** MIDWEEK FOOTBALL CHIT-CHAT **

[Chechem]

This could be a game where Jalen plays an important role.  If Mizzou's D is as porous as it sounds, then let Tua put some quick strike points on the board.  Then Jalen can come in and put up some grind-it-out points, running the clock and giving our D some rest.

I'd love to see Tua sit out the 2nd half but that may be wishful thinking.  Would be nice if Mac could QB the 4th qtr and at least run clock.

Our 1st team OL will need to play a lot in 2nd half to maintain possession.

This article is excellent explaining the Mizzou defense:
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They run a 4-3, and have senior LBs, so their strength is against the run.  We may have problems all day running on them, especially with Cotton slowed by a sprained ankle. 

We'll likely make adjustments continuously to their schemes, and will need to pass for sure (not a bad adjustment this year).  Might be like the A&M game; tough running and occasional big gain on passes.

 

[ricky023]

Well if they give up passing yardage then after 4 quick scores cuz Tua will rest maybe. RTR!

[Chechem]

Pat Dye has declared that "Tua Tagovailoa is better than Joe Namath or Ken Stabler".

RAT POISON FROM A RAT

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[Chechem]

TEAM

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Tua practiced this week with a sprained knee, according to Nick Saban. ...

Saban said the injury hasn’t detracted from Tua’s reps in practice, but sprained knees only get better with rest.

Expect a heavy dose of Jalen Hurts today.

[Chechem]

Here is clarification of what I posted yesterday:

"Cole Cubelic goes off on anonymous Auburn sources"
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Among the details were ... player gripes with Auburn Tigers starting quarterback Jarrett Stidham.

On Friday, SEC Network college football analyst and former Auburn player Cole Cubelic went on a rant during an appearance on The Paul Finebaum Show. In the diatribe, Cubelic took aim at players who may happen to share behind-the-scenes information about the locker room....

"But if you are the guy that it's OK to go to the media and slam your teammates to the media, and have defamation or character assassination to some of the teammates on your team that you share a locker room with, you're the problem on the Auburn football team...

I don't know who the source of all that information is, but whoever it is needs to be smoked out. And they need to find out, soon...

 

[2Stater]

Here is clarification of what I posted yesterday:

"Cole Cubelic goes off on anonymous Auburn sources"
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Among the details were ... player gripes with Auburn Tigers starting quarterback Jarrett Stidham.

On Friday, SEC Network college football analyst and former Auburn player Cole Cubelic went on a rant during an appearance on The Paul Finebaum Show. In the diatribe, Cubelic took aim at players who may happen to share behind-the-scenes information about the locker room....

"But if you are the guy that it's OK to go to the media and slam your teammates to the media, and have defamation or character assassination to some of the teammates on your team that you share a locker room with, you're the problem on the Auburn football team...

I don't know who the source of all that information is, but whoever it is needs to be smoked out. And they need to find out, soon...

 

You know what I like about this time of year? The Auburn dumpster fire begins right as the cool weather arrives.

[Chechem]

Alabama coach Nick Saban yells to defensive lineman Raekwon Davis (99) after a penalty.

Raekwon Davis apologized after the game.  "I would like to apologize to Kevin Pendleton, the Missouri Tigers, their fans, Alabama Fans, and my teammates and coaches for my actions during tonight's game."

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[Chechem]

At Monday presser Saban was asked about Raekwon.
Saban said he'd talked with the Commissioner, and added "We are handling this in-house... I think Raekwon should miss some play in the future."

Expect to see Raekwon for only one half or not at all in Knoxville.

 

[Chechem]

Also at the presser Saban said Tua hasn't missed any practice, implying he'll practice today.  Rumors were a torn miniscus and/or that Tua had it scoped yesterday.  No way he'd practice today if it'd been scoped.

But last week we heard Saban basically scolding the media about it, saying the same (Tua hasn't missed a snap in practice), then we all saw a frowning Tua wearing a big knee brace and dragging a leg.  One little bump on the grass and he's down for 5 minutes.

Fortunately, Mama Tua went into the medical tent, did some "laying on of hands", and Tua's back up and smiling (occasionally).  Never know, maybe Mama's got the power of Michael (the John Travolta one, not the Mexico Beach one):

[ricky023]

Well if he is hurt he wouldn't be playing. When you have a back-up QB that has 2 NCG wins. RTR!

[Catch Prothro]

Well if he is hurt he wouldn't be playing. When you have a back-up QB that has 2 NCG wins. RTR!

AJ McCarron is coming back?   


Jalen has it covered.   

[2Stater]

Well if he is hurt he wouldn't be playing. When you have a back-up QB that has 2 NCG wins. RTR!

AJ McCarron is coming back?   


Jalen has it covered.   

 

[Chechem]

Don't know what a rainy game in Knoxville means for us, but we'll have 2 there to interpret.  Only way UT stays in the game is with turnovers.  Don't need no stinkin' turnovers!

 

[2Stater]

Don't know what a rainy game in Knoxville means for us, but we'll have 2 there to interpret.  Only way UT stays in the game is with turnovers.  Don't need no stinkin' turnovers!

 

Seems like every time Jamos and I get together for a road game, it rains. Well, if the outcome is as good as the last one, bring it on!

You ought to drive up, Chech. Doesn’t sitting in a chilly rain in Knoxville sound like fun? 

[ricky023]

It Will be a 3rd Sat. in Oct. for sure. RTR!

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