JessN: MSU preview: For perhaps the first time ever, Bama is the hunter, not the hunted

JessN · Nov 13, 2014

MSU preview: For perhaps the first time ever, Bama is the hunter, not the hunted
by Jess Nicholas
TideFans Editor-In-Chief
November 13th, 2014 08:10 PM

When was the last time Alabama had to get through a more highly-ranked Mississippi State team to win a national championship? The answer may be, never. But it’s happening in 2014. If it’s ever happened in the past, it probably came back in the days of […]

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Jessica4Bama · Nov 13, 2014

Sounds good to me. Can't wait!

PDL · Nov 13, 2014

Glad to finally read this! Great job. But I would probably give MSU the edge in receivers and possibly DL. We have the super star in Coop, but all of their receivers are a threat to catch the ball whenever they are on the field. Gonna be a tough game. Last week I wasn't worried about this game at all, but the closer we get to it, the more I realize that MSU is every bit their #1 ranking. I'll be in the stadium enjoying a monster of a game!

Con · Nov 13, 2014

Love it! Roll Tide!

JBama_in_PCOLA · Nov 13, 2014

Bama by 7, aye? I'll take it. If that Bama OL blocks well, then it's uh oh for the other team.

crimsonaudio · Nov 13, 2014

I'll take any win!

Russell31210 · Nov 13, 2014

Jess I never post but really enjoy reading your stuff. Thanks for all the work it is much appreciated.
Russell

JustNeedMe81 · Nov 13, 2014

I think I agree with this, no questions at all... I would give the edge of QB to Alabama though.. because it's at home and Dan hasn't exactly played well on the road.. but great job Jess!

92tide · Nov 14, 2014

i think we make a really good showing at home.

bama579 · Nov 14, 2014

Among the better pre-game predictions in years of doing it. Thanks for your effort and insight.

TrueCrimson7 · Nov 14, 2014

Awesome job Jess. Dak's rushing success is quite remarkable and should be very high on our radar on every play.

Win, baby, win!!!!

bamanix · Nov 14, 2014

thanks, jess. agree, and would add that the same big question is stopping the dual qb, especially, one as good as Prescott. he adds a dimension that is so hard for defenses to contain. we either have score a lot, or keep containment.

bamacon · Nov 14, 2014

If MSU really does go one on one with Amari they better be getting a massive pass rush or this one will be out of reach quick-like.

RTR91 · Nov 14, 2014

The key issue is for Alabama to figure out how to stop what is essentially a dual-running-back offensive attack. Dak Prescott is so dangerous as a runner, Alabama has to treat him like a tailback – a tailback who just happens to be able to throw the ball 60 yards. Emptying the middle of the field, like Alabama did on multiple occasions against LSU, will not work here. Prescott is more than capable of making Alabama pay for it, and the Bulldog running backs are good enough to make Alabama pay if Prescott hands off.

Did Alabama really expect Jennings to run that much? Those weren't designed runs like Prescott will have. Plus, the defensive unit against LSU isn't the same Bama will use against State because of the different schemes.

Once Bama adjusted to Jennings' running, he didn't do anything. I would expect more zone like we saw in the fourth quarter compared to the man we saw in the first three.

Special K · Nov 14, 2014

RTR91 said:
Did Alabama really expect Jennings to run that much? Those weren't designed runs like Prescott will have. Plus, the defensive unit against LSU isn't the same Bama will use against State because of the different schemes.

Once Bama adjusted to Jennings' running, he didn't do anything. I would expect more zone like we saw in the fourth quarter compared to the man we saw in the first three.

Spot on in my opinion. Play some zone, keep your eyes forward, hold Prescott in the pocket and see if he can read it. Better yet, be superbly efficient on offense and keep Dak and company on the sideline.

bamacon · Nov 14, 2014

RTR91 said:
Did Alabama really expect Jennings to run that much? Those weren't designed runs like Prescott will have. Plus, the defensive unit against LSU isn't the same Bama will use against State because of the different schemes.

Once Bama adjusted to Jennings' running, he didn't do anything. I would expect more zone like we saw in the fourth quarter compared to the man we saw in the first three.

My guess is Ragland will spy on Dak much like Ro & Hightower did with Tebow.

CrimsonEyeshade · Nov 14, 2014

The key, for me, is the offensive line. If we can run it and keep Blake upright, we'll score way more than we need.

uaintn · Nov 14, 2014

Best defense for Dak is to have his rear end sitting on the bench. Hold the ball offense.

Nolan · Nov 14, 2014

Sound tackling will be huge. The MSU offense, particularly in their run game, likes to create space and one on one opportunities. Missed tackles will really hurt against this team. If the crimson defense is flying to the ball and gang tackling time and again it'll be a beautiful sight to see.

BamaFlum · Nov 14, 2014

uaintn said:
Best defense for Dak is to have his rear end sitting on the bench. Hold the ball offense.

I was thinking putting him on his rear every time on offense also. On the zone read, hit him hard when he hands it off.

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