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Alabama Football: 7 Things learned watching Bama win another SEC title vs Florida

By Dave Ozment

Dec 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) takes the handoff from quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) during the third quarter of the SEC Championship college football game at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) takes the handoff from quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) during the third quarter of the SEC Championship college football game at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban leads his team onto the field for the SEC Championship college football game against the Florida Gators at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban leads his team onto the field for the SEC Championship college football game against the Florida Gators at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Depth Watch

As referenced, the Tide secondary has toyed with its outer limits in terms of top flight depth. Eddie’s loss forced Tony Brown into a full time starter role and when Humphrey is unavailable the former walk on Levi Wallace is pressed into action. This has mostly been executed to a positive effect.

However, when Ronnie Harrison took a shot from friendly fire early in the contest, it begged the question as to how the Tide might replace his versatile contributions on the field. At some point the ability of the player are a challenge to replace and at some point the well does indeed run dry.

Fortunately Ronnie was able to return to action and appeared no worse for the wear, evening turning in a textbook Harrison play in correctly diagnosing an inside slant and tipping what would have been a sure touchdown.

Depth Watch Too

The loss of Sean Dion Hamilton on a non-contact play in the second quarter is a big loss for the Tide defense. Hamilton is underrated given the company he keeps but his contributions have been significant. I like what his replacement Rashaan Evans brings to the game but don’t think there won’t be an impact. Let’s just trust that the next couple weeks will allow the team and staff time to solve the case.

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