The Crimson Tide is rolling on the way to another college football national championship. What is the key to the big wins for Alabama? Nick Saban made sure to create a schedule that put the team in the right position at the right time. Alabama is also stacked with talent that a lot of other teams just cannot match.
There are some teams that might give Alabama a tough time, but they have to make it through their own schedules without getting a loss and that is going to be tough. The Oregon Ducks look like a competitor that might provide challenges to Bama, but people automatically discount any team that is not in the SEC.
Last year the Texas A&M Aggies and Johnny Manziel were the only team to hand Alabama a loss. This year they gave Alabama all that they could handle, but they lost the game. Johnny football is a great football player, but he alone could not beat the tide. Alabama is just too deep all over the field for most teams to be able to compete.
The Florida State Seminoles are rising in the polls. They are still unbeaten and the program is on the rise again. The problem with the SEC is that there are a lot of good teams and they will beat each other up during the season and not get a chance to play for the championship. The scheduling is going to make a big difference. Take the time to look at the Alabama schedule and you will see that Nick Saban did his job before the season started.
The only real test Alabama had was Texas A&M at the beginning of the season. They got over that hump and then rolled over a bunch of teams that really didn't have a chance to beat Alabama without some big breakdowns or injuries. Nick Saban learned a lesson last year from the scheduling of LSU and Texas A&M back to back. They got him once, but not again.
Alabama has a few games left in the season that might present a problem. LSU and Auburn are those special kind of games where your record doesn't matter. These teams don't like each other. The main difference is that Alabama is stacked and they will be rested by the time they play these teams. Bama gets to tune up a lot of those other teams that have no business being on their schedule.
Are you ready to pencil in Alabama into the title game? I think that they will get there. Will they roll over who ever shows up? Last year, there was a lot of hype over Notre Dame getting to the big dance. Will another team show up to play Alabama and get crushed? Oregon has a high powered offense, but they really have not played top competition. Florida State is looking like a good contender and Ohio State is back on the march after getting through the sanctions. It will be interesting to see how the next few weeks of college football will play out. Lots of teams in the top 25 took losses, but the top 2 thru 5 are really aiming for Alabama. What would happen if a team sneaks up and takes Alabama down?
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Monday, October 21, 2013
Niners Offense
Colin Kaepernick is the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. He picked up the top qb job last year after the injury to former starting quarterback Alex Smith. Alex Smith was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs in the offseason.
The 49ers appeared in the super bowl against the Baltimore Ravens, but they lost the game in the 4th Quarter. Colin Kaepernick runs the read option offense with effective decision making. The read option offense gives the quarterback a chance to make a decision on what happens during the play. The quarterback can hand the ball off to the runner in the backfield, keep the ball and run, or fake the hand off and drop back to pass.
The read option caused a lot of problems for defenses last year in the nfl. As more teams get experience with the read option, they might be able to better handle it. Colin Kaepernick is especially difficult to stop in the read option because of his quick speed and his accurate throwing ability.
Michael Crabtree was the leader of the 49ers receiving core. Crabtree had not always been the top option. Crabtree had missed time over the course of his career due to injury. Crabtree injured himself again before the start of the season.
Vernon Davis plays tight end for the niners. He is one of the top players at the position in the league. Vernon Davis presents a really touch match up for nfl defenders. He has lightning fast speed that can quickly allow him to get down field and away from linebackers and defenders.
Frank Gore is the starting running back for San Francisco. He provides a pivotal role in the 49ers offense. Frank Gore runs hard in between the tackles and is a solid blocker that can pass protect for Colin Kaepernick. Frank Gore is a veteran running back that has lost a step or two, but he continues to be the work horse for keeping the 49ers offense running smoothly.
Kendall Hunter is the backup running back behind Frank Gore. Kendall Hunter provides the fresh legs that the 49ers offense needs. He is a powerful and fast runner that can take hand offs the distance of the field. Kendall Hunter injured himself last season, but he has recovered and is ready for action in the 49ers offense. The niners running attack is strengthened with Kendall Hunter active and available.
Anquan Boldin is a new addition to the niners offense. He was picked up in the off season through a trade with the Baltimore Ravens. Anquan Boldin is providing the leadership and strong hands that are needed right now for the red and gold. He brings toughness and an ability to make the hard catches in traffic and across the middle of the field. Boldin is a great addition that came at the right time. When Michael Crabtree went down with the injury, it opened the door for Anquan Boldin to step into the number one wide out spot immediately.
The 49ers appeared in the super bowl against the Baltimore Ravens, but they lost the game in the 4th Quarter. Colin Kaepernick runs the read option offense with effective decision making. The read option offense gives the quarterback a chance to make a decision on what happens during the play. The quarterback can hand the ball off to the runner in the backfield, keep the ball and run, or fake the hand off and drop back to pass.
The read option caused a lot of problems for defenses last year in the nfl. As more teams get experience with the read option, they might be able to better handle it. Colin Kaepernick is especially difficult to stop in the read option because of his quick speed and his accurate throwing ability.
Michael Crabtree was the leader of the 49ers receiving core. Crabtree had not always been the top option. Crabtree had missed time over the course of his career due to injury. Crabtree injured himself again before the start of the season.
Vernon Davis plays tight end for the niners. He is one of the top players at the position in the league. Vernon Davis presents a really touch match up for nfl defenders. He has lightning fast speed that can quickly allow him to get down field and away from linebackers and defenders.
Frank Gore is the starting running back for San Francisco. He provides a pivotal role in the 49ers offense. Frank Gore runs hard in between the tackles and is a solid blocker that can pass protect for Colin Kaepernick. Frank Gore is a veteran running back that has lost a step or two, but he continues to be the work horse for keeping the 49ers offense running smoothly.
Kendall Hunter is the backup running back behind Frank Gore. Kendall Hunter provides the fresh legs that the 49ers offense needs. He is a powerful and fast runner that can take hand offs the distance of the field. Kendall Hunter injured himself last season, but he has recovered and is ready for action in the 49ers offense. The niners running attack is strengthened with Kendall Hunter active and available.
Anquan Boldin is a new addition to the niners offense. He was picked up in the off season through a trade with the Baltimore Ravens. Anquan Boldin is providing the leadership and strong hands that are needed right now for the red and gold. He brings toughness and an ability to make the hard catches in traffic and across the middle of the field. Boldin is a great addition that came at the right time. When Michael Crabtree went down with the injury, it opened the door for Anquan Boldin to step into the number one wide out spot immediately.
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