Armchair Talking Head

While Bama fans sit with teeth clenched waiting on an NCAA ruling that may, or may not be coming, I’m comforted by the view I’ll have Saturday.

The view from Section 108

I’m not about to guess what’s going on between the two most unpredictable entities in the universe: the NCAA and Nick Saban.  However, playing against the #7 team in the nation without Julio Jones and Mark Ingram is not going to be a pretty thing to watch.  The Tide can still win Saturday, but McElroy will have to be superb in his debut, and Richardson, Upchurch, et al will have to step up and make major contributions in the backfield.  I’m confident that we can keep Tech’s run happy QB Tyrod Taylor in check.  The question will be can a diluted Bama Offense (assuming we’re without the services of Julio and Ingram) be able to move the ball against Bud Foster’s perennially tough defense?  

That’s why we play the game, I suppose.