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Posted on 12/31/24 at 8:09 pm
Posted by Sl0thstronautEsq
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Posted on 12/31/24 at 8:09 pm
frick it, I'll say it, I'm psyched, and can't wait for Spring camp.

Before this thread turns into another "Milroe sucks" thread, yes, let's assume he moves on.

So with that said, we've got an awesome QB competition to look forward to, with Keelon arriving on 1/6.

The RB and WR rooms are getting some much needed reinforcements (curious to see if AK and Brooks can crack the lineup as Freshmen).

And we also have some stud OLs arriving on campus.

On defense, we have some new LBs already on campus, a new DT from JUCO that looks like a monster, and a bunch of the Freshmen DBs played extensively this year, so they should be even better next year.

Specialists are a question mark, but man, the rest of the roster is looking pretty fricking good.

Spring and Fall camps are going to be very entertaining.

This post was edited on 12/31/24 at 8:11 pm
Posted by labamafan
Prairieville
Member since Jan 2007
25730 posts
Posted on 12/31/24 at 8:12 pm to
Agree assuming there is growth in the QB room, returning 4/5 OL and the majority of the defense who was very good this year come mid season I’m excited to see what happens.
Posted by RTRcdub
Member since Nov 2019
1973 posts
Posted on 12/31/24 at 8:13 pm to
Defense looked good today even with a lot of 2s on the field. With the talent we’re bringing in, Bama should be able to make a run next season. Georgia, SC, and Auburn (just because) will be the tough road games.
Posted by Bama Bird
Member since Dec 2011
Member since Mar 2013
21815 posts
Posted on 12/31/24 at 8:13 pm to
I never thought we'd come to this
Posted by Gideon Swashbuckler
Member since Sep 2019
7670 posts
Posted on 12/31/24 at 8:14 pm to
8-5.
DeBoer gets fired.
Mbakwae wins the heisman as a 2-way player.
I kid. I kid.

I agree. I'm excited to see if Milroe really was the problem or if DeBoer swindled us.
This post was edited on 12/31/24 at 8:16 pm
Posted by PBD4BAMA
Sweet Home Alabama
Member since Dec 2014
5696 posts
Posted on 12/31/24 at 8:19 pm to
KR starts as a true freshman because our qb room is that bad!
This post was edited on 12/31/24 at 8:20 pm
Posted by Sl0thstronautEsq
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Member since Aug 2018
13264 posts
Posted on 12/31/24 at 8:21 pm to
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KR starts as a true freshman because our qb room is that bad!


After watching his HS film, I'd be fine with that. He had a ridiculous weapon in Moore in HS, but his weapons at Bama are even better.

Bottom line, as disappointing at this season was, next season is going to be really fricking interesting.
This post was edited on 12/31/24 at 8:21 pm
Posted by TizzyT4theUofA
This side of eternity
Member since Jun 2016
11621 posts
Posted on 12/31/24 at 8:27 pm to
I’m excited too. I just hope the reason Jalen was never pulled is because Ty was so bad.

I don’t want us to start a TFr.
This post was edited on 12/31/24 at 8:28 pm
Posted by scottydoesntknow
Member since Nov 2023
7533 posts
Posted on 12/31/24 at 8:28 pm to
I am optimistic about next season
Posted by FWBFLlaw
Member since Aug 2018
2522 posts
Posted on 12/31/24 at 8:31 pm to


Hope springs eternal?!? Let’s just see how the next 5 days plays out for the portal, and I will be a little more excited.
Posted by Crimson77
Member since Dec 2019
788 posts
Posted on 12/31/24 at 8:33 pm to
quote:

He had a ridiculous weapon in Moore in HS, but his weapons at Bama are even better.


Relative to the level of defenders that are being played, this is laughably false.
Posted by Sl0thstronautEsq
Antarctica
Member since Aug 2018
13264 posts
Posted on 12/31/24 at 8:38 pm to
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Relative to the level of defenders that are being played, this is laughably false.


Sorry, but our WR/TE/RB rooms are better than what he had at Duncanville, regardless of level of competition.
Posted by Sl0thstronautEsq
Antarctica
Member since Aug 2018
13264 posts
Posted on 12/31/24 at 8:40 pm to
quote:

Hope springs eternal?!?





frick these doomers
Posted by CrimsonCrusade
Member since Jan 2014
5540 posts
Posted on 12/31/24 at 9:16 pm to
quote:

Mbakwae wins the heisman as a 2-way player.
I kid. I kid.


I know it's a joke, but it stood out to me how unathletic Mbakwe looked today. After all the shite that kid pulled, I was expecting much more.
Posted by Gideon Swashbuckler
Member since Sep 2019
7670 posts
Posted on 1/1/25 at 10:56 am to
quote:

how unathletic Mbakwe looked today.


Idk. The one pass Milroe threw him he caught it even though it was 54 yards out of bounds.

#7 needs to be prioritized on defense as far as NIL. He balled out yesterday, though.
Posted by bamatide07
Member since Jan 2019
4823 posts
Posted on 1/1/25 at 10:58 am to
Rico Scott looked good when he actually got the ball in his hands.
Posted by Gideon Swashbuckler
Member since Sep 2019
7670 posts
Posted on 1/1/25 at 11:00 am to
Agreed. He may he the guy I thought K.Law was. I admit to being on that bandwagon. He just showed brilliant ability in flashes. Maybe Rico is that guy. He looked great on the end around/jet sweep. Definitely needs touches.
This post was edited on 1/1/25 at 11:01 am
Posted by MagillaGuerilla
Nick Fairley Fan Club, Founder
Member since Nov 2009
35671 posts
Posted on 1/1/25 at 11:07 am to
quote:

I know it's a joke, but it stood out to me how unathletic Mbakwe looked today. After all the shite that kid pulled, I was expecting much more.


In his defense, he's had what, a handful of practices at WR now? He "wasted" a year at CB, and came out of HS as guy who was used at QB to have him touch the ball every snap. Improper/inexperienced technique can nullify athleticism.

This is where Jamarcus Shephard will make his money. Year 2 with Ryan Williams as well, he hit that freshman wall when people started pressing.

I'm excited, and always will be. New players, new playmakers, new opportunities, and hell, maybe some new coaches. This season was a punch square in the teeth, and hopefully they'll grow from it.
Posted by Lg
Hayden, Alabama
Member since Jul 2011
7883 posts
Posted on 1/1/25 at 11:18 am to
quote:

After all the shite that kid pulled


Should have let him walk! We need some kids that WANT to play for the University of Alabama and get paid in the process!
Posted by Wulfgar
Member since Jan 2013
1708 posts
Posted on 1/1/25 at 12:50 pm to
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