I tend to agree, but it's not in his personality...That would be a deathwish.....he makes decisions too fast.
His best bet would be to play zone and hope for the best......
I tend to agree, but it's not in his personality...That would be a deathwish.....he makes decisions too fast.
His best bet would be to play zone and hope for the best......
I'm not sure they have the personnel to do it, honestly. Bama's pass pro has been solid, and UT's D isn't a rock solid unit. They can bring heat, but it's likely to get picked up unless they leave everyone outside in man coverage with no safety help, which is almost a guaranteed six with Tua in the game...Jeremy Pruitt knows that he has to pressure Tua. Its their only chance. He will bring the house often. ( I suspect we will burn them a few times.... but they may get to Tua a few times also.)
During the Stallings era, that would have been three games of production.At one time saying a Bama qb could throw for 300 yards and 4 TDs in a half would have been a joke. Now it is very possible every game. Good times.
RPOs will rip that D up.Jeremy Pruitt knows that he has to pressure Tua. Its their only chance. He will bring the house often. ( I suspect we will burn them a few times.... but they may get to Tua a few times also.)
Josh Jacobs has become a major weapon for this team. As a runner, receiver and returner. I can't believe he isn't discussed more by national pundits.
As good as these receivers are, this is really about Tua.
Boy are we spoiled. :biggrin2: Not like the rivalry of old! Like a Christmas wish list of long runs and WR highlights. Times have changed!I think Bama will try to be balanced offensively. Auburn had 126 yards rushing against Tennessee and they don't have near the talent Alabama does at RB. Teams are averaging 4.5 ypc and 153 yards per game against the Vols. This is the "new" Bama, and though we aren't going to see a conservative run based clock management type game, I think given Tua's injury and Tennessee's porous run defense, we will see more runs than normal. I have no problem with that......... Of course, this is only a guess, but I really want to see Josh Jacobs break a big one. He is overdue. I would even like to see Robinson get a carry or two with the first O-line in, or Damien break a big one.
I mean his stats - their stats. Those stats aren't close at Alabama without Tua.No it is not about Tua. Tua is probably the best QB in college football, but he is one of MANY talented student athletes that plays for Alabama.
My list also is to win, have no injuries, and protect Tua. Last time I checked there is an 80 percent chance of rain. I sure hope that changes. Wild things can happen in those type games (plays and injuries).Boy are we spoiled. :biggrin2: Not like the rivalry of old! Like a Christmas wish list of long runs and WR highlights. Times have changed!
I also expect Tenn to lose badly, but have a more limited list: Bama to win; no further injuries; and Tua to be healthy.
Would love to see Shavers make some plays. He looks the part physically.Going back to 2007, Alabama's leading WR in the Tennessee game averages 7.8 catches, 129.7 yards, and .7 TDs for the game. The only time the leading WR didn't go over 80 yards was Julio in 2009.
Six of the 11 games have seen two WRs with more than 50 yards, and two other games had three WRs eclipse 50 yards.
If Saban allows them to continue the pass game (no reason to believe he won't), Jeudy and HR3/Waddle should have a great day.
Shavers probably had a TD last week if the turf monster had not tackled him. Still has some learning/growing up to do but he has massive potential.Would love to see Shavers make some plays. He looks the part physically.
Sorry I'm just responding BamaMan09, CNS talked about possible changes at LG this week. Check out the link to the thread below:What do you mean ?
BAM - you dead.Think about how good Julio Jones, Amari Cooper and Calvin Ridley were against the Vols. They had less talented quarterbacks throwing them the ball than Tua and that's not debatable. Jeudy could possibly have a big game if we want him to. He is absolutely outstanding. If they decide to double him with a safety that leaves Ruggs, Waddle and others open. It would be even more interesting if a back up like Shavers or Kief comes up big. Should be fun to watch.