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Kirby Smart: Watson a mix of 3 notable QBs; can’t simulate Clemson’s tempo
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Alabama defensive coordinator (and Georgia head coach) Kirby Smart spoke to the media on Wednesday prior to the team’s matchup in the national championship game against Clemson.
Here are the highlights from what Smart had to say to the media:
Kirby Smart on what Tim Williams has added: "He's added speed, power, accelaration." Says he made a big leap in fall camp.
— Ben Jones (@BW_Jones) January 6, 2016
Smart said Clemson is probably the fastest tempo team Alabama has faced in a national title game.
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) January 6, 2016
Kirby Smart on the Alabama defensive line: "We've never had one this deep. They can roll out a lot and not drop off."
— Alex Scarborough (@ByScarborough) January 6, 2016
Smart said his commitment to the Alabama players hasn't changed. The only difference is he's recruiting for Georgia.
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) January 6, 2016
Kirby Smart said Deshaun Watson is a mixture of Nick Marshall (perimeter runs), Johnny Manziel (playmaking) and Cam Newton (power runs).
— Marq Burnett (@Marq_Burnett) January 6, 2016
Kirby Smart on Deshaun Watson: "He has the 'it' factor."
— TideSports.com (@TideSports) January 6, 2016
Kirby Smart said Blake Barnett and early enrollee Jalen Hurts are switching out simulating Deshaun Watson. Said they've done a great job.
— Marq Burnett (@Marq_Burnett) January 6, 2016
Scout team QBs can give a look similar to Deshaun Watson but Kirby Smart says, "The biggest thing we can't simulate is (Clemson's) tempo."
— Alex Scarborough (@ByScarborough) January 6, 2016
Smart said the time Saban spends on the message he's going to deliver to the team is the biggest difference he's seen in the head coach.
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) January 6, 2016
Smart says this defense might not be his best, but is unique for its closeness: "The personality is generated through the d-line."
— Ben Jones (@BW_Jones) January 6, 2016
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