re: I want to now hear from the pumpers who know football...LOL

Obviously you didn't listen to the post game with Saban. The fake was designed for a defense in punt safety formation. We originally were not and bama was going to punt, but they called timeout because they took to long to recognize and make a decision. We adjusted and came out in punt safety and they ran the fake punt designed to take the free man from the middle of the field the wrong side and reverse it so he had no chance. They just needed to seal the edge long enough and ....wa la....1st down. Smart play and a lot more going on then you thought I bet.

Mettenberger was pissed because he kept getting hit and he wanted to make a statement. Mett has been nothing short of thankful to the coaches and everything they have done for him. We really should have punted at the end there.

The half time adjustment was to run it down our throat. Nothing complicated. They stuck with man coverage and stuffed the run as soon as the 1st drive of the game ended. We should have been burning them with beckham and landry. To be honest, Bama plays a very simple game plan, but they execute it very well. Their scheme on defense is certainly complicated in disguising blitzes and coverages and put a lot of guys in one on one situations....to cover....to tackle. They don't change much, but when your players are that good at knowing their responsibilities and executing them, it all takes care of itself.