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re: *** OFFICIAL WE TALKIN' BOUT PRACTICE! ***
Posted on 8/19/14 at 8:16 pm to AllBamaDoesIsWin
Posted on 8/19/14 at 8:16 pm to AllBamaDoesIsWin
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You have to remember, a bunch of people witnessed him looking great all week in practice too. Great practices, then one bad practice.
And I would also acknowledge that Sims had a good week of practice, too. In fact...Sims had an outstanding spring but because he performed below average in the A-Day game against a defense that knew what play was about to be run he automatically sucks.
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Posted on 8/19/14 at 8:41 pm to RollTide1987
I rewatched the spring game. Sims should have been 7 for 11 in the first half, only had 2 bad throws. The rest were drops from the wrs and vogler, balls that hit then in the hands, and 1 throw away when nothing was available.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 8:44 pm to RollTide1987
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And I would also acknowledge that Sims had a good week of practice, too. In fact...Sims had an outstanding spring but because he performed below average in the A-Day game against a defense that knew what play was about to be run he automatically sucks.
I think we're just over 10 days out, and it's probably time everyone just sort of looks at it like this. Both are playing vs WVU. It doesn't matter who starts or who throws more passes, we'll get up quick and Saban/Kiffin will call what they want to see out of both QBs. I don't expect them to play dink and dunk because they're not gonna find out enough about them by doing so. Yes, they'll be put in a situation where they should make the short throw to get something instead of nothing, but they'll both be asked to make tough throws down the field. They'll both be asked to make the right run checks. There is a lot that will go into it, and ultimately game performances will decide the battle, not practice. Both can do great or both can do horrible in practice, but Saban/Kiffin wanna see what they do on Saturday.
And as Saban has said, someone has to win the job. If he (and to a lesser extent Kiffin) feel that what we see vs WVU isn't enough, they'll keep it going against FAU. If they feel that still isn't enough, they'll keep it going against Southern Miss. At that point, I'm sure they'll make a decision. I've been thinking that ideally this thing is over after WVU, but really I think three gimme games will be better than one. That way they can be more certain they've made the right choice.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 10:10 pm to AllBamaDoesIsWin
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I don't expect them to play dink and dunk because they're not gonna find out enough about them by doing so. Yes, they'll be put in a situation where they should make the short throw to get something instead of nothing, but they'll both be asked to make tough throws down the field. They'll both be asked to make the right run checks. There is a lot that will go into it, and ultimately game performances will decide the battle, not practice. Both can do great or both can do horrible in practice, but Saban/Kiffin wanna see what they do on Saturday.
I'm actually excited we might see more than vanilla offense in the first three games
Posted on 8/19/14 at 10:11 pm to MrTide33
Me too. 
The guys who get left out in all of this...the receivers. Those guys need a chance to shine.
The guys who get left out in all of this...the receivers. Those guys need a chance to shine.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 10:13 pm to AllBamaDoesIsWin
I suspect the staff would like to know who THE guy is @ QB1 before the So Miss game week so he can have a full game game week / game to prep for as QB1 before the start of UF week.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 10:17 pm to T Rey WI
What would the reaction be if we have a repeat of the VT game?
Posted on 8/19/14 at 10:21 pm to TreyAnastasio
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What would the reaction be if we have a repeat of the VT game?
I couldn't take another one of those openers.
Though the good news is WVU is nowhere near as good as VT at getting into the backfield.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 10:28 pm to TreyAnastasio
quote:west viriginias defense is bad, VTs defense was great.
What would the reaction be if we have a repeat of the VT game?
Posted on 8/19/14 at 11:50 pm to WW
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That chemistry and respect from his teammates can't be overlooked. Sims never had the full grasp of the team until this year. The fact that he's stayed around tells me that he thinks he has a chance to play.
I never played football so I never really understood how this might be an issue until I watched Mett's career. Might be wrong, but it seemed like he was distant from his teammates in his first year starting at LSU. I thought they became much closer last year and accepted him as their leader.
I can see the guys being more invested in Sims and wanting him to succeed and lead them. I just wish he would have shown more promise by now.
