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How good is Bama's O-line?
Posted on 12/2/15 at 11:30 pm
Posted on 12/2/15 at 11:30 pm
It seems that Bama fans think that they are not that good, while the rest of the country thinks they are superb. So what's the verdict? How good is it really?
Posted on 12/2/15 at 11:32 pm to sabes que
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So what's the verdict? How good is it really?
Depends on the play, it's not that they aren't good. It's that they are inconsistent.
This post was edited on 12/2/15 at 11:33 pm
Posted on 12/2/15 at 11:33 pm to sabes que
They get better as the game goes along.
Reminds me of their 2012 unit, which was the unquestionable GOAT.
Reminds me of their 2012 unit, which was the unquestionable GOAT.
Posted on 12/2/15 at 11:33 pm to sabes que
Derrick Henry says they are pretty good.
Posted on 12/2/15 at 11:34 pm to sabes que
They have 5,000 false starts, let the flood gates out on coker often, and are inconsistent in run blocking.
They aren't a strength.
They aren't a strength.
Posted on 12/2/15 at 11:34 pm to Tornado Alley
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Reminds me of their 2012 unit
f8 me
Posted on 12/2/15 at 11:39 pm to ACL11190
The amount of TFL we have given up has been horrible... along with the false starts.
We average 6.42
In 2014 4.5
In 2013 4.3
In 2012 4.5
In 2011 5.4
In 2010 5.2
In 2009 4.7
We have improved though.. we were around 7.5 about 3-4 games ago. So to bring the average down that much is a big improvement.
We average 6.42
In 2014 4.5
In 2013 4.3
In 2012 4.5
In 2011 5.4
In 2010 5.2
In 2009 4.7
We have improved though.. we were around 7.5 about 3-4 games ago. So to bring the average down that much is a big improvement.
This post was edited on 12/2/15 at 11:42 pm
Posted on 12/2/15 at 11:39 pm to ACL11190
Lots of false starts, and I feel like when the gameplan has to be adjusted due to a lead change or a few stalls they fall apart. This happened against Ole Miss and Tennessee, and to much lesser extents against Texas A&M and Arkansas.
The good thing is that Bama is 3-1 in those games, though, so just take that FWIW.
The good thing is that Bama is 3-1 in those games, though, so just take that FWIW.
Posted on 12/2/15 at 11:46 pm to sabes que
Its peaking at the right time. It was a hot mess at the beginning of the season. It's really become strong in the run game. Pass pro is still spotty, although cam is much better now that he seems healthy
Posted on 12/2/15 at 11:50 pm to sabes que
Depends on who the refs are. Ritter and crew are officiating the game and they're the best OL in the country because they can hold all day and won't get called.
Posted on 12/2/15 at 11:56 pm to BowlJackson
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Depends on who the refs are. Ritter and crew are officiating the game and they're the best OL in the country because they can hold all day and won't get called.
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Posted on 12/2/15 at 11:57 pm to BowlJackson
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Depends on who the refs are. Ritter and crew are officiating the game and they're the best OL in the country because they can hold all day and won't get called.
Good thing your Jackson has a bowl to melt in.
Posted on 12/2/15 at 11:59 pm to sabes que
Solid in the run game though they've tended to allow too many negative plays. There has been improvement in that regard in recent weeks.
Pass protection has been downright bad for the majority of the season. It's gotten to the point that the passing offense consists 90% of WR screens and roll outs. Howard has been used as an extra blocker a good bit in recent weeks as well.
Pass protection has been downright bad for the majority of the season. It's gotten to the point that the passing offense consists 90% of WR screens and roll outs. Howard has been used as an extra blocker a good bit in recent weeks as well.
Posted on 12/3/15 at 12:01 am to imraged
They are bad. We give up plenty TFL and false starts seem to trouble the tackles. Henry carries them. Kelly is the best one imo
Posted on 12/3/15 at 12:01 am to sabes que
a lot better with that center playing.
Posted on 12/3/15 at 12:06 am to SammyTiger
I will say that as much as they haven't helped Coker... Coker hasn't helped them much either. We've struggled to throw the deep ball and that has allowed a lot of teams to stack the box against us on a regular basis with 8 and even 9 sometimes.
Both Auburn and Miss state did. Didn't pay as much attention to the other games.
Both Auburn and Miss state did. Didn't pay as much attention to the other games.
Posted on 12/3/15 at 12:57 am to sabes que
Weakest point on team imo
Posted on 12/3/15 at 2:44 am to NATidefan
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I will say that as much as they haven't helped Coker... Coker hasn't helped them much either. We've struggled to throw the deep ball and that has allowed a lot of teams to stack the box against us on a regular basis with 8 and even 9 sometimes.
Both Auburn and Miss state did. Didn't pay as much attention to the other games.
Think we did this also.
They're obviously good, but I'd say they're below average by Alabama standards.
Posted on 12/3/15 at 2:50 am to sabes que
Really only notice the O-lineman when they are screwing up to be honest.
I noticed them a lot more to start the year than I have since the bye week.
I noticed them a lot more to start the year than I have since the bye week.
Posted on 12/3/15 at 2:58 am to redeye
They are very good on rush plays but suck on pass plays. The main reason Coker doesn't throw deep isn't because he can't it's because Kiffin doesn't believe our OL will give him time. I've never seen a Saban OL do a worse job of pass protection. At the same time they are opening enough room for Henry to dominate when the defense knows he's getting it. That's unusually good run blocking.
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