🏈 Pass Rush

[bamatommy]

Bama has a long way to go in rushing the QB. They actually stepped it up at the end of the fourth quarter, but they really needed to pressure Manziel in the first quarter when he led the Aggies to three touchdowns.

 

[BAMA JAMMA]

I hate we missed out on Clowney. We could use a beast like him.

 

[ElephantStomp]

We do really need a pash rusher. I'm surprised we haven't really had one outside of Dareus.

 

[JoshB]

Courtney Upshaw wasnt a pass rusher? :headscratch:

 

[ElephantStomp]

Courtney Upshaw wasnt a pass rusher? :headscratch:

I forgot about him, but he was a pass rushing LB I was meaning a pass rushing DL

 

[JoshB]

He played on the D-Line more than he did standing up tho and you know in our D, the JACK is pretty much another D-Lineman.

 

[ElephantStomp]

Very true. We need a guy like Courtney. Maybe one of our younger guys will turn out like that

 

[JoshB]

I think Hubbard can be, he's got the size thats for sure. Hes still really young. Terry has compared Lake to Marcell Dareus too.

 

[It Takes Eleven]

If you'd have told me we'd get four sacks on aTm's QB I'd have been happy. We're ranked 20th in total sacks nationally. Pass rush isn't the strongest area of the D, but it's certainly acceptable.

RTR,

Tim

 

[bamaraider]

This kid that decomitted from Clemson could really help, Demarcus Walker maybe.

We also did have a pass rusher since Dareus and no one gave him any credit.. Nick effing Gentry my friends

 

[Crimson&WhiteGecko]

I 'think' one of the reasons the pass rush was sorta limited in the first quarter was due to trying to contain that QB. The play calling may have changed once it was clear it didn't matter.

 

[Duder]

Clowney on last year's defense wouldn't have been fair

I see your point though. A consistent pass rush would help but it really hasn't been too necessary. Upshaw didn't blitz every down. Outside of Dareus there really hasn't been a great, every down pass-rush type guy. That said, it obviously hasn't hurt too much.

 

[musso]

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[TerryP]

If Travell Dixon had progressed like Belue has, A&M might have still won but I have my doubts. Put DeQuan in the rotation and the outcome changes. Barron? Different outcome completely.

In nickel we've been using three safeties this year. It's not a good match-up against a 3-4 wide set.

 

[Crimson&WhiteGecko]

If Travell Dixon had progressed like Belue has, A&M might have still won but I have my doubts. Put DeQuan in the rotation and the outcome changes. Barron? Different outcome completely.

In nickel we've been using three safeties this year. It's not a good match-up against a 3-4 wide set.

Do you think L Collins will fit in much like Barron for next season?

 

[TerryP]

Do you think L Collins will fit in much like Barron for next season?

The only assumption we can make right now is we'll see Vinnie and HaHa starting with Collins playing a lot. Spring camp will answer some questions, I'm sure.

We'll need some strong contributions from at least three corners and another safety just to start.

 

[Crimson&WhiteGecko]

The only assumption we can make right now is we'll see Vinnie and HaHa starting with Collins playing a lot. Spring camp will answer some questions, I'm sure.

We'll need some strong contributions from at least three corners and another safety just to start.

Regarding corners, do you think Milner goes pro?

 

[TerryP]

Regarding corners, do you think Milner goes pro?

No doubt—more confident in that than any of our other JR's and there are some that are still considering leaving; including AJ.

After this weekends game I'm more encouraged about what Fulton can bring to the table. On the other hand, I haven't seen a lot from Geno Smith that makes me think he's ready.

 

[TheChief]

No doubt—more confident in that than any of our other JR's and there are some that are still considering leaving; including AJ.

After this weekends game I'm more encouraged about what Fulton can bring to the table. On the other hand, I haven't seen a lot from Geno Smith that makes me think he's ready.

News flash, AJ. You ain't ready.

 

[TerryP]

News flash, AJ. You ain't ready.

You never know until they get there.