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Should we hope Kirby Smart gets a head coaching job?

Posted on 10/5/14 at 2:04 pm
Posted by justausedcarguy
Member since Aug 2014
5642 posts
Posted on 10/5/14 at 2:04 pm
And soon, this was the worse defense I've seen in a while.
Posted by AllBamaDoesIsWin
Member since Dec 2011
26725 posts
Posted on 10/5/14 at 2:12 pm to
No. There isn't a better DC in the country. Some people.
Posted by TreyAnastasio
Bitch I'm From Cleveland
Member since Dec 2010
46759 posts
Posted on 10/5/14 at 2:13 pm to
I love Kirby, but to say that he is better than narduzzi is a stretch.
Posted by FairhopeTider
Fairhope, Alabama
Member since May 2012
21320 posts
Posted on 10/5/14 at 2:15 pm to
Considering how much we rely on him in recruiting, I'd rather not see him go.
Posted by justausedcarguy
Member since Aug 2014
5642 posts
Posted on 10/5/14 at 2:17 pm to
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No. There isn't a better DC in the country. Some people.

I thought so too, but now I'm having doubts, could it be talent?
Posted by 615tider
sidewalk in TN
Member since Oct 2012
3465 posts
Posted on 10/5/14 at 2:18 pm to
No. Kirby's a good DC.

We need more speed and for guys to play their assignments.
Posted by chattabama
12essee
Member since Jun 2012
19315 posts
Posted on 10/5/14 at 2:20 pm to
Smart is a great recruiter. The kids seem to love playing for him.

However, there is some breakdown in our defense that is inexplicable, and it doesn't seem to be getting any better. Reggie Ragland was saying that they were having a hard time communicating on defense. This was supposed to be a focal point during the offseason and bye week. Whatever we are doing is obviously not working. Our defense left little hope for what lies ahead this season.
Posted by justausedcarguy
Member since Aug 2014
5642 posts
Posted on 10/5/14 at 2:21 pm to
Who's fault is it that there is always someone out of place?

I know we can't afford to lose Smart, I'm just venting, that is what this is for , right?
Posted by T Rey WI
Back in the south where I belong!
Member since Dec 2010
2937 posts
Posted on 10/5/14 at 2:38 pm to
The complexity of our D is the basis of the issues.

A high level of command and control is needed on the field to make sure everyone is working together. It one person is not on the same page it makes a huge hole in the effectiveness of the system.

That complexity and required communication is the hanging thread HUNH OC's are tugging on. A strong leader to QB each level of the D is a must and those levels have to work together. Time in the line of fire is what produces the needed consistency and that is something we are missing. Football smarts can bridge the gap of maturity but that level of smarts are part of what is missing on the D this year so lack of experience shows up way too often.

Vinnie / CJ / Dont'a / Barron / Ro / Reamer - who do we have that fits that role this year? (you need two of them)
Posted by labamafan
Prairieville
Member since Jan 2007
24835 posts
Posted on 10/5/14 at 2:41 pm to
This is Saban's defense. If Kirby was responsible for the miscues on defense, Saban would take over. Having said that to not make adjustments to a formation that was causing confusion is definitely on coaching. My point is it is as much Saban's fault as Kirby's.
Posted by BamaGradinTn
Murfreesboro
Member since Dec 2008
27158 posts
Posted on 10/5/14 at 2:53 pm to
I think that the bottom line is that the players we currently have on defense just aren't as good as what we've become accustomed to. McClain, Cody, Dareus, Hightower, Barron, Millner, Upshaw, Mosely. Who are those guys on this year's defense? Even if you can name a couple, the reality is that these guys just aren't as good. Can they get better? Sure. But they aren't there yet. Rankings by recruiting services are extremely subjective.
Posted by BamaDude06
GOATville20
Member since Jan 2007
3512 posts
Posted on 10/5/14 at 3:04 pm to
quote:

I love Kirby, but to say that he is better than narduzzi is a stretch.


Total Defense rankng vs SOS
2008- Bama- 3, SOS 35
MSU- 59, SOS 30

2009- Bama- 2, SOS 2
MSU- 73, SOS 22

2010- Bama- 5, SOS 9
MSU- 43, SOS 40

2011- Bama- 1, SOS 5
MSU- 6, SOS 49

2012- Bama- 1, SOS 19
MSU- 4, SOS 11

2013- Bama- 5, SOS 40
MSU- 1, SOS 70



Posted by remaster916
Alabama
Member since Oct 2012
12388 posts
Posted on 10/5/14 at 3:24 pm to
37 of the 79 points scored by opposing teams this year is the direct result of offensive and special teams screw ups. When QBs make perfect passes, they can not be defended.
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