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Title: "Competition 'healthy' between centers Chad Lindsay, Ryan Kelly, Alabama coach Nick Saban says"
Post by: WALL-E on October 16, 2013, 07:09:02 PM
Competition 'healthy' between centers Chad Lindsay, Ryan Kelly, Alabama coach Nick Saban says
(http://media.al.com/alabamafootball_impact/photo/-13ab4054dc11f4f9jpg-1bea7119920bca0e.jpg)Kelly is expected to return Saturday after missing the past two games with a knee injury.

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Title: Re: "Competition 'healthy' between centers Chad Lindsay, Ryan Kelly, Alabama coach Nick Saban says"
Post by: Chechem on October 17, 2013, 05:35:13 AM
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Since Lindsay took over the position during the second quarter against Ole Miss, Alabama has averaged more than 7 yards per carry and surrendered one sack.

"I thought he’s played pretty well," left guard Arie Kouandjio said Tuesday. "He came in when we needed him, stepped in. He’s done a pretty good job, communication’s been pretty good. We’re just moving forward as a team. We’re just pieces of one big puzzle."

Saban was asked if Lindsay's strong performance would make it a difficult decision when Kelly was back to 100 percent.

"I don't think it's a difficult decision," he said. "I think the chemistry and how we're playing the last couple of weeks has been really good. I think Ryan is a very good player and did a nice job when he was in there. ...

Looks like we're finally getting it together along the O-line.   :clap:
Let's see if they can blow open holes in the Arky defense.  :popcorn2:


Title: Re: "Competition 'healthy' between centers Chad Lindsay, Ryan Kelly, Alabama coach Nick Saban says"
Post by: 2Stater on October 17, 2013, 05:41:34 AM
The "O" line has improved dramatically since the first game of the year. They still make silly mistakes, though, such as the movement penalties. It would be great to see a mistake-free game Saturday, with Kelly playing well when he is in.


Title: Re: "Competition 'healthy' between centers Chad Lindsay, Ryan Kelly, Alabama coach Nick Saban says"
Post by: hscoach on October 17, 2013, 08:00:24 AM
In my opinion this is not the only competition on the OL.  Hill is pushing Shepherd at right tackle.  I noticed he got signigicant playing time at that position last game.  He may have played just as many plays as Shepherd.