Coming into the season, the Alabama rushing attack was clearly a strength.
Week 1 against Louisville, a total of 230 yards running and a 5.3-yard average would be considered a success. Still, as you might expect, there was room to improve following the 51-14 win and entering the 2:30 p.m. CT Saturday visit from Arkansas State.
"I just thought early in the game we were a little tentative in the way we weren't playing aggressively up front," Nick Saban said Wednesday. "I think that first game, new team, new coordinator, guys just... a lot of movements, a lot of stunts up front.