Serious question for the board,

[skb124]

I have seen a lot people saying this was Bama's worst game in 5 years on this board and in other places. Obviously, I don't think Bama played their best game against us, but at what point does it go from being Bama played terribly to where we played really well? And this isn't just for our game last night. Everytime there is a near upset, the line is always "_____ had a let down game." So where is the line? Like what did y'all see out of Alabama last night that was due to Bama hurting themselves rather that us forcing them into issues?

Another reason I ask is because Bama's defense and ST obviously didn't have bad games, so people are saying they had their worst game in years based on their offense not moving it well. This is not a baited question because I generally have the same reaction to such games. I am just curious as to what actually points to that being the case.

 

[Philly Dawg]

The knock on Bama the other night was turnovers. When the favored team has turnovers, the narrative is that they played a poor game. When the favorted team creates turnovers, the narrative is that they have a great defense. The truth is in the middle.

I thought Bama played pretty well overall last night. The defense was outstanding. I thought our defensive game plan had a lot to do with their struggles on offense. We were switching and hiding our coverages and confusing their quarterback all night. He'd think we were in man to man, but we'd be in zone.

 

[was21]

I think the Jumbotron board was given to us simply because we were willing to accept it. Chances are no other program with any damn sense at all wanted it. I thought it was kind of fishy when we got it.

 

[karlchilders.sixpack]

Bama was close to 400 yd of O

Then, I think with 3 turnovers.

The thing about Bama, is that you just look up at the end of the game, and you have been beat.

They did not play inspired, until they were pushed to it.

MSU fought very hard.

383 yds., looked it up.

 

[jacksonreb]

your game saturday reminded me of our game with them

..last yr.....ya'll hit them in the mouth hard and were very physical. they knew they had played. save for 2 drops the end would have been interesitng