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re: Can somebody explain to me the 1972 Season?
Posted on 1/3/13 at 4:10 pm to FlukerFlakes
Posted on 1/3/13 at 4:10 pm to FlukerFlakes
quote:That may have been true in some cases, but not even close to all cases. During the Barfield era I'm sure you guys could've gotten whoever you wanted, but Dye beat Bryant for a lot of recruits in the 2 years they competed, and that was not the case during most of Jordan's years either.
. Kids would rather go to alabama and be a 7th string running back than go to AU and be 2nd string.
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Posted on 1/3/13 at 4:30 pm to WDE85
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That may have been true in some cases, but not even close to all cases. During the Barfield era I'm sure you guys could've gotten whoever you wanted, but Dye beat Bryant for a lot of recruits in the 2 years they competed, and that was not the case during most of Jordan's years either.
That was due to the NCAA instituting the scholarship max size of 95 in 1977 (which is 85 nowadays). Without this help, the Bryant type dominance of Alabama would have continued through the 80's
Posted on 1/3/13 at 4:57 pm to WDE85
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Dye beat Bryant for a lot of recruits in the 2 years they competed, and that was not the case during most of Jordan's years either.
Bryant was worn out and tired. He even said he was not doing a good job his later years.
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