LSU has prospered by NFL-style passing. For the first time in forever, the Bengal Tigers are using the pass to set up the run. Should Alabama football fans be worried its young and relatively inexperienced defense is vulnerable? The answer is no and the reason is Nick Saban.
The Alabama Crimson Tide is 8-0 while playing defensive schemes best described as ‘vanilla.’ A big reason for the simplified schemes has been starting two freshmen at inside linebacker. After LaBryan Ray’s injury as many as six true freshmen play in various first-unit sets.
It was necessary to give the youngsters time to learn Nick Saban’s complicated defensive schemes.