🏈 What up with Mack Wilson?

[Bamabacker]

At the risk of starting an arguement, it appears that he is not as game-changing in the last few games. Moses looks dynamic.
Is Mack injured? He seems to be missing tackles, possibly assignments and at half speed on some plays. I'm not used to seeing an Alabama LB looking like they are taking plays off.

 

[EasyTider]

Good question. He used to close and HIT a little like Foster but not lately. Only explanation I can come up with is that he has an undisclosed injury he’s playing with.

 

[bradenob]

At the risk of starting an arguement, it appears that he is not as game-changing in the last few games. Moses looks dynamic.
Is Mack injured? He seems to be missing tackles, possibly assignments and at half speed on some plays. I'm not used to seeing an Alabama LB looking like they are taking plays off.

Earlier this year, if I am correct, he re-aggravated his foot injury from last year. I don't think he's 100%. BUT - Saban has also been looking for his next alpha dog on D and I thought Wilson was going to be it- not so. Several times last night the call came in from the sideline and he had to process- he didn't know where to go and was late getting involved in the play.

 

[Jla0499]

Report a while back that he is playing with a broke bone in his foot.

 

[Bamabacker]

The overall defense played fantastic and limited a really good offense. I understand that there are even more pressure on MLBs with the advent of more RPOs and mixed variabled offenses but he's moving slow to the ball on a lot of plays.

 

[UAgrad93]

Mack played pretty solid. He led the team with 11 tackles, 5 solos, 1 sack and 1.5 tackles for loss. He seemed to be in better position. He called out himself and the defense last week. Nothing "on blast" worthy but said he and they weren't playing up to the BAMA standard.

 

[JoshB]

He had a great game against Missouri.

 

[Tidestalker]

I haven't noticed him looking any worse than last season or earlier this season... Never really expected him to be of that McClain/Hightower/Foster cloth because they were freakishly talented. Even Rashaan Evans had incredible quickness. Pretty sure he's basically been injured since early last season so he's been a warrior... Think some of his reads/decisions/coverages in the passing game could use some improvement but if he's not on the field we are in a world of hurt. And IMO he's a much better player than Moses... On a few different levels

 

[Justneedme81]

Ya'll know Mack lead the team in tackles last night?

 

[We All Bleed Crimson]

I think the restrictions on how a D player can hit the ball carrier is having an impact. At least, that's what I was thinking on some of the plays that I was seeing. Players aren't quite as aggressive because they don't want to get ejected from the game. Do any of you think that rule is having an impact on the way D is played now?

 

[TUSKtimes]

The Mizzou game just isn't the game to criticize the defense. We held a very explosive team to 10 points and 0 in the second half. Frankly, with the vols coming up, I'm getting a lot more concerned with our downhill running game and playing with physicality on the O line.

 

[JoshB]

I think the restrictions on how a D player can hit the ball carrier is having an impact. At least, that's what I was thinking on some of the plays that I was seeing. Players aren't quite as aggressive because they don't want to get ejected from the game. Do any of you think that rule is having an impact on the way D is played now?

Not as much in college as the NFL. Certain players are clearly not being as aggressive against QBs and receivers but I dont think Alabama has that issue right now. Deionte Thompson is looking to decapitate someone on nearly every play.

 

[UAgrad93]

I think the restrictions on how a D player can hit the ball carrier is having an impact. At least, that's what I was thinking on some of the plays that I was seeing. Players aren't quite as aggressive because they don't want to get ejected from the game. Do any of you think that rule is having an impact on the way D is played now?

Not as much in college as the NFL. Certain players are clearly not being as aggressive against QBs and receivers but I dont think Alabama has that issue right now. Deionte Thompson is looking to decapitate someone on nearly every play.

Prime example of that happened in the KC/NE game tonight. LB for KC, Speeks, has Brady in the grasp but for fear of a penalty and thinking Brady has thrown the ball, he lets him go. Problem was, Brady had pump faked and once let loose, he walked into the end zone for a TD.

 

[Tidestalker]

I think the restrictions on how a D player can hit the ball carrier is having an impact. At least, that's what I was thinking on some of the plays that I was seeing. Players aren't quite as aggressive because they don't want to get ejected from the game. Do any of you think that rule is having an impact on the way D is played now?

Not as much in college as the NFL. Certain players are clearly not being as aggressive against QBs and receivers but I dont think Alabama has that issue right now. Deionte Thompson is looking to decapitate someone on nearly every play.

Prime example of that happened in the KC/NE game tonight. LB for KC, Speeks, has Brady in the grasp but for fear of a penalty and thinking Brady has thrown the ball, he lets him go. Problem was, Brady had pump faked and once let loose, he walked into the end zone for a TD.

I think Collinsworth over played that... He wasn't scared of a penalty. Brady just shook him off and made the play

 

[JoshB]

I think the restrictions on how a D player can hit the ball carrier is having an impact. At least, that's what I was thinking on some of the plays that I was seeing. Players aren't quite as aggressive because they don't want to get ejected from the game. Do any of you think that rule is having an impact on the way D is played now?

Not as much in college as the NFL. Certain players are clearly not being as aggressive against QBs and receivers but I dont think Alabama has that issue right now. Deionte Thompson is looking to decapitate someone on nearly every play.

Prime example of that happened in the KC/NE game tonight. LB for KC, Speeks, has Brady in the grasp but for fear of a penalty and thinking Brady has thrown the ball, he lets him go. Problem was, Brady had pump faked and once let loose, he walked into the end zone for a TD.

I think Collinsworth over played that... He wasn't scared of a penalty. Brady just shook him off and made the play

IDK, I see where he is coming from on this.



There wasn't much "shaking" going on. I could def. see where he had that thought in his head "if I make this hit and he threw the ball I'm gonna get flagged." Problem is you can see where that might have gone through his head. The officials/rules are screwing the game up that bad.

 

[Alabama17Tide]

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[Justneedme81]

After 'worst game' of his life, Alabama LB rebounds in big way

 

[Crimson&WhiteGecko]

Wilson did play much better & his comments at the press conference are an indication of what he was or wasn't doing. I hope he continues to improve b/c he is too talented to let his play suffer due to lack of preparation.

 

[TUSKtimes]

I'm happy he's studying more film, but frankly, I wonder if staying in the "nickel" had a simplifying effect on the defense all night?

 

[Tidestalker]

I'm happy he's studying more film, but frankly, I wonder if staying in the "nickel" had a simplifying effect on the defense all night?

Great point! Never considered that... The less sub packages maybe the better