A little worried about A&M

don't sweat it...qb can't handle pressure..d not turrible but still butter vs every sec west team

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They have a great O line, good RBs, an accurate QB, and some unbelievable receivers. And the defense looks much improved. Much better tackling and a much stronger D line.

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Yup been telling people on rant all summer that they were for real. A lot of pseudo fans on these boards talking out of their arse but not doing the research. All the articles told you they returned one of the top Olines in the country. Then you have the group of WRs. You knew what Pope and Kennedy could do as role players if you paid attention. But all the camp hype has been about RJS and Noil. RJS rose the occasion and Noil showed a glimpse but still needs to iron out the poise of first game jitters. Then you have 3 talented backs with a bruiser and Carson and a juker in Trey Williams. Even with those 2 getting the attention Brandon Willims was the first to get a carry and a catch a pass flexed out. (which was surprising). I don't know how many of you have followed Cam Clear from recruiting to the vols to TAMU but he was a guy I really really wanted for Saban's offense while he was still a recruit. He is just a huge blocking TE. So the final piece of the puzzle was the QB. If you had took the time to look at K Hills stats you would have noticed how efficient they were. So all you had to do next was youtube him and see if his video play/eye test matched the stats. Well low and behold if you have an eye for talent he jumps off the screen to you. So whats left to judge? As long as you have any decent coach, much less a great coach, you are going to put all those quality pieces together and put up points.

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The WVU game will be telling how our defense responds to a fast paced hurry up offense.

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I guessssssss it may tell you if our coaches have figured out a way to better substitute/ or rather not substitute and get people in the right place before the ball is snapped. Otherwsise its really not going to give you much of a clue until we face a team with all the pieces. Its not enough just to go fast if you don't also get first downs. That takes more than just hiking the ball quickly, it takes skilled players as well.


I am actually going to hold more judgement on TAMUs defense though. It looked some what improved but I don't think USCe did a great job of attacking it. I also thought Thompson no where was up to level of some of the hype he received preseason.

They are better than expected, but Im not worried or scared of them. By the time we paly, Im sure we will have enough tape on them to point out a few weaknesses. Its going to be a challenge for sure

They are better than expected and USCe is worse than expected. Be realistic guys.

Sumlin is good but top 5? Don't forget he lost 4 games WITH Johnny Flipoff.

Yeah, but their D looks improved. Yes, I know they gave up 28 points and a lot of yardage, but they ddi a good job against the run and they tackled better. Plus outside of two big passes early, they did a fair job for A&M.

Even Kenny Hill was surprised how well he did, too me that says a lot...USC D Sucks.

Just being honest.

I think it's mainly Sumlin, but that OC is kinda like Smart. He's a part of it and could likely do it too, but it's Sumlin's scheme stuff.

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Just being honest.

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I understand that but can we at least play a game first before we get all worried and shite....and to be fair SOUTH CAROLINA LOOKED AWFUL. I think this Alabama team is going to surprise a lot of people. I cannot fking wait until tomorrow afternoon...1080p here I come!