🏈 GAME THREAD ***OFFICIAL Citadel Week News/Notes Thread***
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21.Now that was a very quick 24-hours!
I saw the citadel tweet and figured I may as well start the thread with it.
JoseyWalesTheOutlaw
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Will probably be a slow-starting game action-wise till the players get good and warmed /loosened up.
Forecast shows its gonna be a low/hi of 32°/56°. Probably around 40° at kickoff.
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BamaFan334
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They play the same place as the Charleston River Dogs?
Fun fact..
JoseyWalesTheOutlaw
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Nick kicking azz in the PC ....
Why Alabama isn’t considering sitting Tua Tagovailoa this week
“We’re not going to take the approach in any game that we play that we’re not going to play players and take guys out and do all this and play somebody else and assume that the opponent that we’re playing is not capable of being very competitive,” Saban said. “That can be your mindset. That’s not my mindset. That’s not our mindset. That’s not going to be the mindset of our players. And I’m not really interested in any of your suggestions about how we should manage our team and what we should try to do to get better regardless of what you think, just because we’re playing The Citadel.”
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“No,” Nick Saban responded when asked if sitting Tagovailoa is a consideration. “Why would we do that? To say that this is not an important game or he doesn’t need to play? I think we need to do a better job of the people playing around him doing what they’re supposed to do so he doesn’t get hit. And he needs to do a better job of stepping up in the pocket and getting rid of the ball, which he had several opportunities to do.
Summary....the OL and #13 need to get their shet together............Aight
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Five questions as Alabama Crimson Tide prepares for The Citadel | BamaInsider.com
This isn’t an off week for Alabama, it just feels like one. Following back-to-back shutouts over ranked SEC opponents, the No. 1 Crimson Tide (10-0) welcomes FCS foe The Citadel (4-5) to Bryant-Denny Stadium.
While no one is expecting The Citadel to pull off any type of miracle upset, the Bulldogs will try to catch Alabama sleeping during Saturday’s 11 a.m. CT kickoff. Here are five questions to consider leading up to the game.
Will this be another “tin-horn” game?
Nick Saban was a few words short of firing off another classic rant before reeling himself back in Monday. Perhaps that will come later on this week. As Alabama heads into Saturday’s game as a 51-point favorite, the head coach wanted no part in talks of resting some of his important players.
“We're not going to take the approach in any game that we play that we're not going to play players and take guys out and do all this and play someone else and assume that the opponent that we're playing is not capable of being very competitive,” Saban said. “That can be your mindset. That's not our mindset. That's not going to be the mindset of our players. And I'm not really interested in any of your suggestions about how we should manage our team and what we should do to get better, regardless of what you think, just because we're playing The Citadel.”
While Monday’s flare-up was fairly tame, it followed the same theme of Saban’s infamous “tin horn” tirade he launched on the media back in 2015. During that outburst, Saban reminded reporters of a 2011 game against Georgia Southern where one of the best Alabama defenses in history was gashed for 302 yards on the ground.
“They ran through our ass like s*** through a tin horn, man,” Saban said. “And we could not stop them. Could not stop them. Could not stop them because we could not get a look in practice."
Like Georgia Southern, The Citadel brings a triple-option offense to Tuscaloosa, Ala. That creates a challenge for Alabama as the rare offensive scheme is difficult to prepare for, especially in one week’s time. Saban said his team spent some time studying the offense both during fall camp and during the open week this season. However, knowing the scheme and mastering it are two different things.
“A couple of things: hard to get a good look in practice, because the people that are trying to do it for you don't ever do it; and it's hard to get the reaction and the speed of the game, whether it's how fast the dive hits or how fast the ball gets on the perimeter or how they block their plays and get effective looks at that,” Saban said. “So it's not only difficult from a defensive standpoint, it's difficult from the defensive players to get a look that they can see from the speed standpoint when the game comes.”
How much will Tagovailoa play?
The question that prompted Saban’s heated response Monday revolved around banged-up quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who left last week’s game against Mississippi State after taking a sack in the third quarter. Tagovailoa has been wearing a brace on his right knee since injuring it against Arkansas on Oct. 6.
The Heisman hopeful has missed time in Alabama’s past four games and was sacked four times against Mississippi State. While Saban said his team will have to do a better job of protecting Tagovailoa in the future, he made it clear he has no intentions of limiting his starting quarterback this week.
"No. Why would we do that?” Saban said. “I mean, to say this was not an important game or he doesn't need to play? I think we need to do a better job of the people playing around him, doing what they're supposed to do so he doesn't get hit. And he needs to do a better job of stepping up in the pocket and getting rid of the ball, which he had several opportunities to do.
“Some of these hits could be avoided by better execution, and I think that's what we're going to focus on, not trying to take a guy out of the game so he can't improve or do what he needs to do to get better. We need to do what we need to do to get better as a team and develop confidence in each other.”
