Does anyone like Alabama to win the BCS championship again?

fishmonger · 08-07-10, 12:32 AM

It's ok at best. Losing 10 starters on d will take it's toll.

zacharyj53 · 08-07-10, 12:52 AM

Originally posted by fishmonger

It's ok at best. Losing 10 starters on d will take it's toll.

It was 9 starters and even that is misleading. A great deal of their backups played more than the starters, case in point Marcel Dareus. However, they will be very green in the secondary. This might cost them a game or two. Not to mention 6 of the 8 SEC teams they face have byes the week before playing them. Add on that the pressure to repeat and this is not a good bet, at least with the odds given.

brooks85 · 08-07-10, 01:34 AM

its a dam shame they dont play arkansas in the regular season

i wanna know the four schmucks who voted OSU number 1 in the coaches poll. They should not be aloud to vote.

Z_Wipf · 08-07-10, 06:39 AM

There is no way they repeat this year

Mac4Lyfe · 08-07-10, 12:55 PM

Originally posted by brooks85

its a dam shame they dont play arkansas in the regular season

i wanna know the four schmucks who voted OSU number 1 in the coaches poll. They should not be aloud to vote.

Huh? They play Arkansas 9/25 the week before they play Florida

Ohio State has a better chance of running the table then Bama IMO. Their schedule is easier than Bama's and their defense will still be very stout. This should be the breakout year for TP at QB as well. I don't see them losing a game to be honest, which is saying a lot as I think the B10 as a whole will be much better this year.

Bama's schedule will catch up to them eventually. They play Penn State OOC which isn't a cakewalk. Later their at Arkansas (hard to prepare for offense), then Florida (physical game) then at South Carolina (sleeper team) back to back to back is a murderers row. Then having to play later at Tennessee and at LSU will be a tough challenge. They also have to play an improved Auburn rivalry game to end the season. Then there's the SEC championship game if they are lucky enough to make it. I see them losing at least 1 game, maybe 2 or 3. Can they get in the title game with 1 loss over an undefeated OSU? Nope, Can they get in over an undefeated Boise? That remains to be seen but probably not worth betting.

Plus, it's almost impossible to repeat. It doesn't happen... Bad bet IMO.

Roger Ball · 08-07-10, 03:03 PM

Originally posted by zacharyj53

It was 9 starters and even that is misleading. A great deal of their backups played more than the starters, case in point Marcel Dareus. However, they will be very green in the secondary. This might cost them a game or two. Not to mention 6 of the 8 SEC teams they face have byes the week before playing them. Add on that the pressure to repeat and this is not a good bet, at least with the odds given.

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

Huh? They play Arkansas 9/25 the week before they play Florida

Ohio State has a better chance of running the table then Bama IMO. Their schedule is easier than Bama's and their defense will still be very stout. This should be the breakout year for TP at QB as well. I don't see them losing a game to be honest, which is saying a lot as I think the B10 as a whole will be much better this year.

Bama's schedule will catch up to them eventually. They play Penn State OOC which isn't a cakewalk. Later their at Arkansas (hard to prepare for offense), then Florida (physical game) then at South Carolina (sleeper team) back to back to back is a murderers row. Then having to play later at Tennessee and at LSU will be a tough challenge. They also have to play an improved Auburn rivalry game to end the season. Then there's the SEC championship game if they are lucky enough to make it. I see them losing at least 1 game, maybe 2 or 3. Can they get in the title game with 1 loss over an undefeated OSU? Nope, Can they get in over an undefeated Boise? That remains to be seen but probably not worth betting.

Plus, it's almost impossible to repeat. It doesn't happen... Bad bet IMO.

Good write up.

ZBOIZ · 08-07-10, 04:07 PM

If Florida didn't repeat last year with everyone coming back, what makes you people think Bama will repeat with 1 returning starter on defense.

Let's get real!

stingray14 · 08-07-10, 05:03 PM

there is always a chance I guess, but I would look at Wisconsin as a big money future

HoldEmHook!! · 08-07-10, 05:27 PM

As a Bama homer let me be the first to say: ZBOIZ KISS MY ASS!!!!!!! but seriuosly, repeating will be all but impossible, I love SABAN as the coach to rally the troops but with the questions on special teams, and the unknown of the defense (which is the cornerstone of all championships) they will be more atheletic imo. but how well will they play as a team. the pressure to repeat is now Bamas burden like Fla. of last year. yet there is the daunting task of the schedule, All in all should they go undefeated this year in the regular season and conf. champs they will have earned a shot at the National championshipfor sure. But as far as a futures bet not a very smart wager. oh wait how smart is wagering in the first place.......Best of luck to everyone even ZBOIZ.

Mac4Lyfe · 08-07-10, 06:40 PM

Well Tennessee just lost DT Marlon Walls. Every time I think it can't get any worse for the Vols, something else keeps kicking them in the balls. Might as well pencil that game a win for Bama now.

hostile takeover · 08-07-10, 07:04 PM

too tough to repeat. especially in one of the top, if not the top conference.

Rbyrne · 08-08-10, 12:56 AM

Everyone talking about Bamas defense losing starters well let me tell you bout their OFFENSE....returning two BEAST running backs and the best wide receiver in the SEC and their QB

Their offense will be better than last year which will make up for any slack on defense

get real guys...this is BAMA...dont you think they got recruits just as good steping in relishing thier opportunity to start for a big time program...ummm YEAAAA

bmsOHST11 · 08-08-10, 01:17 AM

Originally posted by Rbyrne

Everyone talking about Bamas defense losing starters well let me tell you bout their OFFENSE....returning two BEAST running backs and the best wide receiver in the SEC and their QB A

When did AJ Green transfer to Bama? (lol)

bmsOHST11 · 08-08-10, 01:18 AM

As for the recuits yeah they got em, but so did florida... and auburn.. and its the sec everyone got em.

