Nick Saban discussed the amount of sacks Alabama has allowed so far this season, and how the problem could improve moving forward.
On Monday, after his team allowed five sacks in a close-call win against Arkansas, Saban was two questions: Are the sacks allowed a major concern? And is the problem fixable this season?So far, Alabama has lost 208 yards on sacks. Both that number and the total sacks allowed are approaching last year’s season totals of 38 allowed for 230 yards, and the Crimson Tide is just seven games into the year.“I do think we have guys that are capable,” he said.
Alabama faces Tennessee this week in a revenge game following last year’s loss in Knoxville. The Volunteers have sacked opposing quarterbacks 24 times so far this season, third in the SEC behind Texas A&M and Alabama .“When we’re sliding out, to block three on three, and the guy doesn’t slide out to block the third guy and he runs in to sack the quarterback, that’s a mental error,” Saban said. “That’s not a physical problem.
Alabama and Tennessee are scheduled to kick off at 2:30 p.m. in Tuscaloosa. The game will be aired on CBS.Alabama climbs in coaches poll after Week 7 win, multiple ranked teams loseIf you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
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