It wasn't the center's fault...I’m just praying that the center can snap the ball when Jalen’s expecting it.
Well, they, like us, have lost just the one game. I don't know how much their depth has been tested. We certainly didn't test it last year and, if our pattern continues to be 3 & out, we won't this year...Just wondering how deep that front 7 is? They may or may not be the same from last year , will they tire out? If our conditioning is good could we win the game of possession by tiring them down? Assuming we could move the ball well.
You are correct in that, on both occasionsIt wasn't the center's fault...
He was trying to get someone’s attention on 1 of them. On the other I believe an AU player was clapping. I assume Clemson will do the same so hopefully we go with a different signal to the Center.Was it ever explained why Bo was clapping like Jalen does for the snap?
Both times the snap game early Bo was clapping IIRC.
It should not be so noisy that this is required.He was trying to get someone’s attention on 1 of them. On the other I believe an AU player was clapping. I assume Clemson will do the same so hopefully we go with a different signal to the Center.
I see people with concerns, rightfully so but I think most here feel that this team is very capable of doing what it needs to adjust and win....the only question is about the adjustments that will be made. It's just natural to be a little curious after the end of the season played out the way it did.Alabama should concede the game. Our offense has no chance to penetrate Clemson's defense.
I just get a funeral like sense here and on other boards. After what I saw against the barn, I may not even watch the game. I don't want to see us get embarrassed. Maybe 2018 will offer more hope.I see people with concerns, rightfully so but I think most here feel that this team is very capable of doing what it needs to adjust and win....the only question is about the adjustments that will be made. It's just natural to be a little curious after the end of the season played out the way it did.
Their front is impenetrable. Our only hope is to pass and we know how that went against Auburn.Only 3 teams have scored more than 20 points against Clemson this season. They were:
Louisville which had 317 Yds. passing
Syracuse which had 278 Yds. passing
N.C. State which had 338 Yds. passing
So if I was the OC I'd come into the game thinking that we must have 200-250 Yds. passing to win so I'd be calling a lot of pass plays.
Brent Venebles is a high risk, high reward defensive coordinator. A lot like John Chavis. He likes to be aggressive and blitz. I suspect a lot of blitzing because the Alabama offensive line hasn't been great this year and Jalen wilted under pressure late in the year. Bo hasn't seemed like himself all year. He looked great on that opening possession of the second half in Auburn but nothing after that. Maybe the time off will help some of the backs get healthy, too. Jacobs needs to be used in the screen game and Irv Smith needs some looks.We've hit a lot of big pass plays against them. I feel like NCST had a ton of boom-bust in the pass game. Probably the same for Syracuse too. Hurts is going to have to hit big plays down field to win this game but he also needs to be efficient on short stuff for us to keep possession. In his two losses, Hurts flat out failed the offense on short, quick passing. With all that said, we better find a way to run the dang ball. I still think Scarbough is a mismatch guy for any defense in the nation and you have to go to guys like that when we get out of conference. There are a bunch of guys who are built and run like Harris around the nation but there are none quite like Bo. We need to get him going downhill off tackle so we can isolate him on smaller defender in space.
Resign as OC and get somebody qualified.Just for fun. If you were the OC what would be your strategy to attack Clemson defense?
Honestly, that's chilling to read.Only 3 teams have scored more than 20 points against Clemson this season. They were:
Louisville which had 317 Yds. passing
Syracuse which had 278 Yds. passing
N.C. State which had 338 Yds. passing
So if I was the OC I'd come into the game thinking that we must have 200-250 Yds. passing to win so I'd be calling a lot of pass plays.
Agreed we have to get the running game going, but our passing game has got to rise to new heights in this game. If PA's guess that we need 200-250 yards passing in this game is correct, let just hope we've had a come to Jesus meeting since the Auburn game!We've hit a lot of big pass plays against them. I feel like NCST had a ton of boom-bust in the pass game. Probably the same for Syracuse too. Hurts is going to have to hit big plays down field to win this game but he also needs to be efficient on short stuff for us to keep possession. In his two losses, Hurts flat out failed the offense on short, quick passing. With all that said, we better find a way to run the dang ball. I still think Scarbough is a mismatch guy for any defense in the nation and you have to go to guys like that when we get out of conference. There are a bunch of guys who are built and run like Harris around the nation but there are none quite like Bo. We need to get him going downhill off tackle so we can isolate him on smaller defender in space.
NC State rushed for 153 yards that set up passing for over 300. Syracuse rushed for 162.Alabama should concede the game. Our offense has no chance to penetrate Clemson's defense.
I hold a degree from UA so hardly a troll. I'm just going along with what a lot of other people are saying. Most people think that Alabama won't be able to do much against their defense. I hope to be wrong though. The team has more than enough talent to redeem themselves.NC State rushed for 153 yards that set up passing for over 300. Syracuse rushed for 162.
Our running game is substantially better than either team. So don’t even try this line of reasoning. Troll.
That’s one argument and fine. You’ve said both that we suck and twice that we should concede, which is ridiculous and the way I expect Barn trolls to argue.I hold a degree from UA so hardly a troll. I'm just going along with what a lot of other people are saying. Most people think that Alabama won't be able to do much against their defense. I hope to be wrong though. The team has more than enough talent to redeem themselves.