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Alabama is 5th in the nation in rushing offense
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:21 am
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:21 am
Averaging just over 303 yards per game. Granted that stat line is greatly aided by the 496 yards we put up on Vanderbilt on Saturday. Only Tulsa, Army, Navy, and Georgia Tech average more yards per game on the ground.
I really like where this offense is heading. We have a stable of impeccable running backs and an improving offensive line for them to run behind. Plus we have a QB who can run the ball himself. I almost want us to become more of a read option oriented offense this year. We have the tools to do that as well as weapons at WR that will make you pay should you over commit to the run.
I really like where this offense is heading. We have a stable of impeccable running backs and an improving offensive line for them to run behind. Plus we have a QB who can run the ball himself. I almost want us to become more of a read option oriented offense this year. We have the tools to do that as well as weapons at WR that will make you pay should you over commit to the run.
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Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:23 am to RollTide1987
All the programs ahead of Alabama run some variation of an option offense, except Tulsa.
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:48 am to CapstoneGrad06
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Tulsa has played:
OKST L59-24
ULL W66-42
TOL L54-51
UNM L16-13
They've got 4 decent backs against the above competition.
NAME CAR YDS AVG LONG TD
D'Angelo Brewer 114 578 5.1 60 5
Shamari Brooks 47 276 5.9 63 (TD) 4
Chad President 34 210 6.2 48 4
Corey Taylor II 34 179 5.3 55 (TD) 4
Comparatively, Bama has some impressive statistics as well against tougher competition.
Jalen Hurts 45 360 8.0 55 (TD) 3
Damien Harris 38 309 8.1 61 (TD) 6
Bo Scarbrough 44 221 5.0 19 3
Najee Harris 30 156 5.2 25 0
Brian Robinson Jr. 5 51 10.2 17 (TD) 1
Ronnie Clark 10 48 4.8 19 0
Josh Jacobs 5 34 6.8 13 0
Tua Tagovailoa 4 22 5.5 22 0
This post was edited on 9/26/17 at 11:51 am
Posted on 9/26/17 at 12:17 pm to RollTide1987
Damn, nice.
Posted on 9/26/17 at 1:07 pm to CrimsonBoz
Going to be another 400 yard rushing game for the Tide this weekend.
Posted on 9/26/17 at 3:12 pm to remaster916
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Going to be another 400 yard rushing game for the Tide this weekend.
Ole Miss did look soft as shite against the run. I hope we get the same results. DH or Bo about to go off.
Posted on 9/26/17 at 3:18 pm to BamaJames
Jalen has 45 carries in 4 games. Hope the dude doesn't get hurt.
Posted on 9/26/17 at 3:26 pm to UASports23
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Jalen has 45 carries in 4 games. Hope the dude doesn't get hurt.
if the shot to the chin last year didn't do it, I don't know what will.
Posted on 9/26/17 at 3:32 pm to CrimsonBoz
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if the shot to the chin last year didn't do it, I don't know what will.
A shot to the knee
Posted on 9/26/17 at 3:39 pm to Cobrasize
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A shot to the knee
You never know.
Posted on 9/26/17 at 4:35 pm to UASports23
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Jalen has 45 carries in 4 games. Hope the dude doesn't get hurt.
He had the exact same amount of carries through 4 games last year. His current rate is slightly fewer than last year.
Damien has 2 fewer carries at this point versus last year. Bo is who has ate up the carries (up to 44 vs. 26 last year through 4 games).
But injuries can happen at any time, that's football. But Jalen has a running style that reminds me a bit of Shaun Alexander. He's so effortless and smooth, that he never seems to get hammered. Most tackles appear to be on his terms and not his opponents.
Posted on 9/26/17 at 5:16 pm to LoneMDG
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But injuries can happen at any time, that's football.
No doubt but there are reasons why QBs wear black in practice. QBs are fragile creatures.
Posted on 9/26/17 at 5:16 pm to Cobrasize
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if the shot to the chin last year didn't do it, I don't know what will.
A shot to the knee
Which is why he practices falling on his terms. But you never know of course.
Posted on 9/26/17 at 5:48 pm to CrimsonBoz
He falls and usually curls up so no one can step on his hands or feet.
Posted on 9/26/17 at 6:03 pm to remaster916
You mean to make sure nothing HURTS...?
Posted on 9/26/17 at 6:52 pm to RollTide1987
What's crazy is if Bo and Harris leave after this year, we still have Jacobs, Najee, and now Brian Robinson next year.
Bama staccckkkkeeddd; SEC fricked
Bama staccckkkkeeddd; SEC fricked
Posted on 9/26/17 at 6:55 pm to remaster916
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He falls and usually curls up so no one can step on his hands or feet.
He's also atypically strong, especially so for a QB. That should help him stay healthy.
This post was edited on 9/26/17 at 6:55 pm
Posted on 9/26/17 at 7:26 pm to Gary Busey
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What's crazy is if Bo and Harris leave after this year, we still have Jacobs, Najee, and now Brian Robinson next year.
Bama staccckkkkeeddd; SEC fricked
And on the OL we should have Jonah back at LT, MAYBE Ross back at LG, Cotton back at RG, and Womack/Willis back at RT.
If Piersbacher goes pro maybe Womack to Guard and Willis starts at RT? Either way, should be an OL with plenty of experience.
Posted on 9/26/17 at 8:24 pm to AllBamaDoesIsWin
Need to start doing the jumbo package more. Not just at goaline situations.
Posted on 9/26/17 at 8:59 pm to Gary Busey
One more gif, but watch Jonah Williams take two blockers out on this run.
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