We have an identity! We are the true essence of smashmouth football. We'll go through your teeth to get to that inzone. We have won our best games with power running and CLOCK CONTROL and that's how we win this game, rather easily I'll add (all in theory). To stop our run takes big linebackers. If you look at the defenses that have struggled against us (Clemson, Arkansas, Georgia), they have pretty lightweight linebackers (most under 230 or 225lbs). Kentucky did okay against our run, they have some good size at linebacker and d-line. Notice that we have been DOMINANT against the rush. Why? We have 3 starting linebackers over 250lbs... also equipped with speed (one of em got over 1,000 yards rushing in only 4 games in high school). Now look at Tennessee's linebackers... more lightweights... their average weight is about 220 with the heaviest being around 225. Now, Ole Miss gave us some fits despite their linebackers, but their defensive line is HEAVY and VERY deep (not to mention a 340lb nose tackle)... much better than Tennessee's IMO. Despite the fact that this is a rivalry and anything can happen, only one thing SHOULD happen... an Alabama victory. Our lack of a fancy offense really helps us in games like these. You can know exactly what we're gonna do, and you won't be able to stop it. Tennessee doesn't have the manpower. I'm rarely this confident, and who knows... maybe a rainy day can change things and like I said, this is just theory.... but I just don't see it happening. So, my fellow bama fans, take a couple deep breaths, get your cigars ready, relax and enjoy the show. The clock is ours... and so is the game. Rtr