Roll 'Bama Roll · Jan 8, 2017
This Pass-Rush Is One For The Record Books
Much has been made of Alabama’s proficiency at taking down the opposing quarterback, and rightly so. The 2015 defense recorded the most sacks under Nick Saban; and the 2016 unit is on pace to beat those numbers.
Alabama currently has 50 sacks (52 in 15 games last year), averaging 3.57 a game. 17 players have at least 0.5 a sack. And the new boss is the same as the old boss. In 2015, Jonathan Allen (12.5) led the way with Tim Williams (10.5) and Ryan Anderson (6) following. In 2016, Jonathan Allen (9.5) leads the way with Tim Williams (9) and Ryan Anderson (8) following.
