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Initial Impressions from the Mississippi State Game

Early in the season, critics opined that the Alabama Crimson Tide football team lacked an identity on offense and suggested that they would be unable to contend for a national title unless one was found. After all, offenses define teams these days, right?

Well, they've found one. It's called "protect the ball and let the defense win the game."

For much of this game the offense struggled mightily. Jake Coker completed 60% of his passes, but that is a rather mediocre number when the average completion goes for less than 10 yards as his did.