Former Alabama national championship quarterback Jake Coker joins Mick Gillispie for another episode of Last Call to break down Alabama football after the Crimson Tide’s 45-17 SEC road win over Kentucky — from Keelon Russell’s quarterback play and Alabama’s evolving rushing attack to Kane Wommack’s aggressive defense and the upcoming showdown with Florida State.How should Alabama fans evaluate Keelon Russell after his first SEC road start?Russell finished the Kentucky game 16-of-23 for 188 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions, but the box score only tells part of the story. Jake takes viewers inside the quarterback position and explains how play-calling, protection, practice performance and a coaching staff’s confidence in its personnel can shape what a young quarterback is being asked to do.Drawing from his own experience playing quarterback at Alabama under Nick Saban and Lane Kiffin, Coker breaks down Russell’s decision-making, throwing angles near the goal line, reading defensive looks, RPO execution and the mistakes that Alabama must clean up as the schedule gets tougher.The guys also take a closer look at the Alabama running back room. Daniel Hill delivered a career-high 104 rushing yards against Kentucky, while talented young backs EJ Crowell and Kevin Riley continue to give the Crimson Tide different options in the backfield. Jake explains what he sees from Hill’s physical running style, Crowell’s explosiveness and Riley’s ability to make plays in space.Then it’s time to talk Kane Wommack and the Alabama defense.The Crimson Tide held Kentucky to 209 total yards and just 1-of-14 on third down, with several Alabama defenders making major impacts. Caleb Woodson led the defense with 12 tackles and two sacks, while freshman linebacker Luke Metz delivered one of the biggest plays of the game with a 34-yard pick-six. Jake also discusses Red Morgan, Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. and the speed, communication and aggression Alabama is showing defensively — even drawing comparisons to the dominant 2016 Alabama defense he remembers from his playing days.But Alabama still has plenty to correct offensively.Jake explains the details behind RPOs, illegal receiver downfield penalties, offensive-line timing and quarterback execution, plus shares a hilarious story from his Alabama career involving an unintended throw that nearly drilled center Ryan Kelly against Wisconsin.Finally, Mick and Jake turn their attention toward Alabama vs. Florida State and the betting market. With Alabama sitting around a 19.5-point favorite at the time of recording, Mick tries to get Jake to reveal the pick from his betting syndicate — but Jake saves the official selection for Thursday while discussing a group he says is up 16 units on the season.🏈 Topics include:Keelon Russell • Alabama Football • Alabama vs Kentucky • Alabama vs Florida State • Jake Coker • Kalen DeBoer • Kane Wommack • Luke Metz • Caleb Woodson • Daniel Hill • EJ Crowell • Kevin Riley • Alabama defense • Alabama offense • SEC Football • College Football • betting linesThis episode of Last Call also features our partners at Pearl River Resort, Patriot Roofing and Builders, and Residence Inn by Marriott Ocean City.👍 If you enjoy Alabama football analysis, SEC football discussion and insight from a former Crimson Tide national championship quarterback, LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE for more episodes of Last Call and The Next Round.#AlabamaFootball #RollTide #KeelonRussell #JakeCoker #CrimsonTide #Alabama #alabamacrimsontide #sec #secnews #SECfootball #CollegeFootball #cfb #cfbnews #KalenDeBoer #KaneWommack #FloridaState #AlabamaFSU #LastCall #TheNextRound
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