Last year number 1 Alabama was defeated by number 2 Florida in the SEC Championship game. This year they will meet again, and again they are #1 and #2. This time both teams are unbeaten, but the teams look even more equal than before.
Last year Alabama was unbeaten, but Florida was the clear favorite. Alabama played hard for 3 quarters and led 20 to 17. In the fourth quarter Tim Tebow added to his legacy by leading a dramatic 31 to 20 victory in the game of the century. Now part two is abut to commence.
This season the Gators are not as explosive as before, but they have gotten better defensively. Alabama has seemed to improve, as finishing games late in the fourth quarter was a problem for them last season. The Tide struggled to put away opponents and slipped past some weak foes by the skins of their teeth. This year only a few teams have played Alabama close.
Both teams have fought past distractions. No matter what happens to them they continue to win football games, and may be the two best teams in the country. One thing is certain, only one of them can go to Pasadena to play for the glass trophy. It has been Florida's goal to become the first Gator team to go undefeated. They are 2 wins away from pulling it out. Alabama has been tortured inside for what happened late last year. I'm sure it still has Nick Saban pacing the floors of his home.
Both teams are equal in almost every statistical category. One thing is certain; it will be a war. I think Florida is depending too much on Tim Tebow. They did this in 2007 and went 9-4. This year they have had an easier schedule and a better defense allowing them to win this way. They will not win today.
Alabama 27 Florida 17
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