JessN: MIAMI WRAP-UP: Bama razes Canes, but isn’t a complete team yet

[JessN]

Miami wrap-up: Bama razes Canes, but isn’t a complete team yet
By Jess Nicholas, TideFans.com Editor-In-Chief

It would be somewhat of a curious comment to say that a team that rolled up 501 yards against a decent FBS defense didn’t possess a complete offensive package, but in Alabama’s case, it would be an accurate statement.

And that should make you wonder just how dominant this team will be when it gets all of its offensive parts turning in the same direction.

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[Bill from NYC]

Geat article as usual.

I am sad about losing Chris Allen, who is a great player. The strange thing is that our linebackers appear to be just so good and just so deep that imo we should be ok.

I noticed that when Sanders came in he was put primarily in coverage while Allen of course would often blitz. Sanders surprised me with his speed. He reminds me more of an NFL LB than one for the Tide, but I think that he will be great. I have to watch the game again but it semed to me that his coverage was excellent. Also, don't they have at least one 5 star behind Sanders?

This LB group is the best I have ever seen on any team, and this includes the Reuben Foster/ Ryan Anderson crew. Never have I seen depth like this. They might have as many as 8 future NFL players. Unbelieveable.

The OL will come around, or so I suspect.

Again, great job and thank you.

ROLL TIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[TideEngineer08]

The great thing about games like this is that even as great as we looked, there was a lot to improve on.

 

[78Alum]

Thanks, as always, Jess. Great analysis. I always look forward to your take on the game I watched. I am so looking forward to see how this team grows. I just pray for no more season-ending injuries. I hate it especially for Chris Allen. He is a special player and has been through so much.

 

[bamadwain]

With Allen out(devastating loss) someone has to step up, until someone does they'll double Anderson

 

[BayouBama75]

Thanks for your analysis. I thought it was offensive PI on the call right before the half on Wright. The receiver was pushing off. It was questionable if the receiver was pushing off on the TD for the Canes as well.

 

[PattheCatinSaudi]

Thanks for your analysis. I thought it was offensive PI on the call right before the half on Wright. The receiver was pushing off. It was questionable if the receiver was pushing off on the TD for the Canes as well.

I thought it was pushing off or hands to the face on both.

 

[Windsortide]

With Allen out(devastating loss) someone has to step up, until someone does they'll double Anderson

I thought Sanders came in a had a good showing in Allen’s place. Hope he continues to improve and create value for himself.

 

[bamacon]

With Allen out(devastating loss) someone has to step up, until someone does they'll double Anderson

Big loss no doubt but Chris Braswell has serious talent. Chris Allen won’t let them hang there head or feel sorry for him. Hopefully he can get back in like Waddle did. Praying for a super speedy recovery!!!!

 

[bamacon]

Anyone else wish we could just play the scout team next week. Two words….cut blocks. I’d make that a damn condition for scheduling teams from FCS. Want a check? No cut blocks.

 

[TideEngineer08]

Anyone else wish we could just play the scout team next week. Two words….cut blocks. I’d make that a damn condition for scheduling teams from FCS. Want a check? No cut blocks.

It’s not something I’m looking forward to. I may be in the minority but I look forward to the day these games are no longer on the schedule.

 

[bamacon]

It’s not something I’m looking forward to. I may be in the minority but I look forward to the day these games are no longer on the schedule.

To me it’s like The NFL Preseason in that it’s just and irrelevant game that’s ONLY about money and a great way to lose a player for the year. Once Tejas and OU join these games will be gone and I for one won’t miss them.

 

[bamagradinATL]

The great thing about games like this is that even as great as we looked, there was a lot to improve on.

I actually prefer games like that to open the season.

 

[JayBama_in_PCOLA]

Great weite up as usual. BAMA has a lot to clean up. Thing is, if they clean them up, it’ll be a repeat of last season. If they don’t, it may still be more of the same. This team is crazy good.

 

[DrollTide]

Clever headline.

 

[Tideflyer]

Anyone else wish we could just play the scout team next week. Two words….cut blocks. I’d make that a damn condition for scheduling teams from FCS. Want a check? No cut blocks.

Avoiding injuries and another opportunity for the O line to gel more are about the only positives that can come from these types of games. IMHO of course.