SparkyWilson

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Are you at all concerned that your offense is predicated so heavily on explosive plays?

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It become a concern when it becomes a concern.

Lebby goes for the chunk plays because he's getting them, but his offense has short and mid game built into it.

Your point stands though. Can Lebby pivot to the short and mid game if the long shots are mostly unavailable? I sure hope so.

What gives me reason to believe they can is Bothwell. He's had 100+ yards in each of the last three games (they didn't need him for the ULM game). Bama sitting only works as long as they can also keep Bothwell bottled up.

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Yeah the problem with these stats(and any stats) is that with only 4 games of data it's really hard for them to be accurate.

They say what they say and they are the best stats I know of, but with such limited data, all stats are a bit iffy. Especially when neither has even played a top20 team yet. Alabama's SoS is 56, and Miss St is about equal at 62.

These are the kinds of games that help a lot and add clarity.

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completely agree

That makes sense, and I like those better.

Believe me, I know the raw stats don't tell the whole story.

It will be interesting to see what the FEI rankings look like further down the road.

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You seem quite angry about data being presented.

I’d be upset about data too if I were an Arkansas fan.

Is Bama favored? Yes.
Do the stats support that? Yes.
Will it be the best team Bama has played YTD? Yes.
Could MSU win? Also yes.
Would anyone trade MSUs roster for Bamas? No.

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That data isn't one to one is the issue.

1. It's still early in the season. If this game was week 8 or 9, you'd have a better picture of what both teams are capable of. Both Russell and Taylor are ascending with very similar stat lines.

2. The South Carolina comparison goes beyond the stats. It was State's 3rd Game. Alabama's 4th game. State played in Columbia. Bama got them in Tuscaloosa. There's no telling what the outcome would be if the situation was reversed, but getting South Carolina in Tuscaloosa with an extra game under their belt makes a difference.

3. You could argue Miss St didn't mop the floor with Missouri last week. Well, Simmons isn't Sellers. Sellers clearly can't read the field where Simmons can or at least he's better at it.

It's not a slam dunk that Alabama is that much better, but Saturday will sort it out.

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Does A&M make playoffs?

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Fixed it for you and no.

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I would have to be high to watch that shite.

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That's why it was funny in college circa 2005.

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Nope Saban got Croomed in his first year at Alabama

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Was that the Quentin Culberson pick 6?

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but that fellow lining up behind center for Bama and his offense is putting up funny farm numbers.

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For comparison:

Bama: 1886 total yards; 171 total points (def TD excluded); 192 with def TD
State: 2,133 total yards; 172 points (State has no def TD)

Points Against are 81 vs 84.

Keelon and Kamario have put up very similar numbers.

Comes down to what it always does. Who's going to do it better on Saturday? State has always had issues closing the deal on big games. Can't seem to get out of their own way or make the clutch plays when needed. Would like to see that change Saturday. One can hope!

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Cause it’s happnin

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Still a significant "if". They've allowed a fair amount of yards and points compared to Saban's teams, but Keelon is getting better every week as imagine the defense is.

That said, Kamario Taylor has been getting better and State gets to play at home. If this were in Tuscaloosa, I'd not give us much of a chance.

Overall, no, I wouldn't call State The Juggernaut even after this win. A lot of games left to play and they so far haven't just run over other SEC teams.

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You should not be able to charge the same price for degrees that earn less too.

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then the you'd have a lot of degrees that no one is willing to teach for next to nothing unless you suggest that higher earning degrees must subsidize lower earning degrees.

also, the cost of a degree is not the same as is a particular degree a good credit risk. Most of degrees have a lot of the same cost variables for university to provide them. Faculty, support staff, facilities and facilities maintenance, administrative services, taxes, other costs and overhead aren't going to be much different for STEM degrees vs liberal arts degrees.

the credit worthiness of between those degress is significantly different