Re: Have we played a defense like bama's

The screen game will only be as good as the blocking by the wrs. Bama plays the screens super aggressive, I'd like to see Leggett or Peake sneak out on a wheel route after faking a screen block.

Also this Bama defense is the best front 7 the tigers have seen. However they are big, very big which means if DW4 can keep some long drives going they will be gassed. Outside runs and screens likely won't result in big gains at first but if they stick to it eventually Bama will crack. The major weakness of this year's Bama team is their safeties and corner(they have one decent corner) their Secondary flat out sucks believe it or not they struggled to keep up with Mich St wrs (who aren't very athletic) and had a couple of PI calls and a bunch that weren't called. Connor Cook isn't very good at understanding where the blitz vacated coverage. DW4 most underrated quality is his mind. Cook felt what I call "ghost pressure" because he saw the blitz coming but didn't realize he wasn't in danger. Cook played scared. The game was 10-0 at half and should have been 10-7 cook throwing that pick killed any shot. The MSU defense which isn't deep died. Clemson might be more reckless than MSU but they are vastly more talented and deep.

The only thing that worries me is tackling in space has been spotty, Kiffin runs the screen game like no other before hitting you deep. If those screens get 4-5 yds a pop then Henry can get 3-4yds the next play.

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Re: Yes, I think everybody uses 11 men on defense.

Jan 2, 2016, 10:52 AM

Treon Harris has nothing in common with Deshaun except that he also happens to play quarterback for a college team.

Prescott reminds me of Jacoby Brissett, he's big, strong, and can throw it when he has to. But his accuracy isn't on the same level as Deshaun's, or his decision-making. If it was, Mississippi State wouldn't have been in the Belk Bowl, but I digress.

We haven't played a team that runs the same offense as Alabama, at least not with the same level of execution. The Crimson Tide win games at both lines of scrimmage, that's been Nick's philosophy at every job he's ever had. They have five road graders on the offensive line and a couple of tight ends and a fullback who can block, too.

Florida State runs a similar pro-style attack, but their receivers are more talented than Alabama's most years, with the exception of a superstar like Julio Jones or Cooper. Cook is a talented running back, possibly pound-for-pound the best back in the country. But the FSU offensive line can't block like Alabama can, especially when you consider Florida State has 4 freshmen on their front.

Clemson's offense will test Alabama unlike anyone they've played this year because of Watson's ability to run and throw. He's as fast as any receiver on our team, but if he needs to use his arm, he's just as comfortable throwing the ball. When you watch Watson play, he makes it appear effortless and his demeanor is unmatched in college football, I think it's his best attribute, especially for a young man of his age.

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