This is not the same situation as the one in 2010; however, execution remains ideal for Alabama football on Saturday versus South Carolina.
Nick Saban told local reporters on Wednesday that he’s pleased with the chemistry of this team, but fans have expressed concerns on social media in certain areas.
William “Will” Muschamp has built a quality program for the Gamecocks, as he enters his fourth season at head coach.
A defensive mind, Muschamp was on Saban’s staff at Louisiana State University and he served as defensive coordinator for the Texas Longhorns (2008-10) under Mack Brown.
He was on the staff that faced the Crimson Tide in the 2010 BCS national title matchup off the 2009 season.
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The 48-year-old has a bunch of players that will be in the National Football League and is expecting a capacity crowd on hand at Williams-Brice Stadium. For South Carolina, its players and fans feed off Muschamp’s energy and he tends to coach his best against top-tier competition.
Supporters of Tide football want a victory above all else, yet it also wants to see this group dominate in various areas. Listed below are five aspects that fans desire to see consistency.
Physicality on UA’s offensive line
Rumors have sparked from a couple of big names in national media on how this offensive line lacks athleticism. 
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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
