I didn't get to watch this game live because Mrs. Nasty scheduled us participating with other couples in an escape challenge deal at a local nature center.
Scheduling such things during an Alabama game is grounds for divorce.
Regardless, I caught up on the game later yesterday because I DVRed it.
The touchdowns the Tigers scored were late in the game when inexperienced players were getting playing time. Mizzou's score didn't reflect how the Tide dominated the game.
And they dominated it by offense.
Mac Jones was silky smooth as a quarterback. He threw accurate passes, and he was especially adept at the deep routes. Many of those throws were just damn outstanding. As as Todd Blackledge noted during the broadcast, Jones does a good job adjusting in the pocket--moving to his right, moving to left, moving up in the pocket--as he adjusts to the pass rush and gets set to throw the pill.
One matter I'm concerned about is the Tide's rush defense. They limited Mizzou to fewer than 100 yards rushing, but I still didn't like some of runs the opponent's backs had against our defense.
Waddle and Smitty looked great. To diversify the offense, other receivers and the tight ends need to get integrated into the offense. Forristall had a great 34-yard catch, but I'd like to see more from the tight ends.
As for the rushing attack, the Tide only gained 111 net yards because the passing game was so prolific. Harris had a decent game. However, Brian Robinson only toted the rock four times, and when Trey Sanders was in, he didn't do much to impress. I suspect both RBs will improve significantly going forward.
It was great to have Dylan Moses back on the field commanding the defense. He makes everyone around him better.
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