UT's run defense

[jps1983]

Face it, for 2-3 games in midseason, Greg wasn't throwing that well.

I expect that had a lot to do with JJ and Peek's nagging injuries. Do you think Greg would automatically check at the line to a run (assuming we're not in 5 wide) if there were only 7 in the box and not reading a blitz?

 

[BamaFossil]

Texas expects us to run so they stack the box. Bama expects Texas to sell out to stop the run so Bama opens with a passing attack. But Muschamp knows Bama expects TX to line up to stop the run and so will likely open with a pass, so Muschamp orders his D to play the pass. McElwain expects Muschamp to think this deviously, so he goes with his original inclination to open with a running attack. But Muschamp...

I need a beer. :biggrin: