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With Williams, Buggs, and Davis in the middle, what's up with the rush defense?
Posted on 10/15/18 at 2:15 pm
Posted on 10/15/18 at 2:15 pm
I bring this up because on paper, that is an INCREDIBLE 3 headed monster on the DL.
Opponents rushing yards per game - 32nd in the country at 126 ypg
Opponents rushing yards per attempt - 52nd in the country at 3.9 ypc
Now, I have no clue how these crazy blowouts are affecting these numbers, but there is definitely room for opponents to run.
Part of what has made Alabama so successful(most importantly in big road games like LSU) is they enter the game knowing damn well the opponent literally won't be able to move the ball on the ground.
That not only dictates what Alabama can do on defense, but it also gives them way more options on offense.
Anyways, what gives?
Opponents rushing yards per game - 32nd in the country at 126 ypg
Opponents rushing yards per attempt - 52nd in the country at 3.9 ypc
Now, I have no clue how these crazy blowouts are affecting these numbers, but there is definitely room for opponents to run.
Part of what has made Alabama so successful(most importantly in big road games like LSU) is they enter the game knowing damn well the opponent literally won't be able to move the ball on the ground.
That not only dictates what Alabama can do on defense, but it also gives them way more options on offense.
Anyways, what gives?
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Posted on 10/15/18 at 2:16 pm to ReauxlTide222
I think it's the LB's not filling the holes correctly.
Posted on 10/15/18 at 2:17 pm to ReauxlTide222
we don't set the edge like we did in the past.
our LB's don't tackle as well either
our LB's don't tackle as well either
Posted on 10/15/18 at 2:17 pm to ReauxlTide222
1. Linebackers not fitting the runs right
2. Inexperienced DBs not doing their part quite as good as past DBs who had a lot more experience coming up against the run or cutting off the edge.
3. Our three starters on the DL are good pass rushers and can disrupt in the run game, but they’re not as strong as past guys at holding the line and giving the back absolutely nowhere to go. This goes hand in hand with the LBs fitting the gaps too.
2. Inexperienced DBs not doing their part quite as good as past DBs who had a lot more experience coming up against the run or cutting off the edge.
3. Our three starters on the DL are good pass rushers and can disrupt in the run game, but they’re not as strong as past guys at holding the line and giving the back absolutely nowhere to go. This goes hand in hand with the LBs fitting the gaps too.
Posted on 10/15/18 at 2:18 pm to Teague
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I think it's the LB's not filling the holes correctly.
I think you're exactly right. Our DL is supposed to occupy the offensive line so the LBs can flow and fill and make plays.
We're lucky Quinnen Williams and Isaiah Buggs are having monster years, or our rush defense would be considerably worse.
Posted on 10/15/18 at 2:19 pm to Teague
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not filling the holes correctly.
My wife says the same about me
Posted on 10/15/18 at 2:36 pm to John Gotti
Bro you better get her some better linebackers
Posted on 10/15/18 at 3:25 pm to ReauxlTide222
Saban says everyday you change, you're either getting better or you're getting worse. I think the defense is trending up.
Posted on 10/15/18 at 3:31 pm to Teague
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I think it's the LB's not filling the holes correctly.
This is it. The vast majority of the our defensive woes go back to Mack and Moses, who I really like, but aren't up to the standard of recent seasons. Bad angles, missed tackles, and out of position. Moses was just getting stonewalled against Mizzou.
The DL and DB's are actually performing at or near normal levels.
Posted on 10/15/18 at 3:35 pm to SabanTheConqueror
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3. Our three starters on the DL are good pass rushers and can disrupt in the run game, but they’re not as strong as past guys at holding the line and giving the back absolutely nowhere to go.
QW has either the 1st or 2nd best run stop grade in the nation.
Posted on 10/15/18 at 3:38 pm to ReauxlTide222
Most of you who are smarter than me, might know this answer. Has Coach Koop changed any of our techniques?
Posted on 10/15/18 at 4:14 pm to ReauxlTide222
LB play on the run.
Posted on 10/15/18 at 6:21 pm to McGregor
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our LB's don't tackle as well either
Nobody in college football tackles as well as they used to. Everybody is arm tackling and slinging ball carriers to the ground for fear of being called for targeting. Wrapping up and driving through the player will get you ejected.
Posted on 10/15/18 at 7:03 pm to ReauxlTide222
Our Inside LBs are really nice guys
This post was edited on 10/15/18 at 7:05 pm
Posted on 10/15/18 at 8:16 pm to MagillaGuerilla
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QW has either the 1st or 2nd best run stop grade in the nation.
I don’t doubt it, he has been phenomenal!
Posted on 10/15/18 at 9:27 pm to Judah Mann
College and pro. Tackling is terrible on all evels now because of the helmet rule. Backs and receivers just shrug off all these arm tackles.
ETA: that down vote is actually an failed attempt at upvote on phone with fat finger
ETA: that down vote is actually an failed attempt at upvote on phone with fat finger
This post was edited on 10/15/18 at 9:29 pm
Posted on 10/15/18 at 9:29 pm to ReauxlTide222
#1 Total Defense
#1 Total Offense... IJS.
#1 Total Offense... IJS.
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