Mike Sainristil discusses how Michigan can slow the Alabama offense
Mike Sainristil discusses how Michigan can slow the Alabama offense
ANN ARBOR, Michigan: When Michigan plays Alabama in the Rose Bowl, they will again rely on their captain, Mike Sainrsitil, one of the best playmakers in the secondary.
In terms of scoring offense, the Crimson Tide are ranked 19th in the country, but they can break a long one at any time during the contest. With regard to passing plays of forty yards or more, Alabama is fourth in college football, largely because of their explosive quarterback, Jalen Milroe, and their capable receivers, especially Jermaine Burton, who can pose a threat downfield.
This week, Mike Sainristil spoke with reporters the steps Michigan needs to take to slow Alabama down. He stated the following:
On Alabama’s deep passing game threat:
They will run the same play in numerous variations. They come up with many routes to get there. They will find a way to make you believe that they are playing in a set formation that is harmonious, and then they will lower the tempo. After that, they’ll have a person step off the ball; make sure to do so while keeping an eye on your sideline. The ball then gets snapped the next thing you know. The ball is over your head the next thing you know. “Wait, what just happened?” is how you feel. However, they have explosive receivers and a talented quarterback who can throw the ball up to 70 yards. They have excellent receivers who can follow the ball down the field. Thus, this is a fantastic chance for our defense.
On if the Alabama offense is comparable to any Michigan has faced this year:
We had excellent offensive play. The team we played, Maryland, had a really talented quarterback. Extremely adept at making plays and getting out of the pocket—a skill that closely resembles Milroe. We played Ohio State, a team with excellent wide receivers. The Biletnikoff was won by Marvin Harrison. We have so undoubtedly experienced situations that have equipped us to face a team like Alabama. The best thing for our preparation going into this game will be to be able to take everything we’ve learned this year and simply bring it all together here.
Not really. They use diverse approaches to offensive strategy and tactics.
All I would say is that I was able to use my experience playing against a very excellent receiver—possibly a top-five choice in the NFL Draft—to my advantage. I used to be a decent receiver. All people are good, but in different ways.
These individuals: Bond can possibly sprint a 100 meters in 10.2 seconds. Much faster, in my opinion, than Marvin Harrison. various guys have various things to say. But I think that each of us has been ready for this game in a different way.
Regarding the extent to which zone coverages will be helpful in monitoring Jalen Milroe:
It will undoubtedly be beneficial.But to some degree, you want to be able to get on those guys, play man coverage, get sticky coverage, and eliminate his options and allow our D line to make plays up front.You have a really good D line. Our D line complements our back end; our back end complements our front end.
On the renowned Rose Bowl platform:
Being able to play against a team like Alabama at the Rose Bowl is an incredible opportunity and stage. Their fan base will travel well, just as ours will, thanks to two legendary football programs and two teams. It’s already a fantastic football game in my opinion.