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re: Anyone here think the Kiffin hire was a bad one?
Posted on 4/25/15 at 3:21 pm to CrimsonChin
Posted on 4/25/15 at 3:21 pm to CrimsonChin
Need a physical oline first. Man I miss the 08, 09, 11, and '12 olines
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Posted on 4/25/15 at 4:24 pm to ReauxlTide222
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Do you even defense bro?
Are you being serious?
read my other post, should help clarify
Posted on 4/25/15 at 8:34 pm to TT9
I don't know.
On one hand, the offense was pretty explosive. Blake Sims set records while being nowhere near as talented as some previous Bama QB's.
On the other hand, our offense looked a lot like explosive offenses that I didn't fear in the past. They pile up points until they run into a good defense, then they struggle.
Some part of me misses the mauling O-lines, with tough RB's, and play action passing. I think those offenses ALWAYS work, where the cute ones are streaky.
On one hand, the offense was pretty explosive. Blake Sims set records while being nowhere near as talented as some previous Bama QB's.
On the other hand, our offense looked a lot like explosive offenses that I didn't fear in the past. They pile up points until they run into a good defense, then they struggle.
Some part of me misses the mauling O-lines, with tough RB's, and play action passing. I think those offenses ALWAYS work, where the cute ones are streaky.
This post was edited on 4/25/15 at 8:35 pm
Posted on 4/25/15 at 8:41 pm to Teague
quote:Isn't that more on the lack of quality on the offensive line than anything else? We didn't have a strong plan B because the running game wasn't nearly the threat of years past.
On the other hand, our offense looked a lot like explosive offenses that I didn't fear in the past. They pile up points until they run into a good defense, then they struggle.
Edit: and it wasn't like our offense was that bad.
This post was edited on 4/25/15 at 8:47 pm
Posted on 4/25/15 at 8:45 pm to UAFanFromNOLA
I kind of just realized this. A lot of us are looking at 2016 like it could be a very strong year for the offense given the amount of experience and talent
we will have at the skill positions and the offensive line. However, there is a strong chance we could lose Kiffin if we do well offensively this year. That has to factor into our projections for 2016.
we will have at the skill positions and the offensive line. However, there is a strong chance we could lose Kiffin if we do well offensively this year. That has to factor into our projections for 2016.
Posted on 4/26/15 at 11:51 pm to TT9
I think overall, Kiffin was a great hire. Its really hard to argue with the results from last year. That said, we had an extremely bad habit of having terrible streaks of 3 & outs during very inopportune times and I wonder how often Kiffin was bailed out by Sims' legs? I don't think Kiffin likes to check his ego and start running the ball down another team's throat.
Kiffin in the redzone > Nuss and McElwain.
Kiffin in the redzone > Nuss and McElwain.
Posted on 4/27/15 at 2:41 am to Teague
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I don't know.
On one hand, the offense was pretty explosive. Blake Sims set records while being nowhere near as talented as some previous Bama QB's.
On the other hand, our offense looked a lot like explosive offenses that I didn't fear in the past. They pile up points until they run into a good defense, then they struggle.
Some part of me misses the mauling O-lines, with tough RB's, and play action passing. I think those offenses ALWAYS work, where the cute ones are streaky.
Good, fair assessment. I miss the 2012 type o line. that 2012 SECG was an all time great performance in cfb, period. That kind of stuff is hard to replicate. Perhaps some time in the near future we will see something similar. We have an all American LT, let's see if the other pieces can fall into place.
Posted on 4/30/15 at 10:42 pm to Funky Tide 8
Kiffin's fortes are developing QB's and west coast style offenses. He is doing both well for Bama. The problem with that is it rules out a power running game because he will always be too finesse. I'd rather lose a little explosiveness in favor of the old running game that we could rely on and fall back on when the shite was hitting the fan. There's something irreplaceable about being able to physically impose your will on someone.
Posted on 5/1/15 at 6:40 am to phil4bama
sadly, there were times last season when our oline was mauling the opponent in important games. but kiffin refused to stay with it, he just couldnt stand not airing it out. that led to punts, turnovers lost points and games. just because he cant stand to call 6-8 run plays in a row. if kiffin learns to recognize those times and call plays accordingly rather than air it out. he could be a more powerful oc than he is already.
Posted on 5/1/15 at 9:24 am to crimsontater
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while some folks are touting all the qb records and offensive accomplishments.
tosu is holding up the trophy. i think that says it all for me.
If you could name one or two players from the 2014 OL, DL, or LB corps who could have started on one of the championship teams, I might consider agreeing with you.
Posted on 5/1/15 at 9:47 am to BamaGradinTn
Ragland and big cam would both be starters on any of our championship teams. Other than that it's tough prob no one outside of those two.
Posted on 5/1/15 at 1:39 pm to Section 80
Not sure about Ragland.
Posted on 5/2/15 at 8:42 am to CrimsonChin
ashawn, ragland, big cam, thats 3 right there that i guarantee oregon wished they had. and i doubt seriously if urbs wouldve turned 'em down also.
Posted on 5/2/15 at 9:28 am to UAFanFromNOLA
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Blake Sims broke records last year.
A good hire... but i hope all our QBs attend the Mastrole Passing Academy like Sims did last year.
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