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SEC West - Team Losses/Impact - 2014
Posted on 12/18/13 at 12:34 pm
Posted on 12/18/13 at 12:34 pm
Capsule #1 -
Alabama:
QB AJ McCarron
WR Kevin Norwood
WR Kenny Bell
OL Kellen Williams (Primary backup)
OL Anthony Steen
DE Ed Stinson
PK Cade Foster
P Cody Mandell
LB CJ Mosley
DB Deion Belue
DB John Fulton
Possible early draftees:
OL Cyrus Kouandjio
S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
LB Adrian Hubbard
Potentially unknown returner:
S Nick Perry (Medical Redshirt)
Key Potential Signee:
Matt Elam - the best potential for the prototypical Nick Saban NG @ 6'6" and 350lbs
Schedule:
West Virginia (4-8)
FAU (6-6)
USM (1-11)
Florida (4-8)
BYE
Ole Miss (7-5)
Arkansas (3-9)
Texas A&M (8-4)
Tennessee (5-7)
BYE
LSU (9-3)
MSU (6-6)
Western Carolina (FCS)
Auburn (12-1)
Key factors:
Alabama will be breaking in a new starting QB, whose identity is still up in the air. Blake Sims has gotten the most reps, by a long shot, as the back up - however, his strength lies in his feet more so than his arm. Alabama would likely see some new wrinkles in the offensive scheme than they are used to if Blake is QB. A group of highly touted QB recruits all are wanting a shot as well, including inbound recruit Scott Cromwell. A wild cark in this is the possible transfer of Jacob Coker from FSU to Alabama. Coker was a 3* QB out of Mobile, AL who was listed a Pro Style QB but offered a great deal of athleticism and is listed as having a very strong arm. Probably a starter if not at a university featuring a Heisman winner at QB.
The OL will likely need some retooling, but not as much as it did going from 2012 to 2013. Incoming Freshman Cameron Robinson and JUCO signee Dominick Jackson look to work for immediate playing time on the line.
The secondary returns a good bit of experience at the safety position (Nick Perry and Vinnie Sunseri), but DB looks to require some work. If he signs with Alabama, then legacy Marlon Humphrey may come in immediately.
The LB corps loses its leader CJ Mosley, but learning the past year behind him has been phenom talent Reuben Foster.
The DL gets some boost from two CC signees, Jarran Reed and DJ Pettway. Also, big time recruits De'Shawn Hand and (if they sign with Bama) Matt Elam & Lorenzo Carter could also come in and play right away.
The WR corps is loaded with talent, but loses insanely clutch receiver Kevin Norwood and long time, experienced play maker Kenny Bell.
RB remains loaded. Younger players will push the current starters.
Special Teams require a new punter and kicker. K Adam Griffith is, unfortunately, best known for being asked to come in and try an insanely long FG that ended in a result that may haunt him. That said, the kicker does have an incredibly strong leg. I am not sure who is slated to take over for Cody Mandell, who became a weapon his senior year.
Synopsis:
Alabama will require some time for the units to gel, but a WVa team that was good when scheduled but has fallen on hard time provides an "easier than usual" opening game for Alabama. The next big challenge is potentially Florida in week 4, but based on this season that does not appear to be the case. Alabama may not face a decent challenge until Ole Miss in week 6, giving quite a bit of time to work out kinks in new talent at QB, OL, LB and the secondary.
Key to victory:
Nearly all of Alabama's biggest games will be against teams with strong running games (LSU, Auburn, potentially A&M depending on how the departures of Manziel and Evans impact play calling). If DL comes together quickly, and if incoming talent plays up to hype, then the primary missing piece from this year's defense may be set. Replacing Mosley's leadership will also be key.
