College Football: Preview, Prediction for ‘Bama, Ole Miss
By Lee Wardlaw
Dec 6, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide mascot Big Al celebrates in confetti after their win over the Missouri Tigers in the 2014 SEC Championship at the Georgia Dome. Alabama beat Missouri 42-13. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Alabama: Keys to Win the Game
1. Derrick Henry, Derrick Henry, Derrick Henry
The first thing the Crimson Tide need to do? Hand it off to this guy. Don’t doubt the ball will be in this guy’s hands. Also look for Kenyan Drake to get some touches.
2. Control the tempo
When Ole Miss has the ball, Alabama needs to keep making stops. If ‘Bama can simply do this, they’ll have the ability to slow down the pace of the game with their traditional power running game.
3. Passing the Ball
While ‘Bama’s pass offense isn’t the most feared, this’ll be a good opportunity for the unit. The ‘Rebs pass D? Good, but maybe not as good as last year.
Next: Mississippi: Keys to Win the Game