The Alabama soccer group was capable of simply deal with the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday evening to enhance to 4-0 on the season and 1-0 in SEC play.
Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban needs to be happy with the enhancements that his soccer group has made over the past couple of weeks particularly contemplating the meat of the schedule lies forward of the Tide over the following month.
Subsequent up for Alabama is a highway journey to Fayetteville to tackle the Arkansas Razorbacks. The Hogs are coming off a gut-wrenching loss to Texas A&M and will certainly be bringing their A-game when the Tide involves city subsequent Saturday.
Listed here are among the principal storylines to comply with forward of subsequent week’s matchup with the Razorbacks.
Arkansas’ highly effective working assault in opposition to the stout Tide protection
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Between Raheim Sanders and KJ Jefferson, the Razorbacks provide a really bodily speeding assault. To this point this season, Alabama has been stout in opposition to the push permitting simply 1.84 yards per rush.
Alabama’s cross offense in opposition to Arkansas cross protection
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It seems that Bryce Younger and the Alabama passing assault are starting to seek out its rhythm and that’s unhealthy information for a Razorback protection that ranks eighty fifth within the nation in cross effectivity protection.
The Razorback cross rush
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The Razorbacks at present lead the nation in group sacks with 20. This can be a tough matchup for the Alabama offensive line.
Arkansas can be hungry after disappointing loss to Texas A&M
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As if the Razorbacks wanted much more motivation when the Tide involves city, the Hogs are coming off a really disappointing loss to rival Texas A&M. Razorback place kicker Cam Little missed the go-ahead kick with simply over a minute left within the contest.
Former Tide linebacker Drew Sanders now a star for the Razorbacks
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Former Alabama linebacker Drew Sanders transferred to Arkansas over the offseason and has turned out to be a spectacular addition for the Hogs. Via 4 video games Sanders has 31 complete tackles, 5.5 sacks, and two compelled fumbles.
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