re: Rumored Sony Michel injury

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Not buying this at all. Its scheme and talent advantages that shuts the run down for bama. Their front 7 is dominant.

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Yes, the front 7 was, and probably will be again, dominant. But to think they didn't prep specifically for Chubb is naive at best. They didn't just go, "Oh, we rule. Chubb is screwed no matter what." Thinking they did shows a lack of respect for Chubb on your part, to say nothing of theirs. They look at the player -- be it Chubb, Hurd, Fournette or Collins -- and identify his style (downhill, side to side, etc), his tendencies (hit the hole fast, stutterstep, go left, go right, fake blocking, etc) and how well his skillset allows him to execute various potential points of attack. Not doing that is an excellent way for your "dominant front 7" to get embarrassed. That's just how football works, as anyone who has ever played it should know. (Granted, I was basically on the pine most of the time, but I did have to attend all meetings.)