News Article: Alabama secondary is very good - in coverage and trash talking

[JustNeedMe81]

Alabama’s secondary is very good — in coverage and in trash talk

Members of Alabama's defensive secondary often play mind games with opponents. It is not the primary reason for the 11th-ranked Crimson Tide’s defensive success this season, but it is a neat wrinkle that opponents have to deal with.

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But Saban does encourage his players to both have emotion and to play with emotion. He just asks that they channel that emotion into “tangible, functional execution” and not poor decisions.

“It’s great to have emotion and play with emotion. Everybody should have that,” Saban said earlier this season. “It needs to be very intentional. You have to focus on the task at hand. One play at a time.”

I pointed this out because I've kinda said that this is good that they are more vocal on the field, and we need attitude on the team as long they channel it in a positive manner.

 

[sanjosecrimson]

“Before the game, as we’re walking out, Ainias Smith is stretching,” Arnold recalled in an interview with Andy Staples, “Malachi (Moore) walked by and went, ‘Hm. We’re going to see what coach Saban wants tonight.’ First play of the game, Malachi blocks him and goes, ‘WE’RE GOING TO SEE WHAT HE WANTS!’

Man, that's what I'm talking about!

 

[TideEngineer08]

“Before the game, as we’re walking out, Ainias Smith is stretching,” Arnold recalled in an interview with Andy Staples, “Malachi (Moore) walked by and went, ‘Hm. We’re going to see what coach Saban wants tonight.’ First play of the game, Malachi blocks him and goes, ‘WE’RE GOING TO SEE WHAT HE WANTS!’

Man, that's what I'm talking about!

Now that... I can live with that.

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

This defense definitely has more of the swagger we are used to from an Alabama defense under Saban.

It's unfortunate it came after our offense fell off as much as it has

 

[JustNeedMe81]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1715151999136567805

 

[bamacpa]

I think Arnold has outplayed Kool Aid so far.

 

[JustNeedMe81]

I think Arnold has outplayed Kool Aid so far.

Really? Interesting.

 

[sanjosecrimson]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1715151999136567805

Marshall has been a great addition to the LB corps, physical and plays downhill. he's going to make some $ when he leaves. Dippre has been a wonderful surprise. he can block and make the difficult catches.

 

[JustNeedMe81]

Marshall has been a great addition to the LB corps, physical and plays downhill. he's going to make some $ when he leaves. Dippre has been a wonderful surprise. he can block and make the difficult catches.

Having marshall back helps defense a little. He can settle them down better.

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

I think Arnold has outplayed Kool Aid so far.

He's at the very least made it more of an argument than I would have expected. He's also a great tackler

 

[sanjosecrimson]

He's at the very least made it more of an argument than I would have expected. He's also a great tackler

Except when it comes to KJ Jefferson. LOL!!
To be fair, many players have a difficult time as well.

 

[BamaMark.]

To be fair, for as long as he held on he should have had some help. Looked to me like a couple of our d linemen quit on the play when they saw Jefferson wrapped up.

 

[Con]

Except when it comes to KJ Jefferson. LOL!!
To be fair, many players have a difficult time as well.

KJ did swat him off like a fly.

 

[countrytider]

I think Arnold has outplayed Kool Aid so far.

with all due respect to JessN, I honestly don’t see the threat Kool Aid presents on returns either. I have seen a couple of turnovers, a couple near misses, and some very poor field position as a result of his decision making.

 

[CajunCrimson]

with all due respect to JessN, I honestly don’t see the threat Kool Aid presents on returns either. I have seen a couple of turnovers, a couple near misses, and some very poor field position as a result of his decision making.

Last year. Increase the sample size a bit

 

[Windsortide]

Hope they continue to grow and couple play their way on to All American Teams

 

[JohnD]

Except when it comes to KJ Jefferson. LOL!!
To be fair, many players have a difficult time as well.

He's a good tackler. Not great at Hog riding!

 

[countrytider]

Last year. Increase the sample size a bit

Same opinion. He’s not Javier Arenas lol

 

[CajunCrimson]

Same opinion. He’s not Javier Arenas lol

He is scared of getting hurt. You can see it.

 

[Windsortide]

Amos and Keystepped up today. Definitely earned their stripes today.