1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:12,880 Now, get ready to roll Shoals, Decatur, Athens, and all of Northwest Alabama and Southern Tennessee. It's time for the Valley's exclusive FM Sports Voice. 2 00:00:15,620 --> 00:00:29,880 The Boomo Bugg Show. Your exclusive inside track to the Tigers, Tennessee and the rest of the SEC. Now your host, Harold Bugg on 93.9 The Score. 3 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:49,480 The Boomo Bugg Show. I'm Harold Bugg alongside Brett Beaird. Thank you so much for giving us free ride around the Tennessee Valley. Brett Beaird, welcome in, where if it's Wednesday, it is time to go to Hawkeye and get the MASH report. Who's in, who's out for the week's big games? Welcome in. How are you? 4 00:00:49,480 --> 00:01:00,540 Happy Wednesday to you and the listeners. Alabama remains number four in the latest college football playoff rankings. That includes eight SEC teams. 5 00:01:00,900 --> 00:01:16,280 We'll be talking to Brian Matthews shortly of auburnsports.com about football and basketball and always delighted to bring in UNA coach Brent Dierman, who's going to join us to recap a tough loss to West Georgia. 6 00:01:16,480 --> 00:01:21,820 UNA top line, Coach Brent Dierman in the huddle with us. Coach, welcome in. How are you? 7 00:01:22,420 --> 00:01:31,080 Guys doing fantastic on this Wednesday, getting ready for a great practice today. Always a pleasure my Wednesday to talk to you guys. 8 00:01:32,060 --> 00:01:38,360 Right back at you, Coach. We appreciate you because, let's face it, a lot of folks, they want to talk when you're unbeaten. 9 00:01:39,000 --> 00:01:45,120 But football, I don't care who you are or where you are. It is a proverbial rollercoaster ride. I don't have to tell you that. 10 00:01:45,440 --> 00:01:48,860 You're up one week, you're down the next, somewhere in between the rest of the time. 11 00:01:49,320 --> 00:01:59,620 But speaking of that, Coach, wouldn't it be nice if, as a college coach, the rules could be changed to maybe hand grenades, or as they say, grenades, I say hand grenades, and horseshoes? 12 00:01:59,620 --> 00:02:08,820 A very close one, one of those, a break here and a break there, and we'll be having a different dialogue today, but break down the West Georgia game for us. 13 00:02:09,620 --> 00:02:16,880 You summed it up with a break here and a break there. We have a 17-10 lead early in the second quarter. 14 00:02:17,100 --> 00:02:20,860 Probably offensively, it was our best start to any game this football season. 15 00:02:21,380 --> 00:02:28,100 Then we scored on three out of our first four drives of the game, and then our starting quarterback broke his foot. 16 00:02:29,200 --> 00:02:36,340 And after he breaks his foot, we don't score another point the rest of the game going with our backup. 17 00:02:37,180 --> 00:02:45,300 So I've got to be better. I've got to be better to help our true freshmen that come in the ballgame to help us to go win a football game. 18 00:02:45,620 --> 00:02:52,560 I thought defensively, we probably played one of our better games of the year, holding West Georgia to 10 in the first half. 19 00:02:52,660 --> 00:02:56,260 They scored 14 in the second, so ended up losing 24-17. 20 00:02:58,420 --> 00:03:03,300 We've lost two games in overtime this year. We've lost a game off of a missed extra point this year. 21 00:03:03,900 --> 00:03:08,940 And then the tough one this past week, I mean, we're close, but nobody brought us here to be close. 22 00:03:09,120 --> 00:03:11,360 We've got to take the next step. We've got to win these football games. 23 00:03:11,960 --> 00:03:17,680 Coach, talk to us about that. The reality of football is, in a perfect world, no one ever gets hurt. 24 00:03:18,020 --> 00:03:28,040 And you don't want anybody to get hurt. But when the sort of the hub of the wheel goes down like that, unexpectedly, you've got two choices this year and throw the towel in or say, we've got to go to plan B. 25 00:03:28,700 --> 00:03:34,000 Now that you've had a little time to digest it, talk to us about the quarterback spot starting this weekend. 26 00:03:34,520 --> 00:03:40,180 You know, we've, this season, total, we've played four different guys at the quarterback spot. 27 00:03:41,000 --> 00:03:44,940 We went with two of our older guys early in the year, and they wasn't getting the job done. 28 00:03:45,580 --> 00:03:52,940 So because our junior and our senior quarterbacks we didn't feel was putting us in the best position to go win games, 29 00:03:53,560 --> 00:04:01,620 we ended up deciding on the cue, and now he's been hurt two different times as the season went on, got hurt against Illinois State, 30 00:04:02,320 --> 00:04:07,380 had a collarbone issue, where he had to be out for two games after that. 31 00:04:07,960 --> 00:04:12,780 Then he comes back, we're playing well offensively, and he gets the broken foot. 32 00:04:12,780 --> 00:04:21,100 So now, with two games left, we're definitely not throwing the towel in, but we are seeing what our true freshman, what our young kid can do. 33 00:04:21,700 --> 00:04:24,020 We brought him here because we think he's really talented. 34 00:04:24,720 --> 00:04:31,940 So John Austin Wood is our true freshman quarterback that we're, this whole team believes in, that we're going with this week, 35 00:04:31,980 --> 00:04:37,160 and it's going to help us to see the direction of our offense, direction of our program. 36 00:04:38,520 --> 00:04:43,900 Coach, I'll tell you one, I know a lot of coaches give lip service to special teams. 37 00:04:44,060 --> 00:04:46,580 You don't, being such a fundamental coach. 38 00:04:47,620 --> 00:04:56,580 Ian Bishon had a 43-yard field goal, but Adam Warford, man, nine punts for a 49-yard average. 39 00:04:56,580 --> 00:05:05,520 There's not a coach on any level in college football who would not want their punter to punt for nearly 50 yards a punt. 40 00:05:05,660 --> 00:05:10,520 You're talking about flipping the field and putting a couple of them inside the 20-yard line. 41 00:05:10,600 --> 00:05:11,460 That's quite a weapon. 42 00:05:12,400 --> 00:05:12,920 Yes, he is. 43 00:05:12,940 --> 00:05:15,660 He's been a great weapon for us now for three years. 44 00:05:16,180 --> 00:05:20,120 Came here and started as a true freshman our first year here. 45 00:05:20,680 --> 00:05:23,540 Had a solid freshman year, I thought, last year. 46 00:05:24,020 --> 00:05:26,640 Kind of dropped off a little bit, got that sophomore slump. 47 00:05:27,120 --> 00:05:29,740 And then this year, his junior year, I mean, he's killing it. 48 00:05:29,800 --> 00:05:33,140 He's one of the top punters in all of college football right now. 49 00:05:33,140 --> 00:05:39,520 So, as an offensive coach, you're hoping your punter does not have to punt nine times in the ballgame. 50 00:05:40,880 --> 00:05:42,180 That's not a good sign. 51 00:05:42,380 --> 00:05:51,020 But it also helps our defense knowing that we've got a guy that can change the field, can put momentum in the ballgame, can pin an opposing team down deep. 52 00:05:51,120 --> 00:05:54,120 I think two of his punts ended up laying inside the 10-yard line. 53 00:05:54,260 --> 00:05:55,920 So, a great day out of Adam. 54 00:05:57,200 --> 00:05:59,880 In the huddle with UNA head football coach, Brent Dierman. 55 00:06:00,020 --> 00:06:04,000 Coach, the bad news is you're back on the road this weekend to Tarleton State. 56 00:06:04,100 --> 00:06:10,800 The good news is, correct me if I'm wrong, it is the final time to pack the bags and hit the road, Jack. 57 00:06:10,840 --> 00:06:14,140 Your thoughts about that and your matchup with Tarleton State? 58 00:06:15,000 --> 00:06:16,580 You know, it's exciting. 59 00:06:17,680 --> 00:06:20,680 We get to go down and we get to play one of the better teams in FCS football. 60 00:06:20,820 --> 00:06:22,400 They're a top five program in FCS. 61 00:06:22,660 --> 00:06:24,360 So, we're going to get a great challenge. 62 00:06:24,360 --> 00:06:29,820 We're going to see kind of where our guys stack up and we're going to go down there and go win this football game. 63 00:06:30,680 --> 00:06:37,220 You get your last plane ride, last true road trip, and even looking at next year's schedule. 64 00:06:38,020 --> 00:06:46,420 Because Southern Utah and Utah Tech are both leaving the UAC, both the Texas schools come to us next year. 65 00:06:46,500 --> 00:06:49,940 So, we may go an entire year next year without making a plane trip. 66 00:06:49,940 --> 00:06:57,580 So, we won't step on a plane until next year, possibly hitting in the playoffs. 67 00:06:57,880 --> 00:07:03,660 So, it's a good feeling to be able to stay closer to home for the next 12 months. 68 00:07:05,440 --> 00:07:10,320 You mentioned the defense playing one of the better games they've played this year. 69 00:07:10,420 --> 00:07:17,300 Tango McCauley, Southampton, DeMarcus Robinson combined for 25 tackles. 70 00:07:18,780 --> 00:07:20,540 And you mentioned it. 71 00:07:21,180 --> 00:07:23,460 Sometimes you can't see it for the score. 72 00:07:24,160 --> 00:07:26,680 To me, again, I've got to look behind the numbers. 73 00:07:27,200 --> 00:07:29,240 25 combined tackles, pretty good. 74 00:07:30,180 --> 00:07:30,680 Yes, it is. 75 00:07:30,720 --> 00:07:34,880 I think our linebacking group has gotten better as the year has progressed. 76 00:07:35,580 --> 00:07:42,660 You want to see those type things and let you know that your coaches are doing a great job of preparing these guys and developing them. 77 00:07:43,420 --> 00:07:49,620 The linebacker room is a room that we were very senior heavy last year with Jackson Bratton leading us. 78 00:07:50,400 --> 00:07:54,920 Our freshman last year that was very talented, Josh Anglin, that transferred out. 79 00:07:55,300 --> 00:08:02,060 So, we had to rebuild that whole linebacker room where Seth Hampton is really the only guy that was here last year. 80 00:08:02,160 --> 00:08:08,840 And to see two new guys with Tango and D-Rob stepping up and playing better as the years went on, it's a great sign. 81 00:08:10,260 --> 00:08:12,300 Coach, we mentioned the quarterback situation. 82 00:08:12,480 --> 00:08:17,760 Overall, in the modern era, and the SEC has the report every week, the availability report. 83 00:08:18,360 --> 00:08:20,200 Overall, how's the health of the team? 84 00:08:20,300 --> 00:08:24,900 I would imagine it's safe to say at this point in the season, plenty of people are hurting right now. 85 00:08:24,980 --> 00:08:26,060 That's true of every team. 86 00:08:26,500 --> 00:08:29,140 To me, there's always a difference between being hurt and being injured. 87 00:08:29,440 --> 00:08:31,480 Overall, how's the health of the team coming in? 88 00:08:32,460 --> 00:08:33,520 I think we're okay. 89 00:08:33,660 --> 00:08:36,200 We're about probably about where everybody in the country is. 90 00:08:36,200 --> 00:08:40,420 I think we've lost a defensive end earlier in the year that's out for the year. 91 00:08:40,980 --> 00:08:45,340 We've had some old linemen banged up that everybody in the country has that happen to them. 92 00:08:46,280 --> 00:08:47,580 We've got a quarterback out. 93 00:08:47,660 --> 00:08:49,120 We've lost a running back last week. 94 00:08:49,760 --> 00:08:52,460 So, I think we're probably right where everybody else is. 95 00:08:52,560 --> 00:08:59,120 We haven't been completely away from the injury bug, but we haven't been devastated by it either. 96 00:08:59,280 --> 00:09:02,980 So, we've got to load up whatever we've got right now. 97 00:09:02,980 --> 00:09:07,200 And we've got a couple of young guys that get an opportunity to go play in a big-time ballgame this week. 98 00:09:07,300 --> 00:09:08,840 So, we're really excited about it. 99 00:09:09,500 --> 00:09:12,500 I'll tell you something else I noticed about your stats. 100 00:09:12,600 --> 00:09:17,720 And I kind of, again, open the door and look at all of them as penalties. 101 00:09:18,360 --> 00:09:20,100 We talked about this with Alabama. 102 00:09:20,100 --> 00:09:26,940 Even with Nick Saban there in 22 and 23, they were 119th in the country in penalties. 103 00:09:27,360 --> 00:09:34,440 In the last four games, UNA's been penalized less than 55 yards, including West Georgia. 104 00:09:34,840 --> 00:09:37,200 I believe it was four penalties for 40 yards. 105 00:09:37,340 --> 00:09:39,320 Again, I know you don't want any penalties. 106 00:09:40,020 --> 00:09:42,260 Some of those at the discretion of the official. 107 00:09:42,440 --> 00:09:46,000 But that's fundamental football in attention to detail. 108 00:09:46,680 --> 00:09:47,900 Yeah, we're trying to. 109 00:09:48,160 --> 00:09:51,560 We're trying our best to stay hard on these guys and playing the game the right way. 110 00:09:52,200 --> 00:09:57,060 And in a tough part, two of our penalties last week came after the whistle of two guys. 111 00:09:57,260 --> 00:10:04,940 You know, when two gladiators, two men are going at it, sometimes emotions get away from you and you retaliate. 112 00:10:05,160 --> 00:10:10,540 And we had a couple of retaliation penalties last week that we had a long talk on Sunday about. 113 00:10:10,720 --> 00:10:12,040 We can't do those type things. 114 00:10:12,040 --> 00:10:16,940 We try to be a very sound, disciplined team that plays the game the right way. 115 00:10:18,320 --> 00:10:18,800 Absolutely. 116 00:10:19,540 --> 00:10:21,820 Well, listen, we will let you get back to it. 117 00:10:21,960 --> 00:10:24,840 We always enjoy the visit on Wednesdays. 118 00:10:24,860 --> 00:10:27,040 And I've said this before, and I'll say it again. 119 00:10:27,560 --> 00:10:31,320 I know this has not been the season that you or UNA fans wanted. 120 00:10:31,900 --> 00:10:37,540 But I think people can begin to detect incremental improvements in this team. 121 00:10:37,540 --> 00:10:41,660 And I appreciate the class and professionalism that you have every week. 122 00:10:41,720 --> 00:10:43,420 It's not easy to do this. 123 00:10:43,480 --> 00:10:46,140 And we've talked about this throughout the course of the season. 124 00:10:46,700 --> 00:10:55,740 There are a lot of things going on behind the scenes with players' families, coaches' families, and others that the general public don't see. 125 00:10:56,260 --> 00:10:59,420 And I appreciate how you and the coaches handle that. 126 00:10:59,840 --> 00:11:00,900 I always enjoy it. 127 00:11:00,900 --> 00:11:04,720 And as I frequently say, when you go on a road trip, bring back a W. 128 00:11:05,580 --> 00:11:06,420 Well, I'll tell you what, guys. 129 00:11:06,520 --> 00:11:08,080 I have two purposes in life. 130 00:11:08,160 --> 00:11:10,060 Number one is to win football games. 131 00:11:10,120 --> 00:11:12,540 They pay me to win football games, and that's what we're going to do. 132 00:11:13,060 --> 00:11:15,440 And secondly, God put me here to impact lives. 133 00:11:15,720 --> 00:11:22,920 And I'm not going to let anything get in the way of positively impacting lives of young men. 134 00:11:24,200 --> 00:11:28,420 That's the old saying, people may forget what you tell them, but they'll never forget how you make them feel. 135 00:11:28,520 --> 00:11:30,060 So, Coach, listen, thanks for your time. 136 00:11:30,200 --> 00:11:31,440 Safe travels to and from. 137 00:11:31,560 --> 00:11:33,420 And I echo Brett Sinema's there. 138 00:11:33,560 --> 00:11:34,860 Bring back a big dump if you can. 139 00:11:34,920 --> 00:11:36,700 And thanks so much again for your time today. 140 00:11:37,440 --> 00:11:38,200 Appreciate you guys. 141 00:11:38,300 --> 00:11:38,640 We're a lot. 142 00:11:39,260 --> 00:11:39,820 Thank you, man. 143 00:11:40,200 --> 00:11:42,320 You and I 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senior editor for AuburnSports.com. 226 00:17:10,780 --> 00:17:11,780 Brian, welcome in. 227 00:17:11,860 --> 00:17:12,560 How are you? 228 00:17:13,420 --> 00:17:13,860 Doing great. 