šŸˆ Alabama Should Roll Over Arkansas Saturday

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Not that I'm pointing out something you guys don't know. I do readily admit, I get hung up on stats a lot. And, I'll also readily admit, they don't always tell the entire story.

But...

One thing I didn't include here is something that jumped out at me.

Out of the top tacklers on the Arkansas defense, most (as in four of five) are found in their secondary.

Before you think "Georgia threw the ball a lot" consider this.

Teams facing Arkansas have thrown the ball a little more than 40 times...they've ran the ball around 75 times.

To say the least, I really have a lot of questions about their defense: both against the pass and in this case, specifically against the run.

Secondly, there is some attention being paid to Dennis Johnson, their kick return guy. Here's a case where the stats don't tell the entire story.

He's averaging 35 yards per return so far this season. That number is really boosted by a 91 yard kick return to start the season against Missouri State. Setting that number aside, and considering how we've looked on special teams, he's averaging around 20 yards on his other returns.

There's a question mark on both sides of that discussion.

Last, but not least, I mentioned 3rd downs and the number of times Arkansas has punted this year.

If you look you'll see their punter has a 50 yard boot this year. But, he's only kicked the ball over 40 yards twice. On the same note, he's had punts less than 30 yards two times as well.

Their punting game, in my eyes, is a mistake waiting to happen.

Enter Javy...
 
Seems like a pretty good preview. Its going to be storming and raining. Like in the previous thread on that topic it doesnt hold well for a team that depends so heavily on the pass. Especially since Mallet is much like Croyle who liked to throw the ball hard.

Bring your ponchos its gonna be wet. According to the forecast 80% chance of rain. And it starts clearing up later in the day around 5-6ish. Hopefully in time for the post game celebration. I'll be at the game in my usual seats!

Roll Tide!
 
I agree with everything you said Terry. Yep, we should definitely win. We have the stronger team with the better talent. It's a home game to boot.

Ahhhh, it's not working.:shock: I'll be just as nervous for this game as any other. I don't see any relief in sight for me personally until about Oct. 31st, and that will last only one short day. ;)
 
My stomach's already in knots. As most of you know, this is the game I most dread every year...Piggy fans are not humble in victory.
I do have to say that the smack talk has been almost nonexistant this year, but that's mainly because I'm not working. My facebook page has seen some activity though...LOL. Not much because most of them expect to lose...I hope they're right.
 
AllieBama said:
My stomach's already in knots. As most of you know, this is the game I most dread every year...Piggy fans are not humble in victory.
I do have to say that the smack talk has been almost nonexistant this year, but that's mainly because I'm not working. My facebook page has seen some activity though...LOL. Not much because most of them expect to lose...I hope they're right.
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I'm looking at Kentucky already...
 
"P.J. Fitzgerald ended up punting only three times last weekā€”clear cases of the Tide not converting on third down and turning the ball over."

Fitzgerald (and Alabama) only punted once against the Mean Green. 1 punt...49 yards. :-)

~Bryan
 
RollTide1980 said:
"P.J. Fitzgerald ended up punting only three times last weekā€”clear cases of the Tide not converting on third down and turning the ball over."

Fitzgerald (and Alabama) only punted once against the Mean Green. 1 punt...49 yards. :-)

~Bryan
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Thanks, I got NT and FIU backwards...considering how third downs had such an impact in the SECCG last year I've been following those results closely.

'preciate it.
 

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