprises. At best 12-0, at worst 9-3. (Hey, I didn't promise a "homer-free" outlook.) :D

[BamaMatt]

I see Bama has fallen to bragging about a possible win over Miss State this year. After Flynn lights it up in Tuscalooser, Henig will know what to do, too. Simeon Castille will have his work cut out for him this year. Oh, and to test the magnificient defensive schemes of the Nickster, LSU will also be bringing a stellar running game to Tuscalooser, one that will pale your memory of McFadden and Jones. Also, our defense is likely to be better than it has ever been; it'll be a reminder to ole Nick of how good it was when he had talent.

LSU's going for back to back National Championships I see... in your mind anyway.

You've been so much more talented than us the past two seasons, yet you haven't managed to blow us out of the water. Must be a scary proposition for you that a smarter coach is on the horizon when you struggled to get by the other with all your uber talent that should go undefeated every single season and doesn't bother to do it.

[Noah.Dreams]

If spring practice is any indication, Alabama's offense line will dominate and an 8-4 record is highly likely.

[AU Blaaaaaaaake]

If spring practice is any indication, Alabama's offense line will dominate and an 8-4 record is highly likely.


For Alabama it would be tough to say practice meant much for the OL considering Bama's front 7 is is made up of Prince Hall and 6 randoms.

[GeauxTo]

LSU's going for back to back National Championships I see... in your mind anyway.

You've been so much more talented than us the past two seasons, yet you haven't managed to blow us out of the water. Must be a scary proposition for you that a smarter coach is on the horizon when you struggled to get by the other with all your uber talent that should go undefeated every single season and doesn't bother to do it.


Don't get so riled up BamaMatt. Wait until our game in B-D gets closer. You'll have plenty to be upset about by then.

[BamaMatt]

Don't get so riled up BamaMatt. Wait until our game in B-D gets closer. You'll have plenty to be upset about by then.

I'm not the least bit riled up. Just poking a stick at you much the way I did last year after your undefeated prediction.

[UA0509]

For Alabama it would be tough to say practice meant much for the OL considering Bama's front 7 is is made up of Prince Hall and 6 randoms.

we still have gilberry, and he probably wont be doubled up as much this year because of the blitzing schemes

[azamugg]

dont be too naive blaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaake, youre right about Prince Hall, but like 0509 said Gilberry will be back there plus a big ole white boy from Prattville named Bobby thats gonna make some noise.......you'll learn his last name, trust me......we'll be aight

[AU Blaaaaaaaake]

dont be too naive blaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaake, youre right about Prince Hall, but like 0509 said Gilberry will be back there plus a big ole white boy from Prattville named Bobby thats gonna make some noise.......you'll learn his last name, trust me......we'll be aight


I took classes with Bobby Greenwood at Prattville, where I graduated. So I already know his last name, but King Dunlap will pancake that ass with ease.

[pvilleguru]

greenwood would run laps around dunlap.

[azamugg]

I took classes with Bobby Greenwood at Prattville, where I graduated. So I already know his last name, but King Dunlap will pancake that ass with ease.

whats his personality like, he seems like a quiet guy

[lLandonhog]

Alabama should have beat Arkansas last year. It was a very close game. Our true freshman QB was starting his 2nd game, and he threw 3 INTs... Bama should have thrown the ball more...

That said... As one of the gamecocks mentioned previously, how exactly does the "drama" with Mustain affect McFadden, Jones, Hillis, Monk, etc..?? We lost a couple OL, but that has been our deepest position for years... We lost a few on D, but I'm not worried about Reggie Herring's ability to plug in the new guys.

To summarize:
As one of the Bama posters mentioned, Bama's DTs are their weakest point.
How do you expect to beat the SEC's best rushing offense, if this is true?

[lLandonhog]

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina - W, duh.
Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt - W, without the duh. These guys get tougher every year it seems.
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas - W, we had them beaten. Three missed field goals helped us snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. :brick:
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia - Push, both teams have question marks, but the BAMA offense is loaded with experience.
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site) - Push, see remarks for UGA game.
Oct. 6, 2007 Houston - W, Their "all-everything" QB is gone. I guess it's back to being Houston again.
Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss - W, Bama just has more talent. I would say we also have better coaching, but that is a little premature until we actually watch a game, right?
Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee - W, Could be an offensive shootout between Ainge and Wilson. We're due another one, here.
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU - Push, LSU has some rebuilding to do as well. Yes, they are one of the most talented teams in the country, but it is still very hard to replace the kind of starting talent they lost AND break in a new OC at the same time. LSU will be good, but not unstoppable.
Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State - W, Revenge game for embarrassing the hell out of us last season.
Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe - W, duh.
Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn - W, Mike Shula consistantly had AU on the ropes, but just couldn't finish. We will finish this year. Saban or no Saban, the players are sick of this.

