Kalen DeBoer rejects label of ‘trap game’ for Alabama at Mizzou
By Rolando Rosa
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No. 8 Alabama is aiming for a fifth straight win as it travels to take on No. 14 Missouri in an SEC showdown. However, there’s a perception by some that this could be a trap game for the Crimson Tide prior to their home primetime matchup vs. No. 12 Tennessee on Oct. 18.
In homage to the legendary Nick Saban, Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer clearly isn’t feeding into any rat poison. Especially not after falling to then-unranked Florida State in the season opener.
During his Monday press conference, DeBoer showed the utmost respect to undefeated Missouri going into the matchup.
“They’re 5-0,” DeBoer said. “They’re a ranked team.”
Missouri is 1 of 4 undefeated SEC teams remaining, including Ole Miss, Texas A&M, and Oklahoma. The Tigers are coming off a bye week after a 42-6 victory vs. UMass on Sept. 27.
Alabama will have to key in on running back Ahmad Hardy, who is the spearhead of why Missouri is ranked third nationally in rushing yards (292.0). The Crimson Tide’s defense could be up to the task, since they’re 21st nationally in points per game (16.0).
Alabama has found its footing since the embarrassing loss to the Seminoles, winning its last 2 games against ranked opponents (Georgia and Vanderbilt). Alabama at Missouri is slated for 12 p.m. ET on Saturday (ABC).
