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Linebacker Dont’a Hightower

Two factors are responsible for the successful career that Dont’a Hightower has using the Alabama Crimson Tide. First is his willingness to cooperate towards the fullest with coach Nick Saban and second is his ability to understand sport situations and respond quickly to them. He has learned to function as successfully situational protection as he does in 3-4 protection plays

The coaching fashion of Saban is somewhat distinct from standard. He won’t hesitate to reshuffle players as the scenario demands, deploying some to jobs they may not like if he thinks the recreation outcome is going to be much better for that. Since of that his players need to be extremely flexible and cooperative. They need to not hesitate to discover new approaches and train for new positions if required to do so.

This season, Hightower inherits the job of middle linebacker from Rolando McClain. He is the signal-maker and he checks on his teammates. He assumes the stance of quarterback on protection if the workforce goes into the splitback formation. He becomes defensive finish throughout pass-downs. In nickel defense, he watches out for his running backs, tight finish and wide receivers.

Hightower’s speed is definitely an asset for him. His sideline to sideline coverage is superior to that of McClain. His rushing pass speed is awesome and he teams up perfectly with the likes of Chris Jordan or Nicko Johnson, both middle linebackers.

Coach Saban knows that Hightower will eventually move on to master other jobs from the game is inevitable. This is going to be an opportunity for him to grow in his career too as for the staff to benefit from his experience.

Quarterback Phillip Elly

Elly is at present no. 15 within the list of nationwide quarterbacks. He has just joined the Alabama Crimson Tide, contrary to the expectations of numerous fans. Previously he obtained offers from Wake Forrest, LSU, Ole Miss and Clemson University and everyone was thinking that he would wind up with one of those teams.

The offer of Alabama Crimson Tide was received just recently, later than that from the other teams. The fact that Alabama Crimson Tide currently tops two main polls, the USA Today polls and also the ESPN,com polls counted a excellent deal in Elly’s choice. He would like to join and study within the very best plan and “to play for a program like that simply because they are the champions.”

Elly boasts of a few winning statistics too. He had his part in two state championships and scored 19-0 as a starter. He ran a total of 1,833 yards in his Junior year and scored 20 touchdowns.

His training has been along the conventional type of offensive play. Even so, as a fan of the Tide, he has watched a lot of of their games and has acquainted Himself with their offensive techniques. He will require just a little a lot more practice to in fact perform properly with them group on the field.  

His attitude is encouraging for coach Robert Weiner. He recognizes from the young man someone intent not on just attaining personal fulfillment and success. He desires to study from the Alabama Crimson Tide how to maintain a winning game of football.

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