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Posted on 1/4/25 at 9:34 pm to tide06
Posted on 1/4/25 at 9:34 pm to tide06
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Been longer than 2-3 years on the OL unfortunately. IMO this issue has gone back to the end of the Sark era where even in 2020 with the all time great OL we had, we didn’t have the depth behind them ready to go to sustain future success. Not to say we haven’t brought in some ultra elite guys. The Leatherwood / Latham type recruits have been as good as ever. IMO the issue has been identification and development of the 3-4* interior maulers. Guys like Dalcourt have looked soft and lacked the type of technique you see when elite coaches get to develop guys for 3-4 years. I mean when was the last time we needed to get 2-3 yards on 3rd down and you weren’t nervous about getting pushed back or picking up a cheap procedure penalty? 2020?
Agree 100% and will add that BAMA has had 3 OCs and 3 OL coaches since Sark left. Brent Key, who is now HC at Georgia Tech, was BAMA OL coach from 2016-2018. Then Kyle Flood was OL coach 2019-2020 (came and left with Sark).
Since then ………
2021 OC - Bill O’Brien OL- Doug Marrone
2022 OC - Bill O’Brien OL- Eric Wolford
2023 OC- Tommy Reed OL- Eric Wolford
2024 OC Sheridan OL- Kaplovic
So no staff continuity since 2020. Also Joe Pendry was integral in his off the field OL consulting/ analysis/ talent evaluation.
The staff turnover has also affected other successful programs, Clemson and UGA in particular, and cannot be downplayed.
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Posted on 1/4/25 at 9:43 pm to Rip N Lip
Do the breakdown for DC with DL
Posted on 1/4/25 at 10:00 pm to Panthers4life
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Do the breakdown for DC with DL
2016-2017 DC Jeremy Pruitt DL Karl Dunbar
2018 DC Tosh Lupoi/ Pete Golding DL Craig Kuligowski
2019 DC Golding. DL Brian Baker
2020-2022 DC Golding DL Freddie Roach
2023 DC Steele/ Saban DL Roach
2024 DC Kane Wommack DL Roach
So plenty of turnover there as well. And DL has been lacking since 2020 as well, but not as much as OL. I attribute that to Nick Saban being a defensive minded HC.
ETA: Also went to Roach as DL coach in 2020 known more for his recruiting skills than his development of talent. In his defense, he has recruiting responsibilities beyond DL.
Both lines of scrimmage have left a lot to be desired the last 4 seasons, there is no disputing that. 100% fact.
And none of this accounts for all of the off field analysts who have been employed since 2016, NOT DOING THAT BREAKDOWN, but the list is impressive.
This post was edited on 1/4/25 at 10:18 pm
Posted on 1/5/25 at 9:37 am to Rip N Lip
Total is the last day our players can enter the portal.
Posted on 1/5/25 at 10:22 am to TideSaint
At this point, I think we should be good but anything can happen.
Posted on 1/5/25 at 10:26 am to Bear88
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Ohio State has an experienced OT (also filled in some at OG) entering the portal, George Fitzpatrick. He was a 4 star, and is 6' 6", 313. Don't know if we're interested in him, but we need help from somewhere.
Could be mistaken but I thought I read the he will likely go to Indiana?
I didn't see that, it could be. He hasn't committed to them yet per 247, though, he might entertain other offers?
Posted on 1/5/25 at 10:26 am to Rip N Lip
Fat Phil ruined Bama and 10RC when he took Pruitt. Ruined Pruitt as well it appears.
Posted on 1/5/25 at 10:44 am to Rip N Lip
Both evaluation and development of trench players has sucked for multiple years. You can't count the linemen that we've whiffed on that were supposed to be monster recruits that never panned out.
With NIL the importance of being a top level recruiter isn't as important as it was 5 years ago. We need coaches that can develop talent.
I also think our days of having giant road grader linemen are coming to a close due to KB's scheme. Brailsford was our best OL and he was our smallest lineman.
I'll also add that although Pritchett was terrible, about half of Jalen's sacks were on Jalen. No pocket presence and simply holds the ball too long.
With NIL the importance of being a top level recruiter isn't as important as it was 5 years ago. We need coaches that can develop talent.
I also think our days of having giant road grader linemen are coming to a close due to KB's scheme. Brailsford was our best OL and he was our smallest lineman.
I'll also add that although Pritchett was terrible, about half of Jalen's sacks were on Jalen. No pocket presence and simply holds the ball too long.
This post was edited on 1/5/25 at 10:45 am
Posted on 1/5/25 at 10:49 am to JoseyWalesTheOutlaw
That was phat Phil’s agenda all along. To ruin Bama that is.
Posted on 1/5/25 at 11:07 am to Gj4Bama
Phat Phil is a backstabbing slob.
Posted on 1/5/25 at 11:56 am to bamatide07
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The staff is flipping the roster.
Good. The players have no loyalty to the coaches. Why should they have any loyalty to the players?
Players that aren't good enough should be asked to hop in the portal.
We're quickly moving towards a system where teams will have 15-20 new starters every year
Posted on 1/5/25 at 12:24 pm to BasedCrimson
Posted on 1/5/25 at 12:32 pm to Sl0thstronautEsq
It's pretty incredible that Georgia's title run was at the hands of a walk-on and all of their highly rated QB have fizzled out.
Posted on 1/5/25 at 12:35 pm to Sl0thstronautEsq
Posted on 1/5/25 at 12:37 pm to Sl0thstronautEsq
That Rashad kid is a good one. Watching him in warmups n September, the ball exploded off his hand. I think he has a way higher ceiling than Stockton.
Posted on 1/5/25 at 12:39 pm to Crimson K
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That Rashad kid is a good one.
Correct me if I’m wrong but hasn’t he been at UF, Arizona State, and UGA?
Posted on 1/5/25 at 12:41 pm to TizzyT4theUofA
Yes. He was the one who was involved in the NIL issue when he signed with Florida. He wanted a massive contract and their power brokers called his bluff. Something along those lines.
Posted on 1/5/25 at 12:44 pm to Crimson K
This will be Rashada’s 4th school. He went through spring practice at Florida, then went to ASU where he went 1-2, then UGA where he had no pass attempts.
Posted on 1/5/25 at 12:45 pm to bamatide07
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Yes. He was the one who was involved in the NIL issue when he signed with Florida. He wanted a massive contract and their power brokers called his bluff. Something along those lines.
Lmao. I’d bet money he’s going to the barn
Posted on 1/5/25 at 12:46 pm to Ten Bears
I doubt that. They already signed Jackson Arnold.
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