When your team's no. 1 running back rushes for 246 yards in game, you would expect it to be a blowout. But this game wasn't. Alabama won hard fought 20-6 game over a very stout pass defense.
On the decisive drive toward the end of the game, Ingram took the direct snap five consecutive times. And then to finish off the drive, he took a quick pitch and drove into the end zone. He accounted for all 68 yards on the drive and didn't come out of the game. Alabama lined up in the wildcat, and pretty much said to South Carolina, "We're going to run no. 22. Try to stop him." And they didn't.
The Alabama D was constantly relied upon to stop the Gamecocks, who had a short field to work with way too many times. With CB Javy Arenas out for the game, the D enlisted the help of the often-maligned Marquis Johnson to cover S Carolina's best WR. He played well. Even his pass interference penalty during the first half was a smart play.
The major concern of any Tide fan right now is to get consistent play from QB McElroy. He started out very well this season, but the last two games he has been lackluster at best. During this game, he was very lucky not to have thrown more interceptions. The Gamecocks' D got halfway decent pressure, but McElroy looked out of rhythm and sometimes seemed like he was throwing scared. This is not good. We need to see the GMac who came alive during the second half of the Virginia Tech game.
In more negative news, the kickoff coverage stunk ... again. And this game the majority of penalties against the Tide were on kickoffs or punts. WTF?
Up next is Tennessee, and I don't feel good about that game. If providing a beat-down to UGA was a big deal to the Vol faithful, then a win over the Tide would make Tiffin's season.
2 comments:
I'm not sure how I feel about Ms. Andrews' scarf with this ensemble.
Uh ... it looks good on her, Foz, although it doesn't quite match the crimson jersey.
I'm surprised she wasn't wearing an orange scarf since she's a Gator.
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