[Bamabeachlivin]

ALABAMA DEFENSE The Crimson Tide's young defense had an impressive debut tonight against Clemson's high-powered offense, holding the Tigers to 0 yards rushing and 188 yards of total offense. Through three quarters, Alabama held Clemson to only two yards rushing and 129 total yards with seven first downs without a touchdown allowed (the Tigers' only score at that point came on a kickoff return). In the first half, Clemson mounted only three points and 89 total yards (seven rushing, 82 passing). Through three quarters, Alabama had outgained Clemson by a margin of 341 to 129, amassing 185-2 edge in rushing yardage and a 156-127 edge in passing yards.
BALL CONTROL Alabama controlled the ball for much of the game, a key factor in containing Clemson's potent attack. Alabama held possession for 41:13 of the game, compared to Clemson's 18:47, while running 80 plays to Clemson' 48. In the first half, Alabama held a 21:30 to 8:30 edge in possession time, running 45 plays from scrimmage to Clemson's 22. Through three quarters, Alabama had a time of possession edge of 32:19 to 12:41 and had run 67 plays from scrimmage to Clemson's 31.
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[aparke10]

Being true to my love for the SEC i was rollin some tide tonight. Very very good job is what i have to say. I can really tell a HUGE difference in maturity with John Parker Wilson. He has better protection and seemed more relaxed which causes better throwing....not to mention the very smart split second decision to rush for that 1st down i believe in the 2nd Q.

Overall I am rather impressed with how Saban is shaping this young team. But i'm not TOO worried....they still have to worry about coming to Neyland in Oct

[Stoney]

Hahahah Volunteers we beat the Orange off Clemson so you better get ready because Alabama is coming to Knoxville and will do the same to the Volunteers.

Kirk Herbstriet said it best "Uh oh it looks like Saban is ahead of schedual everybody was saying four years down the road Alabama was going to be trouble... Now I gotta wonder if it doesn't happen now in year two. Saban has Alabama looking like championship material but that is what they expected when they hired him. Alabama looks like they came here for a fist fight and Clemson was looking for a school dance."

[simple simon]

ok so i was impressed with Bama last night ...... but lets keep in mind ... Clemson is not really close to the level of LSU - Ohio - Florida and UGA

[Stoney]

So I guess you'll have to start watching Alabama football on a regualr basis so you can see how good they are against SEC competition.