Alabama head coach Nick Saban made sure his team played with less anxiety in its Week 8 matchup against Mississippi State. It showed on Saturday night as the Crimson Tide cruised to a 30-6 victory over the Bulldogs.
Alabama quarterback Bryce Young didn’t seem limited in any capacities after suffering a shoulder injury three weeks ago against Arkansas. He played well and was very effective in the passing department. He completed 21 of the 35 passes he threw for 249 yards and two touchdowns.
On the other hand, Alabama’s defense made quite the statement after allowing 52 points to Tennessee last weekend. Pete Golding and the rest of the staff emphasized the need to get back on track in Saturday’s game. That is exactly what happened. Several players stepped up in the wake of injuries along the defensive line while others performed well at the second level of the defense.
Roll Tide Wire looks at what Saban had to say following the Crimson Tide’s Week 8 victory over the Bulldogs.
On how Alabama’s dime package containing the run
“They got six points. We just did some things different after we got started and saw that they were running the ball. We stopped the run pretty well after that. I’m pleased with the way that we played on defense. A team gets six points and we’re going to complain about the way they stopped the run? We’re trying to stop the pass, so I thought we did that pretty well until the last drive. We had two fourth downs and could’ve got off the field but didn’t get off the field. We got a penalty in the end zone … another penalty in the end zone. They gave up six points, so I think that’s pretty good. I’d let a team run the ball all day long if they only get six points. Would you be alright with that?”
On Eli Ricks’ progress and performance
“I thought he did a good job. He gave up one throw. You know when you’re playing five-under man, you are suppose to be…
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