229 00:17:13,920 --> 00:17:19,380 I'm just sitting here at beautiful Plains and Park, getting ready for a little baseball media, but it's a great day here in Auburn. 230 00:17:19,520 --> 00:17:20,900 I'm ready to talk a little Auburn sports with you. 231 00:17:21,680 --> 00:17:22,520 Just what you need. 232 00:17:22,600 --> 00:17:23,820 More on your plate, Brian. 233 00:17:23,900 --> 00:17:33,720 Listen, we want to talk that stuff to kind of warm us up, but Brian, I thought they said that Auburn could not score 35 points against a ranked opponent on the road. 234 00:17:33,860 --> 00:17:35,080 What happened, Brian? 235 00:17:36,420 --> 00:17:39,600 Well, I'm pretty sure I probably said that, and I still can't buy it. 236 00:17:39,620 --> 00:17:40,560 You did say it. 237 00:17:43,080 --> 00:17:46,320 But, wow, I was, you know, that was amazing. 238 00:17:46,600 --> 00:17:55,360 I mean, this is the best balls Auburn's had in years, to be honest with you, and I kind of say that flippantly, but on the other hand, I don't, because, you know, they needed that offensively. 239 00:17:55,560 --> 00:18:05,720 It's a shame that Vanderbilt picked that game to play the best that anybody's played against Auburn defense, and they mix things up there, but offensively, Auburn was fantastic. 240 00:18:06,560 --> 00:18:09,140 They did, really, the earth-shattering move. 241 00:18:09,140 --> 00:18:12,820 I think that's going to change college football forever, and they did something, I think. 242 00:18:12,820 --> 00:18:15,580 I think they called it getting the ball to the best players on offense. 243 00:18:16,880 --> 00:18:20,160 It's just a brand-new thing, so I don't really know how to explain it perfectly. 244 00:18:20,480 --> 00:18:20,880 Ouch. 245 00:18:21,680 --> 00:18:27,240 But you saw it on the field, 560-plus yards, you know, 38 points. 246 00:18:28,860 --> 00:18:30,260 Ashton Daniels was incredible. 247 00:18:30,440 --> 00:18:33,360 I think it was 442 total offense, if I remember correctly. 248 00:18:33,560 --> 00:18:35,960 That's the first most of our football history. 249 00:18:36,480 --> 00:18:37,600 That sounds pretty good. 250 00:18:39,320 --> 00:18:49,320 You know, so, yeah, it was an incredible job, first of all, by D.J. Durkin, giving those guys the, you know, free reign to do what they did. 251 00:18:49,500 --> 00:18:55,720 And then, you know, Derek Nix and his staff really put together a great game plan and really called a great game, I thought. 252 00:18:56,900 --> 00:19:04,040 Let me ask you this about a decision that Ashton Daniels and the coaching staff is going to have to make. 253 00:19:04,160 --> 00:19:10,980 If he sits out the Mercer game, he can play in the Iron Bowl and a possible bowl game. 254 00:19:11,060 --> 00:19:17,120 We'll see if that happens and still qualify for a redshirt in an additional year of eligibility. 255 00:19:17,640 --> 00:19:20,820 If he does play, he can't. 256 00:19:20,860 --> 00:19:22,660 What have you heard about the decision? 257 00:19:23,560 --> 00:19:27,580 Yeah, so we just got off the SEC teleconference with D.J. Durkin. 258 00:19:27,680 --> 00:19:29,260 He was asked a specific question. 259 00:19:29,960 --> 00:19:32,940 And we talked to people about it before this week and had stories on it. 260 00:19:33,000 --> 00:19:41,340 But the latest is they're still discussing it, and he's going to try to do what's best for Ashton, what's best for the team, what's best for the program. 261 00:19:41,520 --> 00:19:43,220 And there are a lot of things to weigh there. 262 00:19:43,580 --> 00:19:48,640 To me, though, it's a fairly easy decision, in my opinion, and that is you sit him out. 263 00:19:49,160 --> 00:19:55,940 Of course, if, you know, we get in the fourth quarter and it's a cold game, then I'm an idiot. 264 00:19:55,940 --> 00:19:59,600 That's why I'm not a football coach, being paid millions of dollars for this football program, right? 265 00:20:01,000 --> 00:20:08,460 But preserving that year of eligibility, having the potential for him to come back and be that quarterback for Auburn next year, 266 00:20:08,820 --> 00:20:13,660 you know, that number one guy coming back, or at least in the hunt for it, I think that'd be great for this football program. 267 00:20:14,160 --> 00:20:16,980 I mean, it only is one game, right? 268 00:20:17,180 --> 00:20:22,460 But it's also one game that is the third best game by a quarterback in Auburn history. 269 00:20:22,460 --> 00:20:28,500 So, you know, it's pretty darn good, and I think Auburn would benefit from having him back for one more year. 270 00:20:29,540 --> 00:20:31,340 As I say, stay tuned for that. 271 00:20:31,480 --> 00:20:33,220 Talk to us about the job of Durkin. 272 00:20:33,380 --> 00:20:38,500 I mean, what was going through Hugh Freeze's mind, and he said, what didn't I think of that? 273 00:20:39,360 --> 00:20:44,900 You look at Coleman, and when you look at Coleman, I mean, if he just flew in from Pluto 274 00:20:44,900 --> 00:20:48,820 and you saw this guy do what he did, catch it with the right hand, then the left hand, 275 00:20:49,200 --> 00:20:50,780 I mean, the dude is good. 276 00:20:50,780 --> 00:20:54,240 He's going to make a lot of money for a long time at the next level. 277 00:20:54,560 --> 00:20:59,840 But your thoughts just about the job of Durkin, and has anyone asked you what is the latest 278 00:20:59,840 --> 00:21:01,940 when it comes to the coaching search? 279 00:21:03,160 --> 00:21:08,840 Well, I just think, again, I think Durkin, the best thing he did was let Derek Nix and those guys 280 00:21:08,840 --> 00:21:12,280 take full responsibility, you know. 281 00:21:12,760 --> 00:21:16,120 I think, I don't remember if he said it or somebody said it, but, you know, 282 00:21:16,840 --> 00:21:20,120 Derek was going to call plays on first down, second down, third down, every down, right? 283 00:21:20,780 --> 00:21:29,780 But as far as the coaching search goes, I think they're still in the stage of, I'm going to meet with people, 284 00:21:29,960 --> 00:21:31,400 vet people, talk to people. 285 00:21:31,840 --> 00:21:36,300 I don't think they're in the narrow it down to a few candidates or one candidate yet. 286 00:21:36,300 --> 00:21:44,440 So, I think that what's going on this week is a lot of informal talks, maybe some one-on-one type talks, 287 00:21:44,720 --> 00:21:47,400 you know, not directly face-to-face, but in other ways. 288 00:21:47,960 --> 00:21:55,260 But, you know, you can do informal things, agent to AD or, you know, AD representative to agent or what have you. 289 00:21:55,360 --> 00:21:58,300 So, you can still have those discussions in many ways. 290 00:21:58,340 --> 00:21:59,440 So, I think that's happening now. 291 00:21:59,840 --> 00:22:05,700 I do think, generally speaking, I feel like Auburn is receiving a lot of interest in this job. 292 00:22:06,420 --> 00:22:16,580 I feel like Auburn has a roster, a war chest, I guess you'd call it until I call it a better word, 293 00:22:16,920 --> 00:22:22,520 as far as NIL and money to invest in next year's roster, that that's attractive to other coaches. 294 00:22:23,180 --> 00:22:28,040 And I think Auburn, I guess it's 19 straight or going on 20 straight, whatever it is, sellouts, 295 00:22:28,940 --> 00:22:31,780 and also going on potentially a fifth straight losing season, 296 00:22:32,240 --> 00:22:37,440 says all you have to say about what the Auburn fan base and the support this program has 297 00:22:37,440 --> 00:22:39,180 and how hungry it is for a winner. 298 00:22:39,340 --> 00:22:44,500 So, I think there's a lot of pluses out there for Auburn to go out and get a guy that can be a winner 299 00:22:44,500 --> 00:22:46,940 and come out here and start winning games for Auburn right away. 300 00:22:47,580 --> 00:22:52,240 I don't think it's going to be a wait period. 301 00:22:53,020 --> 00:22:54,180 Yeah, I apologize. 302 00:22:54,420 --> 00:22:58,300 I don't think it's really rocket science because it comes down, I think Nick Saban said it best. 303 00:22:58,760 --> 00:23:02,180 In the old days, you looked at this, this, and this, and Nick, he just cut the chase. 304 00:23:02,300 --> 00:23:04,100 It's who's got the money to go buy the players. 305 00:23:04,200 --> 00:23:05,860 I'll coach if you can get me somebody to coach. 306 00:23:06,520 --> 00:23:07,960 And two things on that, though. 307 00:23:07,960 --> 00:23:12,680 If you're a coach shopping around, I think the situation at LSU actually helps Auburn 308 00:23:12,680 --> 00:23:14,680 because that's a train wreck down there. 309 00:23:15,860 --> 00:23:21,160 The other thing is the decision about that quarterback and whoever's shopping around, 310 00:23:21,220 --> 00:23:24,880 they saw Coleman at receiving core actually be able to do their job Saturday. 311 00:23:25,640 --> 00:23:27,540 Your thoughts just maybe have some of the influence. 312 00:23:27,620 --> 00:23:30,760 If you're a coach out there, you know you can win if you've got good players. 313 00:23:30,880 --> 00:23:31,680 If you're self-confident. 314 00:23:32,220 --> 00:23:35,300 After seeing that receiving core, and back to Brett's point, 315 00:23:35,640 --> 00:23:42,240 how big is it to make sure that this quarterback is going to be in the house for a full season next year? 316 00:23:42,380 --> 00:23:46,980 I mean, I think that's big, but it's not, you know, the end-all, be-all. 317 00:23:46,980 --> 00:23:55,980 I mean, we've seen now several very successful examples of a coach bringing in an offensive coordinator 318 00:23:55,980 --> 00:24:00,540 who brings his quarterback and maybe a couple coaches, and they just absolutely blow up, right? 319 00:24:00,660 --> 00:24:03,480 So I think there's a lot of ways to fill out that quarterback room, 320 00:24:03,540 --> 00:24:08,540 but I think the best thing for Auburn to do at this time is to find a way to get Ashton back. 321 00:24:08,640 --> 00:24:09,460 That'll be important. 322 00:24:09,700 --> 00:24:14,500 You know, as far as the roster returning next year, I mean, that's going to be an interesting thing to watch. 323 00:24:14,620 --> 00:24:17,020 You know, I don't think the entire roster's coming back. 324 00:24:17,100 --> 00:24:18,220 I think some people will leave. 325 00:24:19,080 --> 00:24:29,740 But the important people, I think Auburn will have the funds to make a very capable offer to keep them. 326 00:24:30,220 --> 00:24:34,080 A very strong, a strong, what was the LSU coaches line up, maybe I should say it already, 327 00:24:34,180 --> 00:24:37,160 but a strong you-know-what offer, so to speak. 328 00:24:38,940 --> 00:24:39,560 Thank you. 329 00:24:40,600 --> 00:24:45,960 Right, and I think part of that is due to them going out there and putting that game against Baylor and Atlanta 330 00:24:45,960 --> 00:24:49,940 and getting that $4 to $8 million in that money on top of what they're revenue sharing, 331 00:24:50,060 --> 00:24:51,860 which is something other schools don't necessarily have. 332 00:24:51,900 --> 00:24:54,320 So that's going to give Auburn an advantage there, but we'll see. 333 00:24:54,540 --> 00:24:56,120 We'll see how things work out individually. 334 00:24:56,300 --> 00:24:58,700 There's individual decisions that will be made. 335 00:24:58,780 --> 00:25:02,760 You cannot say for certain what a Cam Coleman is or is not going to do right now 336 00:25:02,760 --> 00:25:04,640 or some other high-pop players. 337 00:25:04,740 --> 00:25:08,640 We'll just have to wait and see how everything works out, what he thinks of the new coach, 338 00:25:08,640 --> 00:25:13,240 what he thinks about the new offense, and what type of offers are put on his plate, 339 00:25:13,300 --> 00:25:14,120 including from Auburn. 340 00:25:15,540 --> 00:25:21,920 Auburn did not have a Bain-y-means great defensive game against Vanderbilt, 341 00:25:22,080 --> 00:25:23,720 but Xavier Atkins did. 342 00:25:24,400 --> 00:25:26,280 That camp continues to amaze me. 343 00:25:26,420 --> 00:25:28,880 Leads the SEC in tackles with 78. 344 00:25:29,760 --> 00:25:32,780 Tackles for a loss with 15 and a half. 345 00:25:33,360 --> 00:25:38,740 Leads the team in sanks with 7.5, and I know we talked with you about 346 00:25:38,740 --> 00:25:41,360 that was one of the concerns going into the summer. 347 00:25:41,960 --> 00:25:46,740 In summer camp was the linebacker core, and he is just being magnificent. 348 00:25:46,740 --> 00:25:54,060 But listen, you've followed this team, and all three of us have followed the SEC for decades. 349 00:25:54,940 --> 00:26:03,380 I know the other coaches in the league want to see Diego Pavia get out of the league as soon as possible, 350 00:26:03,380 --> 00:26:08,740 but he gains 480 yards against a very good Auburn defense. 351 00:26:09,580 --> 00:26:10,960 And you've seen quarterbacks. 352 00:26:11,120 --> 00:26:12,200 He's not fancy. 353 00:26:12,780 --> 00:26:15,720 He's not pro-typical 6'5", 230. 354 00:26:16,120 --> 00:26:20,100 But, B, man, Pavia just gets things done, doesn't he? 355 00:26:20,420 --> 00:26:20,860 He does. 356 00:26:21,020 --> 00:26:26,020 And, first of all, Xavier Atkins, he is a first-team all SEC defensive player. 357 00:26:26,340 --> 00:26:27,700 He's having a tremendous year. 358 00:26:28,060 --> 00:26:30,640 I don't know how many people across the SEC are noticing it, 359 00:26:30,680 --> 00:26:34,280 just because Auburn is not in a position, the top profile right now. 360 00:26:34,800 --> 00:26:36,900 But he is having an incredible season. 361 00:26:37,040 --> 00:26:40,700 He deserves all the positive press and praise he can get. 362 00:26:41,540 --> 00:26:43,120 Diego Pavia is incredible. 363 00:26:43,760 --> 00:26:47,220 For those who haven't really, you know, heard much about what happened Saturday, 364 00:26:47,960 --> 00:26:51,180 at the end of the first half, well, on Vanderbilt's first three drives, 365 00:26:51,280 --> 00:26:53,560 Auburn held them to 130 yards in a field goal right. 366 00:26:54,040 --> 00:26:57,320 And on that last drive, right before halftime, they spread it out. 367 00:26:58,120 --> 00:27:01,140 They went tempo, and they went right down the field. 368 00:27:01,760 --> 00:27:04,260 And it's something that they really haven't done all season 369 00:27:04,260 --> 00:27:06,100 except for the fourth quarter of Texas. 370 00:27:06,620 --> 00:27:09,260 But they came out to start the second half and did the same thing. 371 00:27:09,260 --> 00:27:15,660 And I think they scored touchdowns on four of the five drives in the second half, 372 00:27:15,740 --> 00:27:18,420 four of the first five drives, doing that. 373 00:27:18,960 --> 00:27:22,520 And just Auburn was unable to adjust to that. 374 00:27:22,760 --> 00:27:23,860 And Pavia was incredible. 375 00:27:24,360 --> 00:27:26,240 Just sitting there watching that, to me, 376 00:27:26,780 --> 00:27:28,960 I'm not sure why that's not their offense full-time, 377 00:27:29,060 --> 00:27:31,820 because he is unable to stop when you spread it out 378 00:27:31,820 --> 00:27:32,840 and just let him make plays. 379 00:27:32,940 --> 00:27:35,300 And he has those options because he's a great decision-maker. 380 00:27:35,960 --> 00:27:37,760 He can make decisions under pressure. 381 00:27:37,980 --> 00:27:41,400 And then he has the other option of being a really good scrambler, 382 00:27:41,480 --> 00:27:43,920 runner, making yards after kind. 383 00:27:44,000 --> 00:27:45,360 You know, he can do it all at quarterback. 384 00:27:47,240 --> 00:27:49,360 He's fun to watch when he's not playing your team, right? 