He was trying to fit in with the culture last season, but now Isaiah Buggs has accepted his role of being a consistent force on Alabama’s defensive line. For a second straight year after arriving in Tuscaloosa from Mississippi (junior college), Buggs has elevated his level of player on the heels of a game versus Texas A&M.
He was one of few bright spots for the Crimson Tide in its meeting with Arkansas and returned with a fearsome performance in a 39-10 win on last week.
Buggs refused to let a third consecutive player rush for 100 yards on Alabama, as he guided the front that limited Missouri running backs Larry Rountree (48) and Damarea Crockett (eight) to a combined 56 yards rushing on 24 carries.