VIDEO: Practice footage from Tuesday

Take a look at the action from practice filmed just minutes ago. Notice D.J. Fluker is getting a little more done today than he did in the past. He even took a few turns on the blocking sled.

Watch for yourself.

Statistically speaking: Alabama vs. Tennessee

First off, I dedicate this post to one of the greatest sports fans who ever lived. Yankee icon “Freddy Sez” passed away Sunday at 85. I had the good fortune of encountering the unofficial mascot of the Bronx Bombers a few summers ago and his pure-hearted love of everything Yankees was inspiring.

Although I’m not sure Freddy would have cared about this Saturday’s renewal of the Alabama/Tennessee rivalry, I’m sure you do. So here is a quick breakdown of the major statistical categories and where the Crimson Tide and Vols rank in each.

Scoring offense
3. Alabama 35.3/game
11. Tennessee 23.3

Rushing offense
5. Alabama 183.6/game
11. Tennessee 115

Pass offense
5. Alabama 244.9/game
6. Tennessee 206.8

Total offense
4. Alabama 427.1/game
11. Tennessee 321.8

Scoring defense
1. Alabama 12.9/game
10. Tennessee 27.5

Rush defense
4. Alabama 106.9/game
9. Tennessee 153.5

Pass defense
4. Alabama 181.1/game
9. Tennessee 227.5

Total offense
2. Alabama 288/game
12. Tennessee 381/game