re: Looking for opinions other than Bama fans: Is Kiffin a top 5 OC in the country?

He may be, I really don't know. I think he's good, whether he's exceptional or not is something we'll need more time to assess.

I'm just not seeing the same thing others are seeing from Alabama. Obviously the offense looks formidable, but with so many huge plays (and huge defensive lapses), especially over a limited period, I just don't know quite what we're dealing with yet.

Can I expect bubble screens and RB passes to account for 150 yards/game all year? Will Cooper get the same wide open long balls all season?

I just don't know, just like I don't think we know that Gurley is going to average 10 yards a carry all year. Doesn't mean I don't think he's good, and he may well be elite, but that type of success isn't usually sustained over the long haul, so we simply have to wait and see.

I don't think that is a put down to Bama or Kiffin (or Sims or Gurley, etc.)