Bama Game Thread: Official Game Thread - Bama @ Vols, 1st Half, 2:30 PM, ABC...

[22Musso22]

If we don't start running the ball with consistencey, we won't be going anywhere.

 

[TDBama78]

That's not stopping him from calling more designed runs though, is it?

I agree, our successful runs are due to element of surprise and less about good blocks

 

[bamadwain]

How did this guy win the Groza award last year?

I said before the season that kicking in big time games was different than low pressure games and got drilled!

 

[kwftide]

He was out for one play, their backup QB threw a pick.

Overall two mules fighting over a turnip, but Bama leads 7-0.

So far the Bama D has looked better than recent games, but the offense is way outta sync and Bama is committing LOTS of penalties.

The Bama D is only marginally better. The UT O is gifting us left and right.

 

[denver]

the one play to Klaw we used showed some creativity...but its the only one where we mixed it up..would be nice to see more variation

 

[dvldog]

No one can convince me that Simpson could not do better. But I’m not complaining.

 

[BamaNation]

He was out for one play, their backup QB threw a pick.

Overall two mules fighting over a turnip, but Bama leads 7-0.

So far the Bama D has looked better than recent games, but the offense is way outta sync and Bama is committing LOTS of penalties.

10 for 73yds in 1st H (!!!!)

 

[TIDE-HSV]

His footwork has really always been bad. Thats something that hasn't improved

No, it used to be consistently bad. Now, it's bad when anything at all goes wrong - pressure, having to read down, etc. BUT, when he gets blown out, you are correct, he reverts to his old habits...

 

[BamaNation]

It looks like we had an identity and it was stolen from us in the Vandy game and now we're scared to exhibit our identity anymore.

 

[tusks_n_raider]

No one can convince me that Simpson could not do better. But I’m not complaining.

We haven’t prepared him for a situation like this at all.

No way you throw him to the wolves in this environment other than it being unavoidable due to an injury situation.

 

[beardensdaman44]

Can we put Tua in at half? It worked that one time.

 

[KrAzY3]

16 yards on 9 carries. Idk man. I am having some thoughts I'm trying to keep to myself after that half

Most of those are RPO though, correct? In that case you are still putting the decision making in the hands of the QB in terms of how the play develops. If you are drawing up a designed run I assume it would be a bit different, but I am not at the level where I can dissect in real time what's an RPO and a designed run.

What I do know though is that Washington was 102 in rushing last year, so it's not necessarily in the DNA of these offensive minds to run a balanced offense.

 

[bama_fan01]

He was out for one play, their backup QB threw a pick.

Overall two mules fighting over a turnip, but Bama leads 7-0.

So far the Bama D has looked better than recent games, but the offense is way outta sync and Bama is committing LOTS of penalties.

I love that line...

 

[CrimsonJazz]

No one can convince me that Simpson could not do better. But I’m not complaining.

Milroe’s psyche feels pretty damaged right now. Pulling him now could finish the job. Hopefully CKD is doing some of that QB whispering we’ve heard so much about.

 

[Toddrn]

I know you love the doom and gloom but Bama has two of the top 11 RBs in the 2025 class committed.

If you can't run the ball, the question is, will they stay committed?

 

[bama_fan01]

Can we put Tua in at half? It worked that one time.

He may still be in concussion protocol.

 

[TIDE-HSV]

would it be worth a series with Simpson? A different look for the Vols defense and maybe a chance for JM to get his composure back...he's frantic right now

That occurred to me, just to give JM a chance for some perspective, but I don't think CKD will do it...

 

[some_al_fan]

STAT	UA	UT
SCORE	7​	0​
NET TOTAL YARDS	174​	143​
NET RUSHING YARDS	32​	44​
Rushing Attempts	18​	14​
Average Per Rush	1.8​	3.1​
Rushing TDs	0​	0​
Yards Gained	53​	51​
Yards Lost	21​	7​
NET PASSING YARDS	142​	99​
Completion-Attempts	15-27​	7-15​
Completion Percentage	56%​	47%​
Avg Per Completion	9.5​	14.1​
Passing TDs	1​	0​
TOTAL 1ST DOWNS	12​	9​
Rushing 1st Downs	4​	0​
Passing 1st Downs	7​	5​
Penalty 1st Downs	1​	4​
TOTAL PLAYS	45​	29​
Avg Yds/Play	3.9​	4.9​
Rushing-Passing	18-27​	14-15​
TOP	20:09​	9:51​
Turnovers (pts off)	1 (0)​	3 (0)​
Punts - Avg	4-43.3​	1-48.0​
Penalties	10-73​	4-35​

I am surprised that we are not trying to run the ball more.

 

[dvldog]

We haven’t prepared him for a situation like this at all.

No way you throw him to the wolves in this environment other than it being unavoidable due to an injury situation.

Come on man. This is professional football. Let him earn his keep.

 

[SkinnyFats]

Remember that one time when we played the awesome UGA defense, and moved the ball down the field over and over and over and scored TD after TD?

Yeah, me neither. Seems like ancient history.