April 14, 2010  TUSCALOOSA _ Although University of Alabama
coach Nick Saban frequently talks about explosive plays with his
players and during press conferences, he isn't just referring to
when the Crimson Tide has the ball.  Stopping explosive plays is
just as important, if not more so, than executing them.  "The
more explosive plays the offense has the better chance for them
to win the game, so the more explosive plays we take away the
better chance for us," defensive end Damion Square said Tuesday
evening.  While the offense has the prescribed Saban goal of
nine explosive plays per game, the defense has a much simpler
focus and approach.  "None," Square said. "No explosive plays."
How many times did Alabama do that last season while winning the
national championship?  Just once.  The average opponent had 4?
explosive plays and the Crimson Tide gave up more big gains as
the season progressed, although that also had to do with facing
tougher opponents like Florida in the Southeastern Conference
Championshi