385 00:27:52,180 --> 00:27:54,420 Not exactly a stereotypical quarterback. 386 00:27:54,800 --> 00:27:58,080 Brian, has anyone asked you about the Auburn basketball team out of the gates? 387 00:27:59,140 --> 00:28:01,220 Yeah, nice little start there, 3-0. 388 00:28:01,360 --> 00:28:03,140 I was at the game last night. 389 00:28:03,200 --> 00:28:05,400 I thought they played well, you know. 390 00:28:06,640 --> 00:28:09,500 But they've got a really big test coming up Sunday. 391 00:28:10,120 --> 00:28:13,120 Number one Houston, Legacy Arena in Birmingham. 392 00:28:13,360 --> 00:28:15,140 That's going to be a terrific matchup. 393 00:28:15,940 --> 00:28:17,920 We'll see how that goes, right? 394 00:28:18,820 --> 00:28:22,280 Auburn is a team with 10 newcomers, a new head coach, 395 00:28:22,640 --> 00:28:26,960 still trying to work out all those things where Houston's a little bit more 396 00:28:26,960 --> 00:28:31,460 established, you know, with their program and their roster with guys, 397 00:28:31,520 --> 00:28:32,860 a few more guys coming back there. 398 00:28:33,040 --> 00:28:36,120 So, I think they certainly have an advantage in that area. 399 00:28:36,840 --> 00:28:39,880 Houston is a great defensive team, a great rebounding team, 400 00:28:39,980 --> 00:28:41,480 a great offensive rebounding team. 401 00:28:42,260 --> 00:28:44,860 And that's some things that Auburn, although they've done well 402 00:28:44,860 --> 00:28:46,900 in the last couple of games with that, 403 00:28:47,420 --> 00:28:49,220 you go back to that Oklahoma State exhibition, 404 00:28:49,340 --> 00:28:50,420 they did not do well with that. 405 00:28:50,420 --> 00:28:52,480 And this is going to be the most physical team they've quite sent. 406 00:28:52,720 --> 00:28:55,520 So, this is going to be a real, real test for them 407 00:28:55,520 --> 00:28:56,740 to see how much they've improved. 408 00:28:57,420 --> 00:28:59,560 The only thing I would say about this game 409 00:28:59,560 --> 00:29:01,200 and this program right now is to be patient. 410 00:29:02,000 --> 00:29:03,540 They're going to improve a lot. 411 00:29:03,640 --> 00:29:06,140 Auburn is from now until February and March. 412 00:29:06,320 --> 00:29:09,340 So, this will be kind of a baseline game for them. 413 00:29:09,880 --> 00:29:12,180 And we'll see how that goes and see how it performs 414 00:29:12,180 --> 00:29:15,260 and see how well they play and if they can, you know, do something, 415 00:29:15,400 --> 00:29:17,080 maybe get a win or not. 416 00:29:17,080 --> 00:29:20,780 But don't get too down on the team regardless of what happens Sunday. 417 00:29:21,500 --> 00:29:27,140 I was going to say, Alabama and Auburn have had success against Houston. 418 00:29:27,820 --> 00:29:31,160 I remember Birmingham, Auburn played them in the NCAA tournament. 419 00:29:31,800 --> 00:29:37,000 Kevin Samson's teams, if you survive beating them, 420 00:29:38,120 --> 00:29:42,660 it's kind of a barometer for the season when you play a Kevin Samson team. 421 00:29:42,760 --> 00:29:44,700 You've got to match their physicality. 422 00:29:45,200 --> 00:29:49,460 One of the things Alabama and Auburn have been able to do the last couple of years. 423 00:29:49,720 --> 00:29:53,540 I know you've got a bye week, but things have been picked up. 424 00:29:53,620 --> 00:30:01,640 You're covering baseball, basketball, you name it, you're doing it. 425 00:30:02,060 --> 00:30:04,240 Where can we get online to get all the good stuff? 426 00:30:04,980 --> 00:30:06,020 Yes, yes. 427 00:30:06,020 --> 00:30:08,540 We are enjoying our bye week so far. 428 00:30:08,740 --> 00:30:12,340 I think we've got eight stories this morning. 429 00:30:12,460 --> 00:30:12,860 No, six. 430 00:30:12,940 --> 00:30:13,500 Six, I'm sorry. 431 00:30:13,580 --> 00:30:14,020 Just six. 432 00:30:14,360 --> 00:30:14,940 So our seven. 433 00:30:15,840 --> 00:30:16,200 Slacker. 434 00:30:16,460 --> 00:30:16,800 So, yeah. 435 00:30:16,960 --> 00:30:17,600 There we are. 436 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:22,020 But, yes, we are continuing to blow out our coverage of Auburn sports. 437 00:30:22,320 --> 00:30:23,520 And, you know, I'm at baseball right now. 438 00:30:23,580 --> 00:30:27,620 We're about to have a media opportunity with Bush Thompson and his staff. 439 00:30:27,980 --> 00:30:33,620 And plenty of coverage of the coaching search, football team right now, basketball, all that 440 00:30:33,620 --> 00:30:34,940 more, AuburnSports.com. 441 00:30:34,980 --> 00:30:38,400 You can sign up for a dollar online right now and get all that coverage. 442 00:30:38,900 --> 00:30:41,900 And you can follow me on Twitter, slash X, at BMATAU. 443 00:30:42,980 --> 00:30:44,520 Brian Matthews, Buffet. 444 00:30:44,580 --> 00:30:47,180 Thanks so much for your time today and stay safe down there, K.O. 445 00:30:47,180 --> 00:30:47,440 Brian. 446 00:30:48,200 --> 00:30:48,780 Appreciate it. 447 00:30:48,800 --> 00:30:49,180 Thanks, guys. 448 00:30:49,820 --> 00:30:50,240 See you, bud. 449 00:30:50,240 --> 00:30:52,340 Brian Matthews, AuburnSports.com. 450 00:30:52,380 --> 00:30:56,340 You're talking about Alabama and Auburn breaking out with the basketball. 451 00:30:56,660 --> 00:30:59,500 He mentioned Auburn taking on Houston, number one. 452 00:31:00,140 --> 00:31:01,420 Alabama taking on Purdue. 453 00:31:01,600 --> 00:31:03,620 Freshman being number one, 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00:37:20,260 --> 00:37:20,960 Exclusions apply. 564 00:37:22,540 --> 00:37:23,740 The Score. 565 00:37:24,160 --> 00:37:28,940 Now, back with Boomo Bugg on 93.9 The Score. 566 00:37:29,620 --> 00:37:30,580 Welcome back in. 567 00:37:30,640 --> 00:37:34,340 Time to head on down to T-Town and say hello to the man behind the scenes in Alabama. 568 00:37:34,520 --> 00:37:38,360 Rodney Orr is the founder and editor of tighterinsider.com. 569 00:37:38,420 --> 00:37:40,440 His book is called Bigger Than Velma. 570 00:37:40,520 --> 00:37:41,500 Rodney Orr, welcome in. 571 00:37:41,560 --> 00:37:42,220 How are you? 572 00:37:43,000 --> 00:37:44,240 Doing well, Harold and Brett. 573 00:37:44,260 --> 00:37:45,020 How are you guys? 574 00:37:45,320 --> 00:37:45,600 Hey, Bill. 575 00:37:45,620 --> 00:37:46,420 Yeah, we're doing okay. 576 00:37:47,280 --> 00:37:48,420 Latest big poll out. 577 00:37:48,500 --> 00:37:52,420 The only one that matters in Alabama hanging in there at number four. 578 00:37:53,040 --> 00:37:54,100 Rodney, your thoughts. 579 00:37:54,240 --> 00:37:57,980 Obviously, when you look at this ranking, and you go back to last year, a lot was in front 580 00:37:57,980 --> 00:38:00,720 of Alabama at that point coming into the Oklahoma game. 581 00:38:01,320 --> 00:38:04,620 This year, a lot is in front of them coming into the Oklahoma game. 582 00:38:04,620 --> 00:38:09,240 Your thoughts about last year to this year getting ready for this big matchup this weekend 583 00:38:09,240 --> 00:38:09,940 in your backyard? 584 00:38:11,500 --> 00:38:16,320 Well, I mean, I think if you compare the two, there's a lot of differences. 585 00:38:16,560 --> 00:38:21,060 I mean, obviously, DeBoer's second year here, and I think that they're playing a lot better. 586 00:38:21,180 --> 00:38:27,680 The program, they have a lot more confidence, I think, overall on every aspect of the program 587 00:38:27,680 --> 00:38:28,760 actually right now. 588 00:38:28,760 --> 00:38:31,420 And, you know, they've got a ton of leadership on this team. 589 00:38:31,760 --> 00:38:38,760 And so I just get a different feel, you know, to where they are right now versus where they were last year. 590 00:38:39,320 --> 00:38:42,240 And I think there's a lot of confidence headed into this game. 591 00:38:42,540 --> 00:38:47,880 You know, I mean, I think that the players, they understand that this is an extremely important game. 592 00:38:47,960 --> 00:38:48,740 They win this game. 593 00:38:48,800 --> 00:38:50,840 It kind of sets the table for the future. 594 00:38:52,060 --> 00:38:56,960 You know, they lose this game, and all of a sudden, not that the Auburn game's not already 595 00:38:56,960 --> 00:39:02,500 extraordinarily important, but I mean, it just kind of would make it even more important for this team. 596 00:39:02,500 --> 00:39:06,520 Because, you know what, you guys know this, it's playoff or bust. 597 00:39:08,180 --> 00:39:08,660 Absolutely. 598 00:39:09,300 --> 00:39:14,020 Ronnie, if I had a dollar for every fan or media member who mentioned to me, 599 00:39:14,620 --> 00:39:17,920 when is Alabama going to run the dadgum ball? 600 00:39:18,460 --> 00:39:25,040 I think after nine games, everybody's come to the realization that they're not going to run for 150 yards 601 00:39:25,040 --> 00:39:30,400 because they've got deficiencies at running back in the offensive line. 602 00:39:30,400 --> 00:39:33,860 But I want to use a word that you told me Saturday night, 603 00:39:33,920 --> 00:39:38,060 and you put it in your couple of articles this week, is rhythm. 604 00:39:38,780 --> 00:39:41,600 Alabama's offense has not been in rhythm. 605 00:39:42,220 --> 00:39:45,020 And as you noted from the Georgia-Tennessee game, 606 00:39:45,500 --> 00:39:48,800 this was one of the most prolific offenses in the country. 607 00:39:49,360 --> 00:39:55,760 Ty Simpson was hitting everything that he threw, and we know about the miss, long passes. 608 00:39:56,600 --> 00:39:59,320 He threw for 277 yards. 609 00:39:59,320 --> 00:40:04,700 If he hits the two bombs, he's probably throwing for 400. 610 00:40:05,460 --> 00:40:07,280 And there are reasons for that. 611 00:40:07,920 --> 00:40:09,580 And it's not just Ty Simpson. 612 00:40:09,800 --> 00:40:13,160 Sometimes it's the receivers in the offensive line. 613 00:40:13,360 --> 00:40:17,440 But, Ronnie, I know that's something they're working on, and particularly get back into it. 614 00:40:17,460 --> 00:40:19,920 It's not going to be easy with Oklahoma's pass rush, 615 00:40:20,100 --> 00:40:23,240 but the offense needs to get back into better rhythm. 616 00:40:23,940 --> 00:40:30,380 Yeah, that was actually part of our Inside the Five preview last week that we put out on Fridays around lunch. 617 00:40:31,080 --> 00:40:36,480 And Alabama has to get back into the rhythm in the passing game because it slipped a little bit. 618 00:40:36,740 --> 00:40:39,280 And really, it didn't happen in this game. 619 00:40:39,460 --> 00:40:44,080 And I think what's going on here partly is, and people say, well, it's because you're not running the football. 620 00:40:44,080 --> 00:40:49,060 I think a lot of it is that it is the fact that Alabama is one-dimensional. 621 00:40:49,940 --> 00:40:54,940 And I think teams can almost disregard the run to a large extent. 622 00:40:55,780 --> 00:41:02,960 But I also think, too, that as this has gone along, they found out that we have to bring pressure. 623 00:41:03,620 --> 00:41:06,700 And I think we saw that in some games leading up to the last couple. 624 00:41:07,540 --> 00:41:12,140 And South Carolina was really effective in bringing pressure, getting Ty Simpson off his mark. 625 00:41:12,140 --> 00:41:15,020 And I think the same thing, too, with LSU. 626 00:41:16,160 --> 00:41:17,620 And he missed some throws. 627 00:41:18,420 --> 00:41:23,120 And, you know, like you said, there's been some drops, some key drops along the way as well. 628 00:41:23,760 --> 00:41:24,760 But here's the thing. 629 00:41:25,020 --> 00:41:29,440 I mean, again, it's not something that Grubb can't adjust to, 630 00:41:29,540 --> 00:41:32,980 that they can't make some adjustments here and there and change some things, tweak some things. 631 00:41:34,380 --> 00:41:37,960 Then all of a sudden, you hit those throws that were there. 632 00:41:38,600 --> 00:41:40,220 Ty just missed them, a couple of them. 633 00:41:40,780 --> 00:41:45,080 But you hit those throws, and it changes the whole kind of complexion of the game. 634 00:41:45,900 --> 00:41:49,760 So I'm not really, like, overly concerned about that. 635 00:41:49,840 --> 00:41:52,480 I think they can find that rhythm again in the passing game. 636 00:41:52,520 --> 00:41:55,700 Because, listen, too, there's been some injuries at wide receiver. 637 00:41:56,360 --> 00:41:57,900 You know, Horton, lots of Brooks. 638 00:41:58,200 --> 00:42:00,360 Ryan hasn't been himself 100%. 639 00:42:01,020 --> 00:42:05,100 So, you know, I think they're getting closer to being healthy and back to, you know, 640 00:42:05,140 --> 00:42:09,820 those four guys that have really been productive being where they need to be. 641 00:42:10,200 --> 00:42:15,080 And so, and I also think, too, Josh Cuevas has done a fantastic job as a receiver. 642 00:42:15,860 --> 00:42:22,460 And watching and seeing those guys, Josh Cuevas, Caleb Edwards, start to get involved as receivers, 643 00:42:22,620 --> 00:42:24,220 is going to be really important to see. 644 00:42:25,440 --> 00:42:28,160 Ryan, that literally was what I was about to say. 645 00:42:28,160 --> 00:42:37,200 You can see when Lonshire Brooks, again, I know the top three in the rotation, as far as receivers, are exceptional. 646 00:42:37,580 --> 00:42:41,380 But I think Josh Cuevas is the most underrated receiver. 647 00:42:41,560 --> 00:42:44,100 He's a good blocker, just a good player. 648 00:42:44,480 --> 00:42:49,540 And you can see when Alabama missed Lonshire Brooks in the South Carolina game. 649 00:42:50,100 --> 00:42:53,300 Again, this is a very talented receiver room. 650 00:42:53,900 --> 00:42:56,400 Hopefully they can get healthy and bank and rhythm. 651 00:42:56,700 --> 00:43:03,540 But I know Josh Cuevas came into the interview room and talked with some of the media. 652 00:43:03,800 --> 00:43:06,100 But, Ronnie, I've been impressed with him all year. 653 00:43:06,840 --> 00:43:07,920 Yeah, very impressed. 654 00:43:08,080 --> 00:43:14,760 He was the guy that I thought, you know, I said heading into the season that I thought he could be a really dynamic weapon for them as a receiver. 655 00:43:15,440 --> 00:43:23,500 Because, you know, obviously he can run really well and catches the ball consistently, can get down the field, can make things happen after the catch. 656 00:43:23,620 --> 00:43:25,000 All of those things are really important. 657 00:43:25,180 --> 00:43:27,960 I like Caleb Edwards a lot, the true freshman number 81. 658 00:43:28,700 --> 00:43:31,040 You know, hopefully continue to see him get more involved. 659 00:43:31,140 --> 00:43:36,680 Because I think the way teams are pressuring, you can use the tight ends maybe in some effective ways. 660 00:43:37,220 --> 00:43:38,960 So, hopefully we see more of that. 661 00:43:39,060 --> 00:43:42,100 And I think maybe see more of Daniel Hill as a receiver. 662 00:43:42,220 --> 00:43:43,220 We keep saying that. 663 00:43:43,660 --> 00:43:48,360 But also, maybe we see Daniel Hill more as a runner. 664 00:43:49,800 --> 00:43:54,780 That's something that I think it's hard to get into a rhythm with only a few carries. 665 00:43:55,380 --> 00:43:56,860 So, hopefully we see that. 666 00:43:57,040 --> 00:44:00,260 And I do think that Jam is struggling with his vision right now. 667 00:44:00,360 --> 00:44:04,060 I don't know if it has something to do with, you know, the injuries that he's had. 668 00:44:04,140 --> 00:44:06,800 He hasn't gotten back in the rhythm since Vanderbilt. 669 00:44:06,920 --> 00:44:08,200 He ran for 136. 670 00:44:08,280 --> 00:44:10,680 Then he went for 85 before the injury against Missouri. 671 00:44:11,400 --> 00:44:14,200 And that concussion, he just really hasn't been quite the same. 672 00:44:14,860 --> 00:44:24,780 And, you know, I don't know that we should expect the running game to be, make a significant amount of production, have significant production. 