TUSCALOOSA, Alabama – It was first-and-10 from Alabama's 21-yard line. It was the first play of a series early in the second quarter. It was a perfect time for some deep thinking against a defense that was loaded to stop the run. The Crimson Tide set up with three wide receivers to the left. Marquis Maze was on the inside. AJ McCarron stooped under center, stood and checked, then stooped again. The ball was snapped, McCarron faked a handoff to Trent Richardson, then dropped 7 yards into the pocket. Maze ran a deep crossing route and got a step behind Arkansas safety Eric Bennett. McCarron launched the ball 40 yards toward the right sideline. Maze reached with his left hand and got a finger on the ball, but he couldn't quite bring it in. Another swing. Another miss. [Read More]
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