2021 Alabama vs. auburn

2021 Alabama vs Auburn

Alabama Football Podcast breaks down an Iron Bowl for the ages.

60 Minutes Not Enough

Fortunately for Alabama, as it was, the Iron Bowl required additional frames to determine its outcome. In a series that has seen it all, this was the first Iron Bowl requiring overtime. An emotional roller coaster certainly for the fans, but the Tide team remained poised throughout.

Offensive Line

The Tide’s offensive line struggled mightily against Auburn, as it has for much of the season. The Tiger blitz was overwhelming at times and threatened more than once to dictate the outcome. At least until Saban replaced 2 of 5 starters, elevating a third teamer and recalling a previously displaced starter. On paper this move doesn’t work. On Pat Dye field it proved just enough to stabilize a staggering offense.

Out Goes Jamo

Its no secret speedy WR Jameson Williams is a linchpin in the Tide’s offensive scheme. His ejection for targeting presented more than simply a ‘next man up’ opportunity. The unit as a whole needed to step up and it did. Ja’Corey Brooks stepped in at WR and proved himself a legend.

Running Back Is Dangerous Work

Alabama suffered yet another loss at the RB position as work horse Brian Robinson exited the contest not to return. At time of recording no update as to his prognosis. Fingers are crossed.

Defense Does Work

Only a few short weeks ago we asked when the defense was last called upon to preserve a win, as it has been a while given the run of offense the last few seasons. Saturday did us one better as the Tide stop squad kept Alabama in the game long enough for the offense to come on line.

Check out the podcast for more discussion on these and many other topics.

Mini Game balls

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

Next Up

Alabama travels to Atlanta for the SEC Championship and a potential spot in the College Football Playoffs. A game Georgia team stands firmly between Alabama and its many aspirations.