Alabama's offense will lead the defense to have its worst rank in a decade

RTR91 said:

Saban has often said "every play, if properly executed, can go for a touchdown." Taking that into consideration, what do some want the offense to do? If the defense can't defend the plays, are the Alabama players supposed to not score just to give the defense some rest?

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RTR91 said:

Saban has often said "every play, if properly executed, can go for a touchdown." Taking that into consideration, what do some want the offense to do? If the defense can't defend the plays, are the Alabama players supposed to not score just to give the defense some rest?

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BamaMan09 said:

Personally, I would like to see them mix up the explosive plays in the passing game with power football. This offense has the ability to be one of the best in NCAA history if the coaches play their hand right. Alabama has always been at its most dominant by running the ball but normally with so so QB play. Now, we have a transcendent player at QB but at the same time a potentially nasty power run game. This group of linemen are nasty. As great as Jonah Williams is, I think Will may be better. Of course the talent is there at running back. Alabama has the ability to be quick strike but also sport a power running game that opponents should fear.

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RTR91 said:

Saban has often said "every play, if properly executed, can go for a touchdown." Taking that into consideration, what do some want the offense to do? If the defense can't defend the plays, are the Alabama players supposed to not score just to give the defense some rest?

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TideEngineer08 said:

Personally, I love what the offense is doing. My only complaint is the stifling that occurs when Tua leaves. And it's not all on Jalen either. We've so thoroughly dominated the opponent by that time that we are shutting the offense down. Still, I'll take it because it allows us a better chance to stay healthy for the crunch time of November.

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RTR91 said:

In an ideal world, that happens. However, Nick Saban isn't going to do it.

In the first four games, Alabama has averaged 7.75 drives and 38.5 plays in the first half. The average score has been 37-5. Saban isn't going to continue to work the 1s when the score is like that. When the team is averaging under 5 plays per drive, there's not much time to work on the run game. Locks can call two straight run plays and get a 3rd and 6 to only have Tua pick apart the defense for a TD.

That's my point. With as fast as this offense scores and puts the game away, the coaching staff hasn't been able to work on the "flaws."

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