Sunday Hangover: Southern Miss

Jameson Williams had one heck of day, eh? 

He started the game with a 100-yard kickoff return for a TD, he had an 83-yard kickoff return for a TD in the fourth quarter, and he caught an 81-yard TD from Young. 

With Robinson sidelined, the Tide used its three younger backs with Roydell Williams leading the way with 110 yards on 11 carries and a TD. McClellan had a solid day with 12 carries for 98 yards. 

It was great seeing them run the ball consistently, but we have to keep in mind that it was against Southern Miss. They need to be able to run between the tackles more often because most of the running was on the outside. 

But the defense has to get better because I'm sure Kiffin will throw all kinds of crap at them at home this coming Saturday.

Sunday Hangover: Southern Miss

Alabama opened a can of whoop-ass versus the Golden Eagles. 

The running game got going again with Harris gaining 110 net yards on only 14 carries. Overall, the Tide gained 176 net yards. Robinson had some really nice runs. 

Tua shone again with a five touchdown day: two to Ruggs, two to Jeudy, and one to Harris. Slade Bolden surfaced in the passing attack with an outstanding catch late in the game. 

The two freshmen linebackers played well, Overall, the defense had seven tackles for loss and a couple of sacks. 

I don't know what to think going into the home game versus the Ole Miss Rebels. I'm still adamant that the Tide needs to run the ball more effectively. 

Sunday Hangover: Southern Mississippi

If I remember right, the last time Alabama played Southern Miss, Tyrone Prothro made his improbable catch.



That game was back when the Golden Eagles were a consistently good football team. The past few years, they haven't been.

As is typical these days, Southern Miss now runs a typical hunh offense. 

For the most part, Alabama handled them. The Golden Eagles had some decent drives, but the Crimson Tide didn't give up any touchdowns. The first quarter got off to a rocky start with the USM QB connecting on some longer passes that defensive backs were in position but got beat on the play, unfortunately. 

The defensive line played a good game and pressured the quarterback, especially in the middle and later parts of the game. Trey DePriest, Jonathan Allen, Xzavier Dickson, and others had strong performances. 

Blake Sims has started the first three games, and I'm sure he'll start against Florida next week. He commanded the offense effectively, made some plays with his feet, and connected on some solid passes. He went 12 for 17 for 168 yards, had 2 touchdowns passing, and ran a touchdown in. 

Once again, Amari Cooper was his main target as Coop hauled in 135 yards on 8 catches. 

There weren't any 100-yard runners for this game. The Tide gained 333 net yards in the rushing game but spread the yards to five different backs. Tyren Jones, who looks to be fourth on the depth chart, was impressive in mop-up duty with the second-team offensive line. 

Next week begins SEC play for the Crimson Tide as the Florida Gators visit T-Town. Florida narrowly escaped losing to Kentucky last night, so it's difficult to evaluate whether Kentucky is vastly improved and/or the Gators aren't as good as people think they are. 

I know Alabama will face a much stronger defense than they have faced the first three games. I expect them to stack the box to stop the run and challenge Sims to beat them.