Tagovailoa continued to wear the brace during practice on Tuesday but did not appear limited with any of his movements.
How will Alabama’s offensive line perform without Deonte Brown?
The job of keeping Tagovailoa upright will be a little bit more difficult for Alabama’s offensive line as starting left guard Deonte Brown left last week’s game after picking up a turf toe injury. Brown, who was making his third straight start in replacement of Lester Cotton, helped lead Alabama to touchdowns on its first two drives before exiting the game.
When Brown left so did Alabama’s offensive production. The Crimson Tide was stopped on its next three possessions before scoring a touchdown on a drive that started at the Mississippi State 27-yard line following a fumble recovery on a punt. The Bulldogs kept Alabama out of the end zone for the entire second half and held the Crimson Tide’s offense to less than 500 total yards for the first time this season.
“We obviously know that Deonte has done a good job for us,” offensive tackle Jonah Williams said. “We hope to get him healthy. You can’t put it all on one guy. There are 11 guys on offense. We need to be able to execute and keep the momentum going whether or not he’s in the game.”
Brown did not participate in drills during Tuesday’s practice. Cotton, who replaced him Saturday, filled his spot at left guard on the first-team offensive line.
Will Alabama record its third straight shutout?
While Alabama’s offense has tapered off the past two weeks, its defense has been able to answer the call. The Crimson Tide recorded back-to-back shutouts for the first time since the 2012 season and looks to have transformed into the typically defensive juggernaut fans have come to expect in recent years.
Alabama not only kept both LSU and Mississippi State off the scoreboard but also limited both opponents to less than 200 yards of total offense respectively. Alabama is currently tied with Clemson for the nation’s top scoring defense, allowing opponents just 12.7 points per game. The Crimson Tide is third in the nation with 36 sacks and ranks eighth in total defense, giving up an average of 282.8 yards per game.
“It says a lot that we’re growing mentally and physically,” defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs said. “We’re getting better in every phase of the game from start to finish. I know what Coach Saban and the coaching staff elaborate on us to do week in and week out is finish.”
If Alabama can blank The Citadel this week, it will record three straight shutouts for the first time since 1966. Alabama recorded four straight shutouts that year against LSU, South Carolina, Southern Miss and Auburn.
Will Ronnie Clark make his final appearance in an Alabama uniform?
While Alabama isn’t holding out any of its star players this week, there’s a solid chance this game could get out of hand early. That could open opportunities for some of the Crimson Tide players who don’t see the field very often. One of the most anticipated entrances Saturday could come from redshirt senior running back Ronnie Clark, who has selflessly accepted his role as a reserve during his time on campus.
Clark has appeared in just five games this season, carrying the ball seven times for 19 yards. However, his role inside the running backs room has made a much bigger impact.
“Ronnie Clark is like the grandpa of the room,” running back Josh Jacobs said. “I mean, I’m not saying it like in a bad (way). Like when I came in, Ronnie Clark basically — him and (Derrick) Gore — taught me everything. How to study, how to learn the playbooks, tracks, everything. So, he’s definitely like the biggest mentor. He doesn’t get as much credit as he deserves.”
1 While no one is expecting The Citadel to pull off any type of miracle upset, the Bulldogs will try to catch Alabama sleeping during Saturday’s 11 a.m. CT kickoff. Here are five questions to consider leading up to the game.
Will this be another “tin-horn” game?
Nick Saban was a few words short of firing off another classic rant before reeling himself back in Monday. Perhaps that will come later on this week. As Alabama heads into Saturday’s game as a 51-point favorite, the head coach wanted no part in talks of resting some of his important players.
“We're not going to take the approach in any game that we play that we're not going to play players and take guys out and do all this and play someone else and assume that the opponent that we're playing is not capable of being very competitive,” Saban said. “That can be your mindset. That's not our mindset. That's not going to be the mindset of our players. And I'm not really interested in any of your suggestions about how we should manage our team and what we should do to get better, regardless of what you think, just because we're playing The Citadel.”
While Monday’s flare-up was fairly tame, it followed the same theme of Saban’s infamous “tin horn” tirade he launched on the media back in 2015. During that outburst, Saban reminded reporters of a 2011 game against Georgia Southern where one of the best Alabama defenses in history was gashed for 302 yards on the ground.
“They ran through our ass like s*** through a tin horn, man,” Saban said. “And we could not stop them. Could not stop them. Could not stop them because we could not get a look in practice."
Like Georgia Southern, The Citadel brings a triple-option offense to Tuscaloosa, Ala. That creates a challenge for Alabama as the rare offensive scheme is difficult to prepare for, especially in one week’s time. Saban said his team spent some time studying the offense both during fall camp and during the open week this season. However, knowing the scheme and mastering it are two different things.
