re: Predict Bama's next two weeks

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that is all predicated on us actually being able to force Bama into passing situations anyway. If our LB play doesn't improve, I could see Bama doing a few 15-play, 80-yard, 8:00 drives without throwing it at all.



I agree. The A&M DL is VERY aggressive, and the LB's aren't there yet, so it leaves them vulnerable to good running teams.

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Agreed. I would add that one problem we've had in stopping the run is the ends over pursuing and making large running lanes. The linebackers are what they are; they need time to mature & get healthy, more time than 5 days. However, if we can get the ends to play more disciplined against the run that would help tremendously against Bama's running attack.

There is no scenario that I can see that we shut D Henry down, but maybe we can slow him down enough and let the offense make some plays. I love what chief has done in such a short time with the D, and look forward to seeing what this unit looks like in subsequent years. That being said, there is no way to avoid the fact that offenses like Bama & LSU will be a bad matchup for us this year. I think we have a real shot in this game, but admittedly it will be a very tough one to get the W.