8-0...heading for the home stretch

alabama won again this afternoon, with a dominating win over utah state.

obviously, the opponent today was never a serious threat, but at least alabama, unlike in recent years, showed they can play above the level of their opponents.

brodie croyle had an absolutely awesome day, throwing for nearly 300 yards and 3 touchdowns, including 2 touchdowns in the first 5 minutes.

d.j. hall also proved he can step up and..almost...fill the shoes of the injured tyrone prothro by making 11 catches for 157 yards and a touchdown.

so today became a nice present for the homecoming crowd, and a great boost for alabama...who travels to face mississippi state next, then squares off against lsu, and finally...the iron bowl!