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First:   First congrats to the Bama team for the victory.  This was the most dominant performance I can remember in a long time.  They dominated on both sides of the ball. 

Offense:  The offense did whatever they wanted to.   Bama rolled up 602 yards of offense.  They only had 3 negative plays, 2 tackles for losses and 1 sack, in the game and those did not come until the fourth quarter of the game.  Bama also had only 3 three and outs.  The offense score on 8 straight possessions and had scoring drives of 72, 84,64,80,24, 60, and 57 yards.  They had 30 first downs in this game.    They had 8 runs for over 10 yards, 6 of those were in the first half.  Bama had 11 pass completions for over 10 yards and 9 of those were in the first half.  They got into the red zone 5 times and had 4 touchdowns and 1 field goal.  The other 4 touchdowns were scored from outside the red zone.  Bama scored on 8 of their 13 drives.   The other factor to me was Bama running the ball with 7 to 8 in the box and many times they did this with what we use to call our Ace formation, 2 tight ends and 2 wide out with 1 back.

QB:  Sims had a very good game.  He did make one bad decision on the throw on the first drive that should have resulted in an int and probably 6 points for A&M.  On that play I think the outside rec was too wide as it looks as if Bama was trying to run a rub route to get the ball to AC.  Sims made good quick decisions the rest of the day.  He did underthrow OJH when he checked down and went to the backside.  I thought he checked down well and didn’t force the ball.    As far as Coker he has the tools.  It looks like he tries to guide the ball on those short quick throws and it slows the play development down.  One of the best throws of the day was his TD pass to the TE for the last touchdown.  At times the looks to methodical when he is throwing the ball instead of letting it go.

RB:   TJY was a beast this game.  He totaled 159 yards of offense and averaged 9.9 yards every time he touched the ball.  He only touched the ball 16 times, but it seemed like more.  The only negative about TJY was he didn’t work toward Sims when he was scrambling once.  DH also ran hard and totaled 111 yards on only 11 touches.  The biggest knock here was a missed block by DH.   I thought JF should have expected the run when he was knocked off his routes and looked to block for Sims on the scramble. 

REC:  AC had a good game an probably his best catch was on a 3rd and 10 when Sims found him on a scramble and he snagged it out of the air for a first down.    I know it has been effective, but I would love to see more recs involved in the game.    They blocked well downfield when the running back/QB broke the LOS. 

OL:  From the worse game to their best game of the year.  The sustained their blocks and moved to the 2nd level.  This is the best I have seen them come off the ball this year. They ran the ball effectively even when they had 7 to 8 in the box.  They did not miss a beat when Hill came in for the injured Shepard.  They got a push on running plays and pass protected well.  This is evident by the low number of negative plays all day.    They were able to run the ball to both the left and the ride sides of the LOS.   

Defense:  This was another very good game by the defense.   They dominated the spread team like no other.  A&M had 172 total yards on 55 plays and 98 of those came on 6 plays.  This means they gained   74 yards on the other 49 plays.  A&M had 14 drives.  Now take out two for right before half and the end of the game.  Of these 12 remaining drives, Bama had 7 three and outs and 4 four and outs.  As far a negative plays, Bama’s defense had 3 tackles for losses, a year high of 6 sacks in the game, they caused a fumble, and intercepted one pass.  Their longest drive was 9 plays and the ninth play was a fourth down play to get a first down.  They only had 8 first downs all day.  They did have 6 pass plays for over 10 yards.  This was the best tackling game for Bama this year.  There were very few yards after contact.  It seems that they were flying to the football and there were always numerous players around the ball. 

DL:  They played a great game.  The pressure put on the QB all day was done by 4 only most of the time.  It looks like Ragland is doing what Hightower use to do by putting his hand on the ground.  Maybe this is their new rabbit package.  Again, I can pick out Anderson who played a good game. Let me put it this way if the DL didn’t do the job they did the LB would not have been able to make the plays they did.  I thought this was one of their best efforts on keeping the ball inside and not letting A&M get to the perimeter.   

LB:  Ragland and Depriest had good game.  They played the pass and run.  The longest run all day was 9 yards.  They covered down field and jumped the screen.  Ragland has been a huge surprised to me this year. 
 
DB:  They played well by coming up and supporting the run as well as playing pass coverage.  ‘
The best thing that helped them out was the pass rush, especially pressure with 4.  One of the best plays was when JW got up from a block and still made the play for a short gain.  They could have easily come up with 2 more picks during this game, Collins and Perry could have each had one.   