If the DL gels and good QB play - 12-0 regular season
If the DL does not, or mediocre QB play - 10-2
If the DL does not AND mediocre QB play - 9-3
Alabama:
QB AJ McCarron
WR Kevin Norwood
WR Kenny Bell
OL Kellen Williams (Primary backup)
OL Anthony Steen
DE Ed Stinson
PK Cade Foster
P Cody Mandell
LB CJ Mosley
DB Deion Belue
DB John Fulton
Possible early draftees:
OL Cyrus Kouandjio
S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
LB Adrian Hubbard
Potentially unknown returner:
S Nick Perry (Medical Redshirt)
Key Potential Signee:
Matt Elam - the best potential for the prototypical Nick Saban NG @ 6'6" and 350lbs
Schedule:
West Virginia (4-8)
FAU (6-6)
USM (1-11)
Florida (4-8)
BYE
Ole Miss (7-5)
Arkansas (3-9)
Texas A&M (8-4)
Tennessee (5-7)
BYE
LSU (9-3)
MSU (6-6)
Western Carolina (FCS)
Auburn (12-1)
Key factors:
Alabama will be breaking in a new starting QB, whose identity is still up in the air. Blake Sims has gotten the most reps, by a long shot, as the back up - however, his strength lies in his feet more so than his arm. Alabama would likely see some new wrinkles in the offensive scheme than they are used to if Blake is QB. A group of highly touted QB recruits all are wanting a shot as well, including inbound recruit Scott Cromwell. A wild cark in this is the possible transfer of Jacob Coker from FSU to Alabama. Coker was a 3* QB out of Mobile, AL who was listed a Pro Style QB but offered a great deal of athleticism and is listed as having a very strong arm. Probably a starter if not at a university featuring a Heisman winner at QB.
The OL will likely need some retooling, but not as much as it did going from 2012 to 2013. Incoming Freshman Cameron Robinson and JUCO signee Dominick Jackson look to work for immediate playing time on the line.
The secondary returns a good bit of experience at the safety position (Nick Perry and Vinnie Sunseri), but DB looks to require some work. If he signs with Alabama, then legacy Marlon Humphrey may come in immediately.
The LB corps loses its leader CJ Mosley, but learning the past year behind him has been phenom talent Reuben Foster.
The DL gets some boost from two CC signees, Jarran Reed and DJ Pettway. Also, big time recruits De'Shawn Hand and (if they sign with Bama) Matt Elam & Lorenzo Carter could also come in and play right away.
The WR corps is loaded with talent, but loses insanely clutch receiver Kevin Norwood and long time, experienced play maker Kenny Bell.
RB remains loaded. Younger players will push the current starters.
Special Teams require a new punter and kicker. K Adam Griffith is, unfortunately, best known for being asked to come in and try an insanely long FG that ended in a result that may haunt him. That said, the kicker does have an incredibly strong leg. I am not sure who is slated to take over for Cody Mandell, who became a weapon his senior year.
Synopsis:
Alabama will require some time for the units to gel, but a WVa team that was good when scheduled but has fallen on hard time provides an "easier than usual" opening game for Alabama. The next big challenge is potentially Florida in week 4, but based on this season that does not appear to be the case. Alabama may not face a decent challenge until Ole Miss in week 6, giving quite a bit of time to work out kinks in new talent at QB, OL, LB and the secondary.
Key to victory:
Nearly all of Alabama's biggest games will be against teams with strong running games (LSU, Auburn, potentially A&M depending on how the departures of Manziel and Evans impact play calling). If DL comes together quickly, and if incoming talent plays up to hype, then the primary missing piece from this year's defense may be set. Replacing Mosley's leadership will also be key.
If the DL gels and good QB play - 12-0 regular season
If the DL does not, or mediocre QB play - 10-2
If the DL does not AND mediocre QB play - 9-3
Posted on 12/18/13 at 12:36 pm to skrayper
bama board.
Also: your sig pic gets a 8/10. Too small.
Also: your sig pic gets a 8/10. Too small.
Posted on 12/18/13 at 12:38 pm to skrayper
quote:
If the DL gels and good QB play - 12-0 regular season
lol
Y'all have had a couple all-time teams recently that couldn't even do that.
This post was edited on 12/18/13 at 12:39 pm
Posted on 12/18/13 at 12:42 pm to skrayper
quote:
Florida (4-8)
BYE
Ole Miss (7-5)
Saban shouldn't need an extra week for us, he has sisky.
Posted on 12/18/13 at 12:42 pm to BayouBengals03
Really tough non-conference schedule
Posted on 12/18/13 at 3:40 pm to Fear The Thumb
quote:
Really tough non-conference schedule
Auburn's isn't much better ;p
Posted on 12/18/13 at 3:45 pm to skrayper
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Auburn's isn't much better ;p
Yeah it is. No team on Alabama's non-conference schedule is even going to a bowl game this year.
Posted on 12/18/13 at 4:02 pm to skrayper
Key losses:
CB Chris Davis
DE Dee Ford
LB Jake Holland ( )
DB Ryan White
DB Ryan Smith
FB Jay Prosch
Possible Juniors leaving:
OT Greg Robinson (Most likely will)
RB Tre Mason (Up in the air)
Key pickups:
RB Roc Thomas
WR D'haquille Williams
CB Stephen Roberts
LB Tre Williams
A few JUCOs that fill in wholes nicely.
