Bill Vilona – Pensacola News Journal
“I think we just need to do a little bit better job of being able to stretch the field vertically and throw the ball downfield,” Saban said after the Tide’s 38-14 win against Arkansas at Bryant-Denny Stadium. “We had some opportunities to make a couple plays and missed ‘em, but those are the kind we have to get.” More opportunities could arise Saturday night when the No. 2-ranked Crimson Tide visits the No. 12 Florida Gators in the latest Southeastern Conference game that transcends into a national spotlight. The teams have a lot in common. They are 1-2 statistically in four major offense-defense categories. It’s part of the expectation this game may fulfill its advance billing. Count on the Gators to focus a defensive strategy toward trying to thwart Tide tailbacks Trent Richardson and Eddie Lacy as often as possible, thus leaving to chance some opportunities for passing success. More
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