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Title: NBC: "Alabama shows a bigger knack for forcing turnovers" Post by: Chechem on September 13, 2012, 05:48:42 AM http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/48994323/ns/sports-college_football/
Quote This Alabama defense is one-upping last year's dominant group in one regard: Forcing turnovers. The top-ranked Crimson Tide (2-0) has shown a penchant for knocking balls loose and intercepting passes, forcing seven turnovers in the first two games. It was a big goal for a defense that led the nation in just about every major stat category en route to a championship last season, but was 77th in turnovers forced. Alabama's three fumble recoveries - all against Western Kentucky - is already nearly halfway to last year's total (7). Linebacker C.J. Mosley said defensive coordinator Kirby Smart harps on that number "all the time." ... |