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ROLL TIDE

I don't think he'll find me there.  :lol3:

GAME DAY!!! ROLLTIDE!!!!

Good morning fellow Tiders!!!! Roll Tide!

I think it's important that we run the ball effectively today.  OL needs to show up.

Our O-line is still on the bench (2 more games yet).

But you are correct, sir!

 :-*

Lots of chatter about the SC QB being too young to play against our defense.  Hope so, but these days QBs have a way of playing their best against the best.

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USCe wins the toss and defers.

Our ball first.

ROLL TIDE!

Got home just in time.

RTR!!

(Georgia Tech coming down to the wire with The Citadel.  Citadel up by 3 with 40 seconds left).

Should be just enough time for Ga Tech to run one more play if they hurry.  :lol2:

Devonta to the 45 on first down.

 #+

Najee across the 50 for a first down.

 #+

Devonta again to inside the 25!

 #+ #+

I have two TVs in my living room.   :lol:

Good protection so far.

Throwback pass to Najee for a TOUCHDOWN!!

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Good kick coverage.  They start at the 14.

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WR sweep for a first down to the 27 for USCe...

Well dog gone they got it. RTR!

Intercepted, but we had 12 on the field.

 :( :( :( :(

Where is our Defense??? RTR

Well they are moving on us. RTR!

Good drive by USC fizzles, but they get a 44-yard field goal:

BAMA 7   SC 3

In diapers.

This no picnic. USCe came to beat us. RTR!

We must get prepared for the hurry up. They have us walking around like we are lost. RTR!

Surely you're not panicked already, Preacher. 

Try to enjoy the win.

 ;D

I smell poop in the dressing room. It must be chicken poop. RTR!

Okay, 2 sacks and a shanked punt.

Now you can panic.   :lol2: :lol2:

:lol3:

DJ Dale with a sack!

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Holding!

Good rush again on 3rd down.  Now what?

Another field goal try............


FAKE for a TD............

Penalty; HOLDING.  Thank God!

Nice defensive stand

Now they'll punt........  maybe.

Shane Lee was being held.  Might have been a first down anyhow.

Punt to the Bama 4.  Whew!

Time to go to work.

Indeed.  And saved by a holding penalty.

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Well I am sitting here reading my Bible watching this thing on my computer and it makes me read fast and then read slow. RTR!

Got caught flat footed on that fake punt.

Muschamp pulling out all the stops in this one.
    
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First down Najee to the 16.

That’s it. Run the ball and take some heat off Tua.

Touchdown Ruggs!!!!! RTR

TD ALABAMA! RTR!

81-yard TOUCHDOWN to Henry Ruggs and Bama extends the lead!!

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Very nice catch and run.  96 yard 4 play drive.

HAHA they need to get them changed and get it together :) RTR

Well not as nervous since I started reading. RTR!

 :wall:

Perfect pass over double coverage by Hillinski for a TD.

Bama 14  USCe 10

 :dunno: :wall:

We bring out the best in USC quarterbacks.  Can’t cover any better

Jordan Battle (freshman) just missed the ball on the knock down.   :dunno:

Yeah, just not aggressive play by Battle.

Excellent catch by Devonta for a first down.

Now we run a bit...

So far I like the offensive game plan. 

End of 1st Quarter

Bama 14   USCe 10

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Starting to look a little perky-jerky. Plus, we must rush more than 3 or 4 on defense. They can not stop our offense.




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Sure is a lot closer than I wanted. Come on 2 holler louder or just wave. RTR!

Big catch and run by Robinson to the 27.

 #+ #+

These penalties are going to drive Coach crazy!!

Me too, Terrie.  Me too.

Screen to Devonta to the 10 yard line.

 #+ #+ #+

Field goal Alabama.  We were sooooo close to a TD!

Bama 17   USCe 10

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I am so proud of the guy with the foot that just hit that. RTR!

I hope our kicking game keeps growing better. RTR!

Yeah, imagine us needing a kicker!   :dunno:

Glad he missed that one

This QB from usce is a very good QB. He will play next level if not injured. RTR!

Good defense, 3 and out.

But were we offsides on the punt?  If so, it's a first down.

Whew, it's against them.  They had a punt to the 1-rad line.  They punt again.

Big mistakes by them!

This great punt is the reason I hate penalties. They kill great teams. RTR!

Good return from the 15 by Waddle.

Booing for a block in the back, but Eli says, "IT WAS NOT!!"

Our ball at our 37 (not our 1).  Wow.

 :popcorn2:

 :pray: we need a good drive for 7 if possible. RTR!

And penalties keep average teams pedestrian.   :lol2:

I read that before it got going. RTR!

We. Converted a 3rd down!

Devonta Smith again on a huge 3rd down for 15 yards and a first down.

 #+

Keep running

Great run after the catch by Harris

Our drive fizzles after 3 straight runs at their 40.  But we're going for it.

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Najee for a 43-yard Alabama TD.  Play of the year!