673 00:44:25,020 --> 00:44:31,080 But, if they can get some semblance of a run game, it certainly would be very helpful. 674 00:44:32,380 --> 00:44:34,400 Obviously, Rodney, we're not a fly on the wall. 675 00:44:34,540 --> 00:44:35,800 But, we're not saying anything. 676 00:44:35,880 --> 00:44:38,740 This coaching staff doesn't already know far more than we do. 677 00:44:39,000 --> 00:44:42,780 The reality is you can't be one-dimensional against a good team. 678 00:44:42,840 --> 00:44:43,940 And Oklahoma's a good team. 679 00:44:44,440 --> 00:44:47,900 We all know that not only are they a good team, they're a darn good defensive team. 680 00:44:48,300 --> 00:44:53,300 What, in your opinion, if you could be that fly on the wall, how is Alabama going to sit here and turn the chips, 681 00:44:53,820 --> 00:44:59,120 counter some of those things in lieu of the fact that right now, this is not a knock. 682 00:44:59,220 --> 00:45:03,340 Overall, Alabama's one-dimensional, which is another way of saying how good Ty Simpson is. 683 00:45:03,920 --> 00:45:08,000 The other guys know that, and yet Ty Simpson's still able to move the ball, especially the two-minute drill. 684 00:45:08,480 --> 00:45:12,500 What kind of strategy will they do coming in, not only to a game that's important, 685 00:45:13,060 --> 00:45:18,900 but especially somebody who has a stark, I mean, an absolutely great reputation for defense and Brent Venables? 686 00:45:19,760 --> 00:45:21,600 Yeah, first of all, they love pressure. 687 00:45:21,880 --> 00:45:23,340 Brent Venables loves pressure. 688 00:45:23,340 --> 00:45:26,540 They have 33 sacks this year. 689 00:45:27,200 --> 00:45:36,660 I joke that 32 and a half came against Auburn, but, you know, they actually did have, I think, 690 00:45:36,740 --> 00:45:38,380 double-digit sacks against Auburn. 691 00:45:39,100 --> 00:45:41,620 And they're a really good pass rushing team. 692 00:45:41,700 --> 00:45:42,140 And you know what? 693 00:45:42,200 --> 00:45:43,620 Let's take a moment just to say this. 694 00:45:43,700 --> 00:45:46,720 Their defensive line coach, I think he's one of the best in the country. 695 00:45:47,080 --> 00:45:47,960 He's an Alabama guy. 696 00:45:48,040 --> 00:45:50,280 Todd Bates does a fantastic job. 697 00:45:50,600 --> 00:45:51,960 He develops players. 698 00:45:52,300 --> 00:45:54,180 He gets them ready to play at a high level. 699 00:45:54,700 --> 00:45:56,080 So I want to say that about Todd. 700 00:45:56,140 --> 00:45:57,140 He's a tremendous guy. 701 00:45:57,220 --> 00:45:58,460 He's done a great job there. 702 00:45:58,660 --> 00:46:01,680 He's got a lot of defensive linemen he can rotate in. 703 00:46:01,680 --> 00:46:04,000 And they're all well-developed. 704 00:46:04,500 --> 00:46:07,160 And to say that is they have a couple of injuries. 705 00:46:07,440 --> 00:46:13,380 The best pass rusher, R. Thomas Mason, R. Mason Thomas is out. 706 00:46:14,440 --> 00:46:15,780 Now, I don't know if he'll be out. 707 00:46:15,880 --> 00:46:16,820 Let me rephrase that. 708 00:46:17,040 --> 00:46:20,180 He was, in the Tennessee game, missed three and a half quarters that game. 709 00:46:20,300 --> 00:46:22,080 But we'll see if he's back. 710 00:46:22,220 --> 00:46:24,600 I know they've been missing one of their linebackers, Kobe McKenzie. 711 00:46:24,740 --> 00:46:25,700 We'll see if he's back. 712 00:46:26,400 --> 00:46:28,960 So they've had some injuries on the defensive side of the ball, 713 00:46:29,020 --> 00:46:30,220 but they do have a lot of depth. 714 00:46:30,480 --> 00:46:32,980 Like I said, it's been well-coached, well-developed up front. 715 00:46:33,540 --> 00:46:36,860 So the pass rush is where we're going here, Harold. 716 00:46:37,280 --> 00:46:40,740 I think, you know, and I'm talking to the Oklahoma people, 717 00:46:41,180 --> 00:46:44,820 one of my top connections out there, and he covers the team, 718 00:46:44,820 --> 00:46:47,760 and he just said, look, he thought the real key for Alabama 719 00:46:47,760 --> 00:46:50,720 was protecting Ty Simpson, keep Ty upright. 720 00:46:51,380 --> 00:46:52,740 There's going to be some opportunities. 721 00:46:53,380 --> 00:46:56,620 Joey Aguilar, Tennessee, he didn't have much of a run game 722 00:46:56,620 --> 00:46:59,000 in that game a couple of weeks ago. 723 00:46:59,300 --> 00:47:01,020 Tennessee only got 63 yards rushing. 724 00:47:01,540 --> 00:47:03,880 But Joey Aguilar threw for right at 400 yards. 725 00:47:04,300 --> 00:47:06,920 It was the turnovers that really hurt Tennessee. 726 00:47:07,580 --> 00:47:10,000 So I think if you can keep Ty upright 727 00:47:10,000 --> 00:47:13,780 and give him a second to deliver the ball, 728 00:47:14,460 --> 00:47:17,900 there's going to be some real big opportunities in the pass game. 729 00:47:18,080 --> 00:47:20,600 And, look, I think you do have to rely on your pass game 730 00:47:20,600 --> 00:47:22,000 because that's your strength. 731 00:47:22,420 --> 00:47:23,620 I mean, let's just be honest. 732 00:47:23,820 --> 00:47:25,120 It is what it is. 733 00:47:25,420 --> 00:47:27,020 This is not a running football team. 734 00:47:27,080 --> 00:47:28,720 It's a one-dimensional team right now. 735 00:47:29,960 --> 00:47:32,280 Ronnie, we talked to Redfish on Monday, 736 00:47:32,620 --> 00:47:36,860 and one of the things we talked about was the improvement in the defense, 737 00:47:36,860 --> 00:47:39,000 and particularly the inside linebackers. 738 00:47:39,600 --> 00:47:43,340 Number zero, Deontay Lawson, is beginning to look like himself. 739 00:47:44,120 --> 00:47:49,200 Hill Green, to me, seems to get better, more integrated in the offense. 740 00:47:49,460 --> 00:47:53,620 And Justin Jefferson is a tackling machine. 741 00:47:53,820 --> 00:47:56,300 John Zepierre has turned into a superstar. 742 00:47:56,940 --> 00:47:58,840 Quain Russo may even get back. 743 00:47:59,240 --> 00:48:01,440 Maybe, I don't know if he's going to be back for Oklahoma. 744 00:48:01,600 --> 00:48:03,400 Maybe the following week, we'll see. 745 00:48:04,100 --> 00:48:07,180 And they still have some busts, and they still have occasional, 746 00:48:07,760 --> 00:48:11,060 and particularly over the middle with a tight end or a wheel route. 747 00:48:11,440 --> 00:48:15,540 But no question, Ronnie, this defense has improved as the season's moved on. 748 00:48:16,040 --> 00:48:19,560 I thought they played with as much energy, passion, confidence. 749 00:48:20,080 --> 00:48:25,320 They tackled extremely well, as I've seen them probably under Kane Womack against LSU. 750 00:48:25,440 --> 00:48:28,280 Now, a lot of people may say, well, LSU's not very good offensively. 751 00:48:28,360 --> 00:48:30,220 Well, Alabama may not look good, too. 752 00:48:30,820 --> 00:48:33,360 You know, in that game, they only had 232 total yards. 753 00:48:33,440 --> 00:48:35,320 I think it was 53 yards on the ground. 754 00:48:35,800 --> 00:48:39,960 So they did a fantastic job, and I think they did a really good job against South Carolina. 755 00:48:40,100 --> 00:48:40,500 They are. 756 00:48:40,580 --> 00:48:44,040 They do seem to be getting better and better as we go along. 757 00:48:44,460 --> 00:48:48,140 They seem to be playing a lot faster now, with a lot more confidence. 758 00:48:48,860 --> 00:48:51,620 I think DeJon Lee's done a really good job out there at corner. 759 00:48:51,720 --> 00:48:56,500 He had a tremendous play earlier in the game when he knocked that ball away from Trades Green, 760 00:48:56,600 --> 00:49:00,160 who I thought was going to be a real factor for LSU, the big, tall, 6'7", 761 00:49:00,160 --> 00:49:02,260 tied in that they gave around to different positions. 762 00:49:02,600 --> 00:49:05,040 So, yes, I do agree with you defensively. 763 00:49:05,220 --> 00:49:07,000 Alabama's doing a really, really good job. 764 00:49:07,080 --> 00:49:09,520 And, you know, again, talking to my Oklahoma people, they say, look, 765 00:49:09,960 --> 00:49:12,420 one of the keys in defending Oklahoma is going to be this. 766 00:49:12,420 --> 00:49:17,360 Get after Mateer, get after him early, hit him, because if you hit him, 767 00:49:17,860 --> 00:49:20,880 he begins to get a little bit gun-shy at times. 768 00:49:22,120 --> 00:49:23,640 So I think that's a real key. 769 00:49:23,760 --> 00:49:26,620 And with the development of that pass rush, you know, Harold Britt, 770 00:49:26,680 --> 00:49:29,580 you might have noticed my guy out there, number 24, Noah Carter, 771 00:49:29,680 --> 00:49:32,460 who I've talked about quite a bit, the red-shirt freshman, 772 00:49:32,680 --> 00:49:35,580 he had some, he was getting some pressure, too. 773 00:49:35,580 --> 00:49:37,760 He might have had a sack, I'm not sure. 774 00:49:38,360 --> 00:49:41,940 But I know that he was getting a lot of pressure when he was in the game. 775 00:49:42,020 --> 00:49:45,640 So that's good to see, along with Yonse Pierre and so forth. 776 00:49:45,940 --> 00:49:49,820 But the one thing I would really, as I look at this game, 777 00:49:51,720 --> 00:49:56,880 not to say concerned about, but I do wonder still how susceptible Alabama is 778 00:49:56,880 --> 00:49:59,060 to getting gashed up front in the run game. 779 00:50:00,940 --> 00:50:04,720 And Xavier Robinson, the Oklahoma running back, 780 00:50:04,780 --> 00:50:06,280 has really come on the last few weeks. 781 00:50:06,340 --> 00:50:08,660 He had 107 yards against Alabama last year, 782 00:50:09,020 --> 00:50:14,600 but he kind of disappeared in their rotation up until two weeks ago against Ole Miss. 783 00:50:14,600 --> 00:50:16,600 He ran for 109 on nine carries, 784 00:50:16,740 --> 00:50:21,480 and then he came back and ran for 116 or 115 the last game against Tennessee. 785 00:50:21,900 --> 00:50:24,060 So he's doing a really good job. 786 00:50:24,160 --> 00:50:25,300 They're starting to get more confidence. 787 00:50:25,440 --> 00:50:25,940 Now, they do. 788 00:50:26,120 --> 00:50:31,080 There is probably a pretty good chance of starting two freshmen at the offensive tackle spots. 789 00:50:31,500 --> 00:50:33,160 But, again, they're getting better and better. 790 00:50:33,980 --> 00:50:38,520 And, you know, that could be a real key, though, is that Oklahoma run game. 791 00:50:38,780 --> 00:50:40,440 You certainly have to be aware of it. 792 00:50:41,380 --> 00:50:42,320 Rodney, we're all men. 793 00:50:42,420 --> 00:50:42,980 We're impatient. 794 00:50:43,140 --> 00:50:44,180 We don't want to wait until Saturday. 795 00:50:44,280 --> 00:50:46,120 Go ahead and tell us who's going to win Saturday night. 796 00:50:47,860 --> 00:50:52,440 Well, look, I tell you, I think Alabama is in a great position here. 797 00:50:52,440 --> 00:50:58,080 I don't really put a lot of stock in the South Carolina or even the LSU games, for that matter. 798 00:50:58,680 --> 00:51:04,420 I do think that it's like DeBoer said, you're an inch or two away from regaining that rhythm, 799 00:51:04,760 --> 00:51:06,980 you know, making those plays that you were making earlier. 800 00:51:07,320 --> 00:51:08,800 I think they're going to find that. 801 00:51:08,900 --> 00:51:09,600 I really do. 802 00:51:10,480 --> 00:51:12,940 I think this team's got a great amount of leadership. 803 00:51:13,160 --> 00:51:14,140 They work extremely hard. 804 00:51:14,220 --> 00:51:15,840 They know where they have to improve. 805 00:51:16,060 --> 00:51:19,200 And I think this is an extremely determined team. 806 00:51:19,780 --> 00:51:23,360 Now, eventually, Harold and Brett, will they meet somebody that exposes them? 807 00:51:24,020 --> 00:51:28,200 You know, some of the weaknesses that we've talked about, very, very possibly could. 808 00:51:28,640 --> 00:51:31,020 But I think they take care of Oklahoma. 809 00:51:31,200 --> 00:51:32,980 Now, again, I think it would be a really good game. 810 00:51:33,500 --> 00:51:36,020 And Oklahoma's certainly capable of coming in and winning it. 811 00:51:36,140 --> 00:51:37,620 But I like Alabama here. 812 00:51:38,940 --> 00:51:44,440 And, Ron, you mentioned the 33 sacks that Oklahoma's been able to get. 813 00:51:44,620 --> 00:51:47,460 I remember Tennessee was leading the nation, too. 814 00:51:47,540 --> 00:51:48,100 Yeah, that's right. 815 00:51:48,380 --> 00:51:51,380 And they got zero against Alabama. 816 00:51:51,840 --> 00:51:56,600 And Georgia and Athens got zero sacks against Alabama, too. 817 00:51:57,280 --> 00:51:59,440 So we'll see how that goes. 818 00:51:59,700 --> 00:52:05,120 Ronnie, where can we get online to get the best coverage of Alabama sports 24-7? 819 00:52:06,260 --> 00:52:13,320 Message board, basketball coming up, and particularly tomorrow night with number two for you. 820 00:52:13,400 --> 00:52:15,660 Where can we get online and get all the good stuff? 821 00:52:16,180 --> 00:52:16,520 Right. 822 00:52:16,640 --> 00:52:17,820 It's saturnsaturn.com. 823 00:52:17,900 --> 00:52:19,460 It's only $48 a year. 824 00:52:19,520 --> 00:52:22,180 And you can get instant access right now with your credit card. 825 00:52:22,240 --> 00:52:24,380 If you prefer, there is an address there to send a check. 826 00:52:24,440 --> 00:52:25,980 It gives you all our premium information. 827 00:52:25,980 --> 00:52:27,660 But also our all-sports forum. 828 00:52:27,740 --> 00:52:29,620 That's our community of Alabama fans there. 829 00:52:29,700 --> 00:52:33,540 It's a lot of exchange going on, both football and basketball right now. 830 00:52:33,640 --> 00:52:41,080 And then, you know, yesterday we had a big notes package there about – and we discussed some of that here that was in our notes package. 831 00:52:41,240 --> 00:52:42,580 But a lot of stuff like that. 832 00:52:42,640 --> 00:52:44,860 Of course, we have our Inside the Five preview coming up. 833 00:52:44,920 --> 00:52:48,260 We're going to preview the recruiting, the visitors coming in this weekend. 834 00:52:48,540 --> 00:52:50,520 And like you said, basketball is big, too. 835 00:52:50,780 --> 00:52:53,280 I mean, it's really big with Purdue coming to town. 836 00:52:54,760 --> 00:52:56,480 Ronnie, it's always good to catch it with you. 837 00:52:56,540 --> 00:52:57,560 Don't give much of a break. 838 00:52:57,740 --> 00:53:01,460 We appreciate so much taking time out of that busy schedule and sharing with us. 839 00:53:01,580 --> 00:53:03,180 Thank you, and keep up the good work, my friend. 840 00:53:03,900 --> 00:53:05,640 Okay, Harold and Brett, you guys take care. 841 00:53:06,020 --> 00:53:06,480 Thank you, Bill. 842 00:53:06,500 --> 00:53:07,860 You're on titeringsaturn.com. 843 00:53:07,940 --> 00:53:12,820 Just to be clear, again, the ball game Saturday in Tuscaloosa kicks off onto the sun, a 2-30 kick, 844 00:53:12,820 --> 00:53:14,280 and catching your own 93.9 to score. 845 00:53:14,360 --> 00:53:17,200 But we'll wind up under the light. 846 00:53:17,680 --> 00:53:22,280 In the meantime, a heck of a fight for Coach Tony Pujo and the UNA men's basketball team. 847 00:53:22,420 --> 00:53:23,300 Coach is going to be joining us. 848 00:53:23,360 --> 00:53:25,720 Scott Baisen says Muscle Shoals is on fire. 849 00:53:25,840 --> 00:53:29,540 And Drew Giamman, he's got it all covered, and it's all straight ahead of the Boomo Bugg Show. 850 00:53:29,640 --> 00:53:30,320 Stay with us. 851 00:53:35,780 --> 00:53:39,540 On the basketball court, the soccer pitch, or even the golf course, 852 00:53:39,540 --> 00:53:44,300 your crew brings their best not just for the win, but for that post-game celebration. 853 00:53:44,300 --> 00:53:49,200 When victory tastes like Michelob Ultra, it's worth every drop of sweat. 