JessN: USM wrap-up: Is Tide’s defense going back to the future?

JessN · Sep 14, 2014

USM wrap-up: Is Tide’s defense going back to the future?
by Jess Nicholas
TideFans Editor-In-Chief
September 14th, 2014 01:54 PM

The ever-lovable Joe Kines brought to Alabama a defensive strategy based around a concept of bending, but not breaking. And depending on the Alabama fan one interviews today, that description either encourages praise, or the gritting of teeth. Kines’ strategy played out much differently than Nick […]

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Con · Sep 14, 2014

Thanks Jess. I really enjoy the way you break the game down on Sundays.

JBama_in_PCOLA · Sep 14, 2014

Great breakdown. I think you confirmed what I have been thinking the whole time.

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Tidewater · Sep 14, 2014

"We just have to stop that inside trap."

PDL · Sep 14, 2014

This is why I love your articles, Jess. You have a very unique insight into our games, and you come away from them with a perspective I had never considered. And you're usually right. It never occurred to me this philosophy of "bend don't break" because that's never been Saban's style, but that seems very likely.

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GP for Bama · Sep 14, 2014

Great summary! Thanks! I also think Kiffin is doing a very fine job (so far).

BamaMoon · Sep 14, 2014

Well, we have been asking how CNS would adjust to the spread. I think you've given some insight into what might be happening.

Probably not a lot a shut-outs anymore and we'll have to get used to occasionally just outscoring the opponent and it looks like we have the offense to do it with!

USCBAMA · Sep 14, 2014

Interesting theory on stopping HUNH. It can be an impatient offense, so anything that slows it down might help.

MBA_99 · Sep 14, 2014

Very encouraging stuff. If the D is like the best of Lines and Kiffen can utilize Sims this well then let's keep criticizoling the shortcomings right until they hoist some great trophy.

chris · Sep 15, 2014

Xavier Dickson has been the most pleasant surprise on defense. His game has really improved! RTR!!!

TideEngineer08 · Sep 15, 2014

Hopefully, it is a change in philosophy. I'll be honest, the defense has given me the most worry over the first three games of the season.

I really believe our offense is good enough to win the SEC, but the defense just seems too confused at times. But they have truly locked it down when the opposition gets into scoring range.

Teams like Texas A&M greatly concern me, but we ought to be able to move the ball at will against them and if we can continue to limit drives to field goals, we should be in good shape.

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