Alabama and Georgia: 3 Players to Watch for the Tide

The Alabama football team will take on the Georgia Bulldogs Saturday afternoon for the SEC Championship and a birth in the national championship game against Notre Dame.

Georgia comes into the game with a roster laden with talent, relying on a dynamic pass rusher and one of the best backfields in college football.  The Crimson Tide will also need similar players to step up and make plays; however, here are the 3 players to watch for Alabama.

1. Dee Milliner, CB

The 6'1 defensive back from Millbrook burst onto the scene in 2012 with an interception and four pass breakups against the Michigan Wolverines.  With Georgia's skill players at receiver, Tavarres King and Malcolm Mitchell, it will be important for Milliner to take one of Aaron Murray's weapons away.

2, Eddie Lacy, RB

Georgia ranks 11th against the pass, but 69th against the run.  It will be key for Alabama too feed Lacy and backfield mates TJ Yeldon and Kenyan Drake often, letting the talented trio work their magic behind the offensive line many consider to be the best in the country. The good news for Alabama is Lacy seems to be peaking at the right time, coming off an 18 carry performance for 131 yards and 2 scores against Auburn.

3. CJ Mosley, LB

Mosley has been a tackling machine for the Crimson Tide in 2012 with 92 stops for the year.  Not only a steady tackler, the junior has excelled against the pass as a key ingredient in Alabama's nickel and dime packages.  A complete package at linebacker, Alabama will need Mosley to put both his skills to use in stopping Georgia's talented backfield.