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Has Alabama given up on "joyless murderball?"
Posted on 1/14/24 at 2:27 pm
Posted on 1/14/24 at 2:27 pm
Last year, many Alabama fans expressed interest in getting away from pass happy, finesse offensive schemes and getting back to your foundation of a battering running game and playing elite, physical defense.
I was curious how DeBoer and staff fit in these areas so I pulled their statistics from 2020-21 Fresno State and 2022-23 Washington.
Now obviously, he will be working with much more talent so I expect all of these to improve but he definitely doesn't seem to fit that mold.
Per TeamRankings
Passing Yards Per Game:
2020: #6
2021: #9
2022: #1
2023: #2
Rushing Yards Per Game
2020 - #105
2021 - #90
2022 - #81
2023 - #102
Opponent Points Per Game
2020: #66
2021: #20
2022: #65
2023: #54
Opponents Yards Per Game
2020: #25
2021: #31
2022: #74
2023: #92
I was curious how DeBoer and staff fit in these areas so I pulled their statistics from 2020-21 Fresno State and 2022-23 Washington.
Now obviously, he will be working with much more talent so I expect all of these to improve but he definitely doesn't seem to fit that mold.
Per TeamRankings
Passing Yards Per Game:
2020: #6
2021: #9
2022: #1
2023: #2
Rushing Yards Per Game
2020 - #105
2021 - #90
2022 - #81
2023 - #102
Opponent Points Per Game
2020: #66
2021: #20
2022: #65
2023: #54
Opponents Yards Per Game
2020: #25
2021: #31
2022: #74
2023: #92
Posted on 1/14/24 at 2:28 pm to SidewalkTiger
i saw murderball in the rose bowl and it seemed joyless for the crimson faithful
Posted on 1/14/24 at 2:28 pm to SidewalkTiger
I’m sure if he wins they won’t give a crap how he does it.
Posted on 1/14/24 at 2:28 pm to geauxnavybeatbama
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i saw murderball in the rose bowl and it seemed joyless for the crimson faithful
We ran for almost 100 yards more than Michigan
Posted on 1/14/24 at 2:28 pm to SidewalkTiger
With the new HC for sure. They are gonna be slinging it all over the field with Milroe
Posted on 1/14/24 at 2:29 pm to SidewalkTiger
This will definitely not be a joyless murderball style of play.
I'll reserve further judgement for when he gets a defensive staff in place. I am optimistic.
I'll reserve further judgement for when he gets a defensive staff in place. I am optimistic.
Posted on 1/14/24 at 2:30 pm to SidewalkTiger
Gotta adapt to the times amigo. Ill take a high flying offense with the way the games rules and officiating has progressed.
Posted on 1/14/24 at 2:31 pm to Crimsontide1713
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We ran for almost 100 yards more than Michigan
Even with all the God awful snaps and sacks.
Posted on 1/14/24 at 2:33 pm to SidewalkTiger
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Has Alabama given up on "joyless murderball?"
The transition from the current roster set-up to what DeBoer wants to do is going to require a major overhaul, starting with the OL/QB. I’m afraid the Bama fanbase won’t have the patience for the growing pains.
This post was edited on 1/14/24 at 2:41 pm
Posted on 1/14/24 at 2:35 pm to Patton
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Gotta adapt to the times amigo. Ill take a high flying offense with the way the games rules and officiating has progressed.
If I were an Alabama fan, I'd definitely want him to hire a DC, doesn't even have to be an elite hire, good will do.
If he brings his guys from Washington, I'd be somewhat underwhelmed.
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