Frankly, if Brodie stays healthy, then he will put up record numbers this season. While that may be a big IF to most of you, staying healthy, I'm more concerned with how the defense fares.
I've posted it before so I won't bore you again with past stats, but last seasons offensive output wasn't but about 3 points off from past championship years output. Where as the defense gave up double digit point differences compared to past seasons. Over 25 points a game if memory is correct.
The offense should be better, especially after an extra year under coach Shula's tutelage. The defense in my opinion has lost the most talent the past couple of years, and will be the key to a winning season and a return to a bowl game.
I'm more afraid of injuries to defensive players, and anxious of how many freshman will be depended on to provide depth and may be rushed into the starting lineup in the event of such of a catastrophe.
I know the offensive line is inexperienced and thin in numbers, and we will have to be lucky and avoid the injuries for the QB's to be successful on offense. But defense wins games. Remember '92?
The best offense for a weak defense is a time consuming, wear'em down running game. The best defense for a suspect offense is a suffocating 3 downs and out defense.
Does coach Shulla have either or a facsimile of both? I sure hope so! Will Brodie have a break out year? I believe he will. Will any one care how many yards he passes for or how good he looks if Bama has a tough season? I doubt it!
ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!!!!!!
[This message has been edited by wastedmason (edited 04-14-2004).]
I've posted it before so I won't bore you again with past stats, but last seasons offensive output wasn't but about 3 points off from past championship years output. Where as the defense gave up double digit point differences compared to past seasons. Over 25 points a game if memory is correct.
The offense should be better, especially after an extra year under coach Shula's tutelage. The defense in my opinion has lost the most talent the past couple of years, and will be the key to a winning season and a return to a bowl game.
I'm more afraid of injuries to defensive players, and anxious of how many freshman will be depended on to provide depth and may be rushed into the starting lineup in the event of such of a catastrophe.
I know the offensive line is inexperienced and thin in numbers, and we will have to be lucky and avoid the injuries for the QB's to be successful on offense. But defense wins games. Remember '92?
The best offense for a weak defense is a time consuming, wear'em down running game. The best defense for a suspect offense is a suffocating 3 downs and out defense.
Does coach Shulla have either or a facsimile of both? I sure hope so! Will Brodie have a break out year? I believe he will. Will any one care how many yards he passes for or how good he looks if Bama has a tough season? I doubt it!
ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!!!!!!
[This message has been edited by wastedmason (edited 04-14-2004).]