Alabama: 3-0 SU 3-0 ATS 1-0 SU On the Road 1-0 ATS on the Road
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Arkansas: 3-0 SU 1-1 ATS 2-0 SU at Home 1-0 ATS at Home
Line: Alabama -7
Coaching Profiles
Alabama
HC: Nick Saban (4th Year)
OC: Jim McElwain (3rd Year)
DC: Kirby Smart (3rd Year)
Offensive Style: Multiple/Pro Style
Defensive Scheme: 3-4
Returning Starters
Offense: 8
Defense: 3
Arkansas
HC: Bobby Petrino (3rd Year)
OC: Garrick McGee (3rd Year)
DC: Willy Robinson (3rd Year)
Offensive Style: Spread
Defensive Scheme: 4-3
Returning Starters
Offense: 9
Defense: 7
Injuries:
Alabama: None
Arkansas: Dennis Johnson RB OUT
Head To Head Stats from 2008/2009 meetings (only two games involving all current coaches/coordinators
2009: Arkansas 7 @ Alabama 35
2008: Alabama 49 @ Arkansas 14
Alabama Stats: 2-0 SU/ATS against Arkansas.
AVG Rush Yards: 232 YPG
AVG Pass Yards: 132.5 YPG
Total Yards Averaged: 413.5 YPG
Total Turnovers: 1
Arkansas Stats: 0-2 SU/ATS against Alabama
AVG Rush Yards: 77.5 YPG
AVG Pass Yards: 204 YPG
Total Yards Averaged: 281.5
Total Turnovers: 5
In 2009, Alabama controlled the ball for 33:36 leaving Arkansas with the ball for 26:24. Taking a 14 point lead in the 1st quarter meant that Arkansas had to throw the ball more when they had possession in order to come back. This prevented them from usual 30 Rushing Attempts, limiting them to only 26 rushing attempts. Meanwhile, they surpassed their average Pass Attempts of 33, to 41 pass attempts. Of which they only completed 16 leaving them with a 39% Completion PCT. Alabama QB Greg McElroy completed 17 of 24 passes and averaged 12.1 YPC on his way to 291 Yds and 3 TD's. Arkansas did a decent job against Alabama's run game only allowing 3.3 Yards per Rush and limiting Hesiman Winner Mark Ingram to 50 Yards Rushing on 17 Attempts. Arkansas only real blemish against the ground game was Trent Richardson's 52 Yards TD run in the 2nd QTR. 3rd down efficiency was also a big factor, Alabama was 6-15 on 3rd down while Arkansas was only 2-14.
In 2008, Alabama only had the ball for 25:14 yet they managed to put up 49 points and 402 total yards. Turnovers were the key factor here, forcing 4 Int from Arkansas QB at the time, Casey Dick. The Crimson Tide also managed to rush for 9.4 YPC and only completed 6 of 15 passes and still managed to win by 5 TDs.
Experience:
Alabama looses 2 guys on their O-Line but maintains every other starter minues their previous TE. Defense is another story; their only 3 starters returning are their FS, SS and WLB. But with it being alabama, you don't have to question whether or not they have depth. The question is, do their newcomers have experience? Their front 7 is comprised of 4 JR's 2 SR's and only 1 SO. Their secondary is comprised of 2 JR's and 2 SO's.
Arkansas definitely has the experience advantage with all but 2 starters returning on offesnse and only 1 not returning on the O-Line. On Defense, Arkansas returns a healthy 7 players however, they lose 2 on the D-Line, their MLB, and their Safety. All 4 of those positions are going to be crucial to stopping this Crimson Tide Offense. They will be replacing their starting D-Linemen with Sophmores, as well as their MLB but they will be brining in a Senior at Safety to replace last years starter.
Mallet seemed to really struggle against Alabama's 3-4 defense and last season he only played against one other 3-4 defense. While he faced several multiple set defenses, he only faced two 3-4 defenses in Alabama and Texas A&M. While he struggled with Alabama (as most teams did), he had some success against the Aggies putting up 271 passing yards. He also faced a 3-4 defense (granted, in it's 1st year) last week against Georgia, a game where Mallet went 21-33 for 380 yards and 3 TD's. Arkansas seemed to struggle with 3rd down efficiency here as well going 4-12(33%) and allowing Georgia to convert on 6 of 15(40%).
