re: Can we stop obsessing with the run game

Yeah I think you are right. The run game is just abysmal at Bama this year. The O-line and its patchwork pieces have not been able to open up lanes or even holes. And when they did the RBs just do not seem to have that touch to make it work. Jam is a disappointment but I know he's been injured.

Hill seems to have potential and may be really good if the O-line can fix itself. But honestly, Bama does not need a dominant run game (weird to say!) If Bama can get 75 to 80 yards on the ground I think that is just enough to be able to put the game away.

Of course, the WRs case of constantly dropping balls is another issue in itself.

I’d like to see more play action. We run enough for that to work, and running doesn’t work, so why not.

not criticizing your thought. just curious if play-action is valid when the defense knows you cant run to begin with?

I think so because we do have enough run attempts even if they’re not productive.

It may freeze the LBs for a split second. Downside is can we protect Ty long enough…

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Watch the 4th qtr when #71 is playing left guard. This cat is pathetic at best.

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You don’t have to tell me! I was complaining about it in another thread. There was one play where Hill got the ball and everything opened up wonderfully.
71 had a 1:1 block with an LB and it would have gone for 10+, but he wiffed and Hill was tackled for a short gain.

Not sure if it was 71, but even on Hill’s touchdown run, someone came through and hit him at the line. Thankfully, he kept moving.

Coaching vs players is a circular argument. Players have to make plays, but coaches are responsible for getting the right players in the right position

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The substitution pattern has been strange this entire year. Perhaps it is all about keeping fresh players all the time, then that would make some sense.

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Carroll and Sanders need to play more. I saw Carroll at RT a good bit last game, but Sanders hasnt had as much time as earlier in the year. Lots of GVDM and 71.

Ive never seen anything like this rotation. 77 was in some at RG last game. We run these guys like a basketball team; 5 starters but we play 8-9 guys every game.

The hope was that the best 5 would have become apparent by now. Maybe, as you said, the rotation is to keep them fresher. Maybe the freshmen arent physically ready yet. Another year or two in the weight room will go a long way for Carroll and Sanders. Whatever the case, we gotta get these guys to play their best games going forward. It's obvious by now that we have two very good OL and a bunch of question marks.

Has one figured out why Roberts isn’t playing? He might not be a perfect fit for the scheme but he was better than what we’ve been sending out there this season.