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re: Two weeks to prepare for each other. Bama/ARK
Posted on 9/12/11 at 5:35 pm to ocelot4ark
Posted on 9/12/11 at 5:35 pm to ocelot4ark
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That's fair. But it's also a similar problem bama could have. Arkansas will just stack the box, with an already strong front 7, and force bama to throw. Do you think that'll fair well with what you've seen thus far from the passing attack?
I think Alabama has been pretty basic on offense thus far. We haven't even used some formations that were staples the past two years. Plus, I think the offensive line is beginning to gel. A.J. moves well in the pocket too. The only two sacks thus far were when Sims was in. And save me the "it's Penn State and Kent State" lines. The OL gave up way too many QBHs and sacks in 2010. Even to the most unlikely of opponents. The pass protection already looks better to me.
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Posted on 9/12/11 at 5:46 pm to CapstoneGrad06
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I think Alabama has been pretty basic on offense thus far. We haven't even used some formations that were staples the past two years. Plus, I think the offensive line is beginning to gel. A.J. moves well in the pocket too. The only two sacks thus far were when Sims was in. And save me the "it's Penn State and Kent State" lines. The OL gave up way too many QBHs and sacks in 2010. Even to the most unlikely of opponents. The pass protection already looks better to me.
Very well could be. Same for Arkansas. We have played base O&D for 90% of our plays, i would guess. That makes me feel much more optimistic about the running game. I don't think it's as bad as many people are making it out to be. I just don't think they're using the right guy (Wingo). He's not the best option at this point and I would put him behind Curtis and Walker. If Dennis Johnson is healthy, our running game will keep bama at least a little honest.
The one thing I am fascinated by is the potential we have to use Joe Adams as a RB. He's done it a handful of times and it's almost always resulted in a good gain. He's our Percy Harvin changeup that I'd like to see thrown into the mix, especially for the biggest game of the year.
Posted on 9/12/11 at 6:43 pm to CapstoneGrad06
I think Saban will be blitzing the linebackers most of the time and bumping the receivers to keep us from having the time for a deep game. The trick will be timing the quick outs and slants. I think there will be quite a few times we hit the drag route. I think the key to winning for Arkansas is YAC.
I think Saban punts to Joe.
I think we will try to get LB covering WR in the slot and exploit that. I am concerned that Wilson will not get the height on the passes and we will see a number batted down.
For Arkansas, we are basically playing the opposite defensive strategy. We are going to play up to the line of scrimmage and take our chances on getting beat deep. I see us just using the DL for the pass rush. I think you will see a mix of coverages from the secondary. I think Safeties will be coming to shore up the linebackers on the run.
I think Bama showed a little more on tape than Arkansas (bc of Penn St.), so a quick start by Arkansas would be expected, but Saban's second half adjustments and home crowd will definitely come into play before the end of the game.
For Bama, the keys to winning will be establishing the run game. But I would not be surprised if Saban calls a couple of deep balls early to keep us honest.
I think Saban punts to Joe.
I think we will try to get LB covering WR in the slot and exploit that. I am concerned that Wilson will not get the height on the passes and we will see a number batted down.
For Arkansas, we are basically playing the opposite defensive strategy. We are going to play up to the line of scrimmage and take our chances on getting beat deep. I see us just using the DL for the pass rush. I think you will see a mix of coverages from the secondary. I think Safeties will be coming to shore up the linebackers on the run.
I think Bama showed a little more on tape than Arkansas (bc of Penn St.), so a quick start by Arkansas would be expected, but Saban's second half adjustments and home crowd will definitely come into play before the end of the game.
For Bama, the keys to winning will be establishing the run game. But I would not be surprised if Saban calls a couple of deep balls early to keep us honest.
Posted on 9/12/11 at 7:59 pm to CapstoneGrad06
Both teams have ran relatively vanilla offense's and Defense's so far. Petrino said today he hasn't turned the Defense loose yet.
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