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Thoughts After The Florida Game
Posted on 9/21/14 at 10:12 am
Posted on 9/21/14 at 10:12 am
QB Sims can take Bama all the way and no more questions of this from UA fans or any other fanbase.
Defensive Line played really good and if they keep getting better they could be the best in the nation.
Offensive Line needs some work this week but did really good on pass protection and got some push other than the snap infractions I like what I saw.
Line Backers are getting in the game more. I would still like to see them get more blitz packages. If the CB's get better IMO we could see that happen.
Wide Receivers Playing really good minus a few fumbles trying to get more yards after contact. "Cooper for Heisman."
Running Backs Are the best three group package in the country and could be the best five if it were possible for numbers 4 and 5 to play more.
DB's Collins is a All American. I would like to see some freshman get some playing time but the CB's are making some progress. Would love to see Brown and Humphrey play more.
Tight Ends Thought we would see more from them to keep some defense's honest and to take some of the attention off of the RB's and WR's and help open them up more to create more one on one match up's. It's working so far how it is though.
After week four I'm pleased. I think they just need to work a little more on "the little things."
Defensive Line played really good and if they keep getting better they could be the best in the nation.
Offensive Line needs some work this week but did really good on pass protection and got some push other than the snap infractions I like what I saw.
Line Backers are getting in the game more. I would still like to see them get more blitz packages. If the CB's get better IMO we could see that happen.
Wide Receivers Playing really good minus a few fumbles trying to get more yards after contact. "Cooper for Heisman."
Running Backs Are the best three group package in the country and could be the best five if it were possible for numbers 4 and 5 to play more.
DB's Collins is a All American. I would like to see some freshman get some playing time but the CB's are making some progress. Would love to see Brown and Humphrey play more.
Tight Ends Thought we would see more from them to keep some defense's honest and to take some of the attention off of the RB's and WR's and help open them up more to create more one on one match up's. It's working so far how it is though.
After week four I'm pleased. I think they just need to work a little more on "the little things."
This post was edited on 9/21/14 at 12:18 pm
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Posted on 9/21/14 at 10:17 am to Legend13
Everything makes sense except for the Humphrey comment
Posted on 9/21/14 at 10:18 am to Legend13
Defense, as a group, still worry me. Thankful that the UF offense wasn't an up-to team like some Bama will be facing in the coming weeks.
All in all Bama defense played better statistically but how much of that was due to turnovers and UF not being that good?
All in all Bama defense played better statistically but how much of that was due to turnovers and UF not being that good?
Posted on 9/21/14 at 10:29 am to Legend13
I agree with just about everything you said. We played like we were the better team, but we were certainly very sloppy. There were quite a few teachable moments there.
Tony Brown had a decent game. Not good but not bad.
Something I noticed was that our LBs are not very good in coverage at all. I am concerned this will get exploited by teams with better pass catching TEs.
Overall, I was very pleased with the performance, especially of Sims and Cooper. There were obvious signs of improvement everywhere.
Tony Brown had a decent game. Not good but not bad.
Something I noticed was that our LBs are not very good in coverage at all. I am concerned this will get exploited by teams with better pass catching TEs.
Overall, I was very pleased with the performance, especially of Sims and Cooper. There were obvious signs of improvement everywhere.
This post was edited on 9/21/14 at 10:31 am
Posted on 9/21/14 at 10:34 am to Legend13
This offense has more talent than any in bama history. Blake Sims evolving into a beast is bad news for sec defenses. I want to see more of: Henry at rb, Brown at cb and Anderson at lb.
If Cooper keeps up at his current pace then he has a legit shot at a heisman trophy.
If Cooper keeps up at his current pace then he has a legit shot at a heisman trophy.
Posted on 9/21/14 at 10:50 am to CrimsonChin
Aside from the obvious:
Arie K has played great this year. Made a really nice block yesterday downfield on a screen pass. He's done a good job of finishing his blocks this year.
Jarren Reed dished out some nice punishment to the UF QB and RBs.
DePreist looks like he's played himself back into shape.
on a negative note: Yeldon did not look good running the ball except for one or two carries against a worn down Florida d
Arie K has played great this year. Made a really nice block yesterday downfield on a screen pass. He's done a good job of finishing his blocks this year.
