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Saban's post game presser
Posted on 12/7/14 at 8:39 am
Posted on 12/7/14 at 8:39 am
and Saban talking to the guys on the SEC set.
Just watched it.
Hate to say it, but that lil feller is trying to grow on me. Liked a lot of what he had to say, couple of interesting points:
1. Blake Sims - he said he doubted whether he could ever play qb and succeed as a passer then went on to praise him a lot. Lot of honesty in what he said and Sims appears to be the glue of this team. The guy who worked hard for so long, everyone wanted to see succeed and now Sims is probably the best qb in the SEC (him or Nick).
2. Said this bama team isn't the most talented, but they have the best chemistry of any bama team he has had. Tells me the other 3 in the playoffs are fricked. Bama playing together as a team isn't losing to anyone.
3. Liked what he had to say about the SECCG. Talked about how much it means and how it is a huge accomplishment. IMO, all the other conference championship games are play in games for the playoffs, or hoped to be such. The SECCG is a real championship game. It means a lot and is a 10X bigger accomplishment than any other conference championship game and probably tougher to get to and win than the actual national championship.
Just watched it.
Hate to say it, but that lil feller is trying to grow on me. Liked a lot of what he had to say, couple of interesting points:
1. Blake Sims - he said he doubted whether he could ever play qb and succeed as a passer then went on to praise him a lot. Lot of honesty in what he said and Sims appears to be the glue of this team. The guy who worked hard for so long, everyone wanted to see succeed and now Sims is probably the best qb in the SEC (him or Nick).
2. Said this bama team isn't the most talented, but they have the best chemistry of any bama team he has had. Tells me the other 3 in the playoffs are fricked. Bama playing together as a team isn't losing to anyone.
3. Liked what he had to say about the SECCG. Talked about how much it means and how it is a huge accomplishment. IMO, all the other conference championship games are play in games for the playoffs, or hoped to be such. The SECCG is a real championship game. It means a lot and is a 10X bigger accomplishment than any other conference championship game and probably tougher to get to and win than the actual national championship.
This post was edited on 12/7/14 at 8:45 am
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Posted on 12/7/14 at 8:42 am to Tiger n Miami AU83
If Blake doesn't get unanimous All SEC QB this year, then it's downright bullshite.
Posted on 12/7/14 at 8:42 am to Tiger n Miami AU83
said in pressers before yesterday that there were energy vampires on last years team. Sims will go down as one of the most loved fB players in Alabama history. Now if he can get us a ship it will further cement his legacy
Posted on 12/7/14 at 8:44 am to Tiger n Miami AU83
Sims worked his arse off and spent several weeks over the spring and summer with outside QB coaches to work on his mechanics. I personally didn't think he'd be able to keep the job much less move the chains, but he did it and deserves the praise/credit. He's a good kid and I'm proud to say he's our QB.
Posted on 12/7/14 at 8:44 am to Tiger n Miami AU83
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Sims appears to be the glue of this team
I don't think they would be in this position if they had started Coker.
Posted on 12/7/14 at 8:45 am to Tiger n Miami AU83
Sims had his share of screw ups and dodged more pick six int attempts than any QB I can remember, ever. But he also had so many successful executions that the numbers validate. That's the amazing part of his story to me, that he accomplished so much with so little experience at the position.
No doubt the rest of team team is solidly behind him too.
No doubt the rest of team team is solidly behind him too.
Posted on 12/7/14 at 8:45 am to Tiger n Miami AU83
I went to the game.
They are really good especially front 7.
Only weakness is defending deep passes.
They have so many playmakers on offense it is really tough to take away anything.
I give FSU a shot against Bama, but with a month to get ready I would not bet against Saban.
Oregon is not polished or powerful enough to beat Bama. I doubt urban can control his palpitations enough to beat Saban.
They are really good especially front 7.
Only weakness is defending deep passes.
They have so many playmakers on offense it is really tough to take away anything.
I give FSU a shot against Bama, but with a month to get ready I would not bet against Saban.
