SEC Week 8
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Frank Costanza
Co-Inventor of the Man's Bra
Really Interesting stat on TNR this morning: under Saban from 2014 - 2023, Bama gave up one TD drive of 16+ plays. Thus far in '24 it has given up three of them.
gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
I was going to mention this. State is bad, but they are playing hard
gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
It's wild. Our YPP numbers are actually really pretty good, it's just that everyone seems to be able to get 3-5 yards when they need it, whether it's 3rd or 4th down. There is some concern in the building with the defensive scheme and the lack of toughness from some of the players. Too many arm tackles, bad technique and going for the strip instead of just getting the ball carrier down. Guess we'll see if any changes are made and if it's not too late
Frank Costanza
Co-Inventor of the Man's Bra
Interesting tidit from Sarkisian's presser this AM....Horns have 8 turnovers this season, 4 of which have been in their own territory.
No points allowed on those 8 TOs.
No points allowed on those 8 TOs.
Frank Costanza
Co-Inventor of the Man's Bra
Acho is an unbridled clown.
I don't know of any Texas fan / alum that even begins to like him.
Timh
CTG Psychiatrist - Dr. Tim
Any concerns at this point regarding GA secondary? Their pass D seems to be going in the wrong direction allowing 11.3 YPA to Bama, 7.4 to Auburn and 8.3 to Miss St. Phil had them ranked as #3 secondary pre-season. I did not see any of Miss St. game but was surprised that Miss St. was able to move the ball through the air effectively.
CPA-hole
Good night, Duke, and sweet dreams!
That unit is not good.
Frank Costanza
Co-Inventor of the Man's Bra
Agree. I also like the over. Played it at 55.
KJ
Bump. Set. Shuma!
Thing is it seems like NFL defenses are promoting strip tackling more now than ever so it's hard to blame college guys for tackling in that way if they want to play at the next level.
Frank Costanza
Co-Inventor of the Man's Bra
Lights out. Supplemented by 'ol Dave on the PxP.
pressitup
Leader of the Adult Humor Industry
and the ags have been arm tackling since RC was removed
gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
Lost in all the media self felatio on the apparent Alabama downfall is the fact that UGA looks nothing like the team they’ve been for the last 3-4 years either
Frank Costanza
Co-Inventor of the Man's Bra
I like Horns to win this weekend. I think there's a loss somewhere with Vandy, SC, Kentucky or Arkansas, and then there's A&M which is a tossup.
So still sticking to two losses possibly. Obviously hope I'm wrong.
MVB is going to be very good.
A lot of recruiting folks around here wanted him in the class. Myself included.
This is a good test this week.
I'd say 2 losses should be a disappointment to be honest.
pressitup
Leader of the Adult Humor Industry
Ags secondary is slow.
They did show good closing speed vs mizzou but maybe cook hung the ball up a bit.
Frank Costanza
Co-Inventor of the Man's Bra
I still think there are some growing pains in store relating to immersion in the new league. The week 8 - 11 grind in this conference is going to be different than that in the Big 12, obviously.
Depth is very, very good on the team so that's going to help.
gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
My initial lean is that Texas can do enough on both sides of the ball to make this really tough on UGA, who hasn't looked great this year outside a couple of second halves against Clemson and Alabama. A slow start against Texas would likely be too much to come back from. But unlike most seasons, UGA has already been exposed to like talent, not only once but twice. I feel like in years past that they struggle the first time they can't just out-talent a team, but the next time they play much better. And we haven't seen UGA in a must-win regular season game in quite a while. I still think I like Texas, but I'm going to let it marinate a while
gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
Seems like either the Alabama defense or the Tenn offense is primed for a breakout game
bones
We Must Protect Our Democracy
This
Frank Costanza
Co-Inventor of the Man's Bra
It's gotten lost in the shuffle with the RB emergence of Wisner and Blue's play but the Baxter (and Christian Clark) season-ending losses, 6 days apart in summer camp, were considered very significant at the time. Sarkisian has a stack of players and he just plugged in other guys to compensate for this without really skipping a beat at that position. We've already talked about the WR #s.
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Rusty Trombone
Pretty much a regular
Tenn/Bama Under 1st H under (should be 28ish) is worth a look. Tennessee hasn't scored in the 1st H the last 2 games....Bama secondary is their weakness, but Nico can't exploit it. The Vols defense is solid, and Milroe gonna have to work for points. Deep balls to RW aren't gonna work every week. I see some fgs and a couple turnovers early....
Bubbalicious
Pretty much a regular
Beat Ole Piss and the getting 3.5 at Arky???? Crazy hope you are doing well buddy
Frank Costanza
Co-Inventor of the Man's Bra
I like the Hogs and So Car this weekend. After watching OU Saturday I'm not sure how it should be favored vs. too many teams.
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twinkie13
In transit, arriving late.
Hope all is well bro
2daBank
Voice of Reason
Is green healthy? If he playing I like arky, without him not so sure. Been super impressed with some the schemes arky dc coming up with, he better figure out a way to get more pressure this week or lsu qb will pick them apart.
JROCK1966
Big Blue Nation
SEC has seen some big ML Dog winners past few weeks but looks to me that trend is over.
Timh
CTG Psychiatrist - Dr. Tim
Pressure on LSU could prove difficult with good pass blocking off line 21/2 sack ratio. Nussmeier good at getting the ball out quickly and game mgt with his reads.
twinkie13
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I’ve heard he isn’t exactly 100 percent but yea, big game changer for Arky
Timh
CTG Psychiatrist - Dr. Tim
Grove would be interested in your thoughts on Aub/Mo over. I see maybe a lower tempo game here, though Aub very TO prone which could help the scoring. Aub does seem to occasionally hit some chunk plays in the passing game and I was surprised their YPA is 9.6 on the season. Mo has been good at limiting opposition plays (58) avg.
gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
AU is kinda weird because they actually move the ball pretty well. They just consistently throw up on themselves with a backbreaking turnover(s). If they ever played a clean game, they are probably a top 20ish team. I kind of think they win straight up this weekend.
twinkie13
In transit, arriving late.
Agree. Not a Mizzou believer at all
gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
UGA wasn't the only team that benefitted from playing a mostly SEC East schedule. Now that I say that, they'll beat us in Tuscaloosa next weekend haha
pressitup
Leader of the Adult Humor Industry
Ags too
Grovehard
Pretty much a regular
@Timh Basically this. Auburn’s problem isn’t moving the ball, it’s holding on to it. I keep thinking there’s some positive turnover regression coming for them but it’s certainly possible that Thorne just keeps throwing it to the wrong team.
I think that Freeze will have things schemed up here off the bye and I trust Drink to get Mizzou on track offensively after a horrible showing in their last SEC outing. I think Auburn finally plays a relatively clean game offensively and Mizzou will be forced to keep up. There should be enough pace for both teams to get in to the high 20’s.
gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
AU is -11 in turnover margin this season, with 15 total TOs. That is so bad. It shouldn't be sustainable, but you never know. I have seen some stats on Hugh Freeze teams and turnovers, so it may be a feature and not a bug of their offense
