September 28, 2015
Tommy Deas
The University of Alabama travels to Athens, Ga., to face a top-10 Georgia team on Saturday in a game with major implications. Alabama has some questions to answer against the Bulldogs:
1. Can Alabama contain Nick Chubb?
Georgia's running back has rushed for 100 yards or more in 12 straight games, an amazing accomplishment in the SEC. He is the heart and soul of the Bulldogs' attack, and everything works well when he's gashing defenses. Alabama's run defense is among the best in the country. This matchup may determine the outcome.
Radi Nabulsi
Nick Chubb is second in the SEC with 599 rushing yards through four games.
2. Does UA have any big-play weapons ready to emerge?
Alabama's offense hasn't been smooth, although the Crimson Tide has moved the ball well in fits and starts. UA needs to produce some big plays to get yardage in chunks to spark the attack. Kenyan Drake, ArDarius Stewart, Calvin Ridley and Cam Sims all seem to have the potential. This is a game where the Crimson Tide needs to make big plays.
3. Is the offensive line up to the task?
To run the ball effectively, and to give Jake Coker time to survey the field, Alabama's offensive line is going to have to start getting more leverage. This unit needs to be physical and set a tone against a Georgia defense that looks stout up front.
4. Is the kicking game coming around?
Kicker Adam Griffith has shown signs of overcoming whatever mental block was plaguing him, making a confidence-boosting 40-yarder while going 2-for-2 on field goals against Louisana-Monroe. JK Scott's first punt against ULM was bad, but overall he had a good day. What would really boost UA's special teams would be a big play or two in the return game.- See more at: https://alabama.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1808100#sthash.KfVf0Da3.dpuf
Tommy Deas
The University of Alabama travels to Athens, Ga., to face a top-10 Georgia team on Saturday in a game with major implications. Alabama has some questions to answer against the Bulldogs:
1. Can Alabama contain Nick Chubb?
Georgia's running back has rushed for 100 yards or more in 12 straight games, an amazing accomplishment in the SEC. He is the heart and soul of the Bulldogs' attack, and everything works well when he's gashing defenses. Alabama's run defense is among the best in the country. This matchup may determine the outcome.
Radi Nabulsi
Nick Chubb is second in the SEC with 599 rushing yards through four games.
2. Does UA have any big-play weapons ready to emerge?
Alabama's offense hasn't been smooth, although the Crimson Tide has moved the ball well in fits and starts. UA needs to produce some big plays to get yardage in chunks to spark the attack. Kenyan Drake, ArDarius Stewart, Calvin Ridley and Cam Sims all seem to have the potential. This is a game where the Crimson Tide needs to make big plays.
3. Is the offensive line up to the task?
To run the ball effectively, and to give Jake Coker time to survey the field, Alabama's offensive line is going to have to start getting more leverage. This unit needs to be physical and set a tone against a Georgia defense that looks stout up front.
4. Is the kicking game coming around?
Kicker Adam Griffith has shown signs of overcoming whatever mental block was plaguing him, making a confidence-boosting 40-yarder while going 2-for-2 on field goals against Louisana-Monroe. JK Scott's first punt against ULM was bad, but overall he had a good day. What would really boost UA's special teams would be a big play or two in the return game.- See more at: https://alabama.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1808100#sthash.KfVf0Da3.dpuf
