Sports Thread #1 for 11/8/08: CFB Preview #1- The Return of Slick Nick

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Well, it is another classic week of what should be memorable games in the SEC and Big 12 (South) this week. The Big 12 (South) has held their end of the bargain by providing us with encounters for generation after generation to remember. That has not been the case however with the SEC this far.

But the hype still continues for the possibility of an instant classic to take placein the SEC, and its likely candidate is Saban Bowl II. The Alabama coach leads his number one ranked team into Death Valley to hear the plethora of boos he is going to receive. It's the LSU Tigers and the Crimson Tide, and the emotion of the game will be there.

If Alabama wins this one, they will book their ticket to Atlanta for the conference championship game, and possibly seal at least a BCS spot with the win. However, if LSU wins this game, they still will have a shot at defending at least their conference crown, coupled with the pride factor of beating the coach preceding Les Myles, their correct.

Obviously, the run games will be key, but we shall see if playmaking receivers like terrific freshman Juno Jones for Alabama, and the dynamic duo of Lafell-Byrd who I have shown so much love this season, will be the ultimate difference.

I say LSU gets the upset, finally having their defense step up in a big game this year.