re: Key vs Robinson

All I have to say is there's a lack of understanding of ALL penalties, especially holding that observers dictate as holding. That being said, there is holding on every play technically.

This will be a key matchup all game, but I would assume since it's a key matchup that Bama would run more towards Neal or at least away from Key. It honestly just depends on what is presented after the first few series. I would assume a lot of zone read with a pass option to the right considering Bama would be able to roll Hurts to the right after the run option. The real key to the game is actually the linebackers and DBs. If the DBs can play one on one and allow the linebackers to play in the box then it changes everything. If the linebackers have to extend to coverage it'll allow for more zone reads which will depend if 4-5 defenders can stop it.

I've watched several Bama games, not only this year but in previous years with Kiffen, he's going to look to establish Hurts early with short passes especially in a hostile environment. 3-4 will be a strength in this game allowing OLB to contain the zone read.

On the flip, this isn't the same Bama defense as last year, however it's still very stout I would assume that both offensive game plans will be similar. Spread it out and make the defense make a play to stop each other to establish a run game