Synopsis:
Back to back National Champions.
CB Chris Davis
DE Dee Ford
LB Jake Holland ( )
DB Ryan White
DB Ryan Smith
FB Jay Prosch
Possible Juniors leaving:
OT Greg Robinson (Most likely will)
RB Tre Mason (Up in the air)
Key pickups:
RB Roc Thomas
WR D'haquille Williams
CB Stephen Roberts
LB Tre Williams
A few JUCOs that fill in wholes nicely.
Synopsis:
Back to back National Champions.
This post was edited on 12/18/13 at 4:04 pm
Posted on 12/18/13 at 4:04 pm to skrayper
Where do you people come up with this shite. Ain't nobody reading all that shite
Posted on 12/18/13 at 4:09 pm to Gamecox20
Double Bye is my favorite part of the schedule
4 games
Break
4 games
Break
4 games
None of this 2010 shite where you get caught playing 4 really tough games in a row and 7 games straight.
4 games
Break
4 games
Break
4 games
None of this 2010 shite where you get caught playing 4 really tough games in a row and 7 games straight.
Posted on 12/18/13 at 4:11 pm to JB Bama
Only thing I get from all of that is Alabama has another Charmin schedule.
Posted on 12/18/13 at 4:25 pm to CaroTiger
The sec scheduled them to play Florida when they realized muschamp was driving that team into the ground.
Just kidding before bama fans flip out
Just kidding before bama fans flip out
Posted on 12/18/13 at 6:11 pm to skrayper
MSU Key Losses
Tyler Russell QB
Ladarius Perkins RB
Gabe Jackson OL
Denico Autry DE
Nickoe Whitley S
Deontae Skinner LB
Possible Early Draft
Benardrick Mckinney LB
Returning Key Starters/Players
DB Taveze Calhoun
DB Jay Hughes
DB Will Redmond
DB Justin Cox
WR Jameon Lewis
WR Fred Ross
WR Joe Morrow
WR Robert Johnson
TE Malcolm Johnson
RB Josh Robinson
RB Nick Griffin
RB Ashton Shumpert
QB Dak Prescott
OL Justin Malone
OL Blaine Clausell
OL Dillon Day
OL Ben Beckwith
DL PJ Jones
DL Nick James
DL Curtis Virgis
DE Kaleb Eulls
DE Chris Jones
LB Matthew Wells
LB (hopefully) Mckinney
LB Richie Brown
^Holy shite we're stacked. I didn't realize we had so much returning.
Synopsis: 9 win season. 10 with bowl game.
Schedule:
vs Southern Miss W
vs UAB W
at South Alabama W
at LSU L
vs A&M W
vs Auburn L
at Kentucky W
vs Arkansas W
vs Tenn. Martin W
at Bama L
vs Vandy W
at Ole Miss Toss up
9 wins if we win the egg bowl.
Tyler Russell QB
Ladarius Perkins RB
Gabe Jackson OL
Denico Autry DE
Nickoe Whitley S
Deontae Skinner LB
Possible Early Draft
Benardrick Mckinney LB
Returning Key Starters/Players
DB Taveze Calhoun
DB Jay Hughes
DB Will Redmond
DB Justin Cox
WR Jameon Lewis
WR Fred Ross
WR Joe Morrow
WR Robert Johnson
TE Malcolm Johnson
RB Josh Robinson
RB Nick Griffin
RB Ashton Shumpert
QB Dak Prescott
OL Justin Malone
OL Blaine Clausell
OL Dillon Day
OL Ben Beckwith
DL PJ Jones
DL Nick James
DL Curtis Virgis
DE Kaleb Eulls
DE Chris Jones
LB Matthew Wells
LB (hopefully) Mckinney
LB Richie Brown
^Holy shite we're stacked. I didn't realize we had so much returning.
Synopsis: 9 win season. 10 with bowl game.
Schedule:
vs Southern Miss W
vs UAB W
at South Alabama W
at LSU L
vs A&M W
vs Auburn L
at Kentucky W
vs Arkansas W
vs Tenn. Martin W
at Bama L
vs Vandy W
at Ole Miss Toss up
9 wins if we win the egg bowl.
