The Crimson Tide defense totally shut down Tennessee on its first drives, needed just one play to score its second touchdown of the half and just wore out the Vols' defense with running backs Trent Richardson and Eddie Lacy. The duo combined for 60 yards rushing, including a 12-yard touchdown run by Richardson, on Alabama's third scoring drive of the quarter to make it 27-6.
Tennessee had success loading the box in the first half, but now the Vols are fading. They can't tackle, get off blocks or put any pressure on Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron. When you look at Tennessee's sideline, there isn't much movement at all. The players have their heads down and most are sitting on the bench. The coaches don't appear to be doing much to get them going, either.
Alabama is simply having its way with Tennessee on both sides of the ball now. The teams we saw in the first half are long gone.
We still have another quarter remaining, but this one feels like it's over.
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