It was mentioned earlier in this column that Alabama is favored by 7 points at Texas A Noteworthy about that number is that it the only game all season in which Nick Saban defending national champions are favored by less than double digits. Entering the 2013 season, the Crimson Tide has been favored in 41 consecutive games, a fact which makes A win in Birmingham last season all the more impressive . One Vegas bookmaker adds this little ditty than must really chap folks in the always overrated Big Ten. Ed Salmons says that six SEC teams Alabama, Georgia, A Florida, South Carolina and LSU would be favored over Ohio State on a neutral field .A rookie sensation a year ago, the 24yearold threw for 178 yards and two touchdowns in a Week 1 win over Oakland before struggling late the following weekend in a 2420 loss to Miami.Luck threw for 321 yards, but had a fourthquarter interception and also took a late sack on fourth down."Disappointing last series," said Luck. "I don't