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Saban- "We have made a huge improvement in the passing game"
Posted on 11/6/09 at 5:00 pm
Posted on 11/6/09 at 5:00 pm
News and notes: Saban touts 'a huge improvement' in passing game as LSU looms
By Gentry Estes, Mobile Press-Register
November 05, 2009
Will wide receiver Marquis Maze and Alabama's passing attack be more explosive against LSU on Saturday?
When it comes to his passing offense, Alabama coach Nick Saban is pointing to "a huge improvement" in two weeks of practices leading up to Saturday's 2:30 p.m. game against LSU.
"We've worked hard on the passing game, and it shows," Saban said. "I think our players are playing with more confidence now. (Quarterback) Greg (McElroy) has done a really good job of getting the ball out of his hand on time, and I think that we've improved on pass protection."
Saban has stressed that he wants the Crimson Tide's offense to attempt more throws downfield and test the middle of the field against LSU. Alabama went the month of October without a completed pass longer than 27 yards.
By Gentry Estes, Mobile Press-Register
November 05, 2009
Will wide receiver Marquis Maze and Alabama's passing attack be more explosive against LSU on Saturday?
When it comes to his passing offense, Alabama coach Nick Saban is pointing to "a huge improvement" in two weeks of practices leading up to Saturday's 2:30 p.m. game against LSU.
"We've worked hard on the passing game, and it shows," Saban said. "I think our players are playing with more confidence now. (Quarterback) Greg (McElroy) has done a really good job of getting the ball out of his hand on time, and I think that we've improved on pass protection."
Saban has stressed that he wants the Crimson Tide's offense to attempt more throws downfield and test the middle of the field against LSU. Alabama went the month of October without a completed pass longer than 27 yards.
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Posted on 11/6/09 at 5:01 pm to SEC Ranter
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Saban- "We have made a huge improvement in the passing game"
The only improvement yall could make is if you scrapped it and just ran the ball.
This post was edited on 11/6/09 at 5:12 pm
Posted on 11/6/09 at 5:02 pm to SEC Ranter
when? in controlled practice situations?
Posted on 11/6/09 at 5:03 pm to SEC Ranter
First pass gets picked off. I call it now. These types of news releases never work out on the field.
Posted on 11/6/09 at 5:06 pm to SEC Ranter
Jarrett Lee looked awesome in practice last year...
Posted on 11/6/09 at 5:09 pm to mceuph
DJ Fluker in the pass pro??
Posted on 11/6/09 at 5:10 pm to Hanrendar
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First pass gets picked off. I call it now. These types of news releases never work out on the field.
Either that or Harry Coleman introduces himself to #12!!!
Posted on 11/6/09 at 5:12 pm to SEC Ranter
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Saban has stressed that he wants the Crimson Tide's offense to attempt more throws downfield and test the middle of the field against LSU. Alabama went the month of October without a completed pass longer than 27 yards.
I love when a team forces itself to do something it's not good at. It takes a lot of pressure off of the opponent. Namely: us.
Posted on 11/6/09 at 5:14 pm to SEC Ranter
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Saban said.(Quarterback) Greg (McElroy) has done a really good job of getting the ball out of his hand on time, and I think that we've improved on pass protection."
Uh what about accuracy? This is his most glaring weakness. What about decision making? I could get the pass off in time, but making an accurate throw to the right guy, while under pressure... that's way different.
I'm not buying it. Maze is back, but McElroy is still throwing it to him.
Posted on 11/6/09 at 5:16 pm to SEC Ranter
Smokescreen.
First 4 plays to Ingram for 75 yards and TD.
First 4 plays to Ingram for 75 yards and TD.
Posted on 11/6/09 at 5:17 pm to TigersRuleTheEarth
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The only improvement yall could make is if you scrapped it and just ran the ball.
That's exactly what he meant . . .
Look for a lot of play action against LSU and they will look to get Jordan Jefferson.
Posted on 11/6/09 at 5:20 pm to SEC Ranter
This wreaks of gamesmanship. If 'Bama comes out throwing then I'll have to rethink my prediction of a 31-10 'Bama win......I understand a diverse offense is theoretically every defenses worst nightmare, but a 80% run, 20% pass ratio is what you want against us.
This post was edited on 11/6/09 at 5:22 pm
Posted on 11/6/09 at 5:21 pm to plainstodetroit
"This is the best offensive line I've coached here".
Les Miles
Les Miles
Posted on 11/6/09 at 5:23 pm to Tubedog13
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"This is the best offensive line I've coached here".
I'll bet he says that to all the girls.
Posted on 11/6/09 at 5:23 pm to SEC Ranter
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DJ Fluker in the pass pro??
I hope so.
Posted on 11/6/09 at 5:26 pm to noladan
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31-10 'Bama win
Posted on 11/6/09 at 5:27 pm to SEC Ranter
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DJ Fluker in the pass pro??
Hell, at this point I'll take Fluker running routes. I don't know how soft his hands are, but it'd be tough for GMac to miss him.
Posted on 11/6/09 at 5:37 pm to SEC Ranter
Coachspeak.
Saban and Alabama want to run it down our throat, around the end, and back down our throat.
He would prefer LSU play soft and read.
And we'll see if Chavis wants to accomodate.
Saban knows what he would do to his offense based on its shortcomings, and is convincing himself and his team they can do what is necessary to overcome that gameplan.
Saban and Alabama want to run it down our throat, around the end, and back down our throat.
He would prefer LSU play soft and read.
And we'll see if Chavis wants to accomodate.
Saban knows what he would do to his offense based on its shortcomings, and is convincing himself and his team they can do what is necessary to overcome that gameplan.
Posted on 11/6/09 at 5:40 pm to wahoocs
We're going to stack the box and dare McElroy to throw it. Pressure on the QB will be key along with an outstanding performance from our secondary. Stacking the box leaves the corners man coverage. If we can rattle him early were in good shape. If however, he completes a few we will have to soften the defense.
Posted on 11/6/09 at 5:41 pm to SEC Ranter
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Saban- "We have made a huge improvement in the passing game
You better hope so.
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