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Alabama football is looking to get its third-down defense back on track against South Carolina.
Considering South Carolina has one of the worst third-down conversion rates in the country at 30%, ranking 121st out of 133 teams, opportunity is knocking. Banging, rather.
Co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach Maurice Linguist said Tuesday that the Crimson Tide has spent the week honing in on situational football and a “respect” for the Gamecocks’ vertical passing game, led by dual-threat redshirt freshman LaNorris Sellers.
Mar 21, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama co-defensive coordinator Maurice Linguist directs players during practice at the University Alabama Thursday.
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“They did it against LSU. They did it this past week,” Linguist said, referencing South Carolina’s visit from Ole Miss.
The Gamecocks fell 27-3, going 1-for-4 on fourth-down chances but managed some success on third-down opportunities, converting 5 of 16.
For reference, Ole Miss has allowed opponents to convert just 25% of third downs in 2024, tying Utah at No. 3 in the country for third-down defense. Across blowouts over Wake Forest and Middle Tennessee State, the Rebels defense went 8-for-24. Georgia Southern only converted 3 of 17 chances against Ole Miss, while Kentucky was successful on just 4 of 16.
South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers stressing out Alabama football in film room
Oct 5, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) scrambles against the Mississippi Rebels in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
Linguist said Alabama wants to “challenge the intermediate throw…
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Author : The Tuscaloosa News
Publish date : 2024-10-09 18:39:06
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