Alabama: The Good, The Bad

[ChiRish]

Originally Posted by IrishLax

If our DL can handle their OL... we've got a chance. Can our corners cover Amari Cooper 1v1? They held their own against Lee and Woods....

I'll state the obvious though... if we can't stop the run, our entire defensive strategy falls apart and we could be in for a 28+ point beatdown.

If our D holds up... let's be serious, there was nothing impressive about Alabama's defense today. I don't think our WRs we able to consistently make plays, but Eifert could dominate the middle of the field. Improvement in our red zone efficiency and our OL showing up are necessary. This game is winnable if Alabama comes out and plays super crappy like how they did today... but with multiple weeks to prep? I don't know... wish we were playing the game next weekend.

I agree. I think Bama will see how they succeeded in the second half and focus on establishing the run and then trying to open up the play action pass. I really think that we can manage that aspect of the game. The key will be staying disciplined.

I also agree that Bama's defense looks susceptible. Our offensive line is strong enough to foster enough of a run game to keep Golson comfortable.

Like I said earlier, I think this will be a close game that will come down to the wire because both teams match up so well in many different aspects. Intangibles like leadership and teamwork could thus be the deciding factor. I like our chances there.

[Crimson streak]

The good thing is Daniels will be back also. Gives us another big target in the passing game

[Old Man Mike]

I posted this in the game thread but it seems to be dead in favor of this new one, so, I'm violating IE propriety by repeating it here. Sorry. Just in hope of stirring the conversation [although this old person has to go to bed now....]

Interesting game. All sorts of odd things about it.

1). Alabama's defense turns out to be far from impenetrable. We are always being accused of being frauds --- I'm wondering if there isn't a little fraudulence there. Georgia was "OK" offensively but I did not think particularly scary. If Everett has a good game, I see no reason why we will not move the ball.

2). Our quarterback, if he doesn't turn it over, is better than theirs, maybe significantly better --- certainly much more talented. Weird to say that going into an NC game. Our receivers also look more athletic than theirs, as a group anyway. They have nothing approaching Eifert, nor did Georgia.

3). Their running backs are brutal, but so are our tacklers --- we're bigger and stronger than Georgia defensively. Still those RBs pose our difficulty. Contain them, no ball turnovers, and we severely limit their scoring. Same verse, just like the first [twelve].

4). Richt was an extreme bonehead on the final offensive play --- nearly inconceivable. Had Kelly ever done anything that bad, half this board [the troglodyte half] would never stop screaming about it. Saban though did something nearly as stupid just before the first half end. He didn't use one of THREE timeouts he had in the last half minute, and blew two shots at a touchdown. Our coach, gentlemen, is the better in-game coach.

5). Georgia's defense was out-of-gas and almost completely quit in the second half --- over 300 total rushing yards, and Alabama still barely won. We are much the more physical defense than Georgia. And better conditioned. And probably deeper.

6). I am not sure that I would say that Alabama is clearly better than either Stanford or Oklahoma. Stanford's as tough, and Oklahoma's as fast or faster. Both are better than Georgia, even though Georgia is a good football team.

7). Alabama is VERY "simple" which is what Saban wants. They are a one-trick pony, albeit a powerfully effective one. Their entire game is brutal muscle. Georgia could not stand up to it. Texas A&M somehow could. The issue is: can Big Lou, Tuitt, and KLM look those guys in the eye and smile and shrug "bring it on"? Can Manti, Prince, Dan/Carlos, and Danny meet the two RBs at the holes and throw them down. Georgia couldn't; we're stronger. We'll see.

Anyone who assumes that this is going to be an obvious SEC win will be speaking purely from biased stupidity and emotionalism. Alabama rushing power vs. Notre Dame front seven power might create supercollider fusions leading to Black Holes in Miami.

[kuehnja]

Bama on offense reminds me of a slightly more talents Wisconsin offense of the past few years. Run, run, run, and run well.

[Crimsongulf]

We respect you but by no means fear you.

[NDFANnSouthWest]

Originally Posted by Old Man Mike

I posted this in the game thread but it seems to be dead in favor of this new one, so, I'm violating IE propriety by repeating it here. Sorry. Just in hope of stirring the conversation [although this old person has to go to bed now....]

Interesting game. All sorts of odd things about it.

1). Alabama's defense turns out to be far from impenetrable. We are always being accused of being frauds --- I'm wondering if there isn't a little fraudulence there. Georgia was "OK" offensively but I did not think particularly scary. If Everett has a good game, I see no reason why we will not move the ball.

2). Our quarterback, if he doesn't turn it over, is better than theirs, maybe significantly better --- certainly much more talented. Weird to say that going into an NC game. Our receivers also look more athletic than theirs, as a group anyway. They have nothing approaching Eifert, nor did Georgia.

3). Their running backs are brutal, but so are our tacklers --- we're bigger and stronger than Georgia defensively. Still those RBs pose our difficulty. Contain them, no ball turnovers, and we severely limit their scoring. Same verse, just like the first [twelve].

4). Richt was an extreme bonehead on the final offensive play --- nearly inconceivable. Had Kelly ever done anything that bad, half this board [the troglodyte half] would never stop screaming about it. Saban though did something nearly as stupid just before the first half end. He didn't use one of THREE timeouts he had in the last half minute, and blew two shots at a touchdown. Our coach, gentlemen, is the better in-game coach.

5). Georgia's defense was out-of-gas and almost completely quit in the second half --- over 300 total rushing yards, and Alabama still barely won. We are much the more physical defense than Georgia. And better conditioned. And probably deeper.

6). I am not sure that I would say that Alabama is clearly better than either Stanford or Oklahoma. Stanford's as tough, and Oklahoma's as fast or faster. Both are better than Georgia, even though Georgia is a good football team.

7). Alabama is VERY "simple" which is what Saban wants. They are a one-trick pony, albeit a powerfully effective one. Their entire game is brutal muscle. Georgia could not stand up to it. Texas A&M somehow could. The issue is: can Big Lou, Tuitt, and KLM look those guys in the eye and smile and shrug "bring it on"? Can Manti, Prince, Dan/Carlos, and Danny meet the two RBs at the holes and throw them down. Georgia couldn't; we're stronger. We'll see.

Anyone who assumes that this is going to be an obvious SEC win will be speaking purely from biased stupidity and emotionalism. Alabama rushing power vs. Notre Dame front seven power might create supercollider fusions leading to Black Holes in Miami.

excellent post as usual.

This game is going to be a war!

[NDFANnSouthWest]

Originally Posted by Crimsongulf

We respect you but by no means fear you.

Right back at you!