College football fans, media react to Alabama’s first ‘murderball’ touchdown drive
By Adam Spencer
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It took Alabama only 11 plays to find the end zone at the start of the Cotton Bowl on Friday afternoon in Arlington, Texas.
After 10-straight runs, QB Bryce Young hit WR Slade Bolden for a touchdown, giving Alabama a 7-0 advantage.
It was a pure display of dominance and power from the Crimson Tide offensive line and running backs, as they marched down the field against Cincinnati’s defense.
As you might expect, there was plenty of reaction to the drive on Twitter. Here were some of the reactions online:
Bill O'Brien spent his 10 days in isolation dreaming up that drive.
— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) December 31, 2021
Quick recap of that opening Alabama drive. #CottonBowl pic.twitter.com/3ndreYu5tb
— Ryan McGee (@ESPNMcGee) December 31, 2021
That was unbelievably easy.
— David Ubben (@davidubben) December 31, 2021
Alabama bullies Cincy down the field and then caps it off with a Bryce to Bolden 8-yard TD. About as good an opening drive as possible for the Tide.
— John Talty (@JTalty) December 31, 2021
Well this game plan is no secret.
— Chase Goodbread (@ChaseGoodbread) December 31, 2021
One more to put that drive into perspective for you: Alabama's 10 rushes on that opening drive were their most rush attempts on their first possession of a game since 2008 vs Arkansas State (also 10). per @ESPNStatsInfo … repeat, 2008!!
— Heather Dinich (@CFBHeather) December 31, 2021
Joyless Murderball. That was beautiful. MTAQ.
— Roll Stats Roll ? (@rollstatsroll) December 31, 2021
https://twitter.com/Crimsontide_art/status/1477019587736657923
https://twitter.com/Because_Jane/status/1477019491750060039
Oh joyless murderball. You’re as beautiful as the day I lost you #RollTide
— Jordan Davis (@tjdavis3) December 31, 2021
Cincinnati will have to adjust its defensive in a hurry or the Tide will continue to put up major points in this game.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
