Week 2 Prediction Thread: Texas vs Alabama...Season Defining Game

I don't see the total as high as Vegas, but they often know better. I think we lose a close one, unfortunately.
Alabama - 24
Texas - 21
 
I’m at my home in Alabama deep in the heart of all Bama fans. Interestingly, they think their DB’s will be an issue and all are happy that our OL played poorly against Rice. All of them are predicting a close game.
 
mchammer said:
Yeah, but we have the dogs this year on the DL, and horses at LB, to minimize the damage.
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I agree we are improved in the DL and LB. Hope it translates to a dominant performance in AL. I think it will be required to help the offense. Not sure bama has the "typical" Saban D but he is still the head coach so they will be prepared.
 
Anyone know Jalen catalon status. I don’t think he played against rice. We need his physicality against alabama. He is great against the run.
 
mmsnake said:
Anyone know Jalen catalon status. I don’t think he played against rice. We need his physicality against alabama. He is great against the run.
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Yeah, I thought something was missing. I saw Kitan Crawford out there a lot. Completely forgot about Catalon.
 
Texas 24
Bama 20

First to 20 wins.
I think Quinn steps up the game here. Remember last year? Texas Front 7 is the difference maker, interior OL will need to be much better and Xavier might have a 13 catch, 2 TD game in him.
 
Watched for Catalon but never found him on the field, however I thought I heard Craig W mention him on the radio.
 
I am afraid Last year was our year to catch Alabama. Not this year.

Horn defense keeps us in the game for 3 qtrs but the scoreboard won’t show it as Alabama gets a lot of short fields and points off turnovers.

Alabama 31
Texas 10
 
O-line will have to hold in there. Ewers need to really sack up. Clearly, some things have changed for him in the offseason, but the jury is still out on other things. I am cautiously optimistic, but there is a chance he aint it... Would be great if he is. Take control, young man. Grab it by the horns, as they say.
 
You guys are forgetting the offense can still score with quick passes to JWhit, Worthy, TE, and the RB. The OL doesn’t have to be stellar (needed for deeper throws).
 
MeatHeadHorn said:
Texas 24
Bama 20

First to 20 wins.
I think Quinn steps up the game here. Remember last year? Texas Front 7 is the difference maker, interior OL will need to be much better and Xavier might have a 13 catch, 2 TD game in him.
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I’ll be happy with those stats on X, but I’m hoping Sark will get JWhitt involved often and early. He could be a difference maker for sure.
 
mchammer said:
You guys are forgetting the offense can still score with quick passes to JWhit, Worthy, TE, and the RB. The OL doesn’t have to be stellar (needed for deeper throws).
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No doubt Texas has the weapons at the skill. Ewers will just needs to man up. It will also be fun to watch best on best with Texas tackles vs Bama DE's. Interior line is a worry.
 
MC,

Were you at the game Saturday night? We have the tools (ok, the right side of the line is marsh mellow soft), but if he stares down the WR, doesn't find the wide open WRs and holds the ball too damn long, it doesn't matter.

I am sure we saw about 10% of the playbook Saturday night, but if the fundamentals are missing, it could be a long night.
 
SabreHorn said:
MC,

Were you at the game Saturday night? We have the tools (ok, the right side of the line is marsh mellow soft), but if he stares down the WR, doesn't find the wide open WRs and holds the ball too damn long, it doesn't matter.

I am sure we saw about 10% of the playbook Saturday night, but if the fundamentals are missing, it could be a long night.
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I agree the quicker the play and quicker the ball is transferred from Ewers to a skilled player the better. Then, one out of 10 plays, look downfield on a deep throw.
 
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