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re: Why would you go to Bama when you are going to sit on the bench for three years?
Posted on 9/19/16 at 2:50 pm to StopRobot
Posted on 9/19/16 at 2:50 pm to StopRobot
There are only two programs in the country where you are a 4 or 5 star recruit that will sign to ride the bench for a couple years.
Those programs are Alabama and Ohio State.
Those are the bluest of blue bloods. Those are the schools that get you paid in the NFL.
So yes. I would sit at either
Those programs are Alabama and Ohio State.
Those are the bluest of blue bloods. Those are the schools that get you paid in the NFL.
So yes. I would sit at either
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Posted on 9/19/16 at 2:50 pm to StopRobot
Well, there are some freshmen playing key positions right now.
Posted on 9/19/16 at 2:51 pm to StopRobot
Why would anyone go to an Ivy League school when they can coast to the head of their class at UC-Santa Cruz?
Posted on 9/19/16 at 2:52 pm to GregAl
Has Josh Frazier seem any action this season for Bama?
Posted on 9/19/16 at 2:53 pm to StopRobot
It's why they lost their kicker to UF.
Posted on 9/19/16 at 3:02 pm to Hogwarts
He played at least a few snaps against OM.
Posted on 9/19/16 at 3:03 pm to GregAl
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Well, there are some freshmen playing key positions right now.
I was thinking the op was being sarcastic since we have about 5 or more true freshmen playing right now.
This post was edited on 9/19/16 at 3:04 pm
Posted on 9/19/16 at 3:09 pm to Syd
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I was thinking the op was being sarcastic since we have about 5 or more true freshmen playing right now.
Thank you Syd. I mean it was pretty damn blatant
Posted on 9/19/16 at 3:16 pm to Dawgholio
Oh shoot, and sensitive too. 
Posted on 9/19/16 at 3:20 pm to Dawgholio
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For the world class educational opportunity
Easier to sit the bench for three than to research the answer for the old question "How many points are awarded for a successful 3-point shot in bkball?"
Posted on 9/19/16 at 3:23 pm to Hogwarts
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Has Josh Frazier seem any action this season for Bama?
Quite a bit, actually.
Posted on 9/19/16 at 3:24 pm to StopRobot
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Why would you go to Bama when you are going to sit on the bench for three years? by StopRobot
I think Saban has proven over the years he is more than willing to start freshmen at any position.
Posted on 9/19/16 at 3:34 pm to StopRobot
Which position are you referring to? If it's the QB position, you have a point. You will likely be waiting your turn to be QB with Hurts in there. Take Tua Tagovailoa, for example. He is committed to Bama for 2017, so if he can't beat Hurts, the soonest he could start would be in 2019 (that's assuming Hurts goes pro early). But even so, he would be a Junior (or redshirt sophomore) and would likely be plug-and-play for the offense Hurts ran.
But all other positions on the field (sans punter/kicker) get really good rotation, and Saban is known for developing depth so that by the time they are upperclassmen, they have already played a great many snaps.
At the end of the day, injuries, transfers, etc. tend to take their toll and it evens out much more than you might expect.
But all other positions on the field (sans punter/kicker) get really good rotation, and Saban is known for developing depth so that by the time they are upperclassmen, they have already played a great many snaps.
At the end of the day, injuries, transfers, etc. tend to take their toll and it evens out much more than you might expect.
This post was edited on 9/19/16 at 3:36 pm
Posted on 9/19/16 at 3:38 pm to StopRobot
Saban has always been known for playing players in rotation down the depth chart.
1) Keeps his depth chart experienced in case of injury
2) Keeps his team fresh during game
3) Wears down other teams who don't have the depth
4) Keeps recruits coming to Tuscaloosa because they know they have a chance to play despite the numbers.
1) Keeps his depth chart experienced in case of injury
2) Keeps his team fresh during game
3) Wears down other teams who don't have the depth
4) Keeps recruits coming to Tuscaloosa because they know they have a chance to play despite the numbers.
Posted on 9/19/16 at 3:44 pm to Dawgholio
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Rhodes Scholars
Alabama - 12
Georgia - 23
Bama actually has 15
Posted on 9/19/16 at 3:54 pm to TulaneFan
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Actually not a bad question. A lot of 5 stars are going to ride the bench at Alabama because of the ridiculous depth there
Tell that to the vast # of FR who have played from very early on at Bama - including this year. If you are the best option you will play. If you aren't, you'll learn under the best and get better for when your chance comes (see Ryan Anderson, Tim Williams, etc).
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It's hard to get scouted by any NFL team when you have no film.
You do realize there are scouts from multiple NFL teams at every Bama practice. They've got reports on guys who haven't played much at all. When they do play, they'll not be completely unknown to the scouts.
Posted on 9/19/16 at 4:05 pm to StopRobot
Because you can't afford jewelry and you want a ring for every finger?
Posted on 9/19/16 at 4:14 pm to StopRobot
To watch fans of other schools cry and convince themselves that they're up against the refs, SEC offices, etc.
Then drink those tears.
Then drink those tears.
Posted on 9/19/16 at 4:17 pm to StrawsDrawnAtRandom
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It's why they lost their kicker to UF.
That would be the exception
Posted on 9/19/16 at 4:24 pm to StopRobot
FYI everyone has an 85 scholarship limit, therefore the same amount of players. It's rare that ANY true freshman starts and Saban has proven that IF that player is ready, HE WILL PLAY... That, you will never play at Bama line, is a bunch of BS.
If you want to play with a bunch of scrubs and be "the man", or if you want something given to you then Alabama isn't the school for you. But iron sharpens iron and if you are not afraid of competition, aren't afraid of being developed and want to win championships then there's NO better place,right now, for that opportunity.
If you want to play with a bunch of scrubs and be "the man", or if you want something given to you then Alabama isn't the school for you. But iron sharpens iron and if you are not afraid of competition, aren't afraid of being developed and want to win championships then there's NO better place,right now, for that opportunity.
This post was edited on 9/19/16 at 4:27 pm
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