Bama 24   USCe 10

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HAVE MERCY! RTR!

Now we need a 3 and out!! :). RTR

 #+ yes mam sister Terrie. RTR!

I'm out of breath!!

And I was used to 7000' air!

You got it Terry

and BAM! we got a 3 and out!!! way to go Defense!!!!

Can't believe they tried a fake right there!!!!! Way to go D!

Fake punt.  SMOTHERED!!



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Well, we fell for everything else.   :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

We're inside the red zone..........

Penalty against us.  Face mask.  Forrestall.  Dang!  1st and 25.

 >:( >:( >:(

Another field goal attempt.............. NO GOOD!

Still Bama 24   USCe 10

Wide Left.  Penalties killed that drive!

This was my fault for bragging on a guy who has not earned it. RTR!

We jumped offsides again, then roughed the QB.  WTH Alabama?

 >:( >:( >:(

And again on a 2nd down that failed.  That sucked.

 >:( >:( >:(

God I HATE penalties. RTR!

USCe has a drive going, across the 50 now.  We're tired.

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He does too.   :-[

USCe is inside our 20.

 >:(

 :wall: :wall: :wall: Come on Big D - we need a turnover here

Inside our 5 with a pass to the TE.

 >:(

I cannot believe we aren't stopping them :(

Our defense is pitiful. I am sorry but what is going on? RTR!

shut up Gary - it doesn't matter!!!

If that danile guy would have a choke hold I would be glad. RTR!

Defense is looking pathetic. Poor tackling, poor execution, no real pass rush, etc. I’m having doubts about our new defensive coordinator already.



 :tinfoil:

Third down and inches at our goalline.  Timeout.

Danielson is griping and calling for a TD, but USCe ran a quick pass play that failed.

They might score, but at least we have a chance to blitz and sack him, forcing a fg.

They get the ball first in the second half.

SACK!!

Whew! No score! Halftime  Alabama 24, sc 10

Wow - think he's mad? hahaha

Hilinski goes for a pass on 4th down.  INCOMPLETE!  HALFTIME.

Bama 24   USCe 10

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Well this was not what I thought. Our defense is not as ready at all. Golding better get his junk in order. RTR!

Muschamp couldn't see the play.  And it looked like his knee hit before he landed.

If Muschamp thought he scored, then why did he run a quick play before the review was possible??  Bad coaching??

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Preacher, you can't lose both starting LBs and replace them with freshmen without a loss of quality.  We're okay.  We have a 14-point lead and some easy upcoming games.

 :-*

Awesome, talented, incredible TD!

If that run happened for a player on any other team, the announcers would be talking about Heisman for the rest of the season.

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I thought the USCe player's knee didn't touch, but it really is too close to say either way for sure.  The point about Muschamp quickly running another play before it could be reviewed is dead on though.

 :)

Yep.  But it's Tua's year!   :lol2: :lol2:

We kick off first in the 2nd half.  We need a good defensive scheme to stop these upstarts.

 8)

Returned to the 17 only.  Good coverage.

 #+

Poor tackling by us, and they run out to the 42.   :dunno:

Raekwon is hurt.

 :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

We're getting gashed.

 :(

Pass to our 9 yard line.

 :(

Still poor tackling. What the heck? Freshman #8 is killing us on D.



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To the 5...

3rd down after a good defensive play by Terrell Lewis!  Back to their 10 with 3rd a goal.

Timeout.

Big play coming. 

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3rd & 10 with goal to goal. Think we will blitz QB?      :eyeroll:

Why can't we tackle?

Holding them here would be AWESOME!!

INCOMPLETE PASS.   #+ #+

Field Goal by USCe:  Bama 24   South Carolina 13

 :-\

I heard 2 yelling "BLOCK THAT KICK!  BLOCK THAT KICK!"

Good job 2.  :lol2:

at least we held them to 3!! Now we need our Offense to come out BLAZIN HOT!!

Well come down andf score. We need to answer. RTR!

I don’t care much for this bend but don’t break D.  We’ve had enough time to figure these guys out.  It’s time to shut them down.

We have 3 D-linemen hurt now.  Not good.

Right, bro, time to put this away.

Back-to-back first downs to start. 

 #+

TD.   Smith

TOUCHDOWN D Smith!!!!

Tua with a TD pass to Devonta Smith!  Excellent.

Bama 31   USCe 13

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We’ve never been a bend but don’t break defense under Saban so I don’t get this.



 ???

Are we scoring too fast??

Our defense is exhausted already.

My power went off and I just got back online. RTR!

Ok we need 2 more TD's but we need to hold usce. RTR!

Kickoff coverage stops the USCe return man at the 13.   #+ #+

Raekwon is back in with his "upper extremity injury".

 #+

Our DBs are getting a lot of work.

They need an int.

Nobody can cover that guy. RTR!

Ruggs has a muscle strain (leg).

 :(

Way to go Defense!!! Fumble SC!!

