Colorado State is a solid football team. This week will be a nice step up.

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Hopefully this is a game where we really start to see the offense develop its identity.

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I'd really like to see us come out and play nasty on the offensive line and mash for a few drives. I know we all want to talk about passing, but I think our offensive line needs to develop an identity as badly as we need to get in a groove throwing.

I want to go into Nashville with those guys feeling good about knocking guys off the ball.

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Same. I love to see Jalen slice up defenses with his legs, but I don't want him getting hurt especially against Colorado State of all teams. Pound the backs, let the OL continue to develop that ferocity and cohesiveness, let Najee get more reps, and if Jacobs can go let him knock the rust off.

If I'm Daboll I'm drawing up a lot of plays for Robert foster and Jerry Jeudy, let them get some confidence so their talent can shine when we need it. Sims and Ruggs too, of course.

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Precisely

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I know we all want to talk about passing, but I think our offensive line needs to develop an identity as badly as we need to get in a groove throwing.

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Absolutely. That's the most pressing issue, imo

Nick Saban talks Colorado State, Alabama linebackers | al.com

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Alabama coach Nick Saban spoke to the media during the weekly SEC coaches teleconference on Wednesday in advance of the Crimson Tide's game against Colorado State on Saturday.

Below is a rundown of what he said:

-- Saban: "Colorado State is a very good team. They played very impressively this year, had a lot of opportunities against Colorado that they squandered with penalties, called-back touchdowns, so this is going to be a very challenging game for us. Our focus needs to be on our players respecting their talent and focusing on improving and playing better as a group and the opportunities that are created for new players certainly need to elevate their game."

-- Saban on Jamey Mosley: "He's worked really, really hard. He's gotten a lot bigger and a lot stronger. Very conscientious guy who it's very important to him to know what to do and exactly how to do it, do his job well. And I think that's why he's been able to make a contribution to the team."

-- Saban said he remembers Jamey Mosley as a little kid from when Alabama was recruiting C.J. Mosley.

-- Saban on Colorado State quarterback Nick Stevens: "He's a very accurate passer and probably, from a passing standpoint, maybe the most efficient guy we've played against so far this year."

-- Saban on Shaun Dion Hamilton: "I know it's been a struggle for him to get back to where he wants to be, and he's worked really, really hard. We're very pleased with his progress and his leadership and his performance and production. So far he's been very good."

-- Saban on Colorado State: "They're very well-coached. They play with a lot of toughness. They compete. They've done a great job getting takeaways on defense. They do a great job of executing their offense, score a lot of points, play well on special teams. This a very good football team all the way around."

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It's pretty evident that Vandy has played well so far this season. I don't think opposing coaches will take them lightly at all. I think it's safe to say Saban will ensure his staff and players take them seriously.

The schedule sets up well, with the competition being a bit tougher week to week.

Vandy has a really good defense. Their offense will get shut down by any good defense.

Bama has a better shot of shutting out Vandy then Colorado St.

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Vandy has a really good defense. Their offense will get shut down by any good defense.

Bama has a better shot of shutting out Vandy then Colorado St.

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I'm not saying they're going to the playoffs, but a really good defense and a serviceable QB is plenty good enough to win the east and Vandy has both to go along with a legitimate SEC quality running back.

UF doesn't have an offense at all. Kentucky looks like they're going to struggle to reach 6-6. Tennessee, Mizzou, and USCe all appear to have problems stopping runny noses.

Vandy looks like they could be equal or better than all of them, which leaves only Georgia and Vandy gets them in Nashville.

Like I said, I need to see them beat K-State before I completely get on the Vandy to Atlanta train but if it happens, just remember you heard it here first.

CSU is a better team than most realize. They will be playing in bowl season. Vandy may be a legit top 25 team. If they beat KSU, we'll know.

Secondly, I have to admit the idea of moving Womack to RG and Wills to RT really intrigues me. I hope they test that out during the game this weekend. Nothing against Cotton, but he's just never turned into a dominant player even though he's been given multiple chances in the starting line up over the last couple of years. He sort of reminds me of Dominick Jackson at RT. He was the best option his senior year, but was a clear weak link. With our recruiting, there should be no weak links on the OL. Womack and Wills could be a NASTY run blocking combo on that right side.