Something has got to give. That is the theme for the approaching game with the Florida Gators. The Gators are the #1 overall offense in the SEC and one of the best offenses in the country. Alabama bring with them to Atlanta the #1 overall defense in the SEC and one of the best defense in the country. When these two units go against one another, something has got to give. If Percy Harvin is unable to go on Saturday, many would say the Gators are going to be the one to break, but I beg to differ. I have a feeling Chris Rainey, Jeffery Demps and Tim Tebow would agree with me on this one.
Alabama is health going into the SEC Championship. The Crimson Tide is definitely healthier than the Gators. All major contributors were in practice on Monday and that includes Roy Upchurch who has had to miss playing time since the LSU game due to neck spasms. Upchurch is the speed to the three headed attack which also includes the power running of Mark Ingram and Glen Coffee.
Special Teams... Special Teams... Special Teams... This showdown in Atlanta will feature the two best return men in the SEC with Javier Arenas and Brandon James. P.J. Fitzgerald has improved throughout the season, but had a shanked punt at the end of the Auburn game that did not make Coach Saban happy. Although the bad punt did not make a difference against Auburn other that the reception Fitzgerald received from Saban when returning to the sideline, the Gators' high-powered offense will make any team pay when given a short field. The Gators are also well-known for their kick blocking ability,
The Tide is running right. I don't just mean that the Tide is running the ball well, I mean they are literally running right. Opponents have often been able to predict where the ball is going because of the dominance of Andre Smith. When overloading the left side to counteract Smith's dominance, the Tide has begun running to the right side - behind Mike Johnson. A majority of the 234 yards gained on the ground were run to Johnson's side.
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