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Has The "Bama Bump" Made Us Believe...
Posted on 9/20/15 at 9:18 am
Posted on 9/20/15 at 9:18 am
Alabama is more talented than they really are right now?
On paper, they should be the most talented team in CFB history just based on recruiting rankings.
OM seemed faster and more athletic last night...they seemed more talented.
Have we been sold a bill of goods about a Bama team that just is not as talented as they used to be in the 2011-12 time frame?
On paper, they should be the most talented team in CFB history just based on recruiting rankings.
OM seemed faster and more athletic last night...they seemed more talented.
Have we been sold a bill of goods about a Bama team that just is not as talented as they used to be in the 2011-12 time frame?
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Posted on 9/20/15 at 9:20 am to DeltaDoc
In a word: Yes
Posted on 9/20/15 at 9:23 am to Hoyt
I still believe they have elite talent, but think some recruits may be vastly overrated, in part, because they committed to Bama.
Posted on 9/20/15 at 9:26 am to DeltaDoc
Some Bama commits that come in are severely overrated by the services. Most are legit though.
Some Bama fans keep asking why Barnnett isn't getting time at QB because he was so highly rated by the services. People in California that saw him play in high school said he was an average high school QB. And those Cali people are right.
Some Bama fans keep asking why Barnnett isn't getting time at QB because he was so highly rated by the services. People in California that saw him play in high school said he was an average high school QB. And those Cali people are right.
Posted on 9/20/15 at 9:28 am to DeltaDoc
There are overrated recruits on every single team in America. It isn't specific to Alabama. Does the Bama Bump exist? Maybe. I don't know. It's a reasonable theory that intentionally inflating a teams recruits drives up fan participation through either paid subscription or just talking about a certain service. However this wouldn't be strictly for Alabama. If you buy that's how it goes, why limit that potential revenue stream to just one fanbase?
Posted on 9/20/15 at 9:29 am to DeltaDoc
They are still the most talented team in college football and its not even close
Posted on 9/20/15 at 9:29 am to DeltaDoc
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I still believe they have elite talent, but think some recruits may be vastly overrated, in part, because they committed to Bama.
I think the 2013 class is starting to bite us in the arse. Nine players that signed with us on NSD aren't on campus anymore. That doesn't include the one JUCO.
Posted on 9/20/15 at 9:31 am to DeltaDoc
We really miss the best wr to come out of college since Julio Jones. Hell I miss Blake (shake and bake) Sims.
Posted on 9/20/15 at 9:34 am to thatdude1985
LOL. shite is getting thick up in here. How many elite WR's have you guys signed in the last few years? Tons. They are just not getting developed.
Look at the difference in what TCU does with what little talent they get compared to Bama. It is a unreal comparison.
You have the guys. You are just not getting the goodie out of them. The coaching staff is spoiled with talent
Look at the difference in what TCU does with what little talent they get compared to Bama. It is a unreal comparison.
You have the guys. You are just not getting the goodie out of them. The coaching staff is spoiled with talent
Posted on 9/20/15 at 9:36 am to chattabama
This is why you should always take rankings from "Rivals" with a grain of salt.
The question should be...Why hasn't the coaching staff been held accountable?
Supposedly you have 1) the greatest recruits EVER; 2) the best facilities; 3) a great fan base; 4) unlimited funding...and we know factually they have the SEC HQ overseeing 1) scheduling; 2) officiating; 3) sanctions; and 4) complince...so what's the excuse?
The question should be...Why hasn't the coaching staff been held accountable?
Supposedly you have 1) the greatest recruits EVER; 2) the best facilities; 3) a great fan base; 4) unlimited funding...and we know factually they have the SEC HQ overseeing 1) scheduling; 2) officiating; 3) sanctions; and 4) complince...so what's the excuse?
Posted on 9/20/15 at 9:36 am to LanierSpots
I'm shocked by Bama's Secondary. They have been ordinary for what seems like years now. It's difficult to imagine Saban allowing corners and Safeties to play so poorly.
Posted on 9/20/15 at 9:38 am to Earn Your Keep
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Supposedly you have 1) the greatest recruits EVER; 2) the best facilities; 3) a great fan base; 4) unlimited funding...and we know factually they have the SEC HQ overseeing 1) scheduling; 2) officiating; 3) sanctions; and 4) complince...so what's the excuse?
Never change
Posted on 9/20/15 at 9:40 am to GFunk
The lack of talent at DB and QB are shocking to me. DB most of all because that is supposedly Saban's area of expertise.
Posted on 9/20/15 at 9:40 am to Patton
It happens for a lot of teams.
When Texas was filling up their recruiting classes before summer was even over, there was a guy that worked for Rivals that admitted they would throw a 4th star on a guy that was no better than a low 3-star kid just to make the Texas fans happy since throwing high star ratings brings in more fan subscriptions.
When Texas was filling up their recruiting classes before summer was even over, there was a guy that worked for Rivals that admitted they would throw a 4th star on a guy that was no better than a low 3-star kid just to make the Texas fans happy since throwing high star ratings brings in more fan subscriptions.
Posted on 9/20/15 at 9:42 am to nebraskafaninwi
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It happens for a lot of teams.
When Texas was filling up their recruiting classes before summer was even over, there was a guy that worked for Rivals that admitted they would throw a 4th star on a guy that was no better than a low 3-star kid just to make the Texas fans happy since throwing high star ratings brings in more fan subscriptions.
LOL. You are such a pitiful troll.
What about the constant flow of Bama players heading to the NFL every year now. Is the NFL also Bumping Bama players?
Posted on 9/20/15 at 9:42 am to Earn Your Keep
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and we know factually they have the SEC HQ overseeing 1) scheduling; 2) officiating;
Have you seen our schedule this year? And officiating? Are you kidding me right now? The officials really helped us last night. didn't they?
Go back to the Tiger Rant. You will probably hide there after the first week of November anyway.
Posted on 9/20/15 at 9:50 am to chattabama
I think it is time for me to quit and take a break. These frickers caused me to take up for Bama
Posted on 9/20/15 at 9:51 am to chattabama
bama is loaded on the Dline, They had 5 turnovers and 2 fluke plays go against them.
Posted on 9/20/15 at 9:53 am to LanierSpots
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I think it is time for me to quit and take a break. These frickers caused me to take up for Bama
I had the same moment the other day in the Brandon Harris thread. Oddly enough, Harris still hasn't thrown for more than 100 yards in a game.
Posted on 9/20/15 at 9:53 am to chattabama
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Have you seen our schedule this year?
So you play Georgia the best team in tge east over thr last decade. For the first time in 8 years outside the SEC championship game and that supposed to be fair??? Love you gumps to death!!! Think about it. It took the richest conference 6 years to make a permanent schedule, all the while Bama got a pass from the best team in the east........Umm yeah
This post was edited on 9/20/15 at 9:55 am
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