Game notes: A&M vs Bama

A&M vs Bama

First, congrats to the Bama players and coaches on the win. This was a sloppy game with stupid penalties and Bama was fortunate to win this game. I will be honest; I did not get to see the last play as I didn’t put enough extra time on my recorder. Bama must clean up their game in regard to stupid penalties as well as penalties which help on scoring drives.

OFFFENSE: The offense put together 399 yards of total offense which included 288 rushing yards and 111 passing. They turned over the ball 4 times and at least 3 of those turnovers were turned into scoring drives.

Negative plays: 6 tackles for losses, 4 sacks, 3 fumbles all that were lost, and an interception.

3 and out: 2 three and out because of not getting a first down, but also had a 3 and out because of a fumble, a 3 and out because of an interception, and a 1 and out because of a fumble.

10+ plays: 4 passing) and 11 running plays.

Red zone: Bama had 3 trips in the red zone and scored 1 touchdown. Once they got in there and a sack took them out of the red zone and resulted in a missed field goal, the other trip in the red zone ended with a missed field goal. Bama scored two touchdowns and kicked a field goal from outside the red zone.

QB: Milroe completed 12 of 19 passes for about 63% and 111 yards. Most of the completed throws were thrown short and the yards were made after the catch. He threw an interception where the ball was underthrown and off target. Many of his throws were off target. It looked to me that he was looking at the pass rush instead of downfield. His ball securing led to a couple of fumbles. Three of his completions went for touchdowns.

RB: Gibbs had a good game and ran hard. His vision seems exceptional. It looks like he is the total back with his ability to run the ball and catch the ball out of the backfield. The other backs had their moments, but there was also a lost fumble by one of them.

Rec: Nine catches were by wide receivers. Basically, they made yards after short completions. I did think Brooks stopped his route on one pass that was almost intercepted.

OL: I thought the OL had a good game especially with the defense playing the run, many times with numbers in the box and the safeties coming down hard. Honestly, play action should have been a big weapon in this game.

Def: The defense had to play 72 plays and there were three times they basically had to get right back on the field because of fumbles and the interception. Bama gave up a total of 323 yards which included 253 passing and 70 rushing. They lost contain on the very first play of the game, missed a pick 6, and again had penalties that help keep drives alive. On two of the touchdowns, the defense lost receivers or were too loose on the receiver.

Negative plays: I have Bama for 3 tackles for losses, 3 sacks and an interception that put Bama in prime scoring position.

3 and outs: 3 three and outs, there was an additional 3 an out because of the interception.

10+ plays: 8 passing and 2 running plays.

Red zone: A&M got into the red zone 4 times, scored 2 touchdowns, kicked 1 field goal and stopped them on down once.

DL: They played well and pressured the QB to cause errant throws.

LB: Again, they played well and made tackles in the open field but also put pressure on the QB when stunts were run.

DB: They made some plays and missed some plays. Again, penalties by the DB helped keep drives alive. They were beat on a double move. The safeties did come up and make some big tackles on 1 on 1 plays in open space.

Special teams: This is where Bama left 6 points on the field. Each kick had the distance, but not the right aim.

Penalties: Bama had 6 penalties for 73 yards. Four on defense and 2 on offense and a couple were stupid. First, unsportsmanlike conduct on offense #65, basically taunting, which made Bama kick off from their own 20-yard line. Second, offsides on a punt that didn’t hurt. Third, unsportsmanlike conduct on #3 after a completion which turned w 3rd and 7 to a 3rd and 22. Bama did kick a 50-yard field goal. Fourth, face mask which was on the field goal scoring drive. Fifth, defensive holding that help keep the drive alive on the A&M on the last drive of the game. Sixth, PI on the defense which move the ball to the two- or three-yard line and giving A&M another shot at the win.

Finally, Bama pulled out the win despite the points given off of turnovers as well as stupid penalties. Stupid penalties seem to be something Bama is doing more frequently. This game, in my opinion, should not have been in question. Bama kept them in the game and it almost cost them big.
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