Tide destroys Georgia 115-82...

     We've all been concerned about the offense.  Alabama showed the SEC the offense is back by beating Georgia 33-points. Alabama scored 64 points in the second half. Let's put that into some hoops perspective - North Carolina scored  18 points in the first half against Virginia. So much for having blue blood. The scoring was so lopsided that Nate Oats apologized to the Georgia head coach for making a basket late in the game.  It was that kind of day for the Tide.  

    Nate Oats commented that the 18 turnovers kept the game from being crazy. He said that had the Tide dropped that number down to 12, the score would have been much worse.  That's hard to imagine. I guess the math says that's true. Whatever Oats believes is working. From the old eye-test standard,  Alabama could have beaten anyone yesterday. Alabama gave up to many offensive rebounds, but that could improve if Bruner and Gary come back. 

     Alabama broke the all-time record for points scored against an SEC opponent. Once again, Alabama found a way to embarrass the University of Georgia. It seems to be an Alabama habit in any sport. Alabama put up a hundred last season, as well.  

     Alabama shot 64.5% from the floor and 60% from downtown. Bama made 18 of 30 from my daughter calls La La Land. The Tide also made 25-30 free throws and out boarded the Dawgs 36-29. Herb Jones led the Tide with 2l. It is also a career-high for him.  Primo awoke from the land of the living dead. He had 19 all in the second half.  Shackleford had 18. Quinerly had 16 and Petty chipped in 13. Eight Alabama players made three-point baskets. Turnovers were still too many, but great shooting sometimes make them  disappear.

    Herb Jones seems to be on a collision course with SEC Player of the Year. He should also SEC Defensive Player of the Year. The media seems to be pushing his selection. Alabama is projected as the last 2 seed in the Selection Commitees initial release of teams to the public.  There is a lot of games to strengthen that position, move up, or lose it. If Alabama wins the SEC with only one loss the Tide should be a #1 seed in my opinion. History is one the Tide's side with that by the way.  

     Bama now goes to College Station to play TAMU, if they have passed COVID protocol.  Bama will be a probitive favorite in that one. In other news, LSU beat the Vols and have all but eliminated them from the SEC race. The Missouri loss in OT to Arkansas gives the Tigers their fifth loss. Arkansas is now 16-5. They have four loses in the SEC. LSU has four, and so does Florida. If Bama wins three more games in conference they will be SEC champ and have a double bye in the Tournament. Bama is looking for six wins and a number one seed.

    Alabama can win the National Championship if they shoot the ball as well as they did against Georgia. Whether that happens remains to be seen. I might say it is unlikely the Tide wins it all, but it is no longer impossible. If some injuries are overcome with the return of Bruner and Jones it Alabama's chances better.