BAMANEWSBOT
Staff
The Alabama defe*nse has deserved every bit of recognition it has received over the last four seasons, three of which concluded withNick Sabanhoisting the crystal ball.
But if you look closely at the offensive statistics, you may realize the Alabama offense doesnāt get enough credit.
The Crimson Tide offense consistently plays winning football as well as anyone in the country.
Did you know that Alabama is averaging 40 points per game this season, third in the SEC and just ahead of Oklahoma State and Clemson, two teams known for their offense?
The Alabama offense has improved in every season of the Saban era. Major Applewhitewas Sabanās first offensive coordinator in 2007.Jim McElwaintook over from 2008-11, andDoug Nussmeiertook the reins in 2012. Each year, the offense got better. Take a look at these numbers in the Saban era.
After defeating LSU, Saban said he'd never coached a competitorlike quarterback A.J. McCarron. Thatās also a credit to Nussmeier, who has done a remarkable job of developing McCarron.
Almost to a hard-headed point, Nussmeier understands the complementary nature of football. Heās is particularly patient in his play-calling, which reflects his understanding in the critical factors in successful offensive football. The bottom line is that he knows what it takes to win each game that takes upon an identity of its
own.
Taking care of the ball is extremely important, and the Tide are No. 2 in the nation in fewest turnovers. Itās just part of the reason why Nussmeier is 1 of 13 coaches in contentionfor the Broyles Award, in our eyes.
Remember when Alabama had 206 total yards against Virginia Tech? Sure, Alabama could have played better on that particular day, but the goal is to win the game, so Nussmeier realized the situation and made sure the Crimson Tide didnāt turn the ball over multiple times, which was the only way the Hokies could upset the Tide. A couple of weeks later, Alabama finished with 550 yards and looked as clutch as ever offensively in the 49-42 win over Texas A&M, while Virginia Tech's defense has proven to be legit.
It helps having a senior quarterback, but not all senior quarterbacks play well. And only few have executed and led as well as McCarron.
If the Crimson Tide offense continues to improve, itās hard to imagine anyone defeating Alabama. Not Mississippi State, not Auburn, not Missouri or South Carolina, and not FSU, Ohio State, or Baylor.
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But if you look closely at the offensive statistics, you may realize the Alabama offense doesnāt get enough credit.
The Crimson Tide offense consistently plays winning football as well as anyone in the country.
Did you know that Alabama is averaging 40 points per game this season, third in the SEC and just ahead of Oklahoma State and Clemson, two teams known for their offense?
The Alabama offense has improved in every season of the Saban era. Major Applewhitewas Sabanās first offensive coordinator in 2007.Jim McElwaintook over from 2008-11, andDoug Nussmeiertook the reins in 2012. Each year, the offense got better. Take a look at these numbers in the Saban era.
After defeating LSU, Saban said he'd never coached a competitorlike quarterback A.J. McCarron. Thatās also a credit to Nussmeier, who has done a remarkable job of developing McCarron.
Almost to a hard-headed point, Nussmeier understands the complementary nature of football. Heās is particularly patient in his play-calling, which reflects his understanding in the critical factors in successful offensive football. The bottom line is that he knows what it takes to win each game that takes upon an identity of its
own.
Taking care of the ball is extremely important, and the Tide are No. 2 in the nation in fewest turnovers. Itās just part of the reason why Nussmeier is 1 of 13 coaches in contentionfor the Broyles Award, in our eyes.
Remember when Alabama had 206 total yards against Virginia Tech? Sure, Alabama could have played better on that particular day, but the goal is to win the game, so Nussmeier realized the situation and made sure the Crimson Tide didnāt turn the ball over multiple times, which was the only way the Hokies could upset the Tide. A couple of weeks later, Alabama finished with 550 yards and looked as clutch as ever offensively in the 49-42 win over Texas A&M, while Virginia Tech's defense has proven to be legit.
It helps having a senior quarterback, but not all senior quarterbacks play well. And only few have executed and led as well as McCarron.
If the Crimson Tide offense continues to improve, itās hard to imagine anyone defeating Alabama. Not Mississippi State, not Auburn, not Missouri or South Carolina, and not FSU, Ohio State, or Baylor.
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