No. 2 Alabama Handles Tennessee, 29-9
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No. 2 Alabama Handles Tennessee, 29-9
Associated Press KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Nick Saban has turned the "Third Saturday in October" rivalry back to Alabama's favor, and left Phillip Fulmer with yet another ugly loss to explain to Tennessee's many disgruntled fans. The second-ranked Crimson Tide cruised to a 29-9 win over the Volunteers on Saturday night for its first back-to-back victories since 1991-92. "This is a great rivalry with great tradition with two outstanding universities, and I'm really proud of the way our players played," Saban said. While Alabama (8-0, 5-0, Southeastern Conference) remained in the heart of the national championship race, Tennessee's season grew sorrier. A lopsided loss to a bitter rival will only increase the pressure on Fulmer, who's been a prime target for critics and disgruntled Vols fans this season. Fast Facts • Alabama has still only trailed for 1 minute, 15 seconds all season. • Alabama rushed for three TDs against a Tennessee defense that had given up just two all season. • Tennessee is just 6-14 against ranked teams over the last four years and a stunning 1-9 at home against the Top 10 this decade. • The Tide beat the rival Vols back-to-back for the first time since 1991-92. -- ESPN research
NCAA Football by FanDome | October 26, 2008
