Game notes: Duke vs Bama

[hscoach]

DL:  I thought the DL played well in the running game.  I didn’t see a lot of pressure in the passing game without a blitz.   All of the D linemen made plays as did the backups when they were in.

Coach, thanks for the write-up.  I'm curious about this however.  Could it be that Coach Saban simply preferred to not pressure the QB except for when he blitzed in order to keep the freshmen LBs more comfortable and to prevent them from tiring sooner? 

That is probably a great observation.  Also,I think it was part of a vanilla defensive plan which would give the new LB's a chance to get comfortable along with not showing too much.  This week should be another opportunity for them to grow.  I will be honest, I thought Duke would come out and throw  a lot of screens or short passes to make these guy cover and run. 

Lol, you really don't hear folks talk about "vanilla" defensive plans very often.  That term is frequently used in relation to offense...   I agree that the game this week will be another chance for the freshmen to gain experience and confidence.  I think USCe will challenge them a bit but their true test likely won't come until aTm on Oct. 19th...

USCe starting QB could still be out by then.  I understand they are starting a freshman this week.  Yea, I call vey little blitzes and not a lot of stunts, vanilla defense.

[N.AL-Tider]

DL:  I thought the DL played well in the running game.  I didn’t see a lot of pressure in the passing game without a blitz.   All of the D linemen made plays as did the backups when they were in.

Coach, thanks for the write-up.  I'm curious about this however.  Could it be that Coach Saban simply preferred to not pressure the QB except for when he blitzed in order to keep the freshmen LBs more comfortable and to prevent them from tiring sooner? 

That is probably a great observation.  Also,I think it was part of a vanilla defensive plan which would give the new LB's a chance to get comfortable along with not showing too much.  This week should be another opportunity for them to grow.  I will be honest, I thought Duke would come out and throw  a lot of screens or short passes to make these guy cover and run. 

Lol, you really don't hear folks talk about "vanilla" defensive plans very often.  That term is frequently used in relation to offense...   I agree that the game this week will be another chance for the freshmen to gain experience and confidence.  I think USCe will challenge them a bit but their true test likely won't come until aTm on Oct. 19th...

USCe starting QB could still be out by then.  I understand they are starting a freshman this week.  Yea, I call vey little blitzes and not a lot of stunts, vanilla defense.

USCe could actually turn out to be the easiest game on our easy schedule... 

[hscoach]

DL:  I thought the DL played well in the running game.  I didn’t see a lot of pressure in the passing game without a blitz.   All of the D linemen made plays as did the backups when they were in.

Coach, thanks for the write-up.  I'm curious about this however.  Could it be that Coach Saban simply preferred to not pressure the QB except for when he blitzed in order to keep the freshmen LBs more comfortable and to prevent them from tiring sooner? 

That is probably a great observation.  Also,I think it was part of a vanilla defensive plan which would give the new LB's a chance to get comfortable along with not showing too much.  This week should be another opportunity for them to grow.  I will be honest, I thought Duke would come out and throw  a lot of screens or short passes to make these guy cover and run. 

Lol, you really don't hear folks talk about "vanilla" defensive plans very often.  That term is frequently used in relation to offense...   I agree that the game this week will be another chance for the freshmen to gain experience and confidence.  I think USCe will challenge them a bit but their true test likely won't come until aTm on Oct. 19th...

USCe starting QB could still be out by then.  I understand they are starting a freshman this week.  Yea, I call vey little blitzes and not a lot of stunts, vanilla defense.

USCe could actually turn out to be the easiest game on our easy schedule... 

You better not let Nick hear you talking like that.  There are not easy games on the schedule, you are spewing rat poison.

[N.AL-Tider]

DL:  I thought the DL played well in the running game.  I didn’t see a lot of pressure in the passing game without a blitz.   All of the D linemen made plays as did the backups when they were in.

Coach, thanks for the write-up.  I'm curious about this however.  Could it be that Coach Saban simply preferred to not pressure the QB except for when he blitzed in order to keep the freshmen LBs more comfortable and to prevent them from tiring sooner? 

That is probably a great observation.  Also,I think it was part of a vanilla defensive plan which would give the new LB's a chance to get comfortable along with not showing too much.  This week should be another opportunity for them to grow.  I will be honest, I thought Duke would come out and throw  a lot of screens or short passes to make these guy cover and run. 

Lol, you really don't hear folks talk about "vanilla" defensive plans very often.  That term is frequently used in relation to offense...   I agree that the game this week will be another chance for the freshmen to gain experience and confidence.  I think USCe will challenge them a bit but their true test likely won't come until aTm on Oct. 19th...

USCe starting QB could still be out by then.  I understand they are starting a freshman this week.  Yea, I call vey little blitzes and not a lot of stunts, vanilla defense.

USCe could actually turn out to be the easiest game on our easy schedule... 

You better not let Nick hear you talking like that.  There are not easy games on the schedule, you are spewing rat poison.

Trust me, If I were to ever get the chance to meet and talk with Coach Saban like my BIL did last week, that topic WOULD NOT come up in the conversation...

 

[ricky023]

One thing for sure with all the young guys we have playing mistakes are very close. Every play is a hard play in the game. RTR!

[Old Tider]

I believe our kicker should get 4 points for hitting the goal post. That's much more difficult than kicking it between them.

[N.AL-Tider]

I believe our kicker should get 4 points for hitting the goal post. That's much more difficult than kicking it between them.

Great idea. Ecred for that...

 

[2Stater]

I believe our kicker should get 4 points for hitting the goal post. That's much more difficult than kicking it between them.

  I agree, OT.

[SUPERCOACH]

I believe our kicker should get 4 points for hitting the goal post. That's much more difficult than kicking it between them.

[N.AL-Tider]

I believe our kicker should get 4 points for hitting the goal post. That's much more difficult than kicking it between them.

  I agree, OT.

With the luck our kickers have had the last couple of years, if they did start giving 4 points for hitting the goal posts then they would just kick it wider still...

 

[ricky023]

I wonder if Bobby Bowden at some time was inside our stadium and left his course. RTR!

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