Posted on 8/20/14 at 2:25 am to TideWarrior
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I believe it to be honest. Coker may not be burning it up out there but neither is BS and if he was the QB race would be over. I think the staff wants Coker but are not willing to give it to him and do not want it to be the focus of our fall camp. The media is looking for a story with UA on anything. I see it getting played out during the 1st few games that Coker will over take Sims. I think his ceiling is higher and will finish the season as the starter.
This.
Posted on 8/20/14 at 9:15 am to LukeSidewalker
I think our running game is too good for the game to be like the VA Tech game. Couple that with WVU not really having a dominant line we should control the point of attack well. But here's a constant that I've noticed after watching the spring game and the practice reports. WR drops!!! That affects rythym and confidence and not to mention drive killers. Our highly talented receiving corps has to help our QB establish and sustain drives to keep opponents off balance.
Posted on 8/20/14 at 9:29 am to Snoop1911
i think the rotating of QBs is a cause of some of the drops. Both guys throw a very different ball. It comes out at a different angle and at different speeds and at different times. Hopefully that will be resolved.
But the aspect im most interested to see is how our run game looks with Sims at QB. I think Blake will have some big play opportunities from zone reads or bootlegs. I'm just excited because we've never really seen the offense run at full force with a dual threat QB.
But the aspect im most interested to see is how our run game looks with Sims at QB. I think Blake will have some big play opportunities from zone reads or bootlegs. I'm just excited because we've never really seen the offense run at full force with a dual threat QB.
Posted on 8/20/14 at 9:57 am to SECSolomonGrundy
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But the aspect im most interested to see is how our run game looks with Sims at QB. I think Blake will have some big play opportunities from zone reads or bootlegs. I'm just excited because we've never really seen the offense run at full force with a dual threat QB.
I'm dying to see our offense with a dual-threat QB. If we can turn a throw into the stands into a 3-4 yard gain, that makes a difference.
Posted on 8/20/14 at 10:11 am to FairhopeTider
me too. it will just be something different to see. when was the last time an opposing defense had to spy our QB?
Posted on 8/20/14 at 10:21 am to SECSolomonGrundy
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when was the last time an opposing defense had to spy our QB?
Watts? If not him then you'd have to say Danny Woodson.
But if we can make our offense a bit more unpredictable, that can do wonders for us.
This post was edited on 8/20/14 at 10:22 am
Posted on 8/20/14 at 10:30 am to SECSolomonGrundy
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But the aspect im most interested to see is how our run game looks with Sims at QB. I think Blake will have some big play opportunities from zone reads or bootlegs. I'm just excited because we've never really seen the offense run at full force with a dual threat QB.
its pretty simple, if sims end up winning it we are going to have to make use of his legs on a systematic basis, not just scrambling (although that too). he is not polished enough of a passer or decision maker to do it all from the pocket, but add in the chance that he will take off on any given play and things open up for him as the defense has to account for him and cant play as aggressively. Sims is at least as good a passer as Marshall, very similar players actually. Not as quick in the run game maybe, but more powerful and just as fast. All we really need from him will be to limit the ints, gain a few 3rd down conversions with his legs, and hit the deep receivers when they are open on play action. Same goes fro coker if he starts. anything past that is gravy, and we will win a lot of games
This post was edited on 8/20/14 at 10:32 am
Posted on 8/20/14 at 10:34 am to narddogg81
i agree. it adds a new wrinkle that opposing teams havent really seen from us. i think that it may take them a while to figure it out. If Sims is in the shotgun there should always be the threat of a zone read. He and Drake had a lot of success in garbage time just running the zone read when everyone in the stadium knew it was coming.
Posted on 8/20/14 at 10:38 am to narddogg81
I think Marshall is a better runner and has a much stronger arm (which he doesn't get as much credit for). That said, AU has to rely on him constantly to make plays. That offense will stall without the threat of him running. But like you said, Sims doesn't have to do that so anything extra he can bring to the offense is a bonus.
This post was edited on 8/20/14 at 10:39 am
Posted on 8/20/14 at 10:42 am to FairhopeTider
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a much stronger arm
yeah he can throw it about 80 yards but so could Justin Woodall. Marshall has some of the worst accuracy I've ever seen in an SEC QB. He doesnt make many throws from the pocket. He's like more of a point guard than a quarterback.
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