Penalties: How about this no Bama penalties.  A&M only had 2 which show’s Bama’s dominance even more since they did not have to overcome their own mistakes. 

Special teams:   For the most part they were good on the kickoff coverage except for the last when a few backups were in.  I notice when Bama kicks off to their left they kick the ball higher and deeper.  Maybe this is because it is a more natural motion for a right footed kicker.  Foster made more big hits on special team.  I am glad Jones had a good day and his return help set up a Bama TD.

Finally:  This is the most complete game Bama has played.  I honestly feel they can play with anyone when they play like this.  They played with emotion and looked like they had fun.  The job now is to keep it going.   My congrats go out to the 7 Bama players who will graduate in December with their master’s degree.

Please feel free to comment.

Good Luck and Roll Tide Roll 
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Beautiful analysis, Coach.  I wonder if Saban can find anything negative to complain about.

Great analysis coach!  And, yes, coach Saban will find SOMETHING to complain about!  Roll Tide!!!!

One they called a timeout on offense and it looked like it was the wrong personal package.  He turned and jumped on Bobby Williams.  Second the big return at the end of the game kick off return.  

Great analysis, Coach. 2 players that I was glad to see having a major impact in the game was Ragland's play on "D", and Reuben's play on ST's. Their play ignited the crowd and fired up the team like we've rarely seen this year.

It was indeed, a complete, totally dominant game by Bama.

Great job hscoach and if CNS can't find something to holler about he better make up something. This is how we go from worse to best. lol, RTR!

Wow, it's fun to read these reviews when Alabama plays so well.

Just amazing that a team can change so much in a week!

Good stuff coach, as always.

Does anyone know why we switched to JK Scott for kickoffs?  I think Grifith did the first few kickoffs of the game.

Don't know for sure.  Maybe just get him some work in case something happens to AG.

Maybe Griff's leg gave out after all those TDs and we had to bring in a relief kicker.

hscoach, I really feel Bradley has improved since being pushed into the C role. Looking more settled and blocking well. The guard play this week was markedly better.Also, I believe Grant Hill should be in the rotation more. He does a very good job and would be even better with more snaps.

I agree that the guards did play better.  I am not convinced the center played any worse than the other OL last week.  It seems that every time Hill gets in the game he does well. 

Coach well said.  I agree Vozeman is growing at the center spot. He did a good job with protections.

I was really glad to see the team playing with such emotion and enjoying themselves.  It seems like prior to yesterday that had been missing this season.  We now know that we have a championship caliber team, the only question is can they avoid beating themselves as they did against Ole Miss and almost did against Arky.

It is almost like they were thinking about their assignments and being afraid of making a mistake instead of playing.  This week was totally different.  It was like they are going full speed, they may make a mistake but if they do they will be doing it all out.

I think the announcers said he had a stronger leg and the coaches wanted to see what he could do.


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Great job a always coach. Bozeman's situation may cause others to step up their game. Maybe you are behind Collins and he twists an ankle. Maybe you are behind DePriest and he gets his bell rung. Everyone has to be ready, at all times. Everyone has to know their job.

Excellent analysis as always, coach. Frankly, the transformation from last week to this week was just stunning. I can't recall seeing a team transform to that extent in just on week.

My hat's off to the players and coaching staff.

... amen.

... and we should thank A&M for their performance in an exciting afternoon.

... and kudos to Arkansas, a team that played its heart (completely) out.

My biggest takeaway from the game, for me, is the continuing improvement on the defense. I am so impressed by our huge improvement from game 1 (WV) to A&M. The LB's are looking good, the D-line has been steady with a decent pass rush, and the DB's seem more confident. I am very excited about this development and it could be a difference maker for the rest of the season.


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I agree 100%.  While I was happy to see all the points, it was aTm after all.  But the fact that we shut them out was HUGE!

To me the biggest improvement thusfar has been by the DB's.  aTm has a qb with a really good arm and some really big receivers but we held them all in check for the most part.  Very proud of the entire team this week.

We were able to get really good pressure by only rushing 4.  That helped tremendously on the backend.

Yep, one thing about a good defense: when it works, it works.

One point I left off is how good it is to get the back ups significant playing time.

How about a shout out to KD and his Little Debbies.