Oregon is not polished or powerful enough to beat Bama. I doubt urban can control his palpitations enough to beat Saban.
Posted on 12/7/14 at 8:47 am to Tiger n Miami AU83
Good post, AU83. And Spurrier said it... it's harder to win the SEC than it is to win a National Championship. He weren't wrong. It's very fricking hard.
Posted on 12/7/14 at 8:56 am to Tiger n Miami AU83
Posted on 12/7/14 at 8:59 am to Tiger n Miami AU83
It's Saban's best coaching job by far. Bama looked like a very average team our first 4 games. I'll be the first to admit I had my doubts as to whether this team was capable of winning any form of a championship.
Posted on 12/7/14 at 9:14 am to Tiger n Miami AU83
This team is his best coaching job. Blake is turning into a great Bama icon and we would be an 8-4 team without Kiffin.
Posted on 12/7/14 at 9:17 am to Tiger n Miami AU83
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Tiger n Miami AU83
Bourbon or scotch, and which brand?
Posted on 12/7/14 at 9:27 am to Tiger n Miami AU83
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Tiger n Miami AU83
Great Post!! Blake is a perfect example of what college football is all about. His story reminds me of Kodi Burns. Being patient, finding a role, thinking about the team before yourself. All rare qualities in today's athletes.
Posted on 12/7/14 at 10:03 am to Tiger n Miami AU83
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Tiger n Miami AU83
Well said...great observations.
We wouldn't be where we are without Sims and Kiffin. Together.
If Kiffin doesn't win the Broyles award, it will be an absolute travesty. Dave Steckel, Missouri's DC, is another finalist, and Kiffin took him to the woodshed last night. Kiffin's work with Sims as his position coach as well as his work as the OC this year sets him apart from the rest, although I'm sure the Ohio State OC will get some support. But the fact is that the Ohio State OC wasn't having to work with a QB who...well, quite honestly, someone who everyone else thought just wasn't worth a shite. Kiffin took a guy who practically every one thought was an absolutely horrible passer and made him into a record setting QB.
The vast majority of Alabama fans probably thought we were fricked coming into this year. And Alabama's rivals were no doubt rubbing their hands together with glee. Few in their right minds could believe that Coker couldn't beat out Sims. Now we know why. Sims has absolutely worked his arse off to get where he is, but it's been Kiffin, right there working his arse off with Blake, who's helped get him there. If we still had Nussmeier, we would be 8-4.
Posted on 12/7/14 at 10:15 am to Tiger n Miami AU83
I appreciated his comments on the SECCG as well.
Nicks comments have been a lot more relaxed this year.
Nicks comments have been a lot more relaxed this year.
Posted on 12/7/14 at 10:17 am to Tiger n Miami AU83
Okay who are you and what did you do with TiM?
Posted on 12/7/14 at 10:23 am to Tiger n Miami AU83
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tougher to get to and win than the actual national championship.
Did he really say that?
Because if so, that would mean that LSU accomplished more than Bama in the 2011 season.
Posted on 12/7/14 at 10:29 am to Tiger n Miami AU83
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Hate to say it, but that lil feller is trying to grow on me.
Saban is usually pretty sensible about things. He's way more tolerable than his fans are.
Posted on 12/7/14 at 10:41 am to Tiger n Miami AU83
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2. Said this bama team isn't the most talented, but they have the best chemistry of any bama team he has had. Tells me the other 3 in the playoffs are fricked. Bama playing together as a team isn't losing to anyone.
It's definitely his best coaching job in awhile. It's a shame that the guys that'll get the most SEC COY pub will be guys who did more with less.
Posted on 12/8/14 at 9:03 am to Tiger n Miami AU83
This is admittedly the first Bama team that resembles the things I like about our better teams. They've been shaky, overcome some adversity, have seemed to actually care about what they're doing.
Stark contrast to some of Saban's prior teams that resembled soulless USSR hockey teams.
Stark contrast to some of Saban's prior teams that resembled soulless USSR hockey teams.
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