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Ngl Keelon Russel looks impressive

Posted on 9/12/26 at 3:41 pm
Posted by DeathByTossDive226
Member since Sep 2026
295 posts
Posted on 9/12/26 at 3:41 pm
Especially being his second start. This kid will be good.

Kentucky’s defense looks equally impressive.
Posted by ScotlandAve
Member since Dec 2024
582 posts
Posted on 9/12/26 at 3:41 pm to
DeBoer can’t build a good OL
Posted by crimsoncoded94
Georgiana
Member since Aug 2025
3039 posts
Posted on 9/12/26 at 3:42 pm to
Keelons arm is elite. The ball gets there in a hurry. We just need better play calling. Theres no outside runs there's no RB screens. Its either and inside zone run or a deep route eberytime
Posted by WilliamTaylor21
383 Hoosier Daddy Lane
Member since Dec 2013
39759 posts
Posted on 9/12/26 at 3:42 pm to
He looks pretty terrible for the best recruit in Alabama history. Won’t be shocked to see him benched.
Posted by crimsoncoded94
Georgiana
Member since Aug 2025
3039 posts
Posted on 9/12/26 at 3:42 pm to
His OL won the OL award at Washington. Our best Guard is out today so we have players out of position across the line.
Posted by 3down10
Member since Sep 2014
39663 posts
Posted on 9/12/26 at 3:43 pm to
quote:

DeBoer can’t build a good OL


It's all new guys and the only starter we had returning is out for the game.

They'll get better over time, they need snaps.

If they don't, we'll have many losses.
Posted by Pikes Peak Tiger
Colorado Springs
Member since Jun 2023
10393 posts
Posted on 9/12/26 at 3:43 pm to
quote:

DeBoer can’t build a good OL


Bama looks soft. Don’t see the “make them quit” mindset most Saban teams had.
Posted by Nado Jenkins83
Land of the Free
Member since Nov 2012
67527 posts
Posted on 9/12/26 at 3:44 pm to
Arm strength is impressive. That early on throw to the wide out guy was incredible. His body was all twisted. And it was a rope
Posted by ScotlandAve
Member since Dec 2024
582 posts
Posted on 9/12/26 at 3:44 pm to
DeBoer is going to get Keelon hurt playing behind that OL
Posted by DeathByTossDive226
Member since Sep 2026
295 posts
Posted on 9/12/26 at 3:47 pm to
I’m not convinced you guys are more than a first round playoff team, but only because I’m not convinced you can run the ball.

I think Russel can become good enough to carry this year to some close Ws against good competition.

The issue with no traditional/inside run game is redzone and possession drives when you need them.
Posted by crimsoncoded94
Georgiana
Member since Aug 2025
3039 posts
Posted on 9/12/26 at 3:49 pm to
If we dont run the ball against Kentucky we wont do well this season.

Posted by GreatPumpkin
Member since Mar 2022
3381 posts
Posted on 9/12/26 at 3:50 pm to
Hopefully is line keeps sucking
Posted by Violent Hip Swivel
Member since Aug 2023
10316 posts
Posted on 9/12/26 at 3:51 pm to
quote:

DeBoer can’t build a good OL




Bad offensive line play is an epidemic in college football. Oklahoma and Alabama are case studies. It's pitiful.

So many of these lineman come into college having played in zone blocking spread offenses since the 6th grade, and then the NIL and the portal makes it hard to build continuity.
Posted by 3down10
Member since Sep 2014
39663 posts
Posted on 9/12/26 at 3:51 pm to
quote:

I’m not convinced you guys are more than a first round playoff team, but only because I’m not convinced you can run the ball.

I think Russel can become good enough to carry this year to some close Ws against good competition.

The issue with no traditional/inside run game is redzone and possession drives when you need them.


I'm not convinced we are a playoff team at all. Our line is no where near good enough. Hopefully the defense can keep us in games and they get better.


Posted by Lainter1919
Member since Sep 2026
50 posts
Posted on 9/12/26 at 3:53 pm to
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Won’t be shocked to see him benched
You aren't going to see him benched big boy- zero chance. Keep dreaming though.
Posted by Violent Hip Swivel
Member since Aug 2023
10316 posts
Posted on 9/12/26 at 3:54 pm to
quote:

I’m not convinced you guys are more than a first round playoff team, but only because I’m not convinced you can run the ball.




Alabama's regular season win total in Vegas closed at 9.1. There are plenty of people who never thought they were an any round playoff team.
Posted by zzemme
Member since Nov 2008
10550 posts
Posted on 9/12/26 at 3:54 pm to
He’s going to be very good the next two years
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