JessN: Texas A&M Preview: Bama wants revenge, but will Young's injury allow it?

[Professor]

Jess, you gave Alabama wide margins at all positions but predicted a close score. Doesn't figure.
48-14 more likely.

 

[B1GTide]

Not if Milroe has to play the entire game. It will be his first start with very, very limited big-game experience, and we cannot expect perfection. So getting out with a 27-17 win would be great.

I remember Jalen Hurts in his first big game. A blowout win is more than possible- it is very likely.

 

[MikeInBama]

I remember Jalen Hurts in his first big game. A blowout win is more than possible- it is very likely.

His first snap was a fumble, then he just took over.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

I remember Jalen Hurts in his first big game. A blowout win is more than possible- it is very likely.

Would love to see a repeat of a performance like that Saturday night.

 

[uafan4life]

Would love to see a repeat of a performance like that Saturday night.

This time, though, without the fumble...

 

[BamaNation]

Behind the WSJ paywall, but ....


Texas A&M Wanted Bama. They Might Not Anymore.
Aggies coach Jimbo Fisher talked the talk with an epic verbal feud with the Crimson Tide’s Nick Saban this spring, but his struggling team might not be able to back it up against the country’s No. 1 team

Texas A&M Wanted Bama. They Might Not Anymore.

Aggies coach Jimbo Fisher talked the talk with an epic verbal feud with the Crimson Tide’s Nick Saban this spring, but his struggling team might not be able to back it up against the country’s No. 1 team.

www.wsj.com

 

[Ledsteplin]

Milroe was inserted into the Arky game without benefit of starting quarterback practice reps, and still managed to lead the offense to 3 touchdowns against a decent Arky defense. No, his pass accuracy is not as good as Bryce's. And his completion % won't be as high. But he will complete some. We have some of the best WRs in the country, IMO. And if they'll secure the ball before turning to run, they will catch some. Maybe even a long one, as Milroe does have a strong arm. We will run a little more than usual, but will likely see more passing from Milroe than we saw against Arky. I think 27 is too low. I believe this offense, led by Milroe, is capable of 40ish against the Aggies' defense.

 

[CajunCrimson]

Milroe was inserted into the Arky game without benefit of starting quarterback practice reps, and still managed to lead the offense to 3 touchdowns against a decent Arky defense. No, his pass accuracy is not as good as Bryce's. And his completion % won't be as high. But he will complete some. We have some of the best WRs in the country, IMO. And if they'll secure the ball before turning to run, they will catch some. Maybe even a long one, as Milroe does have a strong arm. We will run a little more than usual, but will likely see more passing from Milroe than we saw against Arky. I think 27 is too low. I believe this offense, led by Milroe, is capable of 40ish against the Aggies' defense.

We haven’t been running RPOs that much. So, a new offense vs a struggling defense is a plus

 

[NCRollTider]

This might be all one needs to know about this game:

Texas A&M is currently ranked 97th in the country in Opponents' Yard Per Rush, allowing 4.41 yards per carry, and - coincidentally - 97th in the country in Rushing Yards Per Game Allowed, allowing 170.2 yards per game on the ground.

Alabama is currently ranked 1st in the country in Yards Per Rush, gaining 7.39 yards per carry, and 7th in the country in Rushing Yards Per Game, gaining 251.4 yards per game on the ground.

So you're saying 'joyless murder ball' might be the call for the day? Especially with the Bryce Young situation.

Well that sounds pretty good to me.

 

[Windsortide]

Milroe looking ready to go in warms up

 

[Windsortide]

Let’s go D! Two pick 6’s tonight would be awesome