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All of this talk about Notre Dame's rushing defense
Posted on 12/29/12 at 6:38 am
Posted on 12/29/12 at 6:38 am
reminds me of all the talk about the Texas rushing defense in 2009. Texas was ranked #1 against the run in 2009 and Bama ran for over 200 yards against them in the BCS NCG. If you look at the teams Notre Dame has faced, they really haven't played many teams with good rushing offenses.
Rushing offense rank
Navy- 6
Michigan- 40
Stanford- 51
Oklahoma- 59
Purdue- 59
USC- 66
BYU- 69
Michigan State- 73
Miami- 84
Pittsburgh- 92
Wake Forest- 116
Boston College- 119
I hope Nussmeier doesn't try to throw the ball more against Notre Dame due to the reputation of their rushing defense. One of the few things I liked about McElwain is that he pounded the ball on the ground when it was working. Ingram and Richardson ran the ball 20 times in the first half and 41 times overall against Texas. I want to see similar numbers against Notre Dame. If Bama really commits to the running game, I just have a hard time seeing Notre Dame stopping it.
Rushing offense rank
Navy- 6
Michigan- 40
Stanford- 51
Oklahoma- 59
Purdue- 59
USC- 66
BYU- 69
Michigan State- 73
Miami- 84
Pittsburgh- 92
Wake Forest- 116
Boston College- 119
I hope Nussmeier doesn't try to throw the ball more against Notre Dame due to the reputation of their rushing defense. One of the few things I liked about McElwain is that he pounded the ball on the ground when it was working. Ingram and Richardson ran the ball 20 times in the first half and 41 times overall against Texas. I want to see similar numbers against Notre Dame. If Bama really commits to the running game, I just have a hard time seeing Notre Dame stopping it.
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Posted on 12/29/12 at 6:45 am to Bench McElroy
Yep. Run, run, and run some more. Use the run to set up play action pass just to keep them honest.
Posted on 12/29/12 at 8:03 am to Bench McElroy
Like I said before, Lacy/Yeldon will put up big numbers.
Posted on 12/29/12 at 9:36 am to Bench McElroy
IF COLT DUNT GEET HURT DEN TEXAS WINS DAT GAME!!!!!!!!!! frick BAMA!!!!!!!!!!
Posted on 12/29/12 at 10:16 am to Bench McElroy
The golden domers have no idea what is coming at them in the Bama o-line
Posted on 12/29/12 at 11:12 am to Bench McElroy
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reminds me of all the talk about the Texas rushing defense in 2009. Texas was ranked #1 against the run in 2009 and Bama ran for over 200 yards against them in the BCS NCG.
Get this fricking shite out here. The Texas defense was on the field the whole first half due to a backup QB going 3 and out. Their defense was gassed when TR broke that long run. What a terrible example.
This post was edited on 12/29/12 at 11:13 am
Posted on 12/29/12 at 11:28 am to Bench McElroy
We will have to take what the Notre Dame defense is giving us. I anticipate ND to be very stubborn in stopping our run game and loading the line of scrimmage. AJ will have to back them up and Cooper should have a good night if ND tried to man up on him.
Posted on 12/29/12 at 12:00 pm to Bench McElroy
ND will stuff the Bama run early in the game. This game will come down to Mccaron making plays.
Posted on 12/29/12 at 12:02 pm to Bench McElroy
Just run the ball, something Bama should've kept with vs A&M
Posted on 12/29/12 at 12:14 pm to Bench McElroy
Nuss finally had his come to Jesus moment at halftime of the SECCG. In the second half, they just said this is what we're going to do, try to stop us.
I expect Notre Dame is fricked. The first series Nuss tries to get cute he'll probably get an earful. Run that rock
I expect Notre Dame is fricked. The first series Nuss tries to get cute he'll probably get an earful. Run that rock
Posted on 12/29/12 at 12:36 pm to Bench McElroy
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One of the few things I liked about McElwain is that he pounded the ball on the ground when it was working.
You used to stay on McElwain's arse. Everything was McElwain and McElroy's fault. Now you're giving him props?
Posted on 12/29/12 at 1:09 pm to Bench McElroy
If you look at the percentage they held their opponents under normal rushing yards for the season their defensive numbers are slightly better than UAs.
Obviously this can be skewed based upon competition their opponents face but it is still a good starting point. I'd say defensively it is a wash. Offensively UA has better numbers.
CK is a very good coach so this may be a good game.
Obviously this can be skewed based upon competition their opponents face but it is still a good starting point. I'd say defensively it is a wash. Offensively UA has better numbers.
CK is a very good coach so this may be a good game.
Posted on 12/29/12 at 1:49 pm to Bench McElroy
How many top rushing teams has Bama faced? Not many. ND will be one of the best rushing attacks that Bama has faced. I get the feeling that Bama is way too cocky going into this game.
Posted on 12/29/12 at 2:07 pm to Bench McElroy
This post was edited on 2/15/13 at 4:49 pm
Posted on 12/29/12 at 2:17 pm to Bench McElroy
Bama board
Posted on 12/29/12 at 2:53 pm to Bench McElroy
Tsao guy for ND (or whatever his name is) is going to get curb stomped by our RB's.
Posted on 12/29/12 at 3:38 pm to Bench McElroy
All the talk about the offenses ND has played this season. Whos Bama really played with a good offense? Oh A&M. And what was the result of that one?
Posted on 12/29/12 at 4:18 pm to Bench McElroy
Notre Dame's starting front 7 is legit. Their nose tackle Nix is the key, despite all the attention heaped upon Teo. Also, they have an absolute stud at DE, Stephon Tuitt.
The problem for ND is I don't think they have the same caliber players on the second string. ND will be able to bottle Bama up for a half.
During that half, they better hope they somehow grab the lead because if Bama has the lead, they will simply wear ND's front 7 down in the second half.
The problem for ND is I don't think they have the same caliber players on the second string. ND will be able to bottle Bama up for a half.
During that half, they better hope they somehow grab the lead because if Bama has the lead, they will simply wear ND's front 7 down in the second half.
Posted on 12/29/12 at 4:50 pm to Bench McElroy
I think Bama will 'Steam-Roll" them the first drive.7-0.Notre Dame may stiffen and the game may settle into a pace.But I think Bama's first possession Lacey and Yeldon run wild.
Posted on 12/29/12 at 4:51 pm to Bench McElroy
This game will NOT BE CLOSE. Pitt's oline pushed ND's front seven around. Period.
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