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Title: '92 defense has competition as the best in Alabama history Post by: Coach Hank Crisp on November 05, 2011, 07:57:54 AM http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/11/92_defense_has_competition_as.html
Quote Which is better? "It's too early," said Bill Oliver, the defensive coordinator of the Crimson Tide's 1992 national championship team. What he means is this: "Right now, they could be as good or better," said John Copeland, a star defensive end on the '92 defense. "But let's see how this season ends. If they don't win a national championship, there's no comparison. Let's see how this plays out." The conversation could get more interesting tonight if a stiff defense leads the second-ranked Crimson Tide past top-ranked LSU. The numbers and national rankings in key statistical categories make for a good comparison. In 1992, Alabama led the nation in scoring defense (9.08 ppg), total defense (194.2 yards per game), rushing defense (55.0) and passing defense (139.2). This season, Alabama leads the nation in three of those categories and is second in the other, but its numbers are better that its 1992 counterpart. The Tide leads the nation in scoring defense (6.88 ppg), total defense (180.5 yards per game) and rushing defense (44.88). It ranks second in passing defense (135.63). Title: Re: '92 defense has competition as the best in Alabama history Post by: Merk on November 05, 2011, 08:58:12 AM I agree with JC. Their body of work would lead one to believe that this defense is the best. But, the proof will be revealed tonight, one way, or another. As far as the rest of the year if Bama wins should be a non issue.
Title: Re: '92 defense has competition as the best in Alabama history Post by: 2Stater on November 05, 2011, 09:06:26 AM I agree with JC. Their body of work would lead one to believe that this defense is the best. But, the proof will be revealed tonight, one way, or another. As far as the rest of the year if Bama wins should be a non issue. Tonight will indeed tell everything. There are going to be 2 very pumped teams on that field. I just hope we are the ones who execute better. No mistakes on "D" and no turnovers and this game is Bama's. |