Kalen DeBoer shares approach to stopping Mizzou RB Ahmad Hardy
By Ethan Stone
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Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama defense have their work cut out for them against Mizzou.
The Tigers boast a stout rushing offense, led by a strong offensive line, dual-threat quarterback Beua Pribula and, of course, star running back Ahmad Hardy. The Louisiana-Monroe transfer has been one of the best rushers in the country this season, having totaled 730 yards with 9 touchdowns at an impressive 7.1 yards per carry through 5 games.
While talking with SEC Nation before Week 7’s matchup, DeBoer had the following to say:
As DeBoer mentioned on Saturday, Hardy is just impossible to bring down sometimes. Alabama will have to change that if they want to leave Columbia with another win.
Alabama’s rushing defense doesn’t have great numbers, but the results are a little deceiving. The Crimson Tide have faced a host of great running teams already, including Vanderbilt, Tennessee and Florida State. Georgia’s run game is improved from last season, too. With that in mind, Alabama’s average allowed rushing yardage of 155 per game is pretty solid.
It’s also important to note that Florida State, the best rushing offense the Tide have faced, beat Alabama to start the year with 230 yards on the ground. In other words, the blueprint for a Mizzou win is certainly there.
Has Alabama adjusted? Stopping Hardy will be paramount in this one.
Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.
