He did a great job, especially with the last game plan.  Did anyone else hear the comment the other night, I think it was KH.  He said when he was watching practice Saban never took his eyes off the defense.  This means CJM was in complete control of the O.

That will be huge.  Spring ball will answer many questions.  My question is who do you see as leaders?  I would think CJ, hopefully RL stays.  AJ and BJ on offense.  

I think the D front will still be solid.  What will need to be addressed is the leadership that these young men brought to the team.  Also, replacing Corners.  The OL should be strong and Bama should be fine in the offensive backfield.  The young rec's who did contribute this year will now be expected to do better. 

Too all, I am glad you enjoy the notes.  It is fun for me to do and it enables me to talk Bama football with a lot of Bama fans.    I do wonder this, do the notes make you watch the game a little differently?

I did see that and thought they did a great job.

this guy was 111-43-4 in the big ten and 5-9 in bowls games.  maybe they should investigate the big 10 also since he didn't dominate there too well

sounds to me like a whinning looser.   2-14 vs the sec.

You are correct the LB/DE did a great job stretching out the option and the corners did a good job keeping them inside. 

I agree AJ can be very good.  Maybe that one little butt tap by Saban help straighten out this head.  One of his best throws was the one BG dropped near the goal line.

If he said this, they should have checked him for a concussion.

First, let me send congrats to the Bama players and coaches on a record setting performance for the 14th National Championship for the University of Alabama.  It was a great game plan for both the offense and defense.

Offense:  The coaches put together a great game plan and it was executed by the players.  Players stepped up for those who were injured players and Bama did not miss a beat.  

1.    I had AJ throwing 20 times on first down and completed 13.  This was huge for the success of the team.
2.    Center WV had an outstanding game.
3.   Bama had 7 negative plays on offense however they were not huge losses.
4.   The OL provide very good pass protection.
5.   Bama finally threw the flag route, something I have wanted and mentioned all year.
6.   I would have love to have seen a screen pass down near the goal line early on 2nd or 3rd and goal.  
7.   The score could have been worse if there had not been the two overthrows and the drop by BG near the goal line.  
8.   Bama’s offense controlled the ball which enabled the D to sit on the sideline and stay fresh.

QB:  I consider this the best game AJ has played.  He made very good decisions.  I will say he was helped out by a few outstanding catches by his rec.  His decision making did not hurt Bama.  One thing I want to point out especially.  It was 3rd down and AJ had to scramble.  Bama was looking to throw a wide rec screen it appeared.  AJ got pressure and scrambled and got what he could.  He didn’t throw the ball which was important because there were linemen down field.  I also think he showed more leadership in this game.

RB:  Both running backs ran hard.  Both hit the holes extremely hard, especially TR.  Also, I did notice the flair the back out once, something else I have mentioned before.  There was at least once TM came off of the edge and TR picked him up so he was NO factor.  

REC:  The rec had a good game.  KN showcased the type of talent he could be.  A couple of those catches were not easy.  Also, it looked to me like he just glides when he runs and when TM was trying to cover him he was have to really push himself.  BS made big catches and runs after the catch as did many others.  Also, I did see them blocking downfield a little more.   I hate that MM got hurt, but he has been a true leader all year.

OL:  Too me he was the biggest difference.  The OL sustained their blocks longer and did a very good job on the combo block.  There were only a few of complaints that I have. First, I could be wrong, but it looked like the pulling linemen were a little hesitant at times instead of taking their path and getting up in the hole.  Second, on the first drive Bama missed picking up a stunt and forced AJ to get rid of the ball early. Third, the RG and RT miscommunicated and allowed the D lineman to come in untouched.  I stated above, WV had an outstanding game and most of the mistakes were minimal.    

Defense:  This, in my opinion, is the best defense Bama has ever had.  I say this because of how offensive football has progressed.  They totally dominated LSU and I have to say JJ looked scared from the start.  I want to give you my perspective on how dominant this game was.  First, I don’t really know how many tackle the safeties got credit for, but I only counted a couple and one was when MB was up around the LOS.  Another was when RL got the rec and took him out of bounds.  The front 7 along with the corners dominated this game.  Not only did they hit them, and I was watching on TV, but it looked as if they were bringing the wood every time.
  
1.    I have Bama creating 10 negative plays which include a fumble and an interception.  Three in the first half and 7 in the second half.
2.   The option was good for -2 yard if my stats are correct.
3.   Total domination, is the best I can say.
4.   They played great assignment football.

DL:    They all played well.  They beat the OL of LSU.  Each player was in on numerous plays or was controlling the LOS where the LB’s could run and make plays.  

LB:   Again like the first game, I thought JH had a very good game.  Of course so did all the other backers.  TD came in and did a very good job after CJ got hurt.

DB:  The corners played very well.  They kept their leverage and did not allow a wide rec screen or the option to get outside.  This is huge because it allows the inside pursuit to get to the ball.

Penalties:  1 for 5 in the fourth quarter, this is focus.

Special teams:  What was supposed to be the weakness of the Bama team, help win this game.  First, the kick off cover team did a great job.  It looked like the cover team I saw at the beginning of the year.  There was no return past the 28 yard line.  
CJ did a great job filling in for MM.  I think he could be special in the future.
 
Finally, I would like to thank all the players, especially for those who will not be back next year,  and coaches.  You have done an outstanding job and have made us Bama fans proud.  You seniors have set the standard high for those new and returning players.  Congrats for National Championship number 14 and looking forward to the next one.   I wish you continued success and God Bless

Please feel free to comment.

Good Luck and Roll Tide Roll  
14 and counting

Something that would have the entire D in it.  Maybe at the 50.  Sorry that can't happen they were not there long enough.