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Quote Originally Posted by Torreny3:
Jimmy great to see you back in the forums this year- I'll be following closely.
One thing I wanted to ask that I didn't see you address about Alabama this season, and I think it's a big concern for a lot of people given some of the losses, is the offensive line. I know you follow the team closely and usually know who will be filling in and what they're capable of. Your thoughts would be, as always, much appreciated.
BOL this season.
Jimmy great to see you back in the forums this year- I'll be following closely.
One thing I wanted to ask that I didn't see you address about Alabama this season, and I think it's a big concern for a lot of people given some of the losses, is the offensive line. I know you follow the team closely and usually know who will be filling in and what they're capable of. Your thoughts would be, as always, much appreciated.
BOL this season.
My overall opinion of the offensive line is that it'll be one of the best in the country. With respect to the Virginia Tech game, I think they'll definitely be tested. Virginia Tech's best match-up on the field is their d-line versus Alabama's offensive line. Tech has one of the best defensive front 4s in the nation, and have two very good edge rushers in James Gayle and JR Collins. They are also deep along their defensive front. In other words, they are as Matt Millen loves to say "legit," and will provide a good opening day test for Alabama's offensive line.
Alabama's o-line faces one of the best front 7s in college football everyday in practice, so they won't be overwhelmed by Virginia Tech's talented front 4. Despite being very well prepared, I'm sure Alabama's o-line will make some mistakes. That said, I don't think a few mistakes by the offensive line will be nearly enough to counter the huge advantages Alabama has over Virginia Tech everywhere else on the field.
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