854 00:53:49,720 --> 00:53:52,180 And if you don't win, you'll still get the beer. 855 00:53:52,620 --> 00:53:53,640 It's just on you. 856 00:53:54,360 --> 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--> 00:57:20,420 Arctic Frost. 939 00:57:20,580 --> 00:57:25,620 The legislation says that any senator whose data was acquired, subpoenaed, searched, accessed, 940 00:57:25,800 --> 00:57:30,880 or disclosed to officers or employees within the federal government can bring legal action 941 00:57:30,880 --> 00:57:32,560 against that governmental entity. 942 00:57:32,820 --> 00:57:37,020 U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville was one of those eight senators surveilled due to his relationship 943 00:57:37,020 --> 00:57:37,980 with President Trump. 944 00:57:37,980 --> 00:57:43,320 The Biden DOJ was looking into Trump associates who were also in agreement with Trump's claims 945 00:57:43,320 --> 00:57:44,740 about election conspiracy. 946 00:57:44,980 --> 00:57:50,160 This latest legislation is retroactive to the year 2022, which is well within the time frame 947 00:57:50,160 --> 00:57:53,280 that the Biden DOJ started to look into Trump and other Republicans. 948 00:57:53,640 --> 00:57:57,680 It's 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Beaird. 1007 01:01:18,580 --> 01:01:21,760 Thank you so much for giving us a street ride around the Tennessee Valley. 1008 01:01:22,260 --> 01:01:26,280 And thank the man who probably is still running on adrenaline. 1009 01:01:26,640 --> 01:01:30,260 UNA men's basketball coach, Tony Pujo. 1010 01:01:30,360 --> 01:01:31,400 Coach, welcome in. 1011 01:01:31,460 --> 01:01:32,020 How are you? 1012 01:01:33,060 --> 01:01:35,180 Anything but a boring night, I'm told. 1013 01:01:35,280 --> 01:01:35,840 How's it going? 1014 01:01:36,600 --> 01:01:37,520 It's going well. 1015 01:01:37,900 --> 01:01:39,780 Forgive me that I'm a little bit under the weather. 1016 01:01:39,780 --> 01:01:43,180 But glad to be with you guys here on the call. 1017 01:01:44,180 --> 01:01:45,540 Oh, man, we're sorry to hear it, Coach. 1018 01:01:45,620 --> 01:01:49,040 I tell you what, you're talking about giving everything you've got. 1019 01:01:49,540 --> 01:01:54,140 But the folks who might have missed it, talk to us about the big showdown last night. 1020 01:01:54,400 --> 01:01:57,100 It's one of those deals, you have a right to be tired. 1021 01:01:57,560 --> 01:01:58,680 Regulation couldn't hold it. 1022 01:01:58,720 --> 01:02:01,160 You had to go to overtime, a heck of a shootout. 1023 01:02:01,240 --> 01:02:03,220 But it came out on the right end for you. 1024 01:02:03,780 --> 01:02:04,580 Yeah, no doubt. 1025 01:02:04,580 --> 01:02:09,140 And, again, a lot of guys contributed and got us to that spot. 1026 01:02:09,280 --> 01:02:14,380 But I'll tell you, I was extremely impressed with our player, Tank Washington. 1027 01:02:14,600 --> 01:02:21,640 He didn't play one minute until he got into the game with about a minute and a half left in regulation. 1028 01:02:22,420 --> 01:02:24,780 Played the entire rest of the game and the overtime. 1029 01:02:24,780 --> 01:02:37,080 And I think not only came up with the big play to steal the win, but just really put his footprint on the entire game with his short minutes of play. 1030 01:02:39,280 --> 01:02:44,820 Tony, I had the pleasure of interviewing you for an article earlier this year. 1031 01:02:44,940 --> 01:02:51,700 One of the things we talked about was the amount of time you spend during the summer cultivating your players. 1032 01:02:52,800 --> 01:02:58,600 And when you could be out recruiting and doing a thousand other things, that really paid off to me. 1033 01:02:58,760 --> 01:03:05,240 Cornelius Williams was the bell cow or is the bell cow for this team and had another double-double. 1034 01:03:05,240 --> 01:03:09,580 Twenty-eight points, sixteen rebounds from start to finish. 1035 01:03:09,720 --> 01:03:16,840 The other thing that impressed me about him is we talk about doing the little things in games. 1036 01:03:17,040 --> 01:03:20,900 Three assists and he went ten of eleven from the free throw line. 1037 01:03:22,000 --> 01:03:23,600 Cornelius had quite a game. 1038 01:03:24,300 --> 01:03:25,220 No, 100%. 1039 01:03:25,220 --> 01:03:27,800 And, you know, again, you and I have that conversation. 1040 01:03:28,160 --> 01:03:32,900 And I've always said this, that, you know, and don't get me wrong, I still go out and recruit. 1041 01:03:32,900 --> 01:03:40,320 But I do spend an enormous amount of time during the summer here at home and especially with our players. 1042 01:03:41,160 --> 01:03:49,420 And the one thing I can tell you is, at our level, if you could keep a core group of guys together, I think that's such a competitive advantage. 1043 01:03:49,680 --> 01:03:55,820 And having a guy like Cornelius stick around for another year, sort of like what Jakari Lane did after year two, right? 1044 01:03:55,920 --> 01:03:57,140 Stuck up an extra year. 1045 01:03:58,180 --> 01:04:01,880 You know, I think those things pay dividend down the stretch. 1046 01:04:02,040 --> 01:04:09,340 It doesn't guarantee anything, but it gives you a fighting chance when you're, you know, when you're dealing with rosters and all that. 1047 01:04:09,440 --> 01:04:13,800 I think it gives you a fighting chance if you just have a solid relationship with all your players. 1048 01:04:15,020 --> 01:04:17,140 You and a men's basketball coach, Tony Pujo. 1049 01:04:17,240 --> 01:04:25,140 Coach, talk to us about this part of the schedule because a lot of teams go out and they get off the hot start, but then you look at their schedule and say, well, you should. 1050 01:04:25,500 --> 01:04:29,280 And then you go up and you face a tough schedule at the beginning. 1051 01:04:29,520 --> 01:04:30,620 You have a lot of adversity. 1052 01:04:30,980 --> 01:04:33,920 And I would imagine as a head coach, that's what you kind of want. 1053 01:04:34,000 --> 01:04:37,820 You want to win, but you want to make sure you know who's who's and who's what. 1054 01:04:38,200 --> 01:04:39,860 Talk to us about the nature of last night. 1055 01:04:39,920 --> 01:04:43,280 You lose your star guard to a lot, like a lot of coaches, to foul trouble. 1056 01:04:43,280 --> 01:04:47,580 And then you go to the bench, and as you mentioned, you get some help there with Tank. 1057 01:04:47,900 --> 01:04:52,160 But talk to us about what that tight win does last night for the balance of the season. 1058 01:04:53,160 --> 01:05:09,980 Well, what I can tell you is one of the things that we talked about when we put this schedule together is, especially with the losses that we had from last year, three to graduation and obviously Jakari Lane transferring to Texas A&M, you know, we wanted to challenge our guys. 1059 01:05:10,500 --> 01:05:13,340 And I'll even tell you the non-D1 games that we're playing. 1060 01:05:13,740 --> 01:05:26,240 We already faced Lane College, and I hate it for the teams in their league when they go up against that team, because I'm telling you, even our non-D1s, we got UT Southern also, right? 1061 01:05:26,240 --> 01:05:32,140 Which these are D2 programs that are going to make an impact in their leagues. 1062 01:05:33,020 --> 01:05:40,020 And then you got teams like Clemson that we're still about to face, and you got East Tennessee State next Saturday. 1063 01:05:40,500 --> 01:05:43,060 Chattanooga, San Francisco, LMU. 1064 01:05:43,540 --> 01:05:45,140 I mean, the list goes on and on. 1065 01:05:45,240 --> 01:05:48,700 We wanted to challenge our guys in the non-conference. 1066 01:05:49,200 --> 01:05:50,940 Like, you've already said this before. 1067 01:05:51,500 --> 01:05:58,940 This is something that we do as a program to make sure that our guys are ready to go when league play starts up on January 1st. 1068 01:06:00,220 --> 01:06:05,320 I'm telling you, someone else who had a good game, Dante Backus, 16 points. 1069 01:06:05,560 --> 01:06:07,880 And, again, here comes the little stuff. 1070 01:06:08,440 --> 01:06:13,540 Career high, 14 rebounds, four assists, and blocked two shots. 1071 01:06:14,300 --> 01:06:14,540 Yep. 1072 01:06:15,000 --> 01:06:16,280 And zero turnovers. 1073 01:06:17,380 --> 01:06:42,720 Listen, when I looked at the stat sheet at the end of the game, I was extremely impressed with our bigs in this game, not only because they scored 44 points combined, not only that they had 30 rebounds combined, not only did they have five steals combined, but they also had seven assists and zero turnovers. 1074 01:06:42,720 --> 01:06:49,560 And when you can get your bigs to do that, that's the part of putting this piece together that's so important. 1075 01:06:50,600 --> 01:06:53,080 Valuing the basketball has shown us a whole lot, right? 1076 01:06:53,640 --> 01:07:03,120 And when we get our guards to understand the, you know, valuing possessions, if our bigs can understand it, man, we're ahead of the bell curve here, right? 1077 01:07:03,140 --> 01:07:05,940 Because those are the guys that normally have the harder time with it. 1078 01:07:06,300 --> 01:07:09,020 And our bigs have already kind of figured that part out. 1079 01:07:09,160 --> 01:07:11,080 So I'm truly excited about that. 1080 01:07:11,140 --> 01:07:18,260 But as far as Dante's game last night, I think the only blemish that you'll see is he was so impressive. 1081 01:07:19,020 --> 01:07:21,120 He had such an impact in the interior. 1082 01:07:21,560 --> 01:07:23,740 He went to the free-toll line 19 times. 1083 01:07:24,320 --> 01:07:24,400 Right. 1084 01:07:24,460 --> 01:07:27,460 Where he's kicking himself is he left seven free-tolls on the table. 1085 01:07:27,620 --> 01:07:28,320 He went 12 of them. 1086 01:07:29,260 --> 01:07:36,840 But I could tell you one thing, if there's anything I know about Dante, is Dante is, I promise you, he's in the gym today working on that. 1087 01:07:37,460 --> 01:07:39,240 And that's one thing I could count on with him. 1088 01:07:39,400 --> 01:07:47,760 So I'll be honest with you guys, those two frontcourt players for us were just phenomenal yesterday and carried us through. 1089 01:07:49,520 --> 01:07:56,400 Coach, obviously, you mentioned it earlier, East Tennessee State comes down this weekend and wraps up a three-game homestand. 1090 01:07:57,020 --> 01:08:04,640 Your thoughts about East Tennessee, and I would imagine, again, you can't say enough about the purple pandemonium there at the vault. 1091 01:08:05,400 --> 01:08:05,700 No. 1092 01:08:05,900 --> 01:08:09,860 Listen, last night we had about 2,400 people in the arena. 1093 01:08:10,220 --> 01:08:13,320 The night before, against Lane, 2,000 people. 1094 01:08:13,320 --> 01:08:17,200 Like, this is almost unheard of for us at this time of the year, November. 1095 01:08:17,400 --> 01:08:21,560 It felt like last night's game almost felt like late February. 1096 01:08:22,160 --> 01:08:30,980 I mean, it was one of those contests that really took our team to the brink, you know, just to see our team grit that out. 1097 01:08:32,260 --> 01:08:34,840 But then also the support that we got from our folks. 1098 01:08:34,840 --> 01:08:40,800 I mean, this community has just embraced this program like I can't even explain, right? 1099 01:08:40,900 --> 01:08:47,620 Like, I'm extremely grateful to be a part of this community because it truly loves its university. 1100 01:08:47,820 --> 01:08:53,040 It loves, you know, the basketball program, the women's programs, all the other men's programs. 1101 01:08:53,140 --> 01:08:56,020 I mean, it's truly been extremely supportive. 1102 01:08:56,120 --> 01:08:57,560 I'm very thankful to be a part of that. 1103 01:08:58,220 --> 01:09:05,440 As far as ETSU is concerned this weekend, you know, you're looking at one of the top four teams in the SOCON preseason. 1104 01:09:05,580 --> 01:09:06,580 A lot of history there. 1105 01:09:06,960 --> 01:09:07,920 A lot of women there. 1106 01:09:08,480 --> 01:09:10,780 So, it's going to be, you know, what type of game it's going to be. 1107 01:09:10,980 --> 01:09:16,260 And, you know, I would love to see our crowd come back out and support these guys at 2 o'clock on Saturday. 1108 01:09:17,640 --> 01:09:20,820 Tony, let me ask you about the experience with Mississippi State. 1109 01:09:20,940 --> 01:09:28,480 I had a lot of people ask me about it and say that you played very well, and particularly in the first 25 to 28 minutes. 1110 01:09:29,000 --> 01:09:37,400 I mentioned Josh Hubbard, who's one of the best guards in the SEC, much less the nation, just kind of took that game over. 1111 01:09:37,520 --> 01:09:40,300 I know you blocked eight shots and you played very well. 1112 01:09:40,400 --> 01:09:45,740 I know there was about a seven- or eight-minute period where Mississippi State took the game over. 1113 01:09:46,020 --> 01:09:49,860 But the experience of going in, I know you're familiar with the hump. 1114 01:09:49,920 --> 01:09:57,080 We talked about that last week when you were at Alabama going to Mississippi State on multiple occasions. 1115 01:09:57,480 --> 01:10:01,900 Talk about the experience the team had playing Mississippi State. 1116 01:10:02,640 --> 01:10:05,540 You know, like I said, I think this time of the year is so important. 1117 01:10:06,540 --> 01:10:09,840 You can get a feel for your team and see what pieces. 1118 01:10:10,580 --> 01:10:14,640 You know, you've got some players already on our team that have solidified their position. 1119 01:10:15,200 --> 01:10:21,420 But there's some other guys right now that are like a Cannon Jefferson who is trying to understand the role that he plays. 1120 01:10:21,720 --> 01:10:22,800 Remember, Cannon's been here. 1121 01:10:22,860 --> 01:10:23,700 This is his third year. 1122 01:10:24,180 --> 01:10:25,640 But this is a new role for him. 1123 01:10:26,140 --> 01:10:28,060 Dante Bacchus has been here for two years. 1124 01:10:28,380 --> 01:10:29,680 But this is a new role for him. 1125 01:10:30,100 --> 01:10:33,260 But you see, like a guy like Dante's already kind of solidified his position. 1126 01:10:33,920 --> 01:10:35,820 Cornelius Willem solidified his position. 1127 01:10:36,360 --> 01:10:38,020 Cannon Jefferson as well. 1128 01:10:38,020 --> 01:10:47,180 And I think that experiences like that going into hostile environments like the hump, which, by the way, hats off to Coach Jans and that team. 1129 01:10:47,660 --> 01:10:50,760 And you mentioned Hubbard being one of the best point guards in the SEC. 1130 01:10:51,420 --> 01:10:53,080 He's one of the best point guards in the country. 1131 01:10:53,220 --> 01:10:56,140 This kid is the way he took that game over. 1132 01:10:57,100 --> 01:11:00,800 We always tell our players, when a player does that, you tip your hat, man. 1133 01:11:01,800 --> 01:11:04,880 You hurt them by tipping your hat and saying, well done. 1134 01:11:05,080 --> 01:11:11,420 Because he came through and really put his team on his back and just said, no, not tonight. 1135 01:11:11,840 --> 01:11:14,480 But I was very happy with the way that our guys competed. 1136 01:11:15,040 --> 01:11:23,440 You know, when you looked up at the 15-minute mark and we're sitting here with a nine-point lead, you know, it kind of showed in the second half, 1137 01:11:23,820 --> 01:11:27,680 it kind of showed right away that, you know, this team belongs. 1138 01:11:27,680 --> 01:11:32,760 A guy like Cornelius Williams, the game that he had, showed me that he played at that level, right? 1139 01:11:32,920 --> 01:11:42,920 So my thing is, this is, I think, a great experience for everybody, as, again, as we're trying to grow this basketball team into the 25-26 season. 1140 01:11:43,880 --> 01:11:44,520 Yeah, absolutely. 