Yes, and I was glad to see them let Coker throw the ball some.  He has made a lot of progress since we last saw him.  We are going to need him ready to step in on a moment's notice if we are going to let Blake run the ball a little.  I think letting him take off a couple of times a game will really open things up a little.  You don't want to do it so much that he takes a beating, but if you can do it enough to give the defense something else that they have to worry about it will help open things up for the other playmakers.

That was awesome.  I think those were his personal stash.

@ hscoach -- I wanted to know if KD ever got those LDs to Coach.  :dunno:

@ SC -- We'll need Blake's running against LSU for sure.  They don't have the D-tackles of the past, but they have good DBs who'll cover man and run with the WRs (with backs to our QB).  We'll need Blake's legs.  Just hope he stays healthy for the run against MSU and the Aubs.

The energy and effort was very noticeable in the pass rush by the front 4. That's what we have been needing from the D-line.

He may have shared a victory Little Debbie with coach, but it looked like a new box.  I wonder can those be found in the dining hall?

And supposedly aTm had another potential first rounder at left tackle, if I heard the announcers right.

You're right! I had forgotten all about that. Since the first game against USC, he has been hailed as a 1st round NFL pick. Name is Cedric Ogbuehi @ LT. I guess our guys never saw his write-ups.


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hscoach, as always another very insightful and detailed analysis of the game!! Let me add some thoughts of mine.

Agreed that this is one of the most dominating performances in Alabama Football history!! Reminds me of the Capitol One Bowl against Michigan St!! Just a complete and total Butt Whopping!!

Offense: Man what a performance from these guys!! They came out hungry and very aggressive!! They played with confidence in the scheme and in each other!! Made many many explosive plays in both the running and passing games and with the exception of the first drive they put every other scoring drive into the end zone!! They played the way we all knew that they were capable of playing,  but they had just not put it all together at the same time until this game and looked at the results!!

QB: As hscoach mentioned with the exception of the one pass at the goal line on the first drive Blake played his overall best game!! Even better than against Florida! imo, he made quick decisive decisions and they were the right ones to boot!! I was glad that Jake got some good reps in the game. His first pass was not a good throw but the TD pass was magnificent!! It was right in front of me and in the only spot where our guy could make the catch!!

RB: What I saw from TJ Yeldon was a runner with maybe a chip on his shoulder but the aggressiveness and desire that he ran with was a sight for sore eyes!! His passion was on full display and I can only hope he runs with that same intensity for the rest of the year!! Derrick Henry is just a wrecking ball when he squares his shoulders and starts running North & South!! But his TD on the screen also shows he can maneuver in the open field as well!! I was also glad to see Altee and Tyren get some quality playing time and both ran with the same passion and desire that the rest of the team played with all day!!

REC: Again Amari shows what happens to the defense if he is singled covered!! Just another outstanding performance by him, and as hscoach said the catch that he made for the first down on Blake's scramble was awesome!! I was also glad to see some of the other guys getting some love as well. We just have to many weapons to not utilize them as much as we can!!

OL: What a difference one week can make!! I can only wish I knew what was said in the meeting between the OL and CNS!! He had a " Come to Jesus Meeting " with them this week and he asked for them to bring up any and all concerns they had about what was going on and what needed to be done to fix it!! I am thinking that work out as planned!! Congrats to them for the best game that group has had in a very long time!!

Defense: Man what you say about this performance from this group except for it was stifling!!! If I am not mistaken A&M did not cross the 50 yd line in their first eight possessions!! And then they only had one scoring threat that snuffed out by an OUTSTANDING play by Reggie Ragland!! reminded me of the NC game against LSWho!! As the video shows before the game it is called DOMINATION!!

DL: As with every other group this one had by far it's best day!! They were very active and put pressure on A&M in the backfield from the first snap that continued all day long!! They had very good lateral pursuit and did not let them get to corner all day!!

LB: They had a very solid game with Trey & Reggie holding down the fort in the middle. Reggie Ragland had a monster game topped off with the interception to snuff out A&M's only scoring threat!! They were both very good in coverage and plugging up the line on the running plays!! Reggie has only gotten better & better with every game he has played in!! I can only imagine where he can go from as far as his development is concerned. Can he be another RO on the field?!! it remains to be seen be at this point and time I love what he has been able to accomplish!!

DB: Again another very solid performance!! Nick Perry made several good plays and he and Landon were very strong in run support!! The CB's also stood tall and made no mistakes, yes there were some complete passes but it was not because of broken coverage!! Just a very solid day from them!!

Penalties: ZIP!!! NADA!! Enough said!!

