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Anyone can watch a football game and act like they know better than a coach or an analyst, but nothing beats actual analysis from the coaches and players who were involved. Alabama head coach Nick Saban did just that as he appeared on “SEC Film Room” on the SEC Network.
Saban began by breaking down Alabama’s first offensive play against Tennessee, which was the 80-yard touchdown pass from Blake Sims to Amari Cooper. He then went through the formations and dynamics of the play-call, and noted that started the game a play like that is “really good for team morale and really helps in terms of crowd control.”
The coach then took a look at a play on the defensive side of the ball during which linebacker Reggie Ragland forced a fumble by the Tennessee quarterback. Saban described the intricacies of the Alabama pass rush, which has been lethal this year, already amassing almost as many sacks as last year’s team had all season.
Watch the full segment below:
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Later in the episode, Alabama safety and Thorpe Award semifinalist Landon Collins talked about what he worked on during the offseason — slot coverage and man-to-man — and defined how his leadership style differs from previous Alabama safeties. Collins then analyzed two plays, the second of watch was an 80-yard pick six.
Watch Collins’ full segment below:
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As always, Alabama kept the majority of its secrets closely guarded, but it is interesting to see Saban and Collins break down a few key plays from the Tide’s rout Tennessee in Neyland Stadium.
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