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In one sentence, what do you want to see in week 1?

Posted on 8/4/26 at 10:22 pm
Posted by Riseupfromtherubble
You'll Never Walk Alone
Member since Jun 2011
40369 posts
Posted on 8/4/26 at 10:22 pm
220 on the ground
Posted by Bear88
Member since Oct 2014
15519 posts
Posted on 8/4/26 at 10:40 pm to
Keelon Russell have a breakout game
Posted by PuertoRicanBlaze
Book Board Admin
Member since Apr 2024
8115 posts
Posted on 8/4/26 at 11:20 pm to
A lot of sororstitutes in micro-miniskirts going full commando.
This post was edited on 8/4/26 at 11:21 pm
Posted by Goombaw
Kentucky
Member since Jan 2013
6422 posts
Posted on 8/4/26 at 11:51 pm to
Dominance on both lines.
Posted by TheTideMustRoll
Birmingham, AL
Member since Dec 2009
11149 posts
Posted on 8/4/26 at 11:51 pm to
The ability to run the ball when needed. I don't expect us to lean on the ground game to crush opponents. What I do expect is for us to demonstrate to ability to get 3 yards on the ground whenever we want.
Posted by phil4bama
Emerald Coast of PCB
Member since Jul 2011
12002 posts
Posted on 8/5/26 at 12:01 am to
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The ability to run the ball when needed. I don't expect us to lean on the ground game to crush opponents. What I do expect is for us to demonstrate to ability to get 3 yards on the ground whenever we want.


And 1 when we need it without running some damn double reverse throwback to the QB gimmick play.
Posted by Allthatfades
Mississippi
Member since Aug 2014
9701 posts
Posted on 8/5/26 at 5:13 am to
A physical, well-coached, hungry football team.
Posted by Che Boludo
Member since May 2009
22391 posts
Posted on 8/5/26 at 6:38 am to
I'd like to see a hungry team dominate over 4 quarters to easily cover the -28.5 point spread vs a non-P4 in a game 1 tune-up game.
Posted by Amarillo Tide
Amarillo, TX
Member since Aug 2023
2098 posts
Posted on 8/5/26 at 6:42 am to
I want to see the offensive line give the QB (whoever it is) enough time to eat a sandwich back there when we pass and to get a minimum of 200 yards of rushing.

On defense, I want to see consistent effort, swarming to the ball. No arm tackling. No jogging to the play like we saw vs FSU last year. I want to see our DBs absolutely lay the wood on their receivers and RBs.
Posted by crimsoncoded94
Georgiana
Member since Aug 2025
3248 posts
Posted on 8/5/26 at 7:41 am to
Movement in the trenches on both sides of the ball.
Posted by crimsontater
Trenton GA
Member since Dec 2009
4160 posts
Posted on 8/5/26 at 8:21 am to
do not play down to the competition and no stupid terrible timed offensive playcalls.
Posted by PCRammer
1725 Slough Avenue in Scranton, PA
Member since Jan 2014
1994 posts
Posted on 8/5/26 at 8:34 am to
A MF-in heat seeking missile at LB.
Posted by Glorious
Mobile
Member since Aug 2014
26464 posts
Posted on 8/5/26 at 9:02 am to
A really good defensive line. I know the secondary will be elite I can live with just decent linebackers if we get that
Posted by ReauxlTide222
St. Petersburg
Member since Nov 2010
92751 posts
Posted on 8/5/26 at 9:39 am to
An offense line that blocks well enough to see if Alabama has a functional offense
Posted by Bear88
Member since Oct 2014
15519 posts
Posted on 8/5/26 at 11:18 am to
Posted by Cover1Key
Member since Dec 2025
786 posts
Posted on 8/5/26 at 11:53 am to

I’m hoping that the defense surrendering the fewest yards in the conference again will finally put an end to the perception amongst fans who are under the mistaken impression that the defense takes a “bend but don’t break” approach….
This post was edited on 8/5/26 at 11:56 am
Posted by Cover1Key
Member since Dec 2025
786 posts
Posted on 8/5/26 at 11:56 am to
Oh boy
Posted by Cover1Key
Member since Dec 2025
786 posts
Posted on 8/5/26 at 12:00 pm to
12-15 or more pass attempts of 25+ yards, and hopefully run under 4-5 of them.

This will be the biggest indicator of how the offense will perform the rest of the season.
This post was edited on 8/5/26 at 12:41 pm
Posted by Cover1Key
Member since Dec 2025
786 posts
Posted on 8/5/26 at 12:04 pm to
You believe the defense can surrender the fewest yards and points (top 2 at worst) in the conference again like the past two seasons combined, while forcing the most turnovers as well?

That’s a lot to ask

I’m right there with you and think it’s possible too…the vastly improved personnel across the DL that (more importantly) fits the scheme will certainly give them a chance to continue to outperform Kirby’s defense for the 3rd consecutive season.
This post was edited on 8/5/26 at 12:19 pm
Posted by Cover1Key
Member since Dec 2025
786 posts
Posted on 8/5/26 at 12:17 pm to
How would you rate the LB play these past two seasons?

Do you think the defense can sustain its level of success if the LB play isn’t up to par?
This post was edited on 8/5/26 at 12:31 pm
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