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Rant's opinion on Adam Griffith this past year?

Posted on 2/16/16 at 7:13 pm
Posted by FourThreeForty
Member since May 2013
17290 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 7:13 pm
I think he'll forever be tagged and known for the kick six, but I think he made a good turnaround this year. Made a 55 yarder in one game if I remember correctly

Alabama's kicking position has been shite since Leigh Tiffin's GOAT year in 2009, but I have high hope for Griffith this year, which I never thought I'd say. Kind of ironic since it was kind of the same situation with Tiffin. Dude choked bad in that 2006 Arkansas game and ended up being a badass later.

Posted by RB10
Member since Nov 2010
43789 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 7:14 pm to
Bitch made puss
Posted by AA7
Birmingham, AL
Member since Nov 2009
26678 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 7:14 pm to
Once he got the game out of his head and made a couple he was money. Had a really good turnaround.
Posted by rockytop627
Member since Jan 2014
10041 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 7:16 pm to
He was much improved. But like you said, unfortunately for him the Kick Six is the play he'll be most remembered for.
Posted by aspiclark
Member since Jul 2014
3144 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 7:18 pm to
enjoyed his kick against L5U. the tiger rant scoreboard melted comically hard over a first half field goal that night.
Posted by bbeck
Member since Dec 2011
14555 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 7:27 pm to
The kick at the end of the 1st half of the Iron Bowl this past year told me everything I needed to know about his potential.

It was a 55 yarder IIRC which would've been good from 65+. AU had a guy back in case it fell short. Pretty much said "Frick this Kick 6" and went boom time.
Posted by TheWalrus
Member since Dec 2012
40363 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 7:34 pm to
He went from liability to asset pretty quickly, it was clearly in his head. Maybe he saw a sports psychologist or something.
Posted by tiger perry
Member since Dec 2009
25668 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 7:41 pm to
I saw continued improvement and was impressed. Made some clutch field goals and a very well executed on side kick.
Posted by makersmark1
earth
Member since Oct 2011
15739 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 7:52 pm to
He really improved and was impactful in the iron bowl and the NC with the onside kick.

He always had the talent. Just started producing more consistency.
Posted by BamU
Alabama
Member since Dec 2015
60 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 8:00 pm to
No way the K6 was his fault.
Posted by narddogg81
Vancouver
Member since Jan 2012
19668 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 8:18 pm to
He was fantastic the first half of 2014 prior to injury and the second half of this season. I expect him to be money next year, he had the mental part figured out now
This post was edited on 2/16/16 at 8:25 pm
Posted by golfntiger32
Ohio
Member since Oct 2013
12486 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 8:22 pm to
Gotdamn Polack
Posted by justausedcarguy
Member since Aug 2014
5642 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 8:22 pm to
He's got a great story, I hope he can be successful beyond football.
Posted by JustGetItRight
Member since Jan 2012
15712 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 9:09 pm to
quote:

He was fantastic the first half of 2014 prior to injury and the second half of this season. I expect him to be money next year, he had the mental part figured out now



Exactly.
Posted by 12
Redneck part of Florida
Member since Nov 2010
18750 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 9:31 pm to
He has a monster leg, but he had some injuries that screwed with his mechanics. I think that got in his head early in the season. He got healthy and built his confidence. He was actually a huge asset at the end of the season.
Posted by Herman Frisco
Bon Secour
Member since Sep 2008
17251 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 9:37 pm to
As shitty as he kicked Saban never gave up on him.
Posted by DuncanIdaho
Ouray, CO
Member since Feb 2013
14970 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 9:39 pm to
Posted by whiskeyjohn
Member since Aug 2013
1153 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 9:42 pm to
The guy started off slow but then turned it on as the season went. Never been an issue with his ability... just his head.I expect big things from him again this year. Guy has such a tremendous life story. Hope nothing but the best for him going forward and hope he takes advantage of the platform he has been given to make a difference in other people's lives.
Posted by BamaELCo
Alabama
Member since Jun 2012
3210 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 9:44 pm to
He's always had the leg. Kick six was an impossible situation to be put in. It was actually a good kick just needed a few more yards. 2014 started off great, then injuries nagged him for about half the season. He exercised all those demons in 2015 by helping Bama ascend back to it's rightful place atop all of college football.
Posted by South Alabama Tide
Member since Feb 2015
3156 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 9:51 pm to
Saban not giving up on him was a great move for Adam as a person. He lived his entire life without an identity and he was a crucial part of the 2016 national title and he will always have that plus whatever he does this season. I hope it will be even better for him.
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