1141 01:11:44,900 --> 01:11:55,300 By the way, speaking of tipping your hat to the opponent, I want to tip it to Izzy Miles, the Huntsville native, who scored 16 points. 1142 01:11:55,300 --> 01:12:01,720 I can't tell you the number of times I saw him play in the Huntsville Times Classic for Jack Doss. 1143 01:12:01,940 --> 01:12:11,780 But it's nice to see players in North Alabama, and you know the talent, in North Alabama, in this state, even though he scored 16 points. 1144 01:12:12,320 --> 01:12:17,040 But it's nice to see a Huntsville native play against you. 1145 01:12:17,180 --> 01:12:18,520 Listen, we'll let you go. 1146 01:12:18,640 --> 01:12:20,100 Hope you get feeling better. 1147 01:12:20,440 --> 01:12:20,540 Yeah. 1148 01:12:20,860 --> 01:12:26,900 Congratulations on a big win last night, and listen, keep it up, and have a great week. 1149 01:12:27,460 --> 01:12:28,640 Well, I appreciate it, guys. 1150 01:12:28,760 --> 01:12:29,960 Thank you so much for having me. 1151 01:12:30,680 --> 01:12:31,620 Thank you so much. 1152 01:12:31,660 --> 01:12:33,080 The perfect medicine for Coach. 1153 01:12:33,340 --> 01:12:38,240 A win again Saturday against East Tennessee out at CB&S Bank Arena. 1154 01:12:38,780 --> 01:12:42,460 Coming up, he's got his own game plan ready out at Muscle Shoals. 1155 01:12:42,460 --> 01:12:44,540 Scott Basin on deck. 1156 01:12:44,640 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break, practicing 115 degrees heat. 1185 01:14:59,800 --> 01:15:03,760 And everybody would line up on the 50-yard line about halfway through practice. 1186 01:15:04,520 --> 01:15:10,640 And we'd get it, they'd come down, the trainers and the managers would come down and give everybody a piece of ice and a salt tablet. 1187 01:15:11,120 --> 01:15:14,080 And then you'd go back and practice for another hour and a half. 1188 01:15:14,900 --> 01:15:19,620 But, I mean, he just knew how to handle people. 1189 01:15:19,820 --> 01:15:24,400 He knew how to, he knew when to press and he knew when to back up a little bit. 1190 01:15:24,600 --> 01:15:27,200 And he drove us hard, I'll say that. 1191 01:15:27,440 --> 01:15:28,380 I'll have more in a moment. 1192 01:15:29,520 --> 01:15:31,640 Favorite jeans, favorite shirt. 1193 01:15:32,260 --> 01:15:35,180 Got a neck of sausage and I'm firing it up, yeah. 1194 01:15:35,300 --> 01:15:39,180 Everybody knows how to get my grill on. 1195 01:15:40,500 --> 01:15:43,780 You can smell that flavor up and down the road. 1196 01:15:43,780 --> 01:15:47,120 It's a little taste of heaven and everybody knows. 1197 01:15:51,500 --> 01:15:55,000 That's how I get my grill on. 1198 01:15:55,840 --> 01:15:56,640 Conecuh sausage. 1199 01:15:57,100 --> 01:15:58,940 It's just a little taste of heaven. 1200 01:15:59,500 --> 01:16:05,820 Join us tonight for Hey Coach and the Kalen DeBoer Show, live from Baumhauer's Victory Grill in Tuscaloosa at 6 p.m. Central. 1201 01:16:06,160 --> 01:16:13,580 You can listen to Hey Coach on our full radio network, the Varsity Network app, as well as watch on all Alabama Athletics social media platforms. 1202 01:16:13,980 --> 01:16:16,600 Crimson Tide Today is brought to you by Conecuh Sausage. 1203 01:16:16,900 --> 01:16:20,680 Crimson Tide Today is a production of the Crimson Tide Sports Network from Learfield. 1204 01:16:21,500 --> 01:16:22,380 The Score. 1205 01:16:22,920 --> 01:16:27,640 Now, back with Boomo Bugg on 93.9 The Score. 1206 01:16:28,160 --> 01:16:28,480 The Score. 1207 01:16:28,480 --> 01:16:29,060 Welcome back, Ken. 1208 01:16:29,100 --> 01:16:30,780 Really appreciate your free ride around the valley. 1209 01:16:30,960 --> 01:16:36,680 And for Coach Scott Bays, now the muscle shows how to take time out of his very busy schedule to join us. 1210 01:16:36,840 --> 01:16:37,960 Coach, welcome in. 1211 01:16:38,020 --> 01:16:38,740 How are you? 1212 01:16:39,420 --> 01:16:40,040 Doing well. 1213 01:16:40,120 --> 01:16:41,060 How are you guys doing? 1214 01:16:41,380 --> 01:16:41,860 Thanks, Scott. 1215 01:16:42,100 --> 01:16:43,200 And we're doing okay. 1216 01:16:43,200 --> 01:16:48,900 As they say, if you're still drawing up plays a couple of weeks from Thanksgiving, you're doing something right. 1217 01:16:49,340 --> 01:16:52,420 Coach, first of all, congratulations on a great season of the day. 1218 01:16:52,520 --> 01:16:53,720 Talk to us about your boys. 1219 01:16:54,880 --> 01:16:56,460 Yeah, just really blessed. 1220 01:16:57,520 --> 01:17:00,740 You know, had a good season so far. 1221 01:17:00,940 --> 01:17:03,100 And, you know, it's looked to keep it going. 1222 01:17:03,100 --> 01:17:07,440 And, you know, I thought they played really well throughout the year. 1223 01:17:07,660 --> 01:17:12,860 And, you know, and obviously getting to this point, that's where we wanted to be all along. 1224 01:17:13,840 --> 01:17:18,460 You know, Coach, everybody in this modern era of tech, they want to come up with a brand new mousetrap, as they say. 1225 01:17:18,540 --> 01:17:19,860 They say it's always better. 1226 01:17:20,360 --> 01:17:25,480 But it's safe to say some things, there's an old-fashioned formula, and that is if you've got a defense, 1227 01:17:25,480 --> 01:17:28,960 you've got a pretty strong foundation to build on and keep on playing. 1228 01:17:29,740 --> 01:17:35,140 You've got a lot to get to, but let's start with something that I think has been amazing, that is your defense so far. 1229 01:17:36,680 --> 01:17:41,260 Yeah, you know, Coach Lawler, he's been with me here for 18 years. 1230 01:17:41,680 --> 01:17:45,000 Him and his staff just do a phenomenal job. 1231 01:17:45,240 --> 01:17:50,400 And, you know, obviously you've got to have great kids that buy into what you're doing. 1232 01:17:50,400 --> 01:17:57,560 And you just couldn't be more pleased and blessed with the staff that we have on that side of the ball 1233 01:17:57,560 --> 01:18:02,760 and, you know, with the young men that are, you know, attentive to how they're being coached 1234 01:18:02,760 --> 01:18:05,700 and try to carry it out and do it on Friday nights. 1235 01:18:06,680 --> 01:18:08,400 Scott, it really is amazing. 1236 01:18:08,540 --> 01:18:10,620 I've seen three of your games this year. 1237 01:18:11,440 --> 01:18:16,160 You basically give up seven points a game, three shutouts. 1238 01:18:16,320 --> 01:18:19,120 Maury Johnson is just a beast. 1239 01:18:19,220 --> 01:18:20,660 He's the Alabama commit. 1240 01:18:21,320 --> 01:18:24,060 Devin Smith, I think, is just about as good. 1241 01:18:24,900 --> 01:18:28,440 Brownie Jones, you're a very good linebacker. 1242 01:18:29,200 --> 01:18:30,780 Foster, he's going to Arkansas. 1243 01:18:31,180 --> 01:18:34,440 Christian Pritchett, I know you do use them both sides of the ball. 1244 01:18:34,580 --> 01:18:37,540 Cam Hogan's, I could just go on and on and on. 1245 01:18:37,660 --> 01:18:40,180 But that, to me, is the difference in your team. 1246 01:18:40,280 --> 01:18:44,980 And I've said two or three times, I thought Musa Shows is the best team in North Alabama. 1247 01:18:45,580 --> 01:18:48,400 I know one thing, you've got the best defense in North Alabama. 1248 01:18:48,400 --> 01:18:55,860 Yeah, you know, those guys, they've played a lot of football. 1249 01:18:56,080 --> 01:18:59,360 Those were the same guys we were really worried about last year 1250 01:18:59,360 --> 01:19:01,860 because they hadn't played a lot of ball. 1251 01:19:02,660 --> 01:19:06,480 You know, and they came along through the season last year 1252 01:19:06,480 --> 01:19:10,640 and just been really blessed this year of how they've, you know, 1253 01:19:10,720 --> 01:19:14,820 gelled together as a unit and, you know, they're playing really good for us. 1254 01:19:16,520 --> 01:19:18,800 Obviously, you've got to have both sides of the ball clicking. 1255 01:19:18,920 --> 01:19:20,280 We talked about your defense. 1256 01:19:20,640 --> 01:19:22,460 Talk to us about the Trojans' offense. 1257 01:19:23,780 --> 01:19:30,500 Yeah, you know, real pleased with, you know, the progress that they've made. 1258 01:19:30,660 --> 01:19:35,900 You know, we lost all but one offensive lineman, lost a lot of skill. 1259 01:19:37,120 --> 01:19:42,980 You know, Coach Darden just does a tremendous job week in and week out with his staff. 1260 01:19:42,980 --> 01:19:49,180 And I think Cade Clemons, you know, has been something that, you know, 1261 01:19:49,580 --> 01:19:52,360 just that steady rock for us at quarterback. 1262 01:19:52,860 --> 01:19:58,400 And really, you know, just been blessed with guys stepping up and making plays. 1263 01:19:58,480 --> 01:20:02,420 There's some younger guys that, you know, you really wasn't counting on. 1264 01:20:02,700 --> 01:20:06,660 And they've really showed up this season. 1265 01:20:06,660 --> 01:20:09,500 And running backs have run really hard. 1266 01:20:09,640 --> 01:20:11,780 You know, we've got two of them. 1267 01:20:11,940 --> 01:20:14,140 And, you know, they really complement each other. 1268 01:20:14,300 --> 01:20:19,940 And just blessed of how that offensive line is sort of gelled as a unit 1269 01:20:19,940 --> 01:20:23,760 and continue to play better each week. 1270 01:20:24,600 --> 01:20:27,620 I think you described Cade Clemons really well. 1271 01:20:27,720 --> 01:20:30,440 And I've seen his growth the last couple of years. 1272 01:20:31,480 --> 01:20:32,940 He's just consistent. 1273 01:20:33,140 --> 01:20:34,120 He's just steady. 1274 01:20:34,340 --> 01:20:35,720 He can make big plays. 1275 01:20:35,880 --> 01:20:38,620 I think he does a really good job of managing the offense. 1276 01:20:39,520 --> 01:20:44,220 But when you've got Israel Fowler, Samples, and you mentioned Davey, 1277 01:20:44,380 --> 01:20:48,420 or alluded to the running backs, Davey Reynolds and Tapscott. 1278 01:20:49,500 --> 01:20:51,180 And, yeah, I'm like you. 1279 01:20:51,220 --> 01:20:53,140 I was curious about the offensive line. 1280 01:20:53,240 --> 01:20:55,240 But I think they played very well. 1281 01:20:55,780 --> 01:20:58,800 But you've got some guys who have matured and developed. 1282 01:20:59,300 --> 01:21:02,000 And I know everybody wants to talk about the defense. 1283 01:21:02,300 --> 01:21:04,500 But the offense has been very impressive, too. 1284 01:21:05,420 --> 01:21:05,900 Yeah. 1285 01:21:06,020 --> 01:21:10,300 You know, I can't say enough about how those guys have grown. 1286 01:21:11,100 --> 01:21:12,860 You know, it's been a work in progress. 1287 01:21:13,260 --> 01:21:15,700 But, you know, just the little things every week. 1288 01:21:15,700 --> 01:21:19,400 And like you said, I tell Cade every week, you know, 1289 01:21:19,420 --> 01:21:22,100 when our team meet, look, don't need you to do anything special. 1290 01:21:22,280 --> 01:21:26,360 Just, you know, just manage the game, get the ball out on time, 1291 01:21:26,360 --> 01:21:28,120 and, you know, just be the leader. 1292 01:21:28,280 --> 01:21:31,340 And he's done a phenomenal job doing that this year. 1293 01:21:31,440 --> 01:21:36,160 And, you know, I think somebody's going to be lucky to get him at the next level. 1294 01:21:37,240 --> 01:21:41,020 The next game is against a name that's known all over the state, 1295 01:21:41,100 --> 01:21:41,740 and that's Parker. 1296 01:21:41,840 --> 01:21:43,380 We know what happened last year. 1297 01:21:43,380 --> 01:21:46,980 Coach, talk to us about, if you will, the postseason rematch 1298 01:21:46,980 --> 01:21:49,760 against the thundering herd from Parker this week. 1299 01:21:50,420 --> 01:21:56,040 Yeah, I told Frank down there Saturday, I said, I'm tired of seeing you. 1300 01:21:56,140 --> 01:21:57,540 He said, well, I'm tired of seeing you, too. 1301 01:21:57,660 --> 01:22:03,100 I think this is three times in the last four years, you know, we've played each other. 1302 01:22:03,200 --> 01:22:09,320 You know, we're very familiar with who they are, and they're familiar with who we are. 1303 01:22:09,320 --> 01:22:15,480 And, you know, I told him, though, I said, thankfully this time you get to finally come to my place. 1304 01:22:15,720 --> 01:22:19,560 So this will be the first time we've actually played them at home. 1305 01:22:19,660 --> 01:22:23,080 But, you know, very talented, just like always. 1306 01:22:24,080 --> 01:22:25,860 You got to do things right. 1307 01:22:25,920 --> 01:22:27,400 You can't give up the big play. 1308 01:22:27,560 --> 01:22:34,140 And, you know, you just got to be consistent all night and, you know, keep the chains moving 1309 01:22:34,140 --> 01:22:37,220 and try to keep that offense off the field. 1310 01:22:37,320 --> 01:22:41,700 And, you know, their defense makes it very difficult on a lot of things. 1311 01:22:41,880 --> 01:22:44,160 So, you know, we got our work cut out for us. 1312 01:22:44,240 --> 01:22:50,700 But, hey, you know, if you're going to be in that conversation, you want to play in games like this. 1313 01:22:50,700 --> 01:22:56,880 And, you know, obviously we've been fortunate enough around here the last several years that, you know, 1314 01:22:57,340 --> 01:22:59,520 this is nothing new. 1315 01:22:59,720 --> 01:23:03,120 You know, it's this time of year you play good or you go home. 1316 01:23:03,340 --> 01:23:09,420 And so, you know, it's a great opponent and another great opportunity for our program 1317 01:23:09,420 --> 01:23:11,840 and our kids to go out and compete. 1318 01:23:12,520 --> 01:23:14,440 Coach, you said the word home. 1319 01:23:14,780 --> 01:23:18,740 When you start looking at playoff games, everybody wants to make the playoffs. 1320 01:23:18,860 --> 01:23:23,640 But one thing after that you start looking at is not always who you're playing, but where you're playing. 1321 01:23:23,640 --> 01:23:29,400 And talk to us about, to put it from a coach's perspective, the advantage of playing at home. 1322 01:23:30,320 --> 01:23:37,740 Well, you know, usually this time of year, and I'm not saying this to be conceited, 1323 01:23:37,880 --> 01:23:40,460 but, you know, we've been here enough. 1324 01:23:40,540 --> 01:23:44,740 And so, you know, the travel and you know you've played these teams over and over. 1325 01:23:44,860 --> 01:23:48,100 So, you know what you've got to do when you go on the road. 1326 01:23:48,100 --> 01:23:56,600 It's just, it's a blessing just to have your normal routine on Friday instead of having to get on the bus. 1327 01:23:56,820 --> 01:24:02,500 And, you know, just like last year we were going down there and the bus breaks down. 1328 01:24:02,640 --> 01:24:06,240 So we're on the side of the road an hour and a half waiting for a bus. 1329 01:24:06,400 --> 01:24:14,220 And so, you know, thankfully when you're at home, you don't have all those factors that might factor into something. 1330 01:24:14,220 --> 01:24:23,440 And so, you know, I think it's a great advantage of being at home, you know, because you don't have to worry about the unknowns. 1331 01:24:23,440 --> 01:24:30,380 And so, you know, that's always a blessing, you know, and fortunately there was no upsets last week. 1332 01:24:30,480 --> 01:24:38,400 So, you know, being the region champion, you know, the first two games, you get to play at home barring an upset. 1333 01:24:38,840 --> 01:24:45,120 So, you know, just real thankful that we get to play them at home this time instead of going to Birmingham. 1334 01:24:45,120 --> 01:24:47,800 I've been down there more than I want to be. 1335 01:24:49,560 --> 01:24:51,720 Scott, they do the same thing you do. 1336 01:24:51,960 --> 01:24:53,280 They're major strength. 1337 01:24:53,420 --> 01:24:54,920 Now, they've got offensive players. 1338 01:24:55,040 --> 01:24:57,360 Dylan Reese, their quarterback, is shifty. 