Scott-
Appreciate the info. I myself will be taking Alabama +7 (imagine that) and feel pretty good about it. Yes, we may be a year or two away from full force sabanites, but having 15 freshman starters all asked to step up and take leadership roles has surely matured us since last season.
Comparing the games, it's probably arguable that both teams so far this season are equivalents:
Alabama played 2 cupcakes, 1 low-tier SEC team, and a non-conference game.
UGA played 2 cupcakes, 1 low-tier SEC team (albeit close), and a non-conference game.
IMO, UGA probably has an edge at skill positions and Bama has an edge on both the O/D line. I would rather have the O/D line edge to maintain the momentum in the trenches.
The point I'm getting to is that emotion will play a very large role in this game and either team has a shot at taking home the W. All things considered, +7 seems generous.
*side note: I love the hype surrounding UGA in this game and lack thereof with the tide. Black outs, #3 in the country, nat title on the line, all makes for a let down. I remember last year when bama beat ark in over time and next thing you know gameday is in ttown and all of a sudden bama is going to the SEC championship. perfect place for UGA to come in town and beat us in OT.
my prediction: Javier Arenas kickoff return to take away any black out steam...

Appreciate the info. I myself will be taking Alabama +7 (imagine that) and feel pretty good about it. Yes, we may be a year or two away from full force sabanites, but having 15 freshman starters all asked to step up and take leadership roles has surely matured us since last season.
Comparing the games, it's probably arguable that both teams so far this season are equivalents:
Alabama played 2 cupcakes, 1 low-tier SEC team, and a non-conference game.
UGA played 2 cupcakes, 1 low-tier SEC team (albeit close), and a non-conference game.
IMO, UGA probably has an edge at skill positions and Bama has an edge on both the O/D line. I would rather have the O/D line edge to maintain the momentum in the trenches.
The point I'm getting to is that emotion will play a very large role in this game and either team has a shot at taking home the W. All things considered, +7 seems generous.
*side note: I love the hype surrounding UGA in this game and lack thereof with the tide. Black outs, #3 in the country, nat title on the line, all makes for a let down. I remember last year when bama beat ark in over time and next thing you know gameday is in ttown and all of a sudden bama is going to the SEC championship. perfect place for UGA to come in town and beat us in OT.
my prediction: Javier Arenas kickoff return to take away any black out steam...