The circled week on the calendar has finally arrived. Since the SEC announced the dates of this seasonās schedule last December, the countdown has been on for this weekās game between No. 4 Alabama and No. 2 Georgia. Weāll have all week to discuss the upcoming marquee matchup in Bryant-Denny Stadium. But before the Crimson Tide begins preparations for the Bulldogs, itās time to take one last look in the mirror.
Itās been smooth sailing for Kalen Deboer, as Alabama rolled to blowout wins over Western Kentucky (63-0), South Florida (42-16) and Wisconsin (42-10) during his first three games at the helm. Heading into this weekend, the Crimson Tide ranked in the top 25 in total offense (No. 25, 466.7 yards per game), scoring offense (No. 7, 49 points per game), total defense (No. 19, 248 yards per game) and scoring defense (tied for No. 12, 8.7 points per game).
Those are the stats of a playoff-caliber team, especially in this yearās expanded field. But will DeBoer and company be able to navigate the harsher waters that lie ahead in Alabamaās SEC slate?
In this weekās column, I'll grade each of the Tideās position groups before the team moves into the meat of its schedule. With that said, pull out your red pen, pour yourself a drink and letās dive in.
Itās been smooth sailing for Kalen Deboer, as Alabama rolled to blowout wins over Western Kentucky (63-0), South Florida (42-16) and Wisconsin (42-10) during his first three games at the helm. Heading into this weekend, the Crimson Tide ranked in the top 25 in total offense (No. 25, 466.7 yards per game), scoring offense (No. 7, 49 points per game), total defense (No. 19, 248 yards per game) and scoring defense (tied for No. 12, 8.7 points per game).
Those are the stats of a playoff-caliber team, especially in this yearās expanded field. But will DeBoer and company be able to navigate the harsher waters that lie ahead in Alabamaās SEC slate?
In this weekās column, I'll grade each of the Tideās position groups before the team moves into the meat of its schedule. With that said, pull out your red pen, pour yourself a drink and letās dive in.
Tony's takes: Grading Alabama's position groups through three games
Tony Tsoukalas breaks down each of Alabama's positon groups heading into SEC play.
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