There you have it......no sure fire losses, some sure fire wins & some possible surprises. At best 12-0, at worst 9-3. (Hey, I didn't promise a "homer-free" outlook.) :D

3 INTs by our freshman QB allowed you the oppotunity to kick and miss those FGs... :azz:

[azamugg]

Alabama should have beat Arkansas last year. It was a very close game. Our true freshman QB was starting his 2nd game, and he threw 3 INTs... Bama should have thrown the ball more...

That said... As one of the gamecocks mentioned previously, how exactly does the "drama" with Mustain affect McFadden, Jones, Hillis, Monk, etc..?? We lost a couple OL, but that has been our deepest position for years... We lost a few on D, but I'm not worried about Reggie Herring's ability to plug in the new guys.

To summarize:
As one of the Bama posters mentioned, Bama's DTs are their weakest point.
How do you expect to beat the SEC's best rushing offense, if this is true?


you've got some good points hog, but I think it'll be picked an even game but since its in tuscaloosa they'll make bama -3.............you guys will have a new OC, we'll ALL new coaches, you're strength is running, our weakness will be run on D..........I think it'll be a helluva game.....I enjoy watching Arky play because they play alot like Alabama, blue collar, nothing fancy, old fashioned football

[lLandonhog]

you've got some good points hog, but I think it'll be picked an even game but since its in tuscaloosa they'll make bama -3.............you guys will have a new OC, we'll ALL new coaches, you're strength is running, our weakness will be run on D..........I think it'll be a helluva game.....I enjoy watching Arky play because they play alot like Alabama, blue collar, nothing fancy, old fashioned football

I agree with your spread prediction, and I too also enjoy watching Alabama for those same reasons.

I just hope it's a better game than last year. I don't think either team could have walked away from that game feeling like they deserved to win. It was ugly on both sides!

[BAMAPERRY]

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina W
Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt W
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas W
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia T/U
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site) W
Oct. 6, 2007 Houston W
Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss W
Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee W
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU T/U
Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State W
Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe W
Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn W

[azamugg]

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina W
Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt W
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas W
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia T/U
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site) W
Oct. 6, 2007 Houston W
Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss W
Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee W
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU T/U
Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State W
Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe W
Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn W

you have us w/10 wins and two toss ups................dude, put the kool aid down and take the Saban coonskin hat off

[BAMAPERRY]

you have us w/10 wins and two toss ups................dude, put the kool aid down and take the Saban coonskin hat off

why do you say that? We were in our big games last year, and they were on the road. We'll be much better conditioned and certainly better coached. We'll probably have to win with Offense early, but the D will come around. I don't see any team on our schedule we can't beat. :thumpsup:

[AUTiger94]

why do you say that? We were in our big games last year, and they were on the road. We'll be much better conditioned and certainly better coached. We'll probably have to win with Offense early, but the D will come around. I don't see any team on our schedule we can't beat. :thumpsup:

All this Bama knowledge coming from a guy that spends 99.9% of his time on Auburn message boards.:wacko:

[UA0509]

All this Bama knowledge coming from a guy that spends 99.9% of his time on Auburn message boards.:wacko:

dont think any of your auburn buddies arn't the same way

[AUTiger94]

dont think any of your auburn buddies arn't the same way
My buddies? no but some Auburn folks do. I don't get it though. Perry has 20X more posts at AUNation than I do. Maybe his being here means he has gotten a clue.:thumpsup:

[pvilleguru]

whats his personality like, he seems like a quiet guy

from the times i've been with him, he was pretty quiet, pretty laid back.

