While the game was far from perfect or even up to “the standard” that Alabama fans are so longing to see on a consistent basis, I think it’s fair to say that Alabama fans were generally pleasantly surprised by the team’s sound beating of Ole Miss yesterday. Fresh off a loss that saw the team wilt late and a putrid offensive showing against a bad South Florida squad, fans could be forgiven if they expected a loss after the Rebels went on a way-too-easy touchdown march early on.
Fortunately, the men showed much resolve this time around, holding the Rebels to a mere three points on 200 total yards in the final three quarters while dominating time of possession thanks to Jase McClellan’s 105 yard performance and an efficient short passing game.