Conclusion:
Arkansas hasn't really faced a good team this year and their first real test was Georgia, a team that they barely got by. I personally think this team is more hype than anything and I don't think they have what it takes to beat a top team. Meanwhile, Alabama took advantage of their opportunity to play a ranked team in Penn State and humiliated them 24-0. Now Penn St to me is also an overrated team but nonetheless, Bama beat them the way a No.1 team should beat them. Greg McElroy seems to be really hitting his stride and I don't see him struggling against Arkansas defense. I think the Tide roll past the razorbacks 31-14. Play: ALABAMA -7
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Arkansas: 3-0 SU 1-1 ATS 2-0 SU at Home 1-0 ATS at Home
Line: Alabama -7
Coaching Profiles
Alabama
HC: Nick Saban (4th Year)
OC: Jim McElwain (3rd Year)
DC: Kirby Smart (3rd Year)
Offensive Style: Multiple/Pro Style
Defensive Scheme: 3-4
Returning Starters
Offense: 8
Defense: 3
Arkansas
HC: Bobby Petrino (3rd Year)
OC: Garrick McGee (3rd Year)
DC: Willy Robinson (3rd Year)
Offensive Style: Spread
Defensive Scheme: 4-3
Returning Starters
Offense: 9
Defense: 7
Injuries:
Alabama: None
Arkansas: Dennis Johnson RB OUT
Head To Head Stats from 2008/2009 meetings (only two games involving all current coaches/coordinators
2009: Arkansas 7 @ Alabama 35
2008: Alabama 49 @ Arkansas 14
Alabama Stats: 2-0 SU/ATS against Arkansas.
AVG Rush Yards: 232 YPG
AVG Pass Yards: 132.5 YPG
Total Yards Averaged: 413.5 YPG
Total Turnovers: 1
Arkansas Stats: 0-2 SU/ATS against Alabama
AVG Rush Yards: 77.5 YPG
AVG Pass Yards: 204 YPG
Total Yards Averaged: 281.5
Total Turnovers: 5
In 2009, Alabama controlled the ball for 33:36 leaving Arkansas with the ball for 26:24. Taking a 14 point lead in the 1st quarter meant that Arkansas had to throw the ball more when they had possession in order to come back. This prevented them from usual 30 Rushing Attempts, limiting them to only 26 rushing attempts. Meanwhile, they surpassed their average Pass Attempts of 33, to 41 pass attempts. Of which they only completed 16 leaving them with a 39% Completion PCT. Alabama QB Greg McElroy completed 17 of 24 passes and averaged 12.1 YPC on his way to 291 Yds and 3 TD's. Arkansas did a decent job against Alabama's run game only allowing 3.3 Yards per Rush and limiting Hesiman Winner Mark Ingram to 50 Yards Rushing on 17 Attempts. Arkansas only real blemish against the ground game was Trent Richardson's 52 Yards TD run in the 2nd QTR. 3rd down efficiency was also a big factor, Alabama was 6-15 on 3rd down while Arkansas was only 2-14.
In 2008, Alabama only had the ball for 25:14 yet they managed to put up 49 points and 402 total yards. Turnovers were the key factor here, forcing 4 Int from Arkansas QB at the time, Casey Dick. The Crimson Tide also managed to rush for 9.4 YPC and only completed 6 of 15 passes and still managed to win by 5 TDs.
Experience:
Alabama looses 2 guys on their O-Line but maintains every other starter minues their previous TE. Defense is another story; their only 3 starters returning are their FS, SS and WLB. But with it being alabama, you don't have to question whether or not they have depth. The question is, do their newcomers have experience? Their front 7 is comprised of 4 JR's 2 SR's and only 1 SO. Their secondary is comprised of 2 JR's and 2 SO's.
Arkansas definitely has the experience advantage with all but 2 starters returning on offesnse and only 1 not returning on the O-Line. On Defense, Arkansas returns a healthy 7 players however, they lose 2 on the D-Line, their MLB, and their Safety. All 4 of those positions are going to be crucial to stopping this Crimson Tide Offense. They will be replacing their starting D-Linemen with Sophmores, as well as their MLB but they will be brining in a Senior at Safety to replace last years starter.
Mallet seemed to really struggle against Alabama's 3-4 defense and last season he only played against one other 3-4 defense. While he faced several multiple set defenses, he only faced two 3-4 defenses in Alabama and Texas A&M. While he struggled with Alabama (as most teams did), he had some success against the Aggies putting up 271 passing yards. He also faced a 3-4 defense (granted, in it's 1st year) last week against Georgia, a game where Mallet went 21-33 for 380 yards and 3 TD's. Arkansas seemed to struggle with 3rd down efficiency here as well going 4-12(33%) and allowing Georgia to convert on 6 of 15(40%).
Conclusion:
Arkansas hasn't really faced a good team this year and their first real test was Georgia, a team that they barely got by. I personally think this team is more hype than anything and I don't think they have what it takes to beat a top team. Meanwhile, Alabama took advantage of their opportunity to play a ranked team in Penn State and humiliated them 24-0. Now Penn St to me is also an overrated team but nonetheless, Bama beat them the way a No.1 team should beat them. Greg McElroy seems to be really hitting his stride and I don't see him struggling against Arkansas defense. I think the Tide roll past the razorbacks 31-14. Play: ALABAMA -7
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