TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- They're banging the drum at the University of Alabama this week, and we're talking about the Million Dollar Band playing the song "Africa."
The focus has been about not overlooking any opponent.
Although Saturday's game against Arkansas State (1-0) is also the Crimson Tide's home opener and will on ESPN2 (3:30 p.m. ET), one would think a letdown is unlikely. But this is the kind of game Alabama (1-0) had some problems with in the past, especially when having a young roster like this one.
In 2008, coming off a big win against Clemson in Atlanta, Alabama struggled against Tulane for a 20-6 victory.