Special teams: CR Jones had a great day!! No miscues except for one bobble that he turned into a 46 yd return that he almost took to the house!! Ruben Foster was a mad man on kick coverage!! Laying the wood to the runner on almost every return!! Outstanding job done by this group save the very last return after the last TD. But overall a great day!!

final thoughts: I cannot recall when I have seen a team play with as much emotion & intensity as they did on Saturday!! They were that way from the opening kick off to the end of the game and the crowd played off of that emotion and turned what was already a hostile environment into a living night mare!!! Now comes the bigger test!! Can they keep that intensity level up to where it was this weekend and play with the emotion on the road as well? We most definitely need this type of play against the Vols, LSU, on the road plus MS ST. & Auburn at home when that time comes. And i join hs coach on congratulating the seven players on receiving their Master's degree in December!! Roll Tide!!

Please let me know what yall think 

Great job by both of you (e-creds forthcoming). You hit the nail on the head, Peewee. We have to have that kind of intensity and execution on the road, starting with UT. Can't wait to see it carry over in Knoxville this Saturday night!  :popcorn2:

Great points, always look forward to see what you have to say.  Since you were at the game, what was the atmosphere like>

my game notes https://mtc.cdn.vine.co/r/videos/440242D58F1135365022357639168_2285aba348f.5.1.4592849141152069757.mp4?versionId=gNTcRVmZThejtnMVmKN_jb.gY6snia.1

Short and to the point. Very accurate.  8)

"Don't stop dancin'."

hscoach it was one of the best atmosphere's in Bryant Denny I have seen in a very long time due to the fact of the emotion of the team and coaches. Last year when we played LSU and just took over in the second half the place was literately rocking, but this was a different type of feeling. The emotion displayed by the players and coaches was truly a sight to behold!!! From warm ups to the end of the game there were fired up to a point that I have not seen in a very long time!! The way the crowd fed off of the team being that fired up and then in turn the team doing the same thing from the crowd was Awesome!!   

The emotion displayed by the players and coaches was truly a sight to behold!!! From warm ups to the end of the game there were fired up to a point that I have not seen in a very long time!! The way the crowd fed off of the team being that fired up and then in turn the team doing the same thing from the crowd was Awesome!!   


This is what needs to happen no matter who the opponent is.  I wish I could  have been there.  Hopefully, I will get to attend a game.  I am looking for tickets to next years opening game at Jerryworld.

I agree with you 100% and I also think that is what CNS is asking for each and every week. Go out there and do your job, play fast , play strong, play smart!! If you do those three things more times than not you will win the game. I will be able to get Wisconsin tickets when I order my season tickets. Went to the Michigan game there and had a blast!! I already have the room reserved too!!  :clap:

Good.  Jamos, 2Stater, and I will stay with you. 
Thanks.

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I'm already jealous.  We had a blast at Michigan, too, and want to get back to Dallas... but the wife is holding out for USC in 2016.

How come I'm always in the middle? Whooop, whooop, whooop!!!

I will be at that one too!!  :wave:

Where are you guys staying for the Wisconsin game?

Here is the link to where we have our reservations,

http://www.comfortsuites.com/hotel-richland_hills-texas-TXB72

about 10 miles from my house

Nice!!

CRS road trip!!

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Sounds good.  Would really like to get together and meet some of you guys.

Careful what you wish for. 
Jamos, 2Stater, and I could show up at your door.   :lol2: :lol2:

I know some good Mexican food restaurants out here.

Sounds tasty.  Certainly no real Mexican restaurants here.

 :P

J will bring the moose nuggets, Chech can drive and I will practice my sampling of tasty adult beverages.  :P

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Ut Oh, now you are getting us up for a road trip.  CRS descends on hs coach's house!

I lived in Dallas (Cedar Hill area) for 6 years and know my way around still, for the most part.

I really like La Calle Doce, Mexican seafood, just south of downtown Dallas. 

Lots of good Tex Mex places.

Ok, I think we have room in the car.

We'll need a truck!  And careful with a caption of this one!!   :o

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Let me know when you need the address.

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Why am I always in the middle....................without?

I think yours was pictured in the Hate-Vols thread.   :unsure:

Ms. Hot and Sour Duckface?

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Whew! I thought you meant her him  :dunno:

:lol:

I had sourpuss in mind actually.   :facepalm:

Sourpuss is a 10 compared to this.  :lol:

I kinda like Sourpuss.  Reminds me of a Tri-Delt I knew way back....
Ah, memories.
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