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Alabama Football Podcast Breaks Down Alabama vs Western Kentucky 2016
In this episode, Tom and Dave from the Alabama Football Podcast breakdown the Tide’s lack luster performance against Western Kentucky.
ICYMI: Crimson Tide Opens as 8.5 Point Favorite Over the Rebels
Winning the Quarterback Job
As much as we love to dig into the details, we won’t ignore the obvious either. Jalen Hurts has secured the starting quarterback job even as Coach Saban otherwise talks about the decision remaining open. Check out our discussion on the topic, including some disagreement.
Offensive Triad
The issues the Tide is experiencing with their offensive consistency is not an easy knot to unravel. Is it play calling, limitations amongst the offensive line, inexperienced quarterback or some combination of the above? We attempt to unpack and repack this issue as we touch several related offensive topics.
Sloppy Play
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Not unrelated, we also talk through the Tide’s sloppy play. A combination of penalties and distracted focus unplugged multiple scoring opportunities, tarnishing the opportunity for a message sending performance.
The Talented Mr. Ridley
Calvin Ridley returned to his rightful position at the top of the box score and demonstrated his superior athleticism in the process. Tune in to find out which play stood out the most to us.
Defensive Range vs. Depth
Name after name after name… the Tide does rotate through a number of defenders as packages shift from base to nickel to dime. As a result, the Tide is demonstrating more range than depth. Check out the player and position we isolate as the unit’s linchpin, a role that may dictate just how high the Tide is able to soar.
Mini Game balls
Anyone can read a headline, but which players contributed in more subtle ways to the Tide’s fortune?
Alabama’s Next Opponent
This week the Tide kicks off its conference schedule with a much-anticipated trip to Oxford to square off with the Ole Miss Rebels. Tune in get our predictions.
Be sure to check back next week for another edition of the Alabama Football Podcast with Tom and Dave.
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