1339 01:24:58,120 --> 01:25:01,060 Davidson Sparks, they've got a couple running backs. 1340 01:25:01,780 --> 01:25:07,520 But it's a grown man facing these guys on the defensive line. 1341 01:25:07,520 --> 01:25:10,980 Vodney Cleveland is a commitment to Texas. 1342 01:25:11,360 --> 01:25:15,660 Robert Taylor, Terrell, et cetera, et cetera. 1343 01:25:15,920 --> 01:25:18,980 When you see Parker on film, Scott, what do you see? 1344 01:25:21,000 --> 01:25:23,240 I see a bunch of athletes and animals. 1345 01:25:24,200 --> 01:25:27,540 You know, Vodney Cleveland, we played him last year. 1346 01:25:27,900 --> 01:25:29,220 He's as good as advertised. 1347 01:25:30,040 --> 01:25:34,880 You know, just to be honest with you, when he wants to make a play, he makes it. 1348 01:25:35,380 --> 01:25:36,280 That's a good point. 1349 01:25:36,940 --> 01:25:40,140 You know, it's just, it is what it is. 1350 01:25:40,140 --> 01:25:44,480 So, you know, you've got to, you know, you've got to account for him. 1351 01:25:45,380 --> 01:25:47,420 You know, and he is very talented. 1352 01:25:47,580 --> 01:25:54,240 I can see why, you know, that he has the attention that he has because he is really good. 1353 01:25:54,320 --> 01:25:58,620 But the other 10 guys are, you know, they're really good too. 1354 01:25:58,620 --> 01:26:12,120 And I think something that has really helped our offense, you know, talk about growth early on, is having a defense like we have, has really, iron sharpens iron. 1355 01:26:12,940 --> 01:26:16,820 And it's really made us better as an offensive standpoint. 1356 01:26:17,460 --> 01:26:18,820 Are we where we need to be? 1357 01:26:19,180 --> 01:26:20,060 We'll see. 1358 01:26:20,360 --> 01:26:27,840 But, you know, not taking anything away from anybody else, but this is the type of defense we see every day in practice. 1359 01:26:28,140 --> 01:26:35,980 So, I think, you know, the thing that has gotten us better offensively is because going against our defense every day. 1360 01:26:36,180 --> 01:26:39,140 So, you know, and that's what we've done this week. 1361 01:26:39,200 --> 01:26:42,240 You know, usually you sort of back off this time of year. 1362 01:26:42,240 --> 01:26:48,400 But, you know, we went live against our defense just so our kids know, hey, this is what it's going to be all night long. 1363 01:26:49,180 --> 01:26:58,600 Yeah, when you go against Maury Johnson and Devin Smith and Jones every day in practice, you've got to get good to survive. 1364 01:26:58,780 --> 01:26:59,780 You've got to improve. 1365 01:27:00,480 --> 01:27:02,580 Listen, we always enjoy talking with you. 1366 01:27:02,640 --> 01:27:06,560 The best of luck Friday night with Parker coming in. 1367 01:27:07,100 --> 01:27:08,940 Have a great week of practice. 1368 01:27:09,540 --> 01:27:15,700 And hopefully we'll see you at some point deeper in the postseason. 1369 01:27:16,280 --> 01:27:16,960 Yes, sir. 1370 01:27:17,020 --> 01:27:19,480 And thank y'all for having us and appreciate what you do. 1371 01:27:20,260 --> 01:27:21,800 Hey, we appreciate you, Coach. 1372 01:27:21,900 --> 01:27:25,440 Obviously representing, as they say, Muscle Shoals taking on Parker. 1373 01:27:26,020 --> 01:27:27,480 Huge playoff game. 1374 01:27:27,700 --> 01:27:29,660 Coming up, he's Double D, Drew DeArmond. 1375 01:27:29,760 --> 01:27:31,380 He's on deck on the Boomo Bugg Show. 1376 01:27:31,500 --> 01:27:32,200 Stay with us. 1377 01:27:37,200 --> 01:27:38,040 Hey, Shoals. 1378 01:27:38,040 --> 01:27:42,140 I know you do 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Welcome back in. 1469 01:32:42,460 --> 01:32:45,720 It's a pleasure for us to open the door and say hello to Double D, Drew Jarman. 1470 01:32:45,840 --> 01:32:49,240 He's host, Talking Ball, and Huntsville's 97.7 FM, The Zone. 1471 01:32:49,340 --> 01:32:50,580 Drew, welcome in. 1472 01:32:50,640 --> 01:32:51,480 How are you? 1473 01:32:52,060 --> 01:32:52,780 I'm good, guys. 1474 01:32:52,840 --> 01:32:53,280 How are y'all? 1475 01:32:53,740 --> 01:32:54,140 Good, Ben. 1476 01:32:54,460 --> 01:32:58,620 It's kind of like Christmas in November if you love good sports in this state this week. 1477 01:32:58,620 --> 01:33:03,600 Guys, now, Drew, you've got, what, Auburn basketball taking on number one, Houston in a few days. 1478 01:33:03,760 --> 01:33:05,440 Alabama taking on former number one. 1479 01:33:05,500 --> 01:33:08,960 Now, number two, Purdue in basketball tomorrow night. 1480 01:33:08,960 --> 01:33:14,540 And, oh, by the way, number four, Alabama will be taking on a highly ranked bunch of Sooners from Oklahoma. 1481 01:33:15,000 --> 01:33:18,440 So, Drew, an early Christmas present for sports fans. 1482 01:33:18,520 --> 01:33:20,760 Where do you begin in breaking it down? 1483 01:33:21,720 --> 01:33:27,280 Well, I mean, I think it's a great opportunity, first of all, for, you know, the state in basketball. 1484 01:33:27,720 --> 01:33:35,200 And it's not every day in the same week that you get a chance to play the number one and number two teams in the country. 1485 01:33:35,820 --> 01:33:37,020 No doubt about it. 1486 01:33:37,180 --> 01:33:43,000 I mean, Auburn, you know, Stephen Crowe's got also a good start there for, you know, Houston 2-0. 1487 01:33:43,200 --> 01:33:46,900 But this is an ESPN game in the battlegrounds, 2K25. 1488 01:33:47,460 --> 01:33:57,360 And, I mean, that's a – it's a – and it'll be, you know, in Birmingham at the – so, Auburn will have a somewhat, you know, a home court advantage. 1489 01:33:57,860 --> 01:33:59,480 But Houston's a really, really good. 1490 01:33:59,480 --> 01:34:02,740 And it'll be a chance for Chase McCarty to come back home. 1491 01:34:03,280 --> 01:34:04,840 He's a redshirt freshman at Houston. 1492 01:34:05,160 --> 01:34:09,880 Getting the chance to play a little bit, play at Westminster Christian Academy for Ronnie Stapler. 1493 01:34:10,120 --> 01:34:13,380 So, that'll be a cool, you know, moment for Auburn. 1494 01:34:13,900 --> 01:34:15,420 It's going to be a tough matchup. 1495 01:34:15,540 --> 01:34:16,920 Houston's really, really good. 1496 01:34:17,340 --> 01:34:19,340 Really physical like they always are. 1497 01:34:19,780 --> 01:34:26,180 I mean, they play a certain way, and this will be by far and away the biggest test for Stephen Crowe in year one. 1498 01:34:26,180 --> 01:34:31,580 And so, they'll get a chance on Sunday to, you know, to play against an elite-level opponent. 1499 01:34:31,700 --> 01:34:33,500 And then I know you're referring to Thursday. 1500 01:34:33,640 --> 01:34:35,460 We had Brian Passick on this morning. 1501 01:34:35,740 --> 01:34:41,520 And, you know, Alabama's coming off of a great win in the garden against, you know, Rick Pitino, 1502 01:34:41,700 --> 01:34:47,160 who is arguably the greatest coach of my generation when you consider what he did at Boston University 1503 01:34:47,160 --> 01:34:50,080 and then what he did, you know, at Providence. 1504 01:34:50,780 --> 01:34:56,660 And then it's well-documented at Louisville and Kentucky, two stints in the NBA, 1505 01:34:57,160 --> 01:35:03,200 and then what he did at Iona, and then, you know, now back in the limelight, reviving St. John's. 1506 01:35:03,340 --> 01:35:09,140 And for Alabama to go into the garden with that, you know, kind of atmosphere and play the way they did, 1507 01:35:09,620 --> 01:35:13,640 and you get, you know, Aiden Holloway back and Latrell Wright, 1508 01:35:13,640 --> 01:35:16,180 so you see how important those guys are. 1509 01:35:16,900 --> 01:35:20,080 With Houston Millett and then the incomparable LeBaron Phylon, 1510 01:35:20,440 --> 01:35:23,660 I think Alabama has the deepest backcourt in the country. 1511 01:35:24,040 --> 01:35:28,880 And they certainly showed that against St. John's, who could not stay in front of Alabama. 1512 01:35:29,260 --> 01:35:31,160 And it's very, very difficult, guys. 1513 01:35:31,240 --> 01:35:38,080 You can count on, I think, on maybe one hand, how many times Rick Pitino's given up 100 in a college game. 1514 01:35:38,260 --> 01:35:40,380 And so, it was well-earned. 1515 01:35:40,560 --> 01:35:42,280 And Alabama did a great job. 1516 01:35:42,280 --> 01:35:43,760 And you've got to give them a lot of credit. 1517 01:35:43,880 --> 01:35:45,160 But now, no rest of the weary. 1518 01:35:45,820 --> 01:35:49,340 The way they do schedule, they get a chance for the fourth straight year to play Purdue. 1519 01:35:50,040 --> 01:35:51,960 They've played them the last three years. 1520 01:35:52,600 --> 01:35:56,720 We know, you know, that they have not won any of those contests. 1521 01:35:56,920 --> 01:36:01,120 And so, it's one of those things where, you know, but it's kind of calculated. 1522 01:36:01,340 --> 01:36:04,720 Nate likes to play Purdue because of their style of play. 1523 01:36:05,520 --> 01:36:07,920 And, you know, how good a coach Painter is. 1524 01:36:08,020 --> 01:36:13,720 You know, last year in West Lafayette, they could not guard Trey Kaufman-Renn. 1525 01:36:13,840 --> 01:36:16,000 And we'll see if he plays on Thursday. 1526 01:36:16,500 --> 01:36:18,480 I hope he does, just for the challenge. 1527 01:36:18,600 --> 01:36:21,380 But he was a big thorn in the side for Alabama. 1528 01:36:21,640 --> 01:36:24,800 Preseason National Player of the Year, Brayden Smith, is back. 1529 01:36:25,140 --> 01:36:27,440 And then, to make matters even worse for Alabama, 1530 01:36:27,440 --> 01:36:32,140 they played South Dakota State last year and had trouble guarding Oscar Club. 1531 01:36:32,580 --> 01:36:35,340 And he just happened to have transferred to Purdue to be the center. 1532 01:36:35,600 --> 01:36:38,480 So, this may be Painter's best team. 1533 01:36:38,700 --> 01:36:41,240 And that's saying a lot because a couple years ago, 1534 01:36:41,600 --> 01:36:44,860 they went to the national championship game and were really, really good. 1535 01:36:44,980 --> 01:36:46,760 But this is a great Purdue team. 1536 01:36:46,860 --> 01:36:48,840 It'll be a great test. 1537 01:36:48,840 --> 01:36:52,600 On a Thursday, it should be an electric crowd in Coleman College. 1538 01:36:52,720 --> 01:36:57,040 I would imagine a lot of people may have just decided to take a three- 1539 01:36:57,040 --> 01:37:01,200 or four- or five-day weekend and just be down there for both basketball 1540 01:37:01,200 --> 01:37:05,380 and, as you mentioned, Harold, football against Oklahoma on Saturday afternoon. 1541 01:37:06,860 --> 01:37:11,800 Lord, I was going to mention, did these guys ever graduate or go into the NBA? 1542 01:37:11,800 --> 01:37:15,660 It seems like Brayden Smith has been there 10 years. 1543 01:37:16,320 --> 01:37:21,820 Kaufman-Renn, as you mentioned, is an absolute load. 1544 01:37:22,080 --> 01:37:23,560 Sam King's pretty good. 1545 01:37:24,480 --> 01:37:29,240 They've got their center, 7-4, and they've got three 6-11 dudes. 1546 01:37:30,180 --> 01:37:33,840 I mean, it's just – their roster is amazing, D2. 1547 01:37:34,680 --> 01:37:35,700 Well, it is. 1548 01:37:35,860 --> 01:37:38,660 And, again, they don't have a ton of McDonald's All-Americans, 1549 01:37:38,800 --> 01:37:43,680 but they do an amazing job of identifying guys that fit the way they want to play. 1550 01:37:43,680 --> 01:37:47,460 And this is going to be really kind of a contrasting style. 1551 01:37:47,780 --> 01:37:52,040 Purdue likes to get it inside, pound the ball, and, you know, 1552 01:37:52,080 --> 01:37:55,440 and, of course, their guards do a great job controlling tempo. 1553 01:37:55,900 --> 01:37:57,380 And then we know what Alabama wants to do. 1554 01:37:57,440 --> 01:37:58,680 They want to create possession. 1555 01:37:59,240 --> 01:38:00,440 They want to turn you over. 1556 01:38:00,560 --> 01:38:02,020 And then they want to push the pace. 1557 01:38:02,080 --> 01:38:06,100 And then I think it was obvious by – I thought early in the second half 1558 01:38:06,100 --> 01:38:10,320 that St. John's was wearing down against Alabama's pace to play. 1559 01:38:10,860 --> 01:38:13,820 And it will be interesting to see if they can get Purdue in the same bind, 1560 01:38:13,940 --> 01:38:16,500 you know, with their guard play. 1561 01:38:16,600 --> 01:38:20,860 But, of course, Taylor Bowl Bowen was amazing in the game against St. John's. 1562 01:38:21,640 --> 01:38:26,300 He's a perfect fit for this, the way they play, and it's a stretch forward. 1563 01:38:26,620 --> 01:38:27,820 And he's going to have to bring it. 1564 01:38:27,880 --> 01:38:31,760 He's going to have to stay out of foul trouble, block some shots. 1565 01:38:31,920 --> 01:38:35,120 And then the key is – I thought that one of the big keys against St. John's 1566 01:38:35,120 --> 01:38:37,220 is they out-rebounded the Johnnies by one. 1567 01:38:37,620 --> 01:38:41,560 They're going to have to find a way to stay within, I'd say, five, six rebounds 1568 01:38:41,560 --> 01:38:43,660 against a much bigger Purdue team. 1569 01:38:44,020 --> 01:38:46,140 And then, of course, it's going to come down to shot-making 1570 01:38:46,140 --> 01:38:50,040 and Alabama needs to, you know, attack the rim, get to the free-throw line, 1571 01:38:50,360 --> 01:38:51,700 and then shoot the three well. 1572 01:38:52,980 --> 01:38:56,380 Double D, Drew Jarman, 97.7 FM, the zone. 1573 01:38:56,480 --> 01:39:01,620 Drew, there is a football game, they say, coming up Saturday in T-Town. 1574 01:39:02,140 --> 01:39:06,400 Coming in, Alabama with plenty of reasons to win, but Oklahoma also. 1575 01:39:06,740 --> 01:39:11,840 Talk to us where you start talking chalk when Alabama takes on Oklahoma this weekend. 1576 01:39:12,440 --> 01:39:14,880 Well, I mean, it's going to be a defensive game. 1577 01:39:14,880 --> 01:39:18,360 I mean, you're talking about two of the better defenses in the SEC right now. 1578 01:39:18,980 --> 01:39:23,240 Oklahoma's is arguably the best, but I think Alabama's is continuing to get better. 1579 01:39:23,780 --> 01:39:26,440 That's why I think this game is going to be relatively low-scoring. 1580 01:39:26,620 --> 01:39:32,160 You know, I've got a 24-17 Alabama win, but, you know, a huge factor in this game 1581 01:39:32,160 --> 01:39:33,340 is going to be turnovers. 1582 01:39:33,900 --> 01:39:39,580 Whoever can force the other into the most mistakes, because Alabama forced LSU into two big turnovers 1583 01:39:39,580 --> 01:39:42,440 that helped them win the game 20-9 last week. 1584 01:39:42,860 --> 01:39:48,460 And then, you know, two weeks ago when we left to Oklahoma, they gave up a touchdown on Tennessee's first drive, 1585 01:39:48,800 --> 01:39:52,540 and then it looked like Tennessee was waltzing right down the field to take a 14-0 lead. 1586 01:39:52,960 --> 01:39:58,460 And then we saw the strip, the fumble, and then the defensive touchdown, and it kind of flipped things. 1587 01:39:58,460 --> 01:40:03,740 And even then, at halftime, Oklahoma, because of those turnovers they forced, 1588 01:40:04,180 --> 01:40:07,240 they led the game 16-10, though they were being out-gained. 1589 01:40:07,600 --> 01:40:12,560 They nearly gave up 500 yards to Tennessee, but it didn't matter because of the plus-minus. 1590 01:40:13,160 --> 01:40:16,500 And so that's going to be a big part of this game. 1591 01:40:17,000 --> 01:40:21,060 And then, you know, the big topic of conversation, I know you guys have been talking about it all week, 1592 01:40:21,180 --> 01:40:26,100 is Alabama's running game, because they were basically running in place against LSU. 1593 01:40:26,700 --> 01:40:31,940 Part of that, I think, is just personnel, and they're just average on the O-line and in the backfield. 