Rbyrne · 08-08-10, 02:33 AM

HAHA Ohio State sucks....they get the easiest schedule year in and year out and lose every big game ever....LSU whoopd dat ass in the BCS national championship ahhahahah yall got out to a quick 10-0 lead an then we beat that ass real goooodd haha

Yea Julio Jones is just as good as AJ Green....i dont see Green with a national championship

eberetta1 · 08-08-10, 02:45 AM

Getting on the band wagon kind of late. They are probably good for 10 wins this next year.

bmsOHST11 · 08-08-10, 03:24 AM

why did you attack OSU lol, this is about bama.

AJ Green is better than Julio Jones IMO and I think a lot of people think that numbers last yr do too. (As an LSU fan you should be pumping up Tolliver, I think he is in their breathes just not a reliable QB yet.)

Oh st has had home and homes with tx,usc, and miami Yeah you are right we have the easiest schedule every yr lol
Thx for recapping the national champ gm I think everyone watched it, but you broke some new info to me.

and shouldnt you hate bama, being a lsu fan (judging by the "we" whooped "that ass") esp. Saban but hey to each its own

and your championship theory, is Robert Horry better than Lebron?
well in yours it fits!

The Madcap · 08-08-10, 06:13 AM

Bama will lose to Duke. You heard it here first.

jwbama23 · 08-08-10, 07:54 AM

Originally posted by The Madcap

Bama will lose to Duke. You heard it here first.

get real dude. I think Bama can repeat but the SEC is so damn tough and playing week in and week out against all these teams and them all coming off of bye weeks and now being the biggest game on everyones schedule= Saban has got some major work cut out and this is where he can earn his paycheck.

HoldEmHook!! · 08-08-10, 06:47 PM

Originally posted by The Madcap

Bama will lose to Duke. You heard it here first.

whatthefuckever

The Madcap · 08-09-10, 01:24 AM

Originally posted by HoldEmHook!!

whatthefuckever

Originally posted by jwbama23

get real dude. I think Bama can repeat but the SEC is so damn tough and playing week in and week out against all these teams and them all coming off of bye weeks and now being the biggest game on everyones schedule= Saban has got some major work cut out and this is where he can earn his paycheck.

I'm fully aware this is an indefensible position.

I'll just leave you with the following:

"Looking through a discarded past is often the best way to see a blessed future."

When it's over, and you're searching for answers, come find me. I'll share them with you.

Betting Guru · 08-09-10, 08:01 AM

No doubt they are one of the best teams in the country. I just think, not only is it very hard to repeat but going through that SEC schedule again like they did last year is tough enough.

andywend · 08-09-10, 08:10 AM

Im thinking about taking Alabama in a future bet at +600

What yall think?

+600 is a great price. Which site is offering it?

rwsmith · 08-11-10, 04:47 PM

If you have heard me say it before i am sticking with it...The D will not drop at all from last year...They are stacked...Lets hope darius stay eligible...But i was at the practice sunday... i dont think i saw the first team offense convert a single first down on the first team D!! Not a single person could block darius..and watch out for brandon moore freshman D lineman almost as explosive as darius

Waz · 08-11-10, 10:17 PM

I'm a big Tide fan and I think they'll end up losing 2 games this season. That schedule is brutal and everyone will be gunning for them in a very tough conference. That not as talented as they were last season. You'd probably make some money betting against Bama on the spread for the entire season.

ringemup · 08-11-10, 10:26 PM

u have to respect bama n the job sabans done but to run thru the sec like that again is a tall order.

SBR_John · 08-11-10, 10:27 PM

Originally posted by zacharyj53

It was 9 starters and even that is misleading. A great deal of their backups played more than the starters, case in point Marcel Dareus. However, they will be very green in the secondary. This might cost them a game or two. Not to mention 6 of the 8 SEC teams they face have byes the week before playing them. Add on that the pressure to repeat and this is not a good bet, at least with the odds given.

+600 ?? no, no way.

Boscoe · 08-11-10, 10:28 PM

I'm on Florida at 20-1 to win it all. I think that is solid value.

dialup_king · 08-11-10, 10:37 PM

Originally posted by Rbyrne

Im thinking about taking Alabama in a future bet at +600

What yall think?

+600 not enough

whatsgood5 · 08-11-10, 10:42 PM

Originally posted by dialup_king

+600 not enough

If it's still available at +600 it sure as hell is. Only +450 at 5dimes now, too low for me...

stingray14 · 08-11-10, 10:53 PM

Bama has a shot

mighty maron · 08-12-10, 07:33 AM

boise state does not even beat va tech, so I beleive that is out of consideration. The def is in tatters though...+600 is not enough

BadNina · 08-13-10, 01:16 AM

Law of averages say it running the regular season table for a 3rd straight year is laughable. Lucky for me that I like to laugh. Back in 90s when the SEC expanded to 12 teams and added the championship game, Bill Curry (*spitspitspit*) said that Rot Kramer was killing the conference, that no team from the SEC would ever be able to go undefeated and win a national championship. Bama proved him wrong year 1. And I don't think there is anyone who can say it was a bad choice. Bama's offense is going to be good. The offensive line should be improved. DJ Fluker is the key. Last year Bama's D was suppose to fall apart when Hightower went down. Didn't happen. Others stepped in and never missed a beat. The weak spot is special teams.

And yeah, I could see Bama overlooking Duke. Cutcliff is a great coach and will have a terrific game plan coming in.

ZBOIZ · 08-13-10, 10:58 AM

Bama loses 3 games this year