6:00 P.M. CT OCT. 19, 2013 ARKANSAS TV: ESPN Kenyan Drakek proves hish offensiveff prowess as one halfhlffh of the Crimson Tide’s running back double team FriendTheCrimsonWhite us FOLLOW US@thecrimsonwhite Get our APP Apple Android PICK US UP ON CAMPUS MONDAY-THURSDAY October 18, 2013 Unstoppable EDITORIAL True freshman A’Shawn Robinson editor-in-chief Mazie Bryant makes his mark in the Crimson [email protected] 04 Tide defensive line magazine editor Matt Ford magazine creative director David Walton managing editor Lauren Ferguson production editor Katherine Owen visuals editor Anna Waters online editor Mackenzie Brown news editor Mark Hammontree culture editor Abbey Crain sports editor Marc Torrence opinion editor John Brinkerhoff Gaining Ground chief copy editor Larsen Lien Sophomore running back Kenyan video editor Daniel Roth Drake proves his offensive photo editor Austin Bigoney 06 prowess alongside leading back community managers Brielle Appelbaum T.J. 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Washington 02 10/18/2013 GAMEDAY No. 5 Florida State No. 9 UCLA at No.13 at No. 3 Clemson Stanford Memorial Stadium – Clemson, S.C., 7 p.m. CST, ABC Stanford Stadium – Stanford, Calif., 2:30 p.m. CST, ABC/ESPN2 In the past two seasons, this has been a After receiving a damaging blow to its na- matchup between two high-profile teams. tional championship hopes last week against This year will be no different with both teams currently un- unranked Utah, the Cardinal must avoid any lingering hang- defeated. But unlike in the previous two games, which were over against a steadily rising UCLA team, led by an emerg- split 1-1, this one holds serious national championship impli- ing star in sophomore quarterback Brett Hundley, to keep cations. Both teams are two of the more balanced teams in all its BCS hopes alive. Though Stanford will have its hands of college football, ranking in the top 15 in total offense and full against the Bruins’ high-powered offense, the Cardinal top 20 in total defense, respectively, but the winner will like- should be aided by playing at home, where it has lost at only ly be decided by the man under center. Both Florida State’s twice since 2009. Jameis Winston and Clemson’s Tajh Boyd sit near the top in the Heisman race standings. No. 11 South Carolina No. 6 LSU at Ole Miss at Tennessee Vaught – Hemingway Stadium - Oxford, Miss., 6 p.m. CST, ESPN Neyland Stadium – Knoxville, Tenn., 11 a.m. CST, ESPN Three weeks ago, Ole Miss was possibly the hot- Tennessee is on a 19-game losing streak against ranked test topic in college football. Now three straight opponents, but it gets yet another opportunity to end that losses later, including a near upset against Texas mark against South Carolina. The Volunteers came close two A&M, the Rebels are just looking to stay afloat in weeks ago but ultimately fell short in a 34-31 heartbreaker in the competitive SEC West. Up next is LSU, which, despite its overtime against Georgia. On the other side, South Carolina loss to Georgia three weeks ago, finds itself quietly waiting in may have finally hit its stride this season, following its 52-7 the wings at No. 6 in the nation. The Rebels must find a way beatdown of Arkansas last week. The matchup to watch will to contain dynamic junior wideouts Odell Beckham Jr. and be Gamecocks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, though his Jarvis Landry, who have combined for 1,407 receiving yards numbers have disappointed many, against Tennessee’s stout and 13 touchdowns so far this season. offensive line. No. 24 Auburn at No. 7 No. 22 Florida at No. 14 Texas A&M Missouri Kyle Field – College Station, Texas, 2:30 p.m. CST, CBS Faurot Field – Columbia, Mo., 11:21 a.m. CST, SEC TV Johnny Manziel has been Johnny Football for There might not be a more surprising team in all the right reasons as of late. The reigning Heisman Trophy the country this year than Missouri, which sits at a perfect winner came back from an early injury scare to lead the Ag- 6-0 just one year after being a punchline in the SEC. But while gies to a thrilling come-from-behind win late in the fourth the Tigers have impressed in 2013, they now must rely on the quarter at Ole Miss last week. This week, he faces another arm of redshirt freshman quarterback Maty Mauk, who is tough task against an upstart Auburn team, making its first expected to fill in for injured starter James Franklin for the top 25 appearance since 2011. With both teams ranking in the next three to five weeks. His first significant snaps as a Tiger top 30 in total offense, expect a close, high-scoring shootout. will come against the nation’s No. 3-rated defense. 10/18/2013 GAMEDAY 03 UNSTOPPABLE True freshman A’Shawn Robinson makes his mark in the Crimson Tide defensive line By Charlie Potter | Assistant Sports Editor CW | Austin Bigoney pplying pressure to opposing sacks, nearly half of the Crimson Tide’s consistent since the kickoff of the season quarterbacks is something the 10 total sacks. opener. Alabama defense has had trou- “He’s fi t a need for us, and he’s done a “Him playing the blocks like he does ble with in recent years. But the nice job of working hard to improve,” Sa- and getting off of them, he’s got a really Aplay of true freshman defensive lineman ban said. “I think some of the older play- good motor,” DePriest said. “He runs to A’Shawn Robinson has sparked the Crim- ers on the team have enhanced his de- the ball every time. Coach [Chris] Rumph son Tide’s defensive front, especially velopment with their leadership and the stays on him about that.” against the Kentucky Wildcats. example that they’ve set and how they’ve Robinson is a big body on the defensive “He’s a big, powerful guy who does a sort of adopted him and helped him to front, and his size made him a highly cov- really good job of pushing the pocket in continue to improve.” eted recruit from Fort Worth, Texas. He the middle, and that’s something that we At 6 feet 4 inches and 320 pounds, Rob- was sought after as both an offensive and really need,” head coach Nick Saban said. inson has the ability not only to clog run- defensive tackle and was committed to Robinson recorded two sacks in Ala- ning lanes, but also to punish quarter- Texas before changing his mind and sign- bama’s 48-7 victory over Kentucky and backs inside and outside of the pocket. ing with The University of Alabama as a played a pivotal role in holding the Wild- Junior linebacker Trey DePriest has defensive lineman. cat offense to 170 total yards. admired Robinson’s hustle in his fi rst “What we saw in him was a very On the season, he has compiled four year with the team and said he has been big, athletic guy that had tremendous 04 10/18/2013 GAMEDAY I think he’s played “ better each and every week as he’s gained confi dence in what’s expected “ of him and what his assignments are and plays faster. CW | Austin Bigoney -Nick Saban potential,” Saban said. “A very good “Getting pressure up front really The Crimson Tide has not had a de- football player in high school.