re: How we beat bama

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Dart was shredding us with that stuff until we finally started getting pressure on him. That's going to be key with Bryce Young too. Can we get pressure. And even if we do, he's one of the best I've seen at avoiding the rush outside the pocket and keeping the play alive until a receiver breaks open.

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I agree 100%. It’s not enough to just play contain, because Young and Alabama’s receivers are good enough to punish us if he can sit in the pocket.

It’s not enough to just get in the backfield either. You don’t want him rolling out and extending plays, which will force our DBs and LBs into impossible situations.

You have to get real pressure, which means getting into the backfield and actually bringing him down. Once he starts feeling that pressure, that’s when he will start making mistakes (either forcing throws or bailing too soon). We have to knock him off of his rhythm. If we blitz him, we have to get to him. As you said, they’re more than capable of burning you on the short stuff otherwise.

It’s easier said than done. I think a lot will come down to the play of our front 4. BJ is going to need to play a great game.

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Can't give up a significant lead early like we love to do

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THIS!

I can agree with this

I’m going with 31 - 24


Going to be very close


Refs will give bama 7 - 10 points

Tennessee is a prime example

But Perkins has to be in the game from the start. Ole Miss stopped scoring when he got in.
Also hoping to see John Emery play; they said his knee kept him out against Ole Miss. but he's a senior now and needs to get playing time; he's supposed to be good and he has shown it a few times.
Hopefully the qb will pass well....

Catch a punt and/or kick-off!

And not screwing up on special teams