Two of the top programs in college football square of 12/29/18 in Miami.
We've talked about Kyler and Tua in detail and the two defenses in more general terms.
Less discussed have been the overall talent (including groups and other individuals), strategies, schemes, and tactics of each team.
Oklahoma seems to have a lot of talent across the board. I haven't looked at recruiting rankings for them, but two straight years in the CFP and last year had UGA dead to rights but couldn't finish the deal. They have playmakers on offense and their maligned defense is still quite talented and physical.
This is the place to discuss schemes, vulnerabilities, strengths, matchups, and the like. What has or will work against them? Where is the Tide vulnerable to them?
I'd like more detail than "they are horrible on defense and Bama will impose their will!", but that's OK too.
I know a few posters will get deep into the stats, making some of our eyes pop out. I'm good with that also.
But how do our receivers match up in individual battles? How will OU scheme against our O? And so on.
This will be either Alabama's toughest or next toughest game of the year to date (behind UGA). ND would have been the easier team to beat by far.
I look forward to the game, but before then to good discussions with some of the most knowledgeable college football fans around.
I hope our Oklahoma posters will chime in as well. Fair warning, we don't tolerate smack (those already here know that).
Join in and Roll Tide!
We've talked about Kyler and Tua in detail and the two defenses in more general terms.
Less discussed have been the overall talent (including groups and other individuals), strategies, schemes, and tactics of each team.
Oklahoma seems to have a lot of talent across the board. I haven't looked at recruiting rankings for them, but two straight years in the CFP and last year had UGA dead to rights but couldn't finish the deal. They have playmakers on offense and their maligned defense is still quite talented and physical.
This is the place to discuss schemes, vulnerabilities, strengths, matchups, and the like. What has or will work against them? Where is the Tide vulnerable to them?
I'd like more detail than "they are horrible on defense and Bama will impose their will!", but that's OK too.
I know a few posters will get deep into the stats, making some of our eyes pop out. I'm good with that also.
But how do our receivers match up in individual battles? How will OU scheme against our O? And so on.
This will be either Alabama's toughest or next toughest game of the year to date (behind UGA). ND would have been the easier team to beat by far.
I look forward to the game, but before then to good discussions with some of the most knowledgeable college football fans around.
I hope our Oklahoma posters will chime in as well. Fair warning, we don't tolerate smack (those already here know that).
Join in and Roll Tide!