BamaJames

My son and I were there and it was extremely loud on 3rd and 4th downs. As the play clock got under 10 seconds (nearly every snap) it only got louder. I was on row 2 of the south end zone (next to the tunnel where the Gator players entered and left the field).

Besides the crowd noise, the "I won't back down" Tom Petty song was impressive with most of the crowd singing along and shining their phone lights. As a visiting fan, the "2 bits" thing does nothing for me and the "Orange" "Blue" cheer is just lame with no decent ending. Exiting the stadium when it is 99% still full took forever and the busses leaving was also very slow.

Glad to escape with a win and, overall, had a great experience in HogTown.

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Do NOT USE MARTA TO LEAVE GAME

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How to get back then?

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UF and UCF would be very interesting. I could see UCF taking the W.

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I see UF winning with UCF's QB out.

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I didn't see all of the FSU vs NC State game but did NC State block any kicks or cause fumbles on kickoffs?

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I was at the game (it was hot-- shock :rolleyes: ) and don't recall special teams helping/hurting either team. FSU turned the ball over once (fumble by scrambling 185 lb QB), but only got one TD early in the 2nd quarter. Their remaining scores were 4 Field Goals and a safety.

NCState's success at pressuring the QB was certainly aided by FSU having a true freshman 6'5" 185 QB compared to Francois, who could have beaten Bama with his legs should we not contain. JF's experience was a big difference in the two games.

Our OL just got whooped game 1. We didn't game plan for it well or adjust. Their LBs, DBs and Safeties tackled well against Bama, stalling drives. They didn't against NCState. FSU was rusty, NCState was "mid-season" form.

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What was their best field position on a play? Did they ever cross the 50?

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I think they got close to their own 45, but that was close as they got. When they were that close, their receivers dropped a pass or two that could have got them on Bama's side of the field.

I think I found it on Google Maps. It is one block east of Greensboro like you mentioned.

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Did you actually watch the FSU game? That is maybe a 3 or 6 point game without several special teams mistakes by FSU

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Is there any possibility that Bama forced FSU to make mistakes?

- Ridley blowing by the DB for TD
- Field Goal block before half
- Punt block by athletic RB
- Keith Gavin having ball stripped out on kick-off return
- RB #34's TD run - breaking tackles in the process
- INT #1 - Great defensive play by LB
- INT #2 - Great defensive play by DB

It's not like FSU gave Bama the game. Bama took the game away.

Alabama 35
Colorado State 6

He didn't turn the ball over so that is always a plus. The safety should have intercepted the ball in the end zone. His running/scrambling ability was fantastic today!

FSU's offense has talent, but many of the play-makers are young. The QB is tough and doesn't get rattled. It is his second year playing so I expect improved play from him (as I do Jalen Hurts). Their OL was serviceable at the end of the season, but still gave up like 34 sacks throughout the season. They lost their best RB of all time and 2 of their better receivers. Their starting RB had only 61 carries all season. Murray and Tate are pretty solid receivers. Bama's defense also is very talented, but they are replacing lots of starters who are playing in the Pros now. I predict they score 17 points against Bama.

Bama returns most of it's skill players (minus OJ Howard and Stewart) and loses a couple OL. I'm thinking that having our running game to the left will be productive. My concerns are the right side of the line running and pass blocking. Derwin James will make plays and either force a fumble or INT at some point in the game. I predict he'll have some open field tackles with Jalen scrambling when the receivers aren't open. I predict Bama's offense scoring 24-27 points. Establishing the run is crucial to take pressure off Jalen.

The big questions are NOTs (non offensive touchdowns) by both teams making the difference in the game.