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Trickle Down Economics and Pigskin Prognostication Week 9
October 27, 2008
By Mitchell Carter (Big_Fan)
Alabama vs. Arkansas State - and a Look Back at UT
The orange has been juiced. As more than one RollTideBama.com writer noted, the Tennessee game provided a great opportunity for the Crimson Tide to finally put together four quarters of quality football, and the team delivered.
The Trickle down prediction called for a 35 - 14 Bama victory, however as noted in later commentary, I had some question as to whether or not UT would be able to score 14 points against the Alabama defense. The latter comment proved prophetic, as the only points put up on the Alabama defense came by way of a gift field goal, and a late drive with some odd looking officiating.
As predicted, Chapman was able to do more than hold his own against the Volunteer offensive line, and the Vols did try to test the middle of the defensive line early. Chapman’s presence was noticeable, as the youngster repeatedly gained penetration - or occupied the offensive line to the point where middle blitzes came unblocked.
Ironically, Alabama may actually be better at pressuring up the middle when Chapman is in the game...
Read the Recap and the Arkansas State Preview/Breakdown on our Blog
October 27, 2008
By Mitchell Carter (Big_Fan)
Alabama vs. Arkansas State - and a Look Back at UT
The orange has been juiced. As more than one RollTideBama.com writer noted, the Tennessee game provided a great opportunity for the Crimson Tide to finally put together four quarters of quality football, and the team delivered.
The Trickle down prediction called for a 35 - 14 Bama victory, however as noted in later commentary, I had some question as to whether or not UT would be able to score 14 points against the Alabama defense. The latter comment proved prophetic, as the only points put up on the Alabama defense came by way of a gift field goal, and a late drive with some odd looking officiating.
As predicted, Chapman was able to do more than hold his own against the Volunteer offensive line, and the Vols did try to test the middle of the defensive line early. Chapman’s presence was noticeable, as the youngster repeatedly gained penetration - or occupied the offensive line to the point where middle blitzes came unblocked.
Ironically, Alabama may actually be better at pressuring up the middle when Chapman is in the game...
Read the Recap and the Arkansas State Preview/Breakdown on our Blog
