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Game Week Thread: South Carolina @ #8 Alabama

Posted on 9/21/26 at 7:19 pm
Posted by Goombaw
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This post was edited on 9/21/26 at 7:25 pm
Posted by Goombaw
Kentucky
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Posted on 9/21/26 at 7:22 pm to
Posted by Goombaw
Kentucky
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Posted on 9/21/26 at 7:28 pm to
Posted by Shocco
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Posted on 9/21/26 at 7:50 pm to
SC could have easily beaten Miss St with a few bounces. Miss St got a lot of big plays and fortunate timed penalties.

SC O is ok. They do a lot of short stuff. Running game is slightly better than passing game. The QB can run, but threw crucial picks last game. SC D is worse than O. D looks soft and undisciplined.

Bama will probably get some picks/sacks. Bama running should have success, especially in 2nd half. Bama 35 - SC 17
Posted by Diego Ricardo
Alabama
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Posted on 9/21/26 at 7:56 pm to
Hoping for improvement from the D.
This post was edited on 9/21/26 at 7:57 pm
Posted by Riseupfromtherubble
You'll Never Walk Alone
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Posted on 9/21/26 at 8:07 pm to
SC will look at the tape and do the same thing FSU did (and same thing they did last year).

Every time we get into zero coverage, Harbor is running a go route and the ball is going to him.
Posted by TouchdownAlabama
Sweet Home Alabama
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Posted on 9/21/26 at 8:48 pm to
Yeah, if defense does not steadily improve, the rest of the season is gonna suck. We cannot allow better teams to have FSU first halves.
Posted by Diego Ricardo
Alabama
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Posted on 9/21/26 at 9:47 pm to
On one hand, I think we underrated FSU O a bit. They weren't a bad unit against SMU either. FSU's defense is just incredibly bad. SMU's litany of FGA misses and turnovers were the only reason that game wasn't something like 41-24.

In some ways, I think it is clear that FSU wants to be a spread option team where Daniels is a bit more of a runner than thrower but they didn't believe they could win doing that against this Alabama D. So that says a lot about how much we've progressed as a run defense. A team that averaged over 200 yards on the ground through 2 games basically had to throw out their whole approach.

The thing we're concerned about is that they didn't execute in one-on-one situations on the perimeter. That's a big deal. However, we've seen Saban defenses have these problems at some point in their conference and/or national title runs. Considering defense has led this team for more of DeBoer's tenure, I'd tend towards thinking these things get fixed eventually. Hopefully without needing to experience a loss due to the problems first.
Posted by Goombaw
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Posted on 9/21/26 at 9:59 pm to
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My passion for The University of Alabama football team runs deep...my commitment to this program is rivaled only by my brothers who I lock arms with every day. I will always back my players...always. I normally speak very directly and don't cut words. That said - I should have worded my statement today more carefully. This is a special place with an incredible fanbase that all of us are thankful for. I have been spoiled by our great fans who are a sense of inspiration for our players. I let my loyalty and passion for my players affect my choice of words and offend some people that I certainly would have never intended to - the Crimson Tide faithful - and for that I apologize. I look forward to moving on and giving everyone something to cheer about! It's a blessing to be here at Alabama. I truly appreciate everyone and am looking forward to a great Saturday. Again, my sincere apologies...and ROLL TIDE!!!

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This post was edited on 9/21/26 at 10:02 pm
Posted by Chad4Bama
Member since Sep 2020
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Posted on 9/21/26 at 10:00 pm to
quote:

SC could have easily beaten Miss St with a few bounces.


This. I sincerely hope them taking the L doesn't make anyone think this won't be a dogfight. If anything, a team coming off a loss has it driven into their heads that nothing will make people forget about a loss like beating "Alabama" the next week.
This post was edited on 9/21/26 at 10:01 pm
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