Alabama football can define its identity against Southern Mississippi before facing Lane Kiffin.
After a close victory over Florida, Crimson Tide fans want to see dominant play on offense and defense. Offensively, Alabama must establish balanced play-calling with Bill O’Brien. Defensively, Nick Saban will locate some leaders on his young group.
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The Golden Eagles will continue the option attack the Gators had. Alabama has yet to have a complete performance, so the matchup at Bryant-Denny Stadium is important. On Friday, yours truly and Patrick Dowd (breaking new reporter) of Touchdown Alabama Magazine provided updates on the Tide and a preview of Southern Mississippi.
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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.
