Sunday Hangover: Western Kentucky

I thought the Hilltoppers would give the Crimson Tide a tougher fight, but I was wrong. 

Alabama blew out Western Kentucky 63 to nothing. 

The Tide had two early interceptions, and the offense was full of big plays in the running and passing game. 

True freshman Ryan Williams caught two passes for two touchdowns. 

Milroe contributed five touchdowns in total, two of which were of the running variety. 

WKU had some sustained drives, but the defense pitched a shutout. The two main linebackers were flying around. Lawson and Campbell had a great day on the field. And Russaw looks like the main guy for rushing the passer. He was a freak on the field last night. 

Another trend I noticed was the defensive linemen getting their hands up to bat passes. 

On the running plays for Milroe, Haynes, and Miller, they were the result of linemen pulling, which is a beautiful thing. 

Sunday Hangover: Western Kentucky

38 to 10 ~ Coach Saban was not impressed. 

Except for the Tide's play on D, I also was not impressed. 

The offense struggled to run the ball. Sure, the Hilltoppers were playing an eight-man front, but still, the line wasn't blocking as well as it should have been. When your team's second leading rusher is your quarterback, that's a problem. I'm worried about the offensive line. 

The passing game had its flashes, but Hurts seemed to hold onto the ball too long at times. His receivers bailed him out on some throws. Regardless, he went 23 for 36 for 287 yards and two touchdowns. Unless something dramatic happens, I think Hurts will be the Tide's starting quarterback this season. 

The Tide's second-team defense giving up a touchdown late will be shown repeatedly in the film room I imagine.