I don't think it's Bama looking "scary", as much as Vanderbilt looking like, well, Vanderbilt.
Every year with the Commodores, it's the same ol' story. "they're returning a ton of starters...lots of experience...they were so close in so many games last year...this is the year they'll go to a bowl"...and every year, they lose between 6 and 9 games.
I will say this about Vandy. As I watch this game, it appears that Vandy is more "athletic" than I've seen them in years past. They've got some guys with quickness and speed. I like Nickson's ability to make plays with his legs, but he doesn't have good touch on the ball...looks to heave it downfield on every play also.
Brian, I was just thinking the same thing. He's very inconsistent, and he has a bad tendency to telegraph his passes.
Unless Bama can get better performances from JPW, I don't think they're going to have a terrific season. Sure, their defense looks pretty good, but JPW hamstrings their offense.