Quote Originally Posted by Coach View Post
Understand that Bama sold out to the run 100% and to get to the QB. Anybody thinking they will sell out to stopping our run game isnt really grasping football.

They sold out to the extent of putting how many in the box no matter what? Was there a spy on the LSU RB?
I was at the game and paying very close attention... Alabama was NOT overloading the box. They stopped them with 6 in the box for most of the night. Obviously they would bring more guys in if LSU went heavy, but there was no overloading if the numbers weren't there.

LSU's play calling was predictable (as usual) so Alabama's defense was easily able to diagnose and attack the line of scrimmage. That part will be different against us, but they will still be able to stop our run and get pressure with just their front. They'll keep safeties back and likely bracket Bear at all times to avoid the big play. No surprise, but we'll need Dak to be razor sharp and we'll have to take full advantage of any mistakes to have a chance.