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Column: UF vs. ‘Bama: A real-life 'Space Jam'

Twenty years ago, “Space Jam” made its rounds in theaters across the world.

And come Saturday, every millennial’s favorite movie will come to life.

Florida is a 24-point underdog against top-ranked Alabama in Atlanta’s Southeastern Conference Championship game this weekend, according to Bovada.

That can only lead one to draw comparisons between the Crimson Tide and the 1996 movie’s “Monstars,” which were huge, monster-like, uber-talented basketball players.

UF coach Jim McElwain already got the ball rolling on Monday by calling Alabama’s players “creatures.”

So without further ado, here are your 2016 SEC Championship game “Space Jam” comparisons:

Nick Saban: Swackhammer

He’s big.