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Game Week Thread: South Carolina @ #8 Alabama
Posted on 9/21/26 at 7:19 pm
Posted on 9/21/26 at 7:19 pm
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Posted on 9/21/26 at 7:22 pm to Goombaw
Posted on 9/21/26 at 7:28 pm to Goombaw
Posted on 9/21/26 at 7:50 pm to Goombaw
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
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 on 9/21/26 at 7:56 pm to Shocco
Hoping for improvement from the D.
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Posted on 9/21/26 at 8:07 pm to Diego Ricardo
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.
Every time we get into zero coverage, Harbor is running a go route and the ball is going to him.
Posted on 9/21/26 at 8:48 pm to Diego Ricardo
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 on 9/21/26 at 9:47 pm to TouchdownAlabama
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.
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 on 9/21/26 at 9:59 pm to Diego Ricardo
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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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Posted on 9/21/26 at 10:00 pm to Shocco
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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.
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Posted on 9/22/26 at 7:10 am to Chad4Bama
Posted on 9/22/26 at 8:06 am to Chad4Bama
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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.
Each of the last two seasons South Carolina has been a close game where literally one bounce probably meant an L instead of a W for the good guys.
Anyone who doesn’t think USC will be a hard arse game hasn’t been watching football since Najee hurdled folks.
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Posted on 9/22/26 at 8:20 am to Diego Ricardo
I don't think they will be a "hard arse game".
I think we control and dominate them
I think we control and dominate them
Posted on 9/22/26 at 8:26 am to YStar
If that happens it is because their front is a bit softer and we may have the physicality advantage on both sides of the LOS this time.
I get what you’re saying. I’d agree with the logic that the reason we have struggled is because they can rush the passer and we couldn’t run the ball. However, this is still a team with a veteran quarterback who probably won’t be as overwhelmed by the road environment. Plus he could just pop a half dozen scramble runs that break the defense and doubles the amount of points they “ought” to have on the scoreboard.
I get what you’re saying. I’d agree with the logic that the reason we have struggled is because they can rush the passer and we couldn’t run the ball. However, this is still a team with a veteran quarterback who probably won’t be as overwhelmed by the road environment. Plus he could just pop a half dozen scramble runs that break the defense and doubles the amount of points they “ought” to have on the scoreboard.
Posted on 9/22/26 at 9:12 am to Goombaw
USC by the numbers:
They're talented and had a chance to beat Mississippi State, but from an analytics standpoint theyre really no better than UK or FSU.
Offensively theyre nowhere close to what we just saw in FSU (50ish vs 16)
The only wildcard is Stewart has been out, but played 15 snaps against MSU. If he's healthy their entire defense is changed immediately. But YTD they're basically UK from an analytics standpoint.
They're talented and had a chance to beat Mississippi State, but from an analytics standpoint theyre really no better than UK or FSU.
Offensively theyre nowhere close to what we just saw in FSU (50ish vs 16)
The only wildcard is Stewart has been out, but played 15 snaps against MSU. If he's healthy their entire defense is changed immediately. But YTD they're basically UK from an analytics standpoint.
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Posted on 9/22/26 at 9:16 am to Diego Ricardo
Reminder about last year:
First 3 drives - 3 and out, 3 and out 3, fumble.
The offense was not good in that game and it was mostly due to an inability to run the ball when needed.
I don't expect that to be a problem this year. We should be fine.
First 3 drives - 3 and out, 3 and out 3, fumble.
The offense was not good in that game and it was mostly due to an inability to run the ball when needed.
I don't expect that to be a problem this year. We should be fine.
Posted on 9/22/26 at 9:53 am to JIB
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I don't expect that to be a problem this year. We should be fine.
Ok, I'll be Debbie.
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First 3 drives - 3 and out, 3 and out 3, fumble.
Sounds familiar....
If we play like we look on paper we should blow them out, but the coaches, players, GA's, all have quarters that they seem lost.
Posted on 9/22/26 at 10:11 am to Goombaw
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AJ McCarron, Trent Richardson and Chris Stewart are back to break down Alabama's Week 3 win over Florida State.
The Tide rallied again after falling behind early. What's behind Alabama's slow starts? How did the run game wear down the Seminoles defense? Did Keelon Russell play his best game yet? And can Alabama's secondary eliminate the big plays through the air?
Posted on 9/22/26 at 12:47 pm to FreedomBarefoot
Dylan Stewart is coming off off-season back surgery and was on a snap count last week and didn’t finish the game. If that holds for us we should be in a great spot.
Their receivers aren’t good outside of Harbor running fast in a straight line so our defense SHOULD have a good game Saturday.
Their receivers aren’t good outside of Harbor running fast in a straight line so our defense SHOULD have a good game Saturday.
Posted on 9/22/26 at 2:55 pm to bamabenny
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