Jarren Reed dished out some nice punishment to the UF QB and RBs.
DePreist looks like he's played himself back into shape.
on a negative note: Yeldon did not look good running the ball except for one or two carries against a worn down Florida d
Posted on 9/21/14 at 10:56 am to SECSolomonGrundy
I'v e noticed in every game that Yeldon seems more tentative about getting to the line this year. Maybe why we've seen so much of Drake.
Posted on 9/21/14 at 11:08 am to artompkins
1. Florida was lucky we turned the ball over like that, very well could have been a shutout.
2. That being said, defense was very good considering the bad position the offense kept putting them in. Run D was very stout. Got our first picks of the season too finally
3. Sims....what more can you say. If you still think their is a QB battle going on you are fooling yourself. Historic performance by Sims against a very good SEC defense.
4. Finally got OJ involved. Hope it continues.
5. Cooper is a beast. Nuff said
6. No significant injuries!
2. That being said, defense was very good considering the bad position the offense kept putting them in. Run D was very stout. Got our first picks of the season too finally
3. Sims....what more can you say. If you still think their is a QB battle going on you are fooling yourself. Historic performance by Sims against a very good SEC defense.
4. Finally got OJ involved. Hope it continues.
5. Cooper is a beast. Nuff said
6. No significant injuries!
Posted on 9/21/14 at 11:09 am to SECSolomonGrundy
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DePreist looks like he's played himself back into shape.
I personally didn't see that on Saturday. He still looks slow and can't get off a block.
Posted on 9/21/14 at 11:10 am to Legend13
I believe Tony Brown is officially a starter from here on out. He locked down their best WR to 2 catches.
Posted on 9/21/14 at 11:16 am to artompkins
I think Yeldon is injured.
Posted on 9/21/14 at 11:22 am to SECSolomonGrundy
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on a negative note: Yeldon did not look good running the ball except for one or two carries against a worn down Florida d
The last time a commentator mentioned Yeldon's yards after contact was never. Sometimes it seems he just needs to turn upfield and get whatever he can.
Posted on 9/21/14 at 12:01 pm to Legend13
Very happy with the resiliency that the team showed against Florida. The offense has looked very sharp. My only concern is our CBs and LBs on defense. Teams have had success throwing directly over the middle on us. Our LBs really need to step up with their coverage over the middle.
Posted on 9/21/14 at 12:40 pm to BrianFantana
Ragland > Depreist so far. Run blocking needs to get better, defense will get better. I can see this team winning it all.
Posted on 9/21/14 at 12:45 pm to Section 80
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I can see this team winning it all.
lets hold off and see how they do against a team that can actually pass the ball first. aTm will tell the tale. If we can win that game, we will be in the playoff. Until that happens though, I am not getting my hopes up with our secondary
Posted on 9/21/14 at 1:41 pm to Legend13
I like what I've seen so far. Our turnover margin needs to improve. We haven't had a clean game yet and haven't won the turnover battle in any of the 4 games.
We had several penalties against Florida also. We need to cut that shite out. Coop had a couple of big gainers(1 td) called back.
We had several penalties against Florida also. We need to cut that shite out. Coop had a couple of big gainers(1 td) called back.
Posted on 9/21/14 at 1:46 pm to LukeSidewalker
Did Florida ever have a sustained drive yesterday? I don't think they actually drove deep into our territory the whole game. Both of their offensive touchdowns came off turnovers that occurred deep in our own territory.
Posted on 9/21/14 at 2:06 pm to RollTide1987
They did not. All of their points were off of turnovers.
Posted on 9/21/14 at 2:13 pm to Legend13
Surprised no one has mentioned about how Jarran Reed played his arse off yesterday. He will definitely be seeing the field a lot this season. He's one bad mamma jamma.
Posted on 9/21/14 at 2:27 pm to RollTide1987
Pretty sure they did not. Not counting there offensive TD's deep in our own territory they would get 1 or 2 1st downs & have to punt. Also went 3 & out or turned it over on downs several times.
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