2018 Alabama vs. Louisville

09/06/18 • 40 min

Alabama vs Louisville 2018

In this episode Dave from the Alabama Football Podcast breakdowns the Tide’s outstanding performance against the mouthy Louisville Cardinals

Starting Quarterback Identified

After all the breathless hype, the answer was as obvious Saturday night as it was seven months ago and it’s the same answer Saban provided when he specified that the Tide needed someone who could distribute the ball.

Viva Jalen

As fans this is a drama that plays out, mostly, on our TVs. But the reality is that these story lines involve real people who are as flawed as any of us. Both players want to start but one is clearly better. Saban appreciates, respects, and wants to protect both players so he pops off to the media. Welcome to humans doing human things. But that’s what makes the next chapter even more tantalizing than the last. Face it, we kinda knew how the starter story line would shake out but no one knows how the balance of Jalen’s career will play out and what foibles will be exposed in the process. But tune is as we speculate.

Receivers on Parade

The Tide’s arsenal at the receiver position was as potent as expected with even more promise in the wings.

Defense Better than Advertised

We knew the Tide defense was young, talented, and prone to giving up plays – at least early in the season. While those labels played out, check out the discussion as to why the defense out performed our expectations.

Defense Improvement Potential

Scary as it may be, the room for improvement among the defense is real. Pundits and opponents should take note.

Special Teams

Kicking... eh, jury is still out. Return game, thank you Coach Banks!

Mini Game balls

Anyone can read a headline, but which players contributed in more subtle ways to the Tide’s fortune?

Next Up

Alabama’s home opener features a visit from Red Hawks of Arkansas State. Look for more quarterbacks to play even as the controversy has been resolved.

We hope you’ll check out the Podcast and, in the meantime, Roll Tide!

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Alabama vs Louisville 2018

In this episode Dave from the Alabama Football Podcast breakdowns the Tide’s outstanding performance against the mouthy Louisville Cardinals

Starting Quarterback Identified

Viva Jalen

Receivers on Parade

The Tide’s arsenal at the receiver position was as potent as expected with even more promise in the wings.

Defense Better than Advertised

Defense Improvement Potential

Scary as it may be, the room for improvement among the defense is real. Pundits and opponents should take note.

Special Teams

Kicking... eh, jury is still out. Return game, thank you Coach Banks!

Mini Game balls

Anyone can read a headline, but which players contributed in more subtle ways to the Tide’s fortune?

Next Up

Alabama’s home opener features a visit from Red Hawks of Arkansas State. Look for more quarterbacks to play even as the controversy has been resolved.

We hope you’ll check out the Podcast and, in the meantime, Roll Tide!

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2018 Alabama Season Preview - Offense

Alabama 2018 Offense Preview

In this episode Dave from the Alabama Football Podcast provides a preseason breakdown of the 2018 Crimson Tide Offense.

Position Groups

Talent abounds on the offensive side of the ball. Check out who we think starts and contributes at each position.

QB or Not QB

Check out who we think starts and why.

QB Numbers Game

2 and 26.... They are everywhere. Tune in to our numerology segment.

How High is the Sky?

To wrap up we offer our predictions for the season.

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2018 Alabama vs. Arkansas State

Alabama Football Podcast Breaks Down Alabama vs Arkansas State 2018

Alabama vs Arkansas State 2018

In this episode Tom and Dave from the Alabama Football Podcast breakdown the Tide’s outstanding performance against the Red Wolves of Arkansas State

Quarterback Shuffle

Back to the full strength, the guys break down the quarterback situation that is further proving Saban’s brilliance.

Offensive Line

Are changes expected across the O-Line? Check out our breakdown of a change that may be looming.

Ball Distribution

The Alabama offense is diverse enough to both break and preserve records.

Najee Story

Najee Harris stops for almost no one. Check out a story that reveals who is most capable of stopping the Tide-pacing back in his tracks.

Front Seven

Talented and thin is a known but tune in as we discuss which players are making strides to provide much needed depth.

Youthful Secondary

Alabama appears to still be sorting out players and roles across the secondary. Check out our featured players along with those poised for greater opportunity.

Arkansas State Lineage

An interesting bit of history you will mostly certainly Not hear anywhere else.

Extra Point – A little something that didn’t make the show

After the game I visited Chuck’s Seafood for dinner – Chuck’s is a Podcast team favorite! Can we say sponsorship??

So I’m at the bar enjoying a drink and app (the Uptown Shrimp is a must), and start a conversation with a gentlemen sitting next to me. He’s from New Mexico and 3 weeks into his retirement, and his first trip was to the south to soak up some big-time college football. Earlier in the week he made stops in Austin and Baton Rouge but wanted to hit Tuscaloosa for a ball game.

He wished for a closer game – his wish, not mine – but talked about how impressed he was with the campus, stadium, fans, and sorority girls. I must say, he was right on all counts.