Barnhart asks Legends about Alabama

Tony Barnhart from CBS Sports joined the Legends Poll on the weekly conference and asked some burning college football questions.

Barnhart: Obviously they are a great defensive team but what are Florida’s offensive issues?

Vince Dooley: Obviously they are not as good as last year and the QB has taken on the role. And we have said all along ‘how long until he gets hurt?’ He keeps pounding the ball and they still win. They then use the fast guys to try and run by people once they wear them down pounding the ball. I think it will be interesting to see them play Alabama, but as long as Tebow is there they will compete and win.

Pat Dye: I really don’t think they are quite as good as Alabama on defense. Miss St. moved the ball against Florida and couldn’t at all versus Florida. Alabama, if they get to where they can do what they did Saturday stretching the field with the deep pass on top of the unstoppable run game is hard to beat. But I don’t think Florida can beat them.

Barnhart: Talk to me about Alabama’s Defense.

Gene Stallings: You never see a receiver wide open. They pressure you and blitz you, but they still have the coverage so they can really hurt people. They have a kicker who can kick it just about anywhere and the best punt returner on top of a Heisman candidate at running back. I worry about the quarterback with his lack of experience. Our ‘92 team stayed healthy but this year they have only lost a few.

Dye: Maybe Florida can put pressure on McElroy, but Alabama will be tough to beat if they can get the play action working and throw the deep ball. And Alabama only got two penalties Saturday. I think it will be a great game, but I think Alabama will win.

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