Alabama vs Virginia Tech, Prediction Preview 2009. For the second year in a row Alabama will be playing in the Chick Fil A College Kickoff matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 8pm ET on Sept. 5, 2009. This game promises to be quite the event. ESPN’s College GameDay will be on hand for the game in Atlanta. Not only will there be plenty of excitement, but this game looks to be quite the matchup.

Not that it means much, but the preseason coaches’ poll has Alabama ranked at No.5 with Virginia Tech following closely at No. 7. Looking at the teams on paper Alabama has the edge, but that doesn’t always mean anything. Tech has experience to their advantage. Tech’s QB Tyrod Taylor has much more playing experience than Alabama’s Greg McElroy, while many say that McElroy’s skills surpass Taylor’s. I think the offensive line will be a major factor in this game. It is yet to be seen how Alabama’s o-line performs with only two returning starters. The offensive line’s performance can sometimes negate a great QB.

Personally I feel that Alabama does have the edge because of their defense and the supporting offensive players. They have a great stable of running backs and wide receivers. There is a status issue with Mark Ingram and Julio Jones, but if that is resolved Alabama should be loaded. My pick to win will be Alabama, but we all know that anything can happen. I say about 17-10 for Bama.

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Alabama’s 2009 Trailer