Because it couldn’t be resolved last Saturday. An issue that wasn’t resolved last Saturday. This brings us to the last real issue keeping that worry meter needle hovering above zero. In a nutshell, the head coach basically said the challenge for this team now is to keep this thing going. It was one of those performances where Tide fans had to wonder what even the perfection-demanding Nick Saban would find to critique. Alabama looked prepared and sharp, and the guys played physically and made big plays on both sides of the ball. Without question, Alabama’s 55-3 win over Vandy last Saturday was its best and most complete performance of the young season. And not just pressures and hurries this time. And the rest of the QB hunters seemed to follow suit. Led by, who else, Will Anderson, who looked a lot more like … well, Will Anderson … against the Commodores.
The devastating pass rush that was supposed to make life miserable for opposing quarterbacks? Found. Yes, the hand-wringing over the running game is vanishing fast, if it’s not already gone. And Jahmyr Gibbs keeps producing not only as a runner but as a pass catcher out of the backfield. The sight of Jase McClellan bullying and shedding two would-be tacklers to find the end zone and Jamarion Miller looking like the best fifth-string running back in college football history on a late-game dash to the end zone were encouraging sights. The ground attack? It was rolling last Saturday too. There’s been a little extra sauciness in the guys up front. The insertion of Tyler Booker into the lineup a couple of weeks ago has proven to be a huge plus. Blew open some nice holes for the running backs.
The offensive line? Against Vanderbilt, the unit played well. You could almost hear the collective sigh of relief from Bama fans. His fellow pass-catching mates like Jermaine Burton and Traeshon Holden began heating up soon thereafter. If it was possible for one guy to single-handedly hush the fret-filled chatter, Ja’Corey Brooks sure came close to that with his explosive first quarter. Those Alabama receivers who couldn’t seem to get open or create any chemistry with Bryce Young? Well, Vanderbilt showed up and last year’s Iron Bowl hero did too. Last Saturday, the needle on the Alabama Football ‘Worry Meter’ drifted left toward zero over and over and over.
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