THROW THE DAMN BALL (but to a running back approximately 23% of the time.)
Most expected that Daboll’s hiring would bring more receiving responsibilities for the Alabama backs. For many Tide fans, this is a welcome return. Coaches McElwain and Nussmeier relied upon the backs in dump-downs, swings, and screens a fair bit. While it is true that Coach Kiffin used the fullback in that capacity, the last two seasons have seen a precipitous drop in touches for the backs.
After two games, we can set aside that speculation: Data are in and the backs are more involved, particularly for Bo Scarbrough, who is tied for second among Tide receivers.