re: Bama: Key to Victory

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Bama: Key to Victory

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Offense

1. screen, screen, screen
2. Attack the middle of the field. Bama's LBs jump the short crossing routes. Clear out with the TE and get the ball to a RB (circle route) or or slot WR over the middle.
3. Attack downfield. Bama has supsect speed at Safety and CB. We need at least 3-4 attempts to throw the ball over the top.
4. Be patient, Expect to have to eat the ball at times. Don't force any throws.

Defense

1. Stop the run (obvious)
2. Attack upfield with the front 4 on obvious passing downs (See SC game). Bama's OL is susceptible to giving up a pass rush from the interior.
3. Blitz only with a purpose. No sell out blitzes. Only blitz in an attempt to force the short throw and quick tackle short of the line to gain.
4. Press the WRs. Don't give them free release off the line.

Misc

1. Tiger Stadium. In my experience Tiger Stadium is at it's best playing in a game where LSU is the underdog. It's a totally different feeling than when the fans expect to win. Hopefully, the Saban factor will not get in the way of that.