Alabama vs Georgia Southern - Is this going to be a TOUGH game for Bama?

gsu2583

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option teams make other teams look like crap until the defense gets used to it. i watched clemson play wofford one yr and this old dude was borderline suicidal by halftime.
Think that was this year. Final there was 35-27 Clemson. Wofford hung in there well for a good long time. I don't think we will have THAT much success, but we will see.
 

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Bama's defense adjusts better to situations this year as opposed to last. The way they adjusted to Jefferson is a good example.

Although it's been a long time since we've face a triple option or flex-bone, I predict that QB Shaw's body will encourage him to not miss out on any good pitching opportunities this Saturday :) He can air it and has a good arm, but they will have a tough time against our DB's, so they may end up running the double option.

Since this is a team that can put up 300+ rushing yards easily on an opponent, anyone want to guess how many yards they will get on the ground?

They may be pulling up in yellow school buses, for those that remember.
 

RollTide1224

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I understand y'all are the great and mighty Alabama. However, this isn't the smartest post of all. We aren't as big as you. We aren't as fast in some areas as y'all. We don't have the depth you do. I understand all of these things. I also understand that the triple option is one of the hardest offenses to learn to defend in one week. All it takes is one mistake by one guy.

Alabama will win by a pretty decent margin I predict. I'm hoping it's not a blowout. We usually can hang the first half with most 1A teams. Depth may become an issue later on in the game, only time will tell. If your team feels as confident as you do, rolltide_pa, you may have more of a problem than you bargin far. I don't see CNS doing this, but one can hope.

I'm thinking 21-10 in the first half. Second half is going to be a different story, one I am not yet ready to accept. :)
Saban actually said in his press conference that they worked on your offense during fall camp. So it isn't like this is the first time we have begun to prepare. We also face option type offenses with Miss St. and LSU, I know it's different but some of the concepts are the same.

The reason I think it won't be that close is FCS teams usually do not have the defenses to stick with the big boys. They might come out hot and makes some stops but can't cover receivers consistently.
 

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Saban actually said in his press conference that they worked on your offense during fall camp. So it isn't like this is the first time we have begun to prepare. We also face option type offenses with Miss St. and LSU, I know it's different but some of the concepts are the same.
Ya, I re-watched the MSU game last night, focusing on the defense and was impressed with how well CU, for example (he wasn't the only one), played containment. On one play in particular, the play went the other way and CU stayed on backside, unengaged, just playing his containment instead of chasing the play.

That sort of discipline and maturity has been displayed by this D all year. I don't expect anything different this Saturday.
 

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FYI, passing is out 4th option. We are actually passing more this year than previous years. Option 1, B-Back. Option 2, Pitch man (A-Back, slot back), Option 3 QB Keeper, Option 4 Pass, Option 5 - Punt on first down. Something they'll never expect.
 

straightshooter

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option teams make other teams look like crap until the defense gets used to it. i watched clemson play wofford one yr and this old dude was borderline suicidal by halftime. then clemson came out for the second half and blew them off the field. i dont understand why more fans dont recognize the pattern and let the game unfold.

first half- your defense gets pushed up and down the field. you lose time of possession so your offense isnt on the field much. you go into halftime tied or with the other team up by 3-7 pts.
second half- your superior athletic talent takes over, their lack of depth becomes evident, and as the game goes on you steamroll them.

despite this happening in almost every Lower conference option team vs D1 good team, fans still are beating their children and divorcing their wives in the first half. i dont understand it.
Don't think I'd call Clemson 35 - Wofford 27 a blowout. Interesting that GSU went to Spartanburg last weekend and whipped Wofford 31-10.

Now, let's not confuse Clemson's D with Alabama's. Clemson looked just as lost against Georgia Tech a few week later. You'd think they would have figured out some things between games.
 
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GAEagle

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Saban actually said in his press conference that they worked on your offense during fall camp. So it isn't like this is the first time we have begun to prepare. We also face option type offenses with Miss St. and LSU, I know it's different but some of the concepts are the same.

The reason I think it won't be that close is FCS teams usually do not have the defenses to stick with the big boys. They might come out hot and makes some stops but can't cover receivers consistently.
See...now why'd you have to go and burst my bubble?? I'm hoping y'all overlook us slightly so the score won't be 70-7. There are actually a few bets going around with the ToP and yardage. We just want to win those so we won't have to buy beer. :)
 

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Ya, I re-watched the MSU game last night, focusing on the defense and was impressed with how well CU, for example (he wasn't the only one), played containment. On one play in particular, the play went the other way and CU stayed on backside, unengaged, just playing his containment instead of chasing the play.

That sort of discipline and maturity has been displayed by this D all year. I don't expect anything different this Saturday.
Wish we could get that discipline back consistently on KO and put returns. It was better last game, but we still have some guys bailing on their lanes...
 

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I understand y'all are the great and mighty Alabama. However, this isn't the smartest post of all. We aren't as big as you. We aren't as fast in some areas as y'all. We don't have the depth you do. I understand all of these things. I also understand that the triple option is one of the hardest offenses to learn to defend in one week. All it takes is one mistake by one guy.

Alabama will win by a pretty decent margin I predict. I'm hoping it's not a blowout. We usually can hang the first half with most 1A teams. Depth may become an issue later on in the game, only time will tell. If your team feels as confident as you do, rolltide_pa, you may have more of a problem than you bargin far. I don't see CNS doing this, but one can hope.

