Alabama: 2024 Fall Practice Thread/News/Predictions

[AlexanderFan]

Here's what a really good analysis (from Tuscaloosa news - Goodbread)of the new offensive scheme is based on:

" The Huskies attack defenses with a bevy of screen passes and short throws, but the route concepts often include a vertical pattern, allowing the quarterback to take deep shots here and there. UW averaged 344 passing yards per game, which ranked No. 2 in the nation. The screen package is diverse and oft-called by Grubb; UW threw 73 screen passes on the year, an average of once every eight throws. That's a far heavier reliance on the screen game than what Alabama fans saw from Tommy Rees last year. Grubb also likes to run dual crossing routes across the middle from opposite sides of the field, creating a "rub" with one receiver to free another and strain the defense horizontally. Throw in a good dose of short curl routes against loose coverage, and it's little wonder that opposing pass rushes averaged less than a sack per game against Washington. The offense is designed for the quarterback to get rid of the ball quickly."

If I sum all that up, it's being able to exploit the entire field in the passing game, with a focus on the short and intermediate levels, so that it keeps the DBs honest and eventually opens up better opportunities for the long passing game as well.

So I think that even early on against some of the lesser teams, I'll be looking for our ability to get the ball out quickly to the routes that are open, on schedule and if those aren't there, hitting the screens and checkdowns. If we are not doing that early, our ability to do that against harder competition is very likely to be limited, and will signal potential issues. We really need to see the team execute a ton of 7-9 yard passes with some YAC and just keeping the chains moving consistently and avoiding 3 and outs which were a major problem last season.

Decisive Milroe = potential for championship.

 

[Ledsteplin]

This post may not age well, but i dont think Milroe will be our starting QB at the end of the season...

But then, it could turn out that Simpson is also an issue, and then Austin Mack takes over as starter. I mean...anything is always possible. But everything I've seen and heard has Jalen Milroe leading Bama all season long.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

But then, it could turn out that Simpson is also an issue, and then Austin Mack takes over as starter. I mean...anything is always possible. But everything I've seen and heard has Jalen Milroe leading Bama all season long.

We won't know if anyone has improved or not until the real "bullets" start flying. There will be a lot of dynamics in play on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. Both sides are running new schemes with a lot of new personnel. So before it's all said and done there may be players getting opportunities that we never thought would.

 

[Tidelines]

Man, I'm excited about those new schemes.

 

[4Q Basket Case]

So I think that even early on against some of the lesser teams, I'll be looking for our ability to get the ball out quickly to the routes that are open, on schedule and if those aren't there, hitting the screens and checkdowns. If we are not doing that early, our ability to do that against harder competition is very likely to be limited, and will signal potential issues. We really need to see the team execute a ton of 7-9 yard passes with some YAC and just keeping the chains moving consistently and avoiding 3 and outs which were a major problem last season.

Thanks, gt. This sort of insight and mileposts that an observant fan can understand and use is why I enjoy reading your posts so much.

 

[CB4]

Man, I'm excited about those new schemes.

Yeah I think about a quick passing/screen game using backs like Haynes, Jam, Young, and Hill and then sliding Law back there coming out on quick underneath stuff (kinda like 49ers use Deebo Samuel) you just can’t help but get excited. But it’s all dependent on a QB making the right presnap reads and taking what is there.

 

[BamaMoon]

I saw it somewhere...there's a scrimmage today!

 

[irvingtontide]

I saw it somewhere...there's a scrimmage today!

To bad we can’t get notes from the rec anymore

 

[bamafaninbham]

To bad we can’t get notes from the rec anymore

Is nobody allowed at the scrimmages anymore?

 

[bamaga]

Why Alabama football defensive coordinator Kane Wommack wears a sweatsuit during fall camp

'It's just kind of what I do:' Why does Alabama football's defensive coordinator Kane Wommack wear a sweatsuit during fall camp?

www.montgomeryadvertiser.com

My paving crew wears jackets, hoodies and long sleeves every day. In the heat, in direct sunlight, standing on 300 degree asphalt. Next time I’m around them I’ll take a pic . They swear it’s cooler that way.

 

[bamaga]

Who will back up Parker Brailsford at Center?

Sounds like a performance art theatre, The Parker Brailsford Center .

 

[irvingtontide]

Is nobody allowed at the scrimmages anymore?

I don’t think so but I could be wrong. From what I was reading it seems the university is moving away from the REC in favor of yeah Alabama for NIL.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

I don’t think so but I could be wrong. From what I was reading it seems the university is moving away from the REC in favor of yeah Alabama for NIL.

Wait, no REC? Who are auburn, uga, and tennessee going to blame their losses on now?

 

[irvingtontide]

Wait, no REC? Who are auburn, uga, and tennessee going to blame their losses on now?

Is the sec office still in Birmingham? I think I’ll put my money on that.

 

[CB4]

Some notes on today’s first scrimmage from Al.com

Alabama football scrimmage intel: What we learned from Saturday’s practice

Here's all the intel we gleaned from Alabama football's first scrimmage during preseason camp, with notes about Ryan Williams, Jalen Milroe and other players.

www.al.com

 

[CrimsonBloodn62]

I might be reading too much into some of these practice reports that are coming out, but it sure seems like I'm getting a lot more positive vibes from the players this year than last year. If this team starts out 4-0, the rest of the conference better watch out.

 

[colbysullivan]

I might be reading too much into some of these practice reports that are coming out, but it sure seems like I'm getting a lot more positive vibes from the players this year than last year. If this team starts out 4-0, the rest of the conference better watch out.

You spelled “country” wrong

 

[BennyHoover]

I might be reading too much into some of these practice reports that are coming out, but it sure seems like I'm getting a lot more positive vibes from the players this year than last year. If this team starts out 4-0, the rest of the conference better watch out.

It will be interesting to see if the positive coaching model works in contrast to Saban's tough love and butt chewings.

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

Can't wait for the season. Kind of hate the slow leak of information, wish I could just see for myself

 

[Tide&True]

The talent is there. I feel good about the coaches. Just wish our schedule wasn’t so killer.