re: 2015-16 Season Thread: #13 3-1 (0-1), @ Georgia up next

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Safety Tre' Hunter and receiver Ajalen Holley were concise when scouting both SEC teams' strengths.

"Alabama is a little bit more versatile, as in the pass game is outside of the box," Hunter said of the Tide offense. "Georgia is light inside of the box. Alabama can spread you out. Playing in space is always hard. For skilled guys and linemen, playing in space is always hard. There is a bit more to think about than gearing up for box plays."

Of Georgia's 1,965 total yards, 52.4 percent have come in the running game. The majority of Alabama's 1,840 total yards have come through the air. That ratio is 60:40 through four games. Hunter was impressed with Georgia's between-the-tackles approach led by Nick Chubb's 71 carries, 599 yards (8.4 average) and six touchdowns.

"They're awesome," Hunter said. "That's what they do. They're both pretty accustomed to what they know how to do."



Holley took a deep breath when asked to compare the defenses of Alabama and Georgia. Answers don't get more specific.

"Alabama's defense is a lot bigger," he said. "Georgia's defense is a lot faster. That's as good as I can give you right there."

And how does that translate on the field?

"When it comes to running the ball, I feel like we could be on the edge a little better against Alabama," Holley said. "When it comes to Georgia, we couldn't, because they're a faster outside defense. When it comes to getting downhill, I feel like Alabama is better at filling the gap than Georgia is, because they're bigger. Their defensive line can fill gaps better than Georgia. That's from my perspective."

ULM ran for nine yards on 31 attempts (0.3-yard average) against Alabama. It was statistically more effective against Georgia, passing for 206 yards and running for 45. The Warhawks also scored twice on sustained drives covering 75 and 74 yards, respectively.

ULM totaled 92 yards against Alabama, didn't gain a first down until midway through the second quarter and didn't have a drive cover more than 31 yards.

"The tape doesn't lie," Holley said. "They're good. The tape showed they were good and they played a great game tonight. So they're a good front seven for sure."

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