I'm thinking 21-10 in the first half. Second half is going to be a different story, one I am not yet ready to accept. :)
I wouldn't count on it. His most recent quote, when he was asked about Bama's hopes for the BCSCG, was to the effect that he was sitting there figuring out how to cover the pitch man and that's all he was worried about...
 

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I understand y'all are the great and mighty Alabama. However, this isn't the smartest post of all. We aren't as big as you. We aren't as fast in some areas as y'all. We don't have the depth you do. I understand all of these things. I also understand that the triple option is one of the hardest offenses to learn to defend in one week. All it takes is one mistake by one guy.

Alabama will win by a pretty decent margin I predict. I'm hoping it's not a blowout. We usually can hang the first half with most 1A teams. Depth may become an issue later on in the game, only time will tell. If your team feels as confident as you do, rolltide_pa, you may have more of a problem than you bargin far. I don't see CNS doing this, but one can hope.

I'm thinking 21-10 in the first half. Second half is going to be a different story, one I am not yet ready to accept. :)
why would you possibly think they'll score 10 IN A HALF against a team that allows 7 per game and who hasn't allowed more than 14 all year

hell, i appreciate your support of the team...i really do. but when speaking about what to bargain for, the Tide, especially defensively, aren't "most 1A teams".

if Bama turns it over inside their own 20 then GSU can score a TD, I'll give you that. But they won't do it by going the length of the field running the ball. That I'll assure you

we're not south carolina state or austin peay or trenton tech or whoever it is you play that makes you so confident on posting double digits in a half when only Arkansas, Florida, and Penn State have done it in a game

no doubt you guys are in a great position of it being a sandwich game in between two SEC road games with the Iron Bowl up next. So it's a serious letdown spot for Bama. Still, 40-3 sounds about right
 

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Don't think I'd call Clemson 35 - Wofford 27 a blowout. Interesting that GSU went to Spartanburg last weekend and whipped Wofford 31-10.
the game i was referring to happened in ~2001 when i was in grad school. i havent really watched clemson since then. wofford was up in the first, clemson caught up right before halftime, and wofford couldnt do anything in the second half.

i went to wofford for undergrad so i always enjoy seeing wofford give clemson fits.
 

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Yah, considering his salary is 2/3rds of GSU's entire athletic budget already...

:biggrin:
Maybe he'll donate to our new facilities after we beat ya'll. Since he doesn't need the money and all.

So from Alabama's viewpoint...How many yards on the ground do you think we'll have? I'm saying over 200.
 

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why would you possibly think they'll score 10 IN A HALF against a team that allows 7 per game and who hasn't allowed more than 14 all year

hell, i appreciate your support of the team...i really do. but when speaking about what to bargain for, the Tide, especially defensively, aren't "most 1A teams".

if Bama turns it over inside their own 20 then GSU can score a TD, I'll give you that. But they won't do it by going the length of the field running the ball. That I'll assure you

we're not south carolina state or austin peay or trenton tech or whoever it is you play that makes you so confident on posting double digits in a half when only Arkansas, Florida, and Penn State have done it in a game

no doubt you guys are in a great position of it being a sandwich game in between two SEC road games with the Iron Bowl up next. So it's a serious letdown spot for Bama. Still, 40-3 sounds about right
I'll take that bet. I'm thinking we score at least twice on you. Then once the second qtr comes around we may have to put a few backups in. :)
 

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Maybe he'll donate to our new facilities after we beat ya'll. Since he doesn't need the money and all.

So from Alabama's viewpoint...How many yards on the ground do you think we'll have? I'm saying over 200.
Nothing like a post keep a thread alive...
 

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So from Alabama's viewpoint...How many yards on the ground do you think we'll have? I'm saying over 200.
Tough to say.

In all honesty, no one has really moved the ball well on this defense all season, but you guys bring a unique challenge.

IF (big if) we're prepared and play disciplined football on defense, I suspect we'll shut you guys down cold. As in <100 yards rushing, virtually no passing.

In reality, with such little time to prepare, I suspect you'll get off a couple of long runs in the game which will pad the stats overall, but I'm still guessing <200 yards rushing.

I can hardly fathom a team - ANY team - getting over 200 yards on the ground against this defense.
 

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why would you possibly think they'll score 10 IN A HALF against a team that allows 7 per game and who hasn't allowed more than 14 all year

hell, i appreciate your support of the team...i really do. but when speaking about what to bargain for, the Tide, especially defensively, aren't "most 1A teams".

if Bama turns it over inside their own 20 then GSU can score a TD, I'll give you that. But they won't do it by going the length of the field running the ball. That I'll assure you

we're not south carolina state or austin peay or trenton tech or whoever it is you play that makes you so confident on posting double digits in a half when only Arkansas, Florida, and Penn State have done it in a game

no doubt you guys are in a great position of it being a sandwich game in between two SEC road games with the Iron Bowl up next. So it's a serious letdown spot for Bama. Still, 40-3 sounds about right
Alabama isn't 'most 1-A' teams on offense either. Most 1-A teams his at least 50% of their field goals. :)
 

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Alabama isn't 'most 1-A' teams on offense either. Most 1-A teams his at least 50% of their field goals. :)
Shelley has made 76% of his kicks, and as a team, Bama has made 60%. We try too many long FGs - FGs that most teams don't even attempt.