Sunday, October 4, 2020

Sunday Hangover: Texas A&M

Most people will see the lopsided score and assume that Alabama dominated the Aggies. They did, but they did so primarily through the air and via big plays. 

Mac Jones again was smooth as hell because he was protected and he threw the deep ball exceptionally well. 

I have concerns still. 

The Tide is not running the ball well. The offensive line has been strong in pass protection, but I want to see more success in the ground game. For example, the Aggies outrushed the Crimson Tide in a blowout. That's just plain weird. 

In addition, when Alabama is a national championship level team, they stop the run. They did yesterday afternoon to a certain extent, but the defense needs to improve against the run, and the busted coverages are a major concern. 

But on to positives...

It looks like we found a third receiver in John Metchie. With the defense fixating on Waddle and Smitty, he shone yesterday. I know on the one long TD with blew past a cornerback when he was playing the Z receiver. I can't remember where he was slotted on the second long TD. 

Next up is a journey to Oxford to take on the Rebels, who are now led by Lane Kiffin.  

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