Alabama Headlines – 9/23/09
September 23rd, 2009 08:27 AM║ Posted By: John Pennington ║ Permalink ║ Tags: Alabama
1. This notes column reveals that both Alabama and Arkansas rank in the Top 10 nationally in total offense.
2. Bama runs the ball on first down three times for every one time they pass. Yet they’re still averaging 7.8 per first down play.
3. The Tide secondary will need to be mindful of the Razorbacks’ Greg Childs who had a big, big night against Georgia.
4. Alabama’s rebuilt offensive line appears to have come together quicker than anyone could have imagined.
5. Nick Saban has a lot of options when it comes to his running backs.
6. Kevin Scarbinsky of The Birmingham News believes the Saban-Bobby Petrino rivalry will be more than just a lot of hot air.
7. According to this notes column, Julio Jones and Roy Upchurch remain on target to play Saturday… and Arkansas offensive coordinator believes his Hogs have “got some real good matchups” with Alabama.