“A couple of things: hard to get a good look in practice, because the people that are trying to do it for you don't ever do it; and it's hard to get the reaction and the speed of the game, whether it's how fast the dive hits or how fast the ball gets on the perimeter or how they block their plays and get effective looks at that,” Saban said. “So it's not only difficult from a defensive standpoint, it's difficult from the defensive players to get a look that they can see from the speed standpoint when the game comes.”
How much will Tagovailoa play?
The question that prompted Saban’s heated response Monday revolved around banged-up quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who left last week’s game against Mississippi State after taking a sack in the third quarter. Tagovailoa has been wearing a brace on his right knee since injuring it against Arkansas on Oct. 6.
The Heisman hopeful has missed time in Alabama’s past four games and was sacked four times against Mississippi State. While Saban said his team will have to do a better job of protecting Tagovailoa in the future, he made it clear he has no intentions of limiting his starting quarterback this week.
"No. Why would we do that?” Saban said. “I mean, to say this was not an important game or he doesn't need to play? I think we need to do a better job of the people playing around him, doing what they're supposed to do so he doesn't get hit. And he needs to do a better job of stepping up in the pocket and getting rid of the ball, which he had several opportunities to do.
“Some of these hits could be avoided by better execution, and I think that's what we're going to focus on, not trying to take a guy out of the game so he can't improve or do what he needs to do to get better. We need to do what we need to do to get better as a team and develop confidence in each other.”
Tagovailoa continued to wear the brace during practice on Tuesday but did not appear limited with any of his movements.
How will Alabama’s offensive line perform without Deonte Brown?
The job of keeping Tagovailoa upright will be a little bit more difficult for Alabama’s offensive line as starting left guard Deonte Brown left last week’s game after picking up a turf toe injury. Brown, who was making his third straight start in replacement of Lester Cotton, helped lead Alabama to touchdowns on its first two drives before exiting the game.
When Brown left so did Alabama’s offensive production. The Crimson Tide was stopped on its next three possessions before scoring a touchdown on a drive that started at the Mississippi State 27-yard line following a fumble recovery on a punt. The Bulldogs kept Alabama out of the end zone for the entire second half and held the Crimson Tide’s offense to less than 500 total yards for the first time this season.
“We obviously know that Deonte has done a good job for us,” offensive tackle Jonah Williams said. “We hope to get him healthy. You can’t put it all on one guy. There are 11 guys on offense. We need to be able to execute and keep the momentum going whether or not he’s in the game.”
Brown did not participate in drills during Tuesday’s practice. Cotton, who replaced him Saturday, filled his spot at left guard on the first-team offensive line.
Will Alabama record its third straight shutout?
While Alabama’s offense has tapered off the past two weeks, its defense has been able to answer the call. The Crimson Tide recorded back-to-back shutouts for the first time since the 2012 season and looks to have transformed into the typically defensive juggernaut fans have come to expect in recent years.
Alabama not only kept both LSU and Mississippi State off the scoreboard but also limited both opponents to less than 200 yards of total offense respectively. Alabama is currently tied with Clemson for the nation’s top scoring defense, allowing opponents just 12.7 points per game. The Crimson Tide is third in the nation with 36 sacks and ranks eighth in total defense, giving up an average of 282.8 yards per game.
“It says a lot that we’re growing mentally and physically,” defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs said. “We’re getting better in every phase of the game from start to finish. I know what Coach Saban and the coaching staff elaborate on us to do week in and week out is finish.”
If Alabama can blank The Citadel this week, it will record three straight shutouts for the first time since 1966. Alabama recorded four straight shutouts that year against LSU, South Carolina, Southern Miss and Auburn.
Will Ronnie Clark make his final appearance in an Alabama uniform?
While Alabama isn’t holding out any of its star players this week, there’s a solid chance this game could get out of hand early. That could open opportunities for some of the Crimson Tide players who don’t see the field very often. One of the most anticipated entrances Saturday could come from redshirt senior running back Ronnie Clark, who has selflessly accepted his role as a reserve during his time on campus.
Clark has appeared in just five games this season, carrying the ball seven times for 19 yards. However, his role inside the running backs room has made a much bigger impact.
“Ronnie Clark is like the grandpa of the room,” running back Josh Jacobs said. “I mean, I’m not saying it like in a bad (way). Like when I came in, Ronnie Clark basically — him and (Derrick) Gore — taught me everything. How to study, how to learn the playbooks, tracks, everything. So, he’s definitely like the biggest mentor. He doesn’t get as much credit as he deserves.”
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Great read on Nick Saban 1968 high team and more. You old guys understand it was more than us that got no water until practice was over. My 9 and 10 grade HS coach was Bobby Smith (Co-Captain of the Coach Bryant's 1958 team) and on a visit with him back in around 2007 I told his wife Martha that Bobby didn't allow us water during practice back in 64. She looked at Bobby and said "Bobby, did you do that?". He replied ..."yes". Just a different time for sure.
How Nick Saban's 1968 title explains the legendary coach
How Nick Saban's 1968 title explains the legendary coach
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