Sunday Hangover: Mercer

This game turned out the way we thought it would. 

It was the annual warm-up game before the Iron Bowl, but with the schedule changed with Oklahoma and Texas joining the SEC, so Alabama had this game before the trip to Norman and the home game versus Auburn. 

Lots of players got into the game, which is good, and I don't think there were any significant injuries that I know of. 

Simpson and Mack looked good playing quarterback. And I think that will be the quarterback competition barring a new recruit who might make it interesting. 

It'll be a good game versus Oklahoma next Saturday. The Crimson Tide better be ready. 

It remains to be seen if Alabama can make the SEC Championship game if they win out. I don't know how they'll determine the two teams without divisions. 

Sunday Hangover: Mercer

I forgot to do this dang post, but this game was one that provides some coaching moments for Saban and the staff. 

They could have run the ball much better than they did.

And the D gave up points that it shouldn't have because of a busted coverage. 

The injury to Anderson is a major concern because we will certainly miss him if he doesn't play in the Swamp on Saturday. 

JoJo Earle made a name for himself in that game, so I wonder if we might see him more in games to come. 

Sunday Hangover: Mercer

As a lot of folks suspected, this game was a blowout. 

Mercer did play Auburn pretty tough earlier in the year, however. So I felt pretty good with the results yesterday. 

The largest development was the start of true freshman Dylan Moses at the linebacker position. The loss of Shaun Dion Hamilton was glaringly apparent in the game against Mississippi State, so the coaching staff gave the reigns to Moses. He, as they say in the South, "showed out" on Saturday. 

He led the team with 11 total tackles ~ 10 of them were solo, and 4 of them were tackles for loss. 

Both quarterbacks played outstanding with three touchdowns thrown by each fellow. 

Josh Jacobs once again showed his versatility. 

Calvin Ridley was on fire.

Next up is Auburn on the Plains.