How about a fumble? :)

FUMBLE MAYBE!  QB SACK!

Our ball!

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Looks like our ball - whew.  Big play!

 :P

Good call.   :-*

 #+ #+ #+ #+ good move defense. RTR!

Robinson drags the defense 12 yards for a first inside the 40.

Robinson carries 3 straight times.  3rd and 2 now.

Shane Bolden runs wildcat for a first down.   :dunno:

Drive slow and run let the "D" rest. RTR!

Nice catch by Jeudy

Third-down pass to wide side, right into Jeudy's arms.  FIRST DOWN.

Bama driving!

Tennison scored, but the refs didn't review it.  WTH??

 :dunno:

Now 3rd and goal at the 3.

 :popcorn2:

ROBINSON STUFFED.   :(

As per Eli, three more for the good guys.

Short field goal by Bama!  Excellent.

Bama 34   USCe 13

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USCe starts with a first-down run.  Our LBs are being schooled.

USCe runs for 33 to the 30.

 :(

END OF 3RD QUARTER:

Bama 34   USCe 13

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We have been opened up on our defense today by a Freshman. RTR!

Yep.  We need to get them young guys educated.

And keep them healthy.

Field goal by them.

Bama 34   USCe  16

We'll trade FGs for TDs all day!


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On-sides kick by USCe  ----  FAILED.   :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

Touchdown Devonte Smith!!!! RTR

Touchdown pass #5 by Tua (to Devonta again).  Excellent.

Bama 40   USCe 16

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Our man 2 is in the stadium.  He wants to know where the "real Bama team" is today.

 :lol2: :lol2:

In the words of the late Kenny Stabler, the boys will sleep on their side of the bed tonight.

Intercepted!  That’s the ticket

Our DB's CAN NOT stop this QB. RTR!

Yay!! Interception Alabama!! Defense starting to click? RTR :D

We just did Preacher! :) RTR

Intercepted by Alabama in the endzone.  Xavier McKinney!!

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Well I am glad I said that so they would intercept one. RTR!

Jeudy throws down a defender and runs for 30.

Danielson was complaining, of course!   :tinfoil:

Mac Jones throws to Slade Bolden at the 4.

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i know one thing they will work long and HARD to fix this week.... Penalties!!!!! :wall:

he complains about EVERYTHING Bama!!!

Touchdown Mac Jones!!

Mac Jones on a QB Sneak for a touchdown...

Bama 47   USCe 16

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Good for Mac!  He looked sharp playing behind the backups.  

Roll Tide!

I was hoping K Robinson would get one but I reckon Mac is OK. RTR!

Who wins the pickem with all these scores going up. RTR!

It is good to spend my Saturday with my Alabama Family and win. RTR!

Thanks, Dad.   :-*

I got lost on the SC score at some point.  All those field goals while I was eating fried wings made for confusion.

But we're ahead, I'm sure of that.

Well I guess this is a teaching moment for somebody who can't cover. RTR!

USCe SCORED WITH 11 SECS TO GO.

 :yawn: :yawn:

FINAL SCORE:
Bama 47   USCe 23

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Sloppy win but we'll take it! It's been  great spending the afternoon with you all! See you later!

Thanks for joining us.  USCe was a worthy opponent.

Over 1000 yards of offense!

Bama 571
USCe 459

 :o :o :o

I knew it would be a hard game

Well, not like it was Nebraska!   :lol2:

ROLL TIDE!!!

It was very hot in Williams Brice Stadium. That had a lot to do with both teams' D. It affected Mrs 2 to the point she had to go sit in the concession area for the rest of the game. She only saw half of the first quarter. My youngest daughter was with us, so I gave Mrs 2 my phone to call her if needed, and I checked on her regularly. She was ok, once she got out of the sun.

The stadium was on fire. The SC fans were raucous and the noise bothered Bama on many plays. My hat is off to the fans and their team for fighting hard and not giving up.

Henry, Smitty and Najee (as well as Tua) had a huge game. That 43 yard TD run by Najee was a thing of beauty.

Lots of sloppy play, though, especially with the penalties. Plenty of holding on both teams to go around, that weren't called.

That being said, a win is a win. Lots of youth on the defensive side of the ball. Like Chech said, we have some easy games coming up for them to gain experience. Lets hope for no more injuries and ROLL TIDE!!!

Why can't Bama run the ball through the OL? All our great runs came after passes. I worry about facing strong SEC defenses that know we almost have to pass.

True.  I don't know that we can get 2 yards at the goalline on a power run.  But we have linemen returning, so that should help.

Like Saban said, many of the passes were RPOs, so when Tua faced a 6-man line he simpy threw the short pass instead.
 :dunno:

Hope Mrs 2 is okay this morning.  Heat like that can be dangerous.

Sloppy play was atypical of a Bama team.  We've got work to do.  Embarrassing that our D kept jumping offsides and helping USCe keep drives going.

It is almost like last years team and this years team keep losing discipline. RTR!