BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- For all the glitz and glam, the pregame press conferences, the luncheons, the parties and the events, that come along with the Magic City Classic, the game itself, like most others, will likely come down to the action that occurs on the most gory part of the field---the trenches.
Alabama State coach Reggie Barlow said his team will face the largest offensive line it's seen thus far this season seen when it squares off against arch rival Alabama A&M in the 72nd Annual State Farm Magic City Classic presented by Coca-Cola at historic Legion Field Saturday at 2:30 p.m.
"They're big across the board," Barlow said. "Which means they're going to probably try to pound the ball on us. They've got some big guys and it's going to be a challenge to fight and get off blocks against these big offensive linemen."
And the Bulldogs' (2-5, 2-3) front five will be challenged as well.
The Hornets (5-2, 5-1) possess what could be the most mobile, agile and hostile pair of defensive tackles in all of the Southwestern Athletic Conference in juniors 6-foot-3, 305-pound Justin Mitchell and 6-2, 310-pound Derrick Billups.
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