The Crimson Tide had some moving pieces among its offensive line against the Rebels.
The Ferguson-Dalcourt swap isn’t too surprising. Ferguson got the start when back spasms sidelined Booker against South Florida. But Pritchett’s emergence over Proctor was by design. Saban said he wanted to see both get in the game following the 24-10 win“Both guys did OK,” Saban said of Pritchett and Ferguson. “I think there was some things we’d like to finish better.
Of the Tide’s 70 offensive snaps, Proctor played 56 protecting Milroe’s blindside and Pritchett handled the rest. Proctor was graded at a 52.4% pass-blocking win rate, compared to 73.6% for Pritchett. After allowing two sacks in consecutive games, Proctor stabilized somewhat while conceding two pressures.
Earlier this season, Booker gave his advice to Proctor. He told the freshman a story about when Booker conceded a sack against Texas A&M a year ago. He rebounded two weeks later with a season-high in snaps and eventually started the Sugar Bowl. Saban wanted that guidance to rub off on the left tackle, making a fall camp adjustment to move Booker to left guard.
“I’m just reassuring them on their calls. I came in as a tackle, way back when, feels like years ago, so I know all the tackle calls. Just reassuring them on that. And just little tips before the play like, ‘Hey, stay inside out,’ or ‘Hey, this stunt is coming,’ just little things like that I help them with. But it’s all them, it’s just me relaying the call and I’m very proud of both of those guys,” said Booker.
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