[BAMAPERRY]

My buddies? no but some Auburn folks do. I don't get it though. Perry has 20X more posts at AUNation than I do. Maybe his being here means he has gotten a clue.:thumpsup:

wrong again, barner boy. I rarely post over there. The smell, ya know! :laugh:

[AUTiger94]

wrong again, barner boy. I rarely post over there. The smell, ya know! :laugh:
Here are Perry's stats. Smell huh? i guess rarely means about 3 minutes ago.:laugh:
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[AU Blaaaaaaaake]

whats his personality like, he seems like a quiet guy

Pretty much, definitely not like those kids you see at Hoover on Two-a-days.

[RollTide87]

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina W
Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt W
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas W maybe another overtime
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia W
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site) W
Oct. 6, 2007 Houston W
Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss W
Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee toss up
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU toss up
Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State W beat down
Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe W
Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn W

[The Ramp]

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina W
Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt W
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas W
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia L
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site) W
Oct. 6, 2007 Houston W
Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss W
Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee L
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU L
Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State W
Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe W
Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn L

[BAMAPERRY]

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina W
Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt W
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas W
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia L
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site) W
Oct. 6, 2007 Houston W
Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss W
Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee L
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU L
Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State W
Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe W
Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn L

I probably would have picked the exact same way, if Shula was still the HC. He's not and Saban is.

[jthomas666]

I probably would have picked the exact same way, if Shula was still the HC. He's not and Saban is.If Shula were still HC, we'd be praying to break .500, because Ark, FSU, MSU, and Ole Miss would become--at best--tossups. For example, FSU almost certainly becomes a loss, because there's no way Shula could break the FSU defense.

Even with Saban, the 8-4 season The Ramp predicts seems about right. With some luck, we might be able to swipe 2 more wins, with some bad luck, we might lose 1-2 more.

[Kylehunter85]

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina WIN - 38-3
Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt WIN - 21-10
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas WIN - 24-20
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia LOSS - 24-17
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site) LOSS - 17-14
Oct. 6, 2007 Houston WIN - 35-21
Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss WIN - 21-10
Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee WIN - 24-23
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU LOSS - 28-13
Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State LOSS - 14-13
Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe WIN - 34-7
Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn LOSS - 21-17

None of this toss-up crap, it's wins and losses. Let's make some decisions ;)


holy crap dude, you are pretty dang close so far, i hope you're right about the iron bowl!

[AU Blaaaaaaaake]

Sept. 1, 2007 Western Carolina....WIN, Beatdown, Saban achieves invincibility status through 1 game.
Sept. 8, 2007 at Vanderbilt......WIN, but Vandy will give teams problems this year.
Sept. 15, 2007 Arkansas.....LOSS, D-MAC and Jones absolutely eat alive Alabama's front seven.
Sept. 22, 2007 Georgia.....LOSS, Stafford coming into his own.
Sept. 29, 2007 at Florida State..(Neutral Site)...LOSS, Interesting match-up, but Florida State has a lot more talent than Bama despite similar seasons last year.
Oct. 6, 2007 Houston...WIN
Oct. 13, 2007 at Ole Miss.....T/O, Ole Miss will compete with the big boys in '07, although their record probably won't show much success. This could be Saban's "UAB" game for the year.
Oct. 20, 2007 Tennessee......LOSS, Tennessee just owns Alabama right now.
Nov. 3, 2007 LSU ...LOSS, and this one gets ugly, multiple fights in the stands/outside Tubby-Denny.
Nov. 10, 2007 at Miss. State........T/O, State players have what it takes to beat Bama, they have the confidence, and this year they have the cowbells.
Nov. 17, 2007 La.-Monroe ....WIN
Nov. 24, 2007 at Auburn.......LOL, LOSS. Tuberville out-coaches Saban for #6 with ease as Lester, Fannin, Tate and Davis blow the weak Bama front 7 out of the water for 4+ rushing TD's. Groves gets 3 sacks, including a forced fumble.


That leaves it at 4-6 with 2 toss-ups in the Mississippi games. Technically bama "should" win those games with a superior coaching staff and talent, and assuming they find one upset or win against FSU, I'd say best case scenario is 7-5. Most likely 6-6, with 5-7 a very real possibility.

6-6.



Well, my prediction was correct in total, but how they got there was wrong. Oh well, can't be write 100% of the time :laugh::thumpsup:

[lacene]

Well, my prediction was correct in total, but how they got there was wrong. Oh well, can't be write 100% of the time :laugh::thumpsup:

Yeah, mine was pretty well on as well, although I predicted an Arky loss, and a UL-M win. Oh well. My USC prediction was terrible.........