Sunday Hangover: Michigan

It's not Sunday, but I was a bit hungover this morning. 

Yesterday's game was a major disappointment. 

The Tide had three turnovers in the first quarter. A team is not likely to win with such results. 

The Alabama defense did play well though under terrible conditions. 

However, the offense was inept. It had flashes, but there is no reason why the Tide cannot put up more points than they did. 

I would assume Milroe is going to announce for the draft. I don't blame him. He already has both a B.A. and an M.A., and I would think he'd be drafted in the first round somewhere. His athletic ability is unparalleled. 

One point that the commentators didn't bring up is that because of the transfer portal, the Tide only had two starting wide receivers left: Williams and Bernard. And I didn't recognize a number of players on defense. 

However, what Milroe put on tape in the bowl game yesterday would have to concern some GMs. He needs to go to a team that will develop a quarterback. 

Regardless, I'm interested to see what next season brings and who wins the QB1 competition. If I were a betting man, I'd bet on Simpson. 

Sunday Hangover: Michigan

What a frustrating game. 

Alabama played so well in the second half until they didn't. 

I felt the offensive play calling was terrible. We have a highly mobile quarterback that terrifies defenses, and we rarely roll him out to take advantage of his skills. It's madness. 

The plays they ran in overtime were uninspired. 

The Tide can't win a national championship every year, but they were definitely in the hunt this year. I blame the coaching. 

The good news is that Milroe will be back, and he progressed a hell of a lot this season. 

We will lose some great players to the draft though, four of whom likely to be first-round draft picks: Latham, Turner, Arnold, and McKinstry. 

Sunday Hangover: Michigan

It should be clear to football pundits across the land that Mac Jones is not merely a back-up QB. He's a legit quarterback with a strong set of skills. He's a pocket passer who can, and did, throw the deep ball. 

The first offensive play of the game for the Tide showcased his arm strength and accuracy. 

If I was disappointed in anything, I thought Alabama could have run the ball more effectively, and the rush defense was lacking, especially in the first half. 

Then again, after looking at the box score, Najee Harris toted the rock 24 times for 140 yards. It was curious that Brian Robinson didn't get many carries with only three. 

Jeudy, in what will probably be his last game for the Crimson Tide, absolutely went off with six receptions for a whopping 204 yards.

With Lewis and Diggs sitting out because of the draft, the defensive line was hurting because its best pass rusher was not playing. And the D played without its top corner. 

However, Josh Jobe, who hasn't had much playing time this year, looked really good. He filled in for Diggs and looks to be a future strong contributor at CB. 

As we've seen all season, the two true freshmen linebackers played well. If Dylan Moses comes back, the linebacking corps could be really special next year. 

Looking ahead to next year, the Tide D needs to get much stronger and dominant against the run. 

As for the offense, we'll see which receivers go pro and who will be the starting QB. Even if Tua opts to go pro (he'll announce Monday), I like what I saw from Mac Jons. 

The team got good news recently with the announcement that LT Alex Leatherwood will return for his senior year.