Miss. State/Alabama: Back to Basics

When you look at the 2010 season for the Alabama Crimson Tide, the lack of the “basics” has been critical…during the most critical times.

Blame it on the “defensive youth movement” or blame it on simple lack of discipline and focus, but fundamental breakdowns have cost Alabama two games this season.

In respect to Saturday evening, Alabama must be true to the basics.

Mississippi State is a quality football team and the Crimson Tide must be focused and disciplined in every phase of the game in order to win.

In one of my recent articles I mentioned how easy it can become to simply “mail it in” when adversity strikes.

If Alabama is facing adversity following two road losses, try “tanking it” against Mississippi State…and just see what happens?

Here’s to bouncing back and playing to a winning standard!

ALABAMA 30
MISSISSIPPI STATE 17