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What does Saban and/or Kirby smart do to have insanely prepared LBs every year?
Posted on 10/11/15 at 8:25 am
Posted on 10/11/15 at 8:25 am
There are plenty of highly rated linebackers that get signed around the SEC every year, but it seems like Alabama has had a stud, #1 caliber linebacker on the field since Saban arrived.
2007/2008/2009 - McClain
2010/2011 - Hightower
2011/2012/2013 - Moseley
2014 - DePriest (weakest of the bunch)
2015 - Ragland
What is their magic? (Besides roids, deer antler spray, and chrome Chargers)
2007/2008/2009 - McClain
2010/2011 - Hightower
2011/2012/2013 - Moseley
2014 - DePriest (weakest of the bunch)
2015 - Ragland
What is their magic? (Besides roids, deer antler spray, and chrome Chargers)
This post was edited on 10/11/15 at 8:26 am
Posted on 10/11/15 at 8:35 am to StringedInstruments
Crome Chargers?
Posted on 10/11/15 at 8:42 am to Herman Frisco
They are actually made to learn the defense and be disciplined to stay in position.
Jerrel Harris is a prime example of this. Dude is still bouncing around the NFL but Saban wouldn't play him meaningful time until he showed discipline.
Foster is another example.
Jerrel Harris is a prime example of this. Dude is still bouncing around the NFL but Saban wouldn't play him meaningful time until he showed discipline.
Foster is another example.
Posted on 10/11/15 at 8:51 am to StringedInstruments
they learn the system and play behind a stud so they are over ready when the time comes. Foster will be the man next year and I like his closing speed
Posted on 10/11/15 at 8:56 am to StringedInstruments
In a 3-4 the linebackers are supposed to be the the rock stars aren't they?
Posted on 10/11/15 at 8:57 am to StringedInstruments
Recruit at the highest level, coach the kids up at the highest level, and naturally they produce on the field.
Posted on 10/11/15 at 10:54 am to Minkah Magic
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Recruit at the highest level
I don't think this is a good answer to the question. Plenty of teams pull in highly ranked recruits, but not all of those recruits pan out. Many programs can recruit top quality players and even when they are competitive in the SEC, it's rare for a player to be considered one of the top players in the country at his position. Saban has successfully had a linebacker considered the top player at the position for almost a decade.
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coach the kids up at the highest level
This is what I'm asking about. What does this mean? What does Saban do differently? Does anyone know?
As someone who played high school football and is an avid football fan, I am by no means an expert in assessing the technique of college football players. But in my layman point of view, it's obvious that Saban's linebackers are light years ahead of almost everyone else every season.
And it's not just the quality of the defense as a whole - which is another thread in itself. Reggie Ragland isn't just making easy tackles. The guy makes plays all over the field. As did Moseley. As did Hightower. As did McClain.
Big hits, smart football - it's just amazing to watch every week. They're the smartest, most prepared, most talented, most physical players on the field.
While Saban's defensive line may have weaknesses (pass rush) and the secondary may have issues, the linebackers are always 100% perfect especially at the ILB position.
Posted on 10/11/15 at 10:59 am to StringedInstruments
They can thank Kevin Steele. Now he will be bringing that same LB talent to us now
Posted on 10/11/15 at 11:34 am to StringedInstruments
Getting 5 star recruits is part of the answer, and a big part.
Posted on 10/11/15 at 11:43 am to StringedInstruments
Maybe several 5*s every class.
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