Friday, December 4, 2009

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Florida vs. Alabama, Prediction Pick The SEC Championshippening

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 06:42 PM PST

Florida vs. Alabama, Prediction Pick The SEC Championshippening

Here we go. The match-up that everybody saw coming. Florida v. Alabama. Ingram vs. Tebow. Man Mountain Cody vs. Spikes. Jorts v. Bama Bangs.

Who does the man John Hill called an “uninformed fricking idiot” think will win? Follow me.

Well, we all know the story coming into the game. How will Florida overcome the pass rush loss of Drunk Carlos Dunlap? And I have to say, despite the divinity of the man called Jermaine Cunningham? There’s a small problem. Greg McElroy with time will be a good game manager. This will put undue pressue on Joe Haden to lock down Julio Jones.

And even then? Some combination of Mark Ingram and Trent Richardson should be able to move the ball. And Javier Arenas? He is someone who can change games with pass coverage and punt returns. And with Renaldo at his side? Saban is someone who is truly Dangeresque.

But Florida? The case for Florida is based on two reasons. One, it’s rare that you have such a veteran team at the high stakes win or die aspects. And at this point? It won’t matter how much you win by. Nobody’s going to break a pompon over your head for a one point win.

And Aaron Hernandez is a mid-range force of nature. He will be necessary for Florida to win? You know what else will be necessary? The Tebow who earned praise for deeds instead of words. His passing game has atrophied without Harvin.

But that being said? It’s a difficult prediction pick. Florida is favored by five and a half. And that makes no sense on paper. Alabama looks like the better team. They should win and cover.

However? And considering the year we’re in and my lack of a Florida homerism, this is a bitter pill to swallow. I am saying Florida 24 Alabama 17. My head says don’t bet against the Tebow in a one game playoff.

But I’m watching the game with the mute button. I’m breaking out the indie rock on the iPod.

Last Week: 3-5
Overall: 48-38