Originally posted on 08/01/2013:

Quote Originally Posted by SamDiamond View Post
This is another tough game to cap.

I have the number at Alabama -19, and when you try and break it down Alabama rush offense v. VT rush defense, VT rush offense v. Alabama rush defense etc, Alabama clearly has the advantages up front, especially along the front seven. But with a number in the 20's, we gamblers know anything can happen.

Alabama cruising along 31-7, late fourth-- VT gets a backdoor score to break your back if you have a 'Bama ticket.

Take the emotion out of being a fan of either team, and this is another game to avoid.

VT doesn't have the talent that Alabama has, but they do have enough athletes to cause you to lose your bet.

I wouldn't bet this game, but to all of you that do, good luck.
thanks Sam. Enjoy reading your takes, you seem to know your stuff. Hope you stick around in the CFB forum.