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Posted on 9/11/18 at 7:49 pm to DLev45
We are in Nickel a lot like 80% if the time.
Posted on 9/12/18 at 12:43 am to JoseyWalesTheOutlaw
It's more than likely a matchup situation than it is being passed on the depth chart. Surtain has the build for a lockdown outside corner so it's an opportunity for experience while fitting the mold. Diggs may be better suited for quick slot receivers. Hence why Diggs stays at outside after Surtain comes out (experience), albeit that might change as the season progresses.
It doesn't necessarily mean he's better/worse as a player. For example; Dominique Rodgers Cromartie is known for switching to nickel four years into his career and he's been a fantastic corner since. The Nickel has been a base defense for years now across college/NFL, it's more of a starting position than a bench position.
It doesn't necessarily mean he's better/worse as a player. For example; Dominique Rodgers Cromartie is known for switching to nickel four years into his career and he's been a fantastic corner since. The Nickel has been a base defense for years now across college/NFL, it's more of a starting position than a bench position.
This post was edited on 9/12/18 at 12:45 am
Posted on 9/12/18 at 10:40 am to BSBama
Jalen Armour Davis is apparently injured and out for the season?? Reported on Gary Harris show. Know he is not a starter but he did provide depth and was getting good reports.
Posted on 9/12/18 at 12:49 pm to labamafan
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Jalen Armour Davis is apparently injured and out for the season?
Yeah. Saban addressed it postgame and on Monday.
Posted on 9/12/18 at 12:58 pm to Fells
Ah sorry. Wasn’t aware.
Posted on 9/12/18 at 2:20 pm to labamafan
I have always said diggs would be fantastic at Safety...star may be the next best thing.
Plus, we get bigger this week to go against those big azz WRs Ole Sis have.
Plus, we get bigger this week to go against those big azz WRs Ole Sis have.
Posted on 9/12/18 at 8:14 pm to 1ManWolfPack
Nick Saban explains recent movement in Alabama's secondary (BamaOnLine)
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Before facing the Southeastern Conference’s top passing and scoring offense at Ole Miss, No. 1-ranked Alabama is still tweaking its nickel and dime secondary.
At Tuesday’s practice, true freshman Patrick Surtain II was spotted at left cornerback with the starter from the last two games, Trevon Diggs, inside at Star. And on Wednesday, Surtain and Diggs were at the same positions with Shyheim Carter playing safety and Xavier McKinney moving to Money. Saivion Smith was at right corner, and Deionte Thompson was at safety.
Following Wednesday’s indoor practice session, Nick Saban addressed the movement.
“We played (Diggs and Surtain) two games in a row to try to get some experience,” Saban said. “I think we’re happy with Shyheim Carter and what he’s been able to do, but the one thing that Shyheim is is he’s sort of a jack of all trades. He can play Star, he can play safety, he’s played corner before, he’s played Money. He’s played every place in the secondary, and he’s smart. He understands the scheme really well, so sometimes he gives a little bit of an opportunity to have some diversity in terms of how you play players, and that’s why we’ve been able to change up a little bit.
“I think what we’re trying to do is get guys experience for the future, whether we have matchup issues in the future that we’d like to be able to use different players against, or if we have somebody missing and we need to adjust in the backend. And I think that’s the most important thing. But both those guys have done well at whatever position they’ve played, and I think this is the biggest challenge they’re going to have to date in terms of the quality of receivers that we’re going to have to play against and the scheme that they use and the quarterback that they have and the balance that they have on offense.”
Through two games, the Crimson Tide has allowed 235.0 yards per game, which ranks 10th in the SEC. Alabama has given up three touchdowns through the air while picking off three passes -- returning two for touchdowns. The Tide has also faced 90 pass attempts (second-most) and 42 completions for a 46.7 completion percentage, which is the second-best in the league.
This post was edited on 9/12/18 at 10:25 pm
Posted on 9/12/18 at 10:25 pm to TidalSurge1
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Alabama cornerback Patrick Surtain II makes his debut against Louisville. (Photo: Joe Robbins, Getty)
But this week, Alabama will face an Ole Miss offense on the road in Oxford, Miss., that leads the conference in both scoring offense (61.5 points per game) and passing offense (407.5 ypg).
Earlier in the day Wednesday, Saban was asked about the secondary’s progress thus far.
“I think we’ve made a lot of progress,” he said. “I think some players are developing confidence in what they’re supposed to do. We’ve just got to continue to work, continue to improve. We’re going to face some very good receivers and a good quarterback and a very prolific offensive team that has a lot of weapons. It’s going to be really important for those guys to perform well and take the challenge and go out there and play with confidence and togetherness.”
After Alabama’s season opener against Louisville in Orlando, Fla., Saban said he was “trying to get somebody else who can play Star.” Diggs, who has started the first two games at left corner, was the player he pointed to as an option other than Carter, and in the game in the second quarter of the Arkansas State game this past Saturday, Diggs was lined up at Star with Surtain at left cornerback when Smith returned an interception 38 yards for an easy touchdown.
Surtain has played in both of Alabama’s games this season, appearing at cornerback and on special teams, and the nation’s No. 1-ranked corner in the 2018 recruiting cycle, according to the 247Sports Composite, has impressed those at UA since he stepped on campus. Whether he starts the game at left cornerback or not, Saban is comfortable in playing the former 5-star.
“Patrick has done a nice job and really made a lot of progress,” Saban said of the freshman in the first game week of the year. “We were playing him at Star and corner a little bit earlier on. We tried to zero him in a little bit more, just playing corner and he’s done a nice job. I have confidence that if he has to go in the game and play, that he’ll be able to do a good job for us.”
Alabama will travel to Ole Miss to face the Rebels on Saturday, Sept. 15, at 6 p.m. on ESPN.
Posted on 9/19/18 at 5:01 pm to CrimsonBoz
I noticed while watching today's media practice footagethat Shy Carter had a club on his hand. anyone hear any specifics on that?
Posted on 9/19/18 at 6:27 pm to CAbamafan
Don't worry...I asked Nick to move Diggs back to receiver where he should be...
Posted on 9/19/18 at 8:33 pm to TidalSurge1
I noticed there is another movement in the secondary today...again.
Posted on 9/19/18 at 8:38 pm to Panthers4life
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I noticed there is another movement in the secondary today...again.
Cool story.
That sounds interesting. I guess I'll go look for a practice report to see if I can find out what you're talking about.
Posted on 9/20/18 at 2:40 pm to Panthers4life
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noticed there is another movement in the secondary today...again.
I hate to talk shite to a brother in crimson but what you just did is the most uncool thing you can possibly do on a free board. Now you have the opportunity to fix it and tell us what the frick you noticed different. Please.
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