Posted on 12/18/13 at 7:10 pm to skrayper
you guys are gonna have a weak schedule
Posted on 12/18/13 at 7:39 pm to mizzou09
Arkansas Key Losses:
C Travis Swanson
WR Javontee Herndon
FB Kiero Small
LT David Hurd
DE Chris Smith
Possible Early Draftees:
DE Trey Flowers
Returning Key Starters/Players:
RB Alex Collins
RB Jonathan Williams
RB/S/KR Korliss Marshall
OL Dan Skipper
OL Denver Kirkland
OL Brey Cook
WR Keon Hatcher
TE Hunter Henry
DT Darius Philon
LB Brooks Ellis
WR Demetrius Wilson
S Alan Turner
DE Trey Flowers (probably)
CB Carroll Washington
CB DJ Dean
CB Tevin Mitchel
Synopsis: I'll go with 4 wins. Still rebuilding but should be good in 2015
Schedule:
@ Auburn L
Nicholls State W
@ Texas Tech Toss up
Northern Illinois W
Texas A&M (Arlington) Toss up
Alabama L
Georgia L
UAB W
@ Mississippi State L
LSU L
Ole Miss L
@ Missouri L
C Travis Swanson
WR Javontee Herndon
FB Kiero Small
LT David Hurd
DE Chris Smith
Possible Early Draftees:
DE Trey Flowers
Returning Key Starters/Players:
RB Alex Collins
RB Jonathan Williams
RB/S/KR Korliss Marshall
OL Dan Skipper
OL Denver Kirkland
OL Brey Cook
WR Keon Hatcher
TE Hunter Henry
DT Darius Philon
LB Brooks Ellis
WR Demetrius Wilson
S Alan Turner
DE Trey Flowers (probably)
CB Carroll Washington
CB DJ Dean
CB Tevin Mitchel
Synopsis: I'll go with 4 wins. Still rebuilding but should be good in 2015
Schedule:
@ Auburn L
Nicholls State W
@ Texas Tech Toss up
Northern Illinois W
Texas A&M (Arlington) Toss up
Alabama L
Georgia L
UAB W
@ Mississippi State L
LSU L
Ole Miss L
@ Missouri L
Posted on 12/18/13 at 9:28 pm to Weagle25
Key losses:
CB Chris Davis
DE Dee Ford
LB Jake Holland ( )
DB Ryan White
DB Ryan Smith
FB Jay Prosch
Also losing Parkey and Clark. Gonna miss Clark, he's deadly.
CB Chris Davis
DE Dee Ford
LB Jake Holland ( )
DB Ryan White
DB Ryan Smith
FB Jay Prosch
Also losing Parkey and Clark. Gonna miss Clark, he's deadly.
Posted on 12/19/13 at 12:18 am to Weagle25
LSU
Key senior loses:
QB Zach Mettenberger
RB Alfred Blue
LB Lamin Barrow
S Craig Loston
FB JC Copeland
Probable early departures:
WR Odell Beckham Jr
WR Jarvis Landry
RB Jeremy Hill
OL La'El Collins
DT Ego Ferguson
DT Anthony Johnson
DE Jordan Allen
Key Pickups:
WR Trey Quinn
LB Clifton Garrett
(List will grow)
Schedule:
Wisconsin
Sam Houston State
ULM
Miss State
New Mexico State
@Auburn
@Florida
Kentucky
Ole Piss
BYE
Alabama
@Arkansas
BYE
@Texas A&M
Breakdown:
Linebackers and secondary will be better. Dline could take a step back if both Ferguson and Johnson depart. Someone would have to emerge at DT. DE positions will be fine.
Replacing two stud receivers and a senior quarterback will be hard. However, if Jennings has a good bowl game things will be trending up. Running game will be solid #buganation
Key senior loses:
QB Zach Mettenberger
RB Alfred Blue
LB Lamin Barrow
S Craig Loston
FB JC Copeland
Probable early departures:
WR Odell Beckham Jr
WR Jarvis Landry
RB Jeremy Hill
OL La'El Collins
DT Ego Ferguson
DT Anthony Johnson
DE Jordan Allen
Key Pickups:
WR Trey Quinn
LB Clifton Garrett
(List will grow)
Schedule:
Wisconsin
Sam Houston State
ULM
Miss State
New Mexico State
@Auburn
@Florida
Kentucky
Ole Piss
BYE
Alabama
@Arkansas
BYE
@Texas A&M
Breakdown:
Linebackers and secondary will be better. Dline could take a step back if both Ferguson and Johnson depart. Someone would have to emerge at DT. DE positions will be fine.
Replacing two stud receivers and a senior quarterback will be hard. However, if Jennings has a good bowl game things will be trending up. Running game will be solid #buganation
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