See You At The Stadium

Well, I’m done for the work week. It will be an interesting game for both Alabama and Arkansas fans since we really don’t know a whole lot about either team. There were people out there who predicted a Vanderbilt victory last week, claiming that both VU and UA had similar talent. Of course, they all retreated on Monday, claiming that Vandy is just a horrible program, and that Alabama should’ve won their first two cupcake games.

I’m starting to get the same feeling about this week’s game as well. Many in the Anti-Saban crowd are picking Arkansas, claiming that it will be a tight game, with the hogs coming out on top. Of course, if Alabama were to win this game, they would probably start laughing at Houston Nutt, blaming him for the loss.

We all know what the reaction will be when Saban and Alabama lose their first game of the year. I think most Bama fans have prepared themselves for it, wether they want to admit it or not. Are there Bama fans out there who’ve opened their mouths when they shouldn’t have? I’d say there are plenty. But, don’t forget what the VU and Arky boards looked like the weeks before their games against us as well.

But hey, it won’t matter by November anyways. For now, just enjoy yourselves this weekend and hope to see this happen someday:

Kickin’ Tiffin

This weekend could be the biggest opportunity for redemption in recent Crimson Tide history. We all remember what happened with Leigh Tiffin in Fayetteville last year. Can Tiffin do it? I sure hope so. But, while I’m sure most Bama fans would like to see him redeem himself, we would rather score in increments of 7. Heck, even John Parker Wilson has the same feelings:

“That would be nice,” Alabama quarterback John Parker Wilson said, “even though I prefer scoring touchdowns.”

It comes down to Tiffin preparing himself mentally. He cannot psych himself out and has to remember to focus on his task at hand. If he can’t, then we could be in for a long game.

But I have faith in Leigh; he’s got a lot of talent and a better coaching staff that can help him with the mental aspect of the game. He seems to be taking everything in stride, which is what he needs to do. I’m sure that someplace in Houston Nutt’s day long special teams scenario practice there was a part about what to do with Leigh Tiffin (even though they don’t need to do anything if he keeps missing field goals against them). But, I think Leigh can shine this Saturday, and I’m sticking to it.

Let’s hope something big happens for Mr. Tiffin. He’s probably ready to get this monkey off of his back.

Good luck, Leigh. If it helps you, just think of this horrible photoshop. It will make you laugh, thus calming your nerves.