Music Friday: "Elevator Boots"

I picked up the new Counting Crows EP a while ago, and I don't think I featured any of its songs on these Fridays. 

So here's "Elevator Boots." 

Sunday Hangover: Tennessee

If Alabama would have been doing what they should have been doing on defense, Tennessee should have only scored 3 points. 

But because of two plays when the safety was playing way too shallow, the Vols scored two touchdowns. And then Jobe got burned on a go route because he wasn't ready for the snap. 

I get that Tennessee runs an ultra-quick offense that creates those kind of mistakes, but the Tide should have been ready for that hurry-up modus operandi. 

Regardless, Alabama dropped 52 points on Tennessee. 

Robinson had over a hundred yards rushing. I would have liked to have seen more of a joyless murderball running attack, but that didn't happen. 

Both Metchie and Williams had over a hundred yards of pass receiving. 

Among the top five tacklers in the game, three were linebackers: Anderson, Harris and To'o To'o. That's a good sign. And Phil Mathis had a solid game. 

Music Friday: "Girlfriend"

I've always liked this song and Matthew Sweet's sound on the few tunes that came out via alternative rock radio back in the early 90s. 

Here's the title song of his album that came out 30 years ago today. 

Kick out the jams. 

Remember when Dennis Miller had a show before he relegated himself into irrelevance? 

And I've provided the goofy part-animated Cowboy Bebopesque video. 

Sunday Hangover: Mississippi State

After the debacle that was the visit to College Station last week, this game was a good win. 

However, I still hunger for the days of joyless murderball when Alabama would just pound opponents into submission by a predominant ground game and a stifling defense. 

The defense played much better with three interceptions, one of which was a pick-six for Battle. However, I thought the Tide could have done a better job against the run, which admittedly State rarely runs, so it's a surprise when they do. 

After starting the game in a very vanilla fashion, the DC brought more blitzes to keep State off balance. Anderson had a wonderful game with six total tackles, four of which were TFL, and he had four sacks and broke up one pass. 

Like I said, I wanted Alabama to run more often, but in the end, they ran for a total of 195 net yards with Robinson working as the main back and Roydell Williams coming in to spell him from time to time. Williams actually had one more yard than Robinson, and he he averaged an impressive 7.1 yards per rush. 

Robinson had a fabulous reception for a TD late in the third quarter after State heavily blitzed and Young hit Robinson on a quick pass that he took to the house. 

One player who I hope have emerged is Traseshon Bolden, who had three receptions for a total of 70 yards with a 29-yard TD. He is a tall receiver. 

543 yards of total offense is a good day. 

Music Friday: "Break My Baby"

One of the new albums I got recently is Surface Sounds from the Icelandic rock outfit Kaleo. It's a solid album. 

Here's the second cut from the album. 

Sunday Hangover: Texas A&M

What a terrible, non-Saban-like game 

Bad turnovers, one of which was at the goal line. 

Bryce Young looking quite young as a QB

The offense not changing tactics quickly enough to address how the Aggies were blitzing

The defense making some bad mistakes and having busted coverages. 

Dropped balls

WRs who were open not having accurate passes thrown to them

I guess the best way we can look at this game is that it was a wake-up call for the team to bring their best on every single play. 

Alabama is still atop the Western division, but the team has little wiggle room to make the playoffs. They can't lose again. 

If the Tide gets the chance to meet Georgia in the SEC Championship, they need to win or perhaps lose narrowly. 

Music Friday: "Slide"

All week I've had this song rambling through my head. 

I'm not a huge fan of the Goo Goo Dolls. I don't dislike them, but I don't have any of their albums. This is just a song that I like from them with its uptempo guitar riff and driving rhythm section. 

It's catchy. It's a pleasant ear worm. 

Sunday Hangover: Ole Miss

I was concerned about this matchup after last season's score-fest in Oxford. Kiffin is typically a brilliant play-caller. 

The game was a pleasant surprise. The Tide defense held Ole Miss to 21 points, but 14 of those points came in the fourth quarter when the game was in hand. I reckon Saban will focus on the team's lack of intensity in the second half. 

Brian Robinson has a game that showcased his skills. He toted the rock 36 times for 171 net yards. That's Henryesque. 

Will Anderson showed why he's one of the best linebackers in the country. That guy is an absolute terror to offensive linemen. 

Next up is a wounded Texas A&M squad who can turn around their season with a win against Alabama. I'm sure we'll get their best shot. 

Music Friday: "Mr. Know-It-All"

Through a conversation on FB I was reminded of the brilliance of Primus. 

So, therefore, I give to you "Mr. Know-It-All."