📡 Grading Alabama football's victory over Texas A&M in Bryant-Denny 2020 debut - Tidesports

[18Champs]

well. Just don't look any further than DC
Over his head.

So, Saban doesn't know what he has as his DC.

 

[50+yeartidefan]

So, Saban doesn't know what he has as his DC.

I am sure he does. Why wouldn't he?

he knows more than most!

but. Proof in the pudding, it is said!

 

[bama alum]

Offense: A-
Running for 3.9 yards per carry was a disappointing showing, especially for Najee Harris and his 12 carries for 43 yards. But quarterback Mac Jones and the pass-catching corps was clearly UA’s chosen group, producing 435 yards and four touchdowns.

On the other hand...

 

[Tidestalker]

On the same note, any offensive coach worth his salt is going to attack behind the front seven, mid field. (I'd be interested to see Mond's passing chart.) MM had a great game, the others were caught up in some of the misdirection plays (EG: wheel routes again.)

They are still dealing with communication issues between the safeties and what Moses has been calling: we saw that again this past weekend. That's a correctable, teachable situation that is found year in and year out when a team is playing their second game.

Here's my thing and let me use LSU as an example. We all know how good Stingley is as a defensive back. We saw what the receiving crew from Bama did to their secondary last season. What we didn't see is "Stingley sucks ballz." We saw many lauding the skill from Bama's receiving corps.

I see comments—and I'm not referring to your critique here, it was solid (though I think you're expecting too much to date)—and a lot are along the lines of "this player has no talent."

On the other hand, I look at Ainias Smith and Jalen Wydermyer—talented guys that'll be playing on Sunday's—and realize they are both more experienced and have more talent than the starting secondary for the Tide. My reaction isn't as described earlier but a nod to "that's a ball player." The same goes with Mond. While he's been inconsistent throughout his career, the guy has talent.

It's not about acknowledging another's ability and performance as much as it is slamming this weeks chosen target (by fans, not opposition, though both apply.)

It's like I mentioned in another thread. Two guys, both fans, can watch the same game and have different impressions. It's my opinion context is forgotten, or often ignored.

On another note here. What do you think was the primarily concern among fans before the game started? I'll put names to it; Mond and Spiller's running ability. Both were shut down. Spiller had less than 25 yards, Mond less than 20.

Where was Fisher supposed to go?

(As much as I don't believe Jimbo is a good head coach I do believe he's a good play caller and offensive mind. In my view, nothing wrong with giving what's due versus what's seen in the rear view mirror.)

What might we see this weekend? Some shuffling in the secondary. But, is that new? No, it's seen every season. Bama had seven different starters in the secondary last season; eight in 2018.

I guess it all boils down to how I look at things...a golfers mentality, if you will. "The course beat me there; it's beaten a lot of people there. But, I can improve on that." It doesn't make me a hacker.

I don't know about all that.... All I've said, and continue to believe, is that there can be concerns about his physicality and overall presence in the defense... Physically and mentally.

The big play was great though, I can't say enough about how that changed the game. Have to take the good with the bad... Just hope to see more good and minimize mistakes as the season continues

 

[It Takes Eleven]

This was one of the poorest schemed games on defense I can remember from Alabama in a while. It became even more evident when watching Georgia that night. The schemes that used to be prevalent in Tuscaloosa are gone - seeing a variety of matchup zone, presnap movement disguising rushers, free blitzers getting unimpeded pressure to the QB, 6-7 guys on D with their eyes on the QB shutting down passing lanes....those schemes are now living in Athens, GA.

So far this year, the offensive efficiency doesn't mesh with the defensive scheme. The offense is scoring lots of points, but teams are making them throw. They do that really well, and score fast. The D isn't elite in shutting down the run, and is subpar at 3rd down defense. Teams covert 3rd and long and absurdly high%. As a result, the D is on the field all the time and it makes the team vulnerable if the offense is off at all in the passing game.

Georgia coming to town in 2 weeks looks like a daunting task.

I think I said it in another thread, clearly our plan was to force Mond to beat us with his arm, and not his feet. 8 rushes for 19 yards, no sacks, longest run 8 yards and 8 QBH. Despite having time most times, our guys were on their guy absent a few missed assignments. So many contested catches that could go either way. Hopefully we’ll get some later.

I agree uga game is shaping up to be huge. Honestly, we might play them three times this year. Let’s win the last one.

RTR,

Tim

 

[mando]

I think I said it in another thread, clearly our plan was to force Mond to beat us with his arm, and not his feet. 8 rushes for 19 yards, no sacks, longest run 8 yards and 8 QBH. Despite having time most times, our guys were on their guy absent a few missed assignments. So many contested catches that could go either way. Hopefully we’ll get some later.

I agree uga game is shaping up to be huge. Honestly, we might play them three times this year. Let’s win the last one.

RTR,

Tim

Lets win all 3.

 

[We All Bleed Crimson]

I tend to agree with the overall grade (B+).
Here's why, offensively, we nailed them. However, the run game is lackluster. There will come a point that we are gonna need the running game to be dominant. Defensively, anytime you give up 450 yards, that is not good. A&M is not the best offense we will see this year by far!
While it could be argued that we have a "bend-but-don't-break" defense, I have not been impressed with the D so far this season. We seem to be out of position too much. You can blame youth, but we have a lot experience on the field at the moment. This is coaching not talent. It is because the talent is at a high level that we're able to do as well as we do.
That is just my opinion based on what I have seen in the first two games.