re: LSU vs Bama Defense, Offense and Quarterback

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Bama is at 6 and LSU is at 15. 271.9 ypg to 297.2 ypg. Again, kind of a wash. Both have EXCELLENT run defenses if you go by stats alone.

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Going by stats alone doesn't always give a clear picture midseason, since there's typically a disparity in quality of opponent.

Bama has posted an excellent run defense despite playing against Wisconsin, Georgia, and Arkansas. Three teams that are built to run the football.

Another telling stat about the quality of the Alabama rush defense, is that teams just give up on running the ball. Only 4 or 5 schools in the NCAA have more passes attempted against them than Alabama. Pretty absurd considering that 3 of our 7 games have been against pro style attacks