We all know the story by now. Smith went to the NFL Combine overweight and not prepared for rigorous workouts. Then he left unannounced, which gave NFL scouts another reason to put a question mark by his name. Smith thought his pro day workout at Alabama would re-establish him as a top ten pick, but he was wrong.

What NFL Scouts saw was an overweight offensive lineman that wasn’t spectacular in any workout. Smith didn’t gain anything by the workout.

Now the debate begins. Smith was a great offensive lineman at Alabama and up until his last week on campus he was everything you could ever want and more from an offensive lineman. He was suspended from his last game at Alabama (versus Utah) because of negotiations with an agent. Then he messed up again.

If Smith falls out of the top ten will he be a steal? Or is this guy a definite bust?

So what will happen? Here’s my guess.

Using their speed Florida’s offense will be able to score on most of their possessions. Alabama will have to play defense on offense by keeping Florida’s offense off the field.

The Crimson Tide’s defense is stout as well, and I’m sure they will be a big test for the Gators offense.

Special teams will also be important. The Gators block kicks consistently every week, but the real battle is on kick returns. Will Javier Arenas or Brandon James win out and make a big play?

I expect Florida to win the game 31-17. Expect Jeffery Demps and Chris Rainey to combine for about 150 yards rushing. Florida will somewhat shut down Alabama’s running game and force John Parker Wilson to throw.