1594 01:40:32,060 --> 01:40:36,780 But part of it is also, like, Baker had a great plan for Florida, and they executed it. 1595 01:40:37,220 --> 01:40:41,420 And now, you know, in many ways, I've said this on a few shows this week, 1596 01:40:41,760 --> 01:40:46,860 I think it could be a blessing in disguise for Alabama to have struggled offensively like they did against OU. 1597 01:40:47,340 --> 01:40:49,040 Because now, there's no complacency. 1598 01:40:49,260 --> 01:40:53,580 You have to play well and better than you did on Saturday to beat the Sooners. 1599 01:40:53,840 --> 01:40:59,000 And they're going to have to find a way to, I think, manufacture 120 to 150 rushing yards. 1600 01:40:59,560 --> 01:41:01,020 It's probably going to be closer than 120. 1601 01:41:02,080 --> 01:41:03,940 Oklahoma is so good against the run. 1602 01:41:04,140 --> 01:41:07,020 But I think, you know, Ryan Grubb used to be creative. 1603 01:41:07,380 --> 01:41:09,560 Heck, he was creative at the end of the LSU game. 1604 01:41:09,960 --> 01:41:11,060 Guys, you watched it. 1605 01:41:11,160 --> 01:41:12,040 Nothing was working. 1606 01:41:12,480 --> 01:41:14,020 So, h***, let's run Ty Simpson. 1607 01:41:14,520 --> 01:41:15,060 And it worked. 1608 01:41:15,380 --> 01:41:16,620 You know, it was late in the game. 1609 01:41:16,960 --> 01:41:19,940 So, you know, and he did that against South Carolina. 1610 01:41:20,100 --> 01:41:22,000 They went to Jerm against Tennessee. 1611 01:41:22,100 --> 01:41:23,180 They went to Daniel Hill. 1612 01:41:23,860 --> 01:41:28,340 A lot of it is going to be adjusting because, you know, everybody knows how good Venables is. 1613 01:41:28,860 --> 01:41:32,740 So, you have to get a feel for what he's doing to you and then try to counter. 1614 01:41:32,740 --> 01:41:37,680 And I think I'd like to see more reps for Daniel Hill and his running style. 1615 01:41:38,220 --> 01:41:42,540 And then, you know, maybe you use Ty as a runner a little bit on his own read type concept. 1616 01:41:43,260 --> 01:41:47,100 And then, Jeremy Bernard, he's the best player on this offense, guys. 1617 01:41:47,280 --> 01:41:50,020 I think he didn't think he touched good enough against LSU. 1618 01:41:50,380 --> 01:41:58,700 And I think getting him seven or eight catches and maybe four to five to six carries is imperative because he can make big plays. 1619 01:41:58,700 --> 01:42:06,980 And then, I think if you look at the end of the night and Alabama's average over four yards to carry against Oklahoma, which is going to be a tough task. 1620 01:42:07,480 --> 01:42:15,060 If they've done that and they've rushed for 125 yards, then I think Oklahoma's in trouble because it means Alabama stayed on the field. 1621 01:42:15,600 --> 01:42:22,480 And I do think if you watch OU's defense, if they have an area of weakness, I think you can throw the ball vertically on them. 1622 01:42:23,020 --> 01:42:28,260 So, if Alabama can keep Ty clean, I think you'll have a chance to make some plays through the air. 1623 01:42:29,260 --> 01:42:29,840 Me too. 1624 01:42:30,000 --> 01:42:35,280 We've talked about, in fact, with Ronnie earlier today about the improvement on defense. 1625 01:42:35,280 --> 01:42:38,460 They only officially had one missed tackle. 1626 01:42:39,100 --> 01:42:40,500 Red Morgan did that. 1627 01:42:40,620 --> 01:42:45,040 You mentioned the turnovers, Alabama's plus 10 in turnovers. 1628 01:42:45,240 --> 01:42:54,580 They forced three fumbles, recovered two, had seven pressures, two from Pierre, Morgan, Overtune, et cetera. 1629 01:42:54,800 --> 01:43:02,220 And the Redfish mentioned on Monday's show about the improvement with the inside linebackers. 1630 01:43:03,180 --> 01:43:08,160 Lawson certainly is moving much better than he did earlier in penalties. 1631 01:43:08,940 --> 01:43:12,860 Two for 25, you know, ninth game of the season. 1632 01:43:13,040 --> 01:43:14,340 You only get two penalties. 1633 01:43:15,020 --> 01:43:20,080 Again, they're doing a lot of things that, the small things that win games. 1634 01:43:20,940 --> 01:43:21,980 Well, they are. 1635 01:43:22,180 --> 01:43:28,140 And, you know, one thing Alabama's going to have to do is, you know, both teams have struggled to run the ball. 1636 01:43:28,140 --> 01:43:34,100 But the last few weeks, you know, Boylock and especially Xavier Robinson have done a good job for Oklahoma. 1637 01:43:34,780 --> 01:43:36,820 So, Alabama's going to have to stop them. 1638 01:43:37,440 --> 01:43:40,600 And then, you know, and then contain Mateer. 1639 01:43:40,700 --> 01:43:42,320 He'll make a few plays with his legs. 1640 01:43:42,420 --> 01:43:45,140 But I think you can tolerate that. 1641 01:43:45,960 --> 01:43:47,420 But you need to make him feel you. 1642 01:43:47,520 --> 01:43:54,740 And I think that if Alabama can spy him and put them down in different situations where Mateer has to throw the ball, 1643 01:43:54,820 --> 01:44:00,540 then I think, you know, he's struggled with his accuracy a little bit, especially coming off this injury, Brett. 1644 01:44:00,660 --> 01:44:04,060 And I think, you know, he's thrown seven interceptions on the year. 1645 01:44:04,340 --> 01:44:06,240 And he's been sacked 16 times. 1646 01:44:06,240 --> 01:44:09,700 So, to me, I think Alabama's front seven can make some plays. 1647 01:44:09,860 --> 01:44:16,920 And if you put Oklahoma in that bind and put them down in different situations that are advantageous, 1648 01:44:17,680 --> 01:44:19,560 I think Alabama can turn Mateer over. 1649 01:44:19,960 --> 01:44:27,140 I still don't know what the h*** he was doing with four minutes to go throwing the RPO against Tennessee that turned into an interception 1650 01:44:27,140 --> 01:44:30,380 because Oklahoma was running the ball there and controlling it. 1651 01:44:30,380 --> 01:44:36,320 But I just think, overall, if Alabama can, you know, do a good job on the line of scrimmage, 1652 01:44:36,780 --> 01:44:40,020 if Pierre continues to assert himself as a pass rusher, 1653 01:44:40,540 --> 01:44:42,920 and Mateer's mobile, but I think they can get to him. 1654 01:44:43,280 --> 01:44:47,540 And then I think, you know, if you put them in long, down, and distances, they can turn them over. 1655 01:44:47,640 --> 01:44:54,600 And I think I'll take Alabama's coaching staff over Oklahoma to out-scheme them and out-coach them a little bit. 1656 01:44:54,980 --> 01:44:57,600 And I have all the respect in the world for Venables. 1657 01:44:57,600 --> 01:45:02,940 But I think the key is going to be, like I said, Alabama's going to have to win the turnover battle, 1658 01:45:03,420 --> 01:45:06,000 run the football better than they did a week ago. 1659 01:45:06,540 --> 01:45:12,920 And then I think with, you know, some of the creativity with certainly coming from Ryan Grubb, 1660 01:45:12,920 --> 01:45:15,940 you've got to get the ball to Jerms, you've got to get the ball to Josh Quavis. 1661 01:45:16,420 --> 01:45:19,440 And then I think the running games center around Daniel Hill. 1662 01:45:19,560 --> 01:45:22,680 If that happens, I think Alabama can win this game. 1663 01:45:22,820 --> 01:45:24,700 And I haven't even mentioned Ryan Williams. 1664 01:45:24,700 --> 01:45:30,200 You know, he did have another, I thought, drop last week, but he did make a couple of nice catches. 1665 01:45:30,880 --> 01:45:33,520 He may be a bigger factor in this game as well. 1666 01:45:33,740 --> 01:45:40,560 So, and I will say this, the one advantage I'll give Oklahoma to Tate Mandel, they've got a heck of a kicker. 1667 01:45:41,020 --> 01:45:41,160 Yeah. 1668 01:45:41,160 --> 01:45:43,980 They got a shot. 1669 01:45:44,220 --> 01:45:46,340 So, Alabama's has been a little shaky. 1670 01:45:46,820 --> 01:45:51,460 But I think the rest of their special teams, especially the punting, has been good. 1671 01:45:52,040 --> 01:45:56,020 So, field position may be a big part in this game as well. 1672 01:45:57,040 --> 01:45:58,900 What are you hearing about the MASH report? 1673 01:45:59,380 --> 01:46:02,040 I saw some of the back and forth of Rousseau. 1674 01:46:02,260 --> 01:46:03,640 I saw them as questionable. 1675 01:46:03,820 --> 01:46:07,280 What's the latest you're hearing about Rousseau and the rest of the MASH report coming in? 1676 01:46:07,980 --> 01:46:13,200 Well, I mean, I don't think Rousseau is probably ready yet, would be my best guess there. 1677 01:46:13,640 --> 01:46:15,800 I've heard he has been making progress. 1678 01:46:17,100 --> 01:46:22,440 You know, I don't think there's anybody else severely banged up besides the ones that are already out. 1679 01:46:22,440 --> 01:46:27,700 And I would expect Drake or Patrick Jr., with his legal situation, to probably still be out as well. 1680 01:46:28,180 --> 01:46:31,800 So, I think you already know who's not going to be there for you. 1681 01:46:32,160 --> 01:46:36,660 Now, we haven't heard of any injuries in practice that would knock someone out. 1682 01:46:37,000 --> 01:46:40,260 And so, I think Alabama's still going to be relatively healthy. 1683 01:46:40,900 --> 01:46:45,240 And so, I think we'll see what happens going forward. 1684 01:46:45,380 --> 01:46:51,140 But I think Alabama, you know, they need to, you know, start quickly in this game. 1685 01:46:51,360 --> 01:46:52,260 And make no mistake. 1686 01:46:52,640 --> 01:46:57,960 I mean, I mentioned it earlier in the conversation about, you know, maybe being not a wake-up call. 1687 01:46:57,960 --> 01:47:02,380 But they understand that they did not play well enough on offense against LSU. 1688 01:47:02,960 --> 01:47:04,920 And they're going to have to sharpen it up against Oklahoma. 1689 01:47:05,060 --> 01:47:09,940 But don't forget, Oklahoma knocked out Alabama and cost them the college football playoff. 1690 01:47:09,940 --> 01:47:10,580 Yeah, that's right. 1691 01:47:11,260 --> 01:47:17,440 And right now, Alabama can go a long way to doing that to OU by whipping them in Bryant-Denny Stadium. 1692 01:47:17,860 --> 01:47:19,640 Staying unbeaten under Kalen DeBoer. 1693 01:47:19,720 --> 01:47:22,620 Taking a huge step forward from the top. 1694 01:47:22,620 --> 01:47:22,800 Yeah. 1695 01:47:23,120 --> 01:47:24,240 Getting to Atlanta. 1696 01:47:24,480 --> 01:47:27,100 And if they get to Atlanta, then I think they're in. 1697 01:47:28,520 --> 01:47:29,120 Absolutely. 1698 01:47:29,540 --> 01:47:35,220 Isn't this a fascinating time of the year with college basketball getting started? 1699 01:47:35,440 --> 01:47:41,460 Two big games in the state with Auburn and Houston, Alabama, and Purdue. 1700 01:47:42,160 --> 01:47:45,060 Got the second round of the high school football playoffs. 1701 01:47:45,200 --> 01:47:47,960 We'll be talking about that extensively on the show. 1702 01:47:48,620 --> 01:47:51,980 Tomorrow, I know you've been covering Huntsville and some of the other teams. 1703 01:47:52,180 --> 01:47:55,580 And then, of course, college football going down the stretch. 1704 01:47:56,220 --> 01:47:58,220 82, where can we listen to you? 1705 01:47:58,280 --> 01:48:02,900 And, Scott, by the way, I had to run Huntsville this morning for a doctor's appointment. 1706 01:48:03,080 --> 01:48:06,200 A listen to your interview with Brian Passing was very good. 1707 01:48:07,400 --> 01:48:09,280 Where can we listen to the show? 1708 01:48:09,400 --> 01:48:12,480 They're recruiting blitz, and you're always entertaining Twitter feed. 1709 01:48:12,960 --> 01:48:19,540 Well, yeah, they can connect with me at DrewD977ESPN on my X account. 1710 01:48:19,740 --> 01:48:22,100 And then, of course, our station is 977ESPN. 1711 01:48:22,380 --> 01:48:27,340 If you miss talking ball, we have our sound call page, ESPN 97.7 The Zone. 1712 01:48:27,440 --> 01:48:31,160 And then on our website, 977ESPN.com. 1713 01:48:31,340 --> 01:48:35,900 And, yeah, as you just said, bro, we had a great conversation with Brian Passing. 1714 01:48:35,900 --> 01:48:41,900 We're going to be recording a conversation with one of the hottest coaches in the country, John Summerall, later this afternoon. 1715 01:48:42,580 --> 01:48:50,040 He got a big win over Memphis last week, and it's still squarely in the mix to be a college football playoff participant. 1716 01:48:50,480 --> 01:48:53,560 And not to mention he's from a town called Huntsville. 1717 01:48:53,940 --> 01:48:56,780 So he's one of the hottest coaches in the country. 1718 01:48:56,920 --> 01:49:01,820 We look forward to having the listeners be able to hear that tomorrow on the show. 1719 01:49:01,820 --> 01:49:06,440 And we're going to talk to Brooks Austin as well because there's another big game in the SEC. 1720 01:49:06,820 --> 01:49:09,600 There's many of them as Georgia hosts Texas. 1721 01:49:09,880 --> 01:49:14,300 And that's going to be another game littered with playoff, you know, implications. 1722 01:49:14,700 --> 01:49:18,280 And we also, I know your listeners in Florence probably don't want to hear it, 1723 01:49:18,300 --> 01:49:23,940 but the Crimson Panthers played the Florence Falcons on Veterans Day yesterday and thumped them by 28. 1724 01:49:25,500 --> 01:49:27,740 Drew, as always, good to hook up with you, man. 1725 01:49:27,840 --> 01:49:30,780 Thanks so much, and stay safe out there, okay? 1726 01:49:31,320 --> 01:49:32,200 Thank you, guys. 1727 01:49:32,800 --> 01:49:33,460 Thank you, Ben. 1728 01:49:33,540 --> 01:49:35,500 Drew DeArma, 97.7 FM, The Zone. 1729 01:49:35,580 --> 01:49:38,120 Drew mentioned Texas is taking on Georgia. 1730 01:49:38,240 --> 01:49:42,380 Did you see the story about Ty Simpson and Arch Manning? 1731 01:49:42,480 --> 01:49:43,400 I thought it was a variant. 1732 01:49:43,540 --> 01:49:45,760 To me, it's a real smart move on both of them's part. 1733 01:49:45,840 --> 01:49:48,540 What happens, according to the story, is the best I could glean from it. 1734 01:49:49,320 --> 01:49:56,980 This weekend, when Alabama takes on Oklahoma, Ty is talking to Arch on how to face Oklahoma's defense. 1735 01:49:57,140 --> 01:49:58,640 And guess what Arch is doing? 1736 01:49:58,920 --> 01:50:02,420 He's asking, Ty, how do you approach Georgia's defense? 1737 01:50:03,000 --> 01:50:04,040 These kids are smart, BB. 1738 01:50:04,520 --> 01:50:10,480 Yeah, they're checking notes, switching, yeah, getting some information in Intel. 1739 01:50:10,480 --> 01:50:13,200 That would be an interesting conversation, wouldn't it? 1740 01:50:14,260 --> 01:50:19,240 Coming up tonight, BB, are you ready for some, hey, coach, chatter here on 93.9, the score? 1741 01:50:19,520 --> 01:50:21,000 Yeah, you can hear that. 1742 01:50:21,480 --> 01:50:25,120 In fact, the Kalen DeBoer show is in there. 1743 01:50:25,200 --> 01:50:33,040 And I'm sure he will be talking about getting fan participation, Harold Bugg, for the Oklahoma Sooners' own homecoming. 1744 01:50:34,040 --> 01:50:37,060 I do believe the crowd, the show, the lights, that influence. 1745 01:50:37,180 --> 01:50:39,920 You saw it Saturday against LSU with those false starts. 1746 01:50:40,080 --> 01:50:42,880 You can't say enough about the 12th man. 1747 01:50:43,080 --> 01:50:47,560 As they say, in your face, Texas A&M, you're not the only one with 12 people in a game. 1748 01:50:48,020 --> 01:50:50,800 Just go to Tuscaloosa on a Saturday night, you'll find that out. 1749 01:50:51,140 --> 01:50:52,380 That's going to take care of business for now. 1750 01:50:52,480 --> 01:50:57,160 On behalf of BB, Greg, James Blair, the entire crew here, Harold Bugg, thank you so much for your time today. 1751 01:50:57,680 --> 01:50:59,760 That's doing it again tomorrow on noon, the tube with a bit more Bug Show. 1752 01:50:59,840 --> 01:51:02,060 Back here on Sports Radio, 93.9, the score. 1753 01:51:02,060 --> 01:51:02,620 We'll see you next time. 1754 01:51:02,620 --> 01:51:02,660 We'll see you next time.