New poster to the board, but have followed for a few years now. After reading all the different POV's figured i might as well add my view on what is mostly being discussed.
UT's run D - I think is highly overrrated. When you look down there schedule is their one team that is physical up fornt and will line up in the I an smash you in the face. No the Big XII 'elite' rushing teams are all zone based running schemes which gives UT speed of the front 4 an advantage. They havent been punched in the mouth yet. People are gong to say look what UT did to Nebraska rush game. I was at the game live Nebraska's offence didnt have playmakers at all and mushchamp had 9 guys in box the whole game, no way can you do that against jones and maize. They might get stuffed early but by 2nd half the toll will be have taken its toll and bama will start churning up those yds.
Mcelroy vs Colt - One of the biggest thigns I look into when capping games is the man behind center, and let me tell you this Mcelroy is scary to lay your money with. WIth saying that I think he has settled down and stopped trying to win the game himself and let his playmakers do it so he can just manage and not make the critical mistakes. This is one of the few advantages UT has in this game and when you have the advantage at QB that is HUGE!!!! I could go all night on this jsut look at this bowl season. Colt is great kills me to say it. When given time he will pick you apart the dude is a winner. throws past 7 yds though he is not nearly as efficient and saban knows that. Think Bama will be able to get pressure with front 4 and keep those backers in the 5 yd range and that gives colt and shipley fits i.e. OU&NEB. They will be able to man up on kirk and williams those guys can make plays but not game changers like shipley.
Bamas D - SCARY GOOD I MEAN FREAKIN UNBELIEVABLE. Ask Meyer and Tebow what they did to the Fla O was amazing unreal thats all im going to say if they come to play watch out you will see something special with that unit.
Coaches - Mack great recruiter not coach think Mushchamp is the best coach on that staff. Saban who wouldnt want their kids play for this guy listening to him talk is awesome.
Special Teams - If UT wins this game this is where they will make the difference. Goodwin future olympian may do it for the horns. Hopefully bama took extra time to prepare for this kid.
Overall I think this game will come down to the trenches, the big ugly's. If Bama O&Dline control LOS game should not be close Mcelroy will be able to make the plays whne needed and Colt will be in disarray throwing the ball. Bama has that advantage and think that where they will win the National title.
Good Luck to all
Until Next time,
Child Please
UT's run D - I think is highly overrrated. When you look down there schedule is their one team that is physical up fornt and will line up in the I an smash you in the face. No the Big XII 'elite' rushing teams are all zone based running schemes which gives UT speed of the front 4 an advantage. They havent been punched in the mouth yet. People are gong to say look what UT did to Nebraska rush game. I was at the game live Nebraska's offence didnt have playmakers at all and mushchamp had 9 guys in box the whole game, no way can you do that against jones and maize. They might get stuffed early but by 2nd half the toll will be have taken its toll and bama will start churning up those yds.
Mcelroy vs Colt - One of the biggest thigns I look into when capping games is the man behind center, and let me tell you this Mcelroy is scary to lay your money with. WIth saying that I think he has settled down and stopped trying to win the game himself and let his playmakers do it so he can just manage and not make the critical mistakes. This is one of the few advantages UT has in this game and when you have the advantage at QB that is HUGE!!!! I could go all night on this jsut look at this bowl season. Colt is great kills me to say it. When given time he will pick you apart the dude is a winner. throws past 7 yds though he is not nearly as efficient and saban knows that. Think Bama will be able to get pressure with front 4 and keep those backers in the 5 yd range and that gives colt and shipley fits i.e. OU&NEB. They will be able to man up on kirk and williams those guys can make plays but not game changers like shipley.
Bamas D - SCARY GOOD I MEAN FREAKIN UNBELIEVABLE. Ask Meyer and Tebow what they did to the Fla O was amazing unreal thats all im going to say if they come to play watch out you will see something special with that unit.
Coaches - Mack great recruiter not coach think Mushchamp is the best coach on that staff. Saban who wouldnt want their kids play for this guy listening to him talk is awesome.
Special Teams - If UT wins this game this is where they will make the difference. Goodwin future olympian may do it for the horns. Hopefully bama took extra time to prepare for this kid.
Overall I think this game will come down to the trenches, the big ugly's. If Bama O&Dline control LOS game should not be close Mcelroy will be able to make the plays whne needed and Colt will be in disarray throwing the ball. Bama has that advantage and think that where they will win the National title.
Good Luck to all
Until Next time,
Child Please