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Posted on 8/15/23 at 9:27 pm to
Posted by Alabama_Fan
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Posted on 8/15/23 at 9:27 pm to
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2023 Bowman University Alabama Football Checklist Overview
Posted by Alabama_Fan
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Posted on 8/16/23 at 10:28 am to
2023 Nick at Noon Luncheon Dates Announced

Tickets to go on sale to the public Thursday, August 17

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Dates are set for the 2023 Nick at Noon luncheons, presented by Yea Alabama, with tickets going on sale to the public beginning at 9 a.m. CT on Thursday, August 17.

Programming for the upcoming season will have a new, enhanced look, featuring a sit-down interview with head coach Nick Saban, hosted by Chris Stewart, as well as the opportunity to hear from a number of special guests throughout the year.

Joining the conversation with Saban and Stewart on September 8 is offensive coordinator Tommy Rees, followed by defensive coordinator Kevin Steele for the September 22 luncheon. Cornerbacks coach Travaris Robinson and defensive line coach Freddie Roach are slated for October 13, and a week later, Miss Terry Saban and men's golf head coach Jay Seawell will take the stage. Men's basketball head coach Nate Oats will close out the season, joining on November 3.

In addition to the special guests listed above, a variety of football support staff, former football players, other Alabama head coaches and more will be added to the program.

The first four dates will be hosted at the Bryant Conference Center and the final luncheon will take place at Coleman Coliseum. Doors open and lunch begins at 11 a.m. CT with each program set to last until 1 p.m. CT.

Tickets are $95 per person for each individual luncheon with proceeds benefiting Yea Alabama to help support Alabama student-athletes. Due to limited seating, there will be a limit of four tickets per person. Interested parties can purchase their tickets through RollTide.com or by calling the Alabama Ticket Office at 205-348-BAMA starting on Tuesday at 9 a.m. CT.
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Posted by Shaft Williams
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Posted on 8/16/23 at 1:19 pm to
I've been impressed with how everyone is looking physically. The guys are looking fit and ripped and some guys are noticeably bigger. I believe peak physical condition mirrors mental focus. I believe we will break a lot of opponents' hearts this season.
Posted by Sebastian
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Posted on 8/16/23 at 4:30 pm to
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I’ve been impressed with how everyone is looking physically. The guys are looking fit and ripped and some guys are noticeably bigger. I believe peak physical condition mirrors mental focus. I believe we will break a lot of opponents' hearts this season
I said we look better since the doctor went to the Saints.
This post was edited on 8/16/23 at 4:32 pm
Posted by Alabama_Fan
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Posted on 8/16/23 at 4:51 pm to
Today’s guest speaker - Michael Strahan
quote:

Alabama Football@AlabamaFTBL·1h
Don’t try to be perfect… Just be yourself.

Thank you, NFL Legend @michaelstrahan for spending some time with the team.
Posted by Alabama_Fan
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Posted on 8/16/23 at 4:53 pm to
Posted by CrimsonBoz
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Posted on 8/16/23 at 5:04 pm to
We have a lot to prove, and the team knows it.
Posted by Panthers4life
Huntsville
Member since Nov 2017
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Posted on 8/16/23 at 7:02 pm to
Yes, we do.

Can they convert 3rd downs?
Can they snap the ball with more than 10 seconds left?
Can they eliminate false starts?
Can they eliminate taking people helmets off?
Can they eliminate blitzing from 20 yards out?
Can they catch the ball that was thrown to them?
Can they stop getting PI calls against them?
Can they punt the ball for more than 40 yards consistent?

It can be done. I believe in them.
Posted by Pastor Mike
Florida
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Posted on 8/16/23 at 8:18 pm to
AMEN! to all of this
Posted by hnds2th
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Posted on 8/16/23 at 8:31 pm to
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Posted by Alabama_Fan
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Posted on 8/16/23 at 9:17 pm to
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Are these proceeds going toward NIL?

Per the press release “Tickets are $95 per person for each individual luncheon with proceeds benefiting Yea Alabama to help support Alabama student-athletes” - it assists the athletes in some way shape or form but doesn’t specify exactly how through Yea Alabama
Posted by Tupelo
Member since Aug 2022
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Posted on 8/16/23 at 9:22 pm to
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Yes, we do.

Can they convert 3rd downs?
Can they snap the ball with more than 10 seconds left?
Can they eliminate false starts?
Can they eliminate taking people helmets off?
Can they eliminate blitzing from 20 yards out?
Can they catch the ball that was thrown to them?
Can they stop getting PI calls against them?
Can they punt the ball for more than 40 yards consistent?

It can be done. I believe in them.



You left out "can we consistently call for a fair catch on kickoffs that go inside our 10 yard line"? I believe we can correct that. Surely.
Posted by TideSwamper
Muscle Shoals
Member since Sep 2019
585 posts
Posted on 8/16/23 at 10:28 pm to
1. Can we play with more than one defensive lineman?
2. Can our edge rushers not jump offside on third down?
3. Can we bury third and Golding?
4. Can we not line up in shotgun with less than a yard to go on the goal line or conversion down?
5. Can Nick show some emotion when he needs to?
I think we can and will!
Roll Tide!
Posted by slammer66
Member since Aug 2014
292 posts
Posted on 8/17/23 at 5:56 am to
Can we run the stinkin football?
Posted by DLev45
Member since Aug 2018
732 posts
Posted on 8/17/23 at 9:16 am to
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1. Can we play with more than one defensive lineman?
2. Can our edge rushers not jump offside on third down?
3. Can we bury third and Golding?
4. Can we not line up in shotgun with less than a yard to go on the goal line or conversion down?
5. Can Nick show some emotion when he needs to?
I think we can and will!
Roll Tide!


Fine with the one in bold if Milroe is the guy, as long as he keeps it and doesn't hand it off. Shotgun 2RB with the QB keeping and the 2 RBs used as dual lead blockers is very effective.
Posted by Glorious
Mobile
Member since Aug 2014
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Posted on 8/17/23 at 9:36 am to
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4. Can we not line up in shotgun with less than a yard to go on the goal line or conversion down?


Give me one reason why we shouldn’t Milroe QB sneak every 3 or 4th and 1. NFL teams literally couldn’t stop the Eagles doing that last year
Posted by bamabenny
Member since Nov 2009
15737 posts
Posted on 8/17/23 at 9:50 am to
We don’t have Jason Kelce and Dickerson at C/G but I hear ya
Posted by Hback
Member since Aug 2017
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Posted on 8/17/23 at 9:51 am to

A little off topic, but TPD introduced some new gameday changes this morning; "Expect less parking, more towing." Oh boy ...

TPD Gameday Changes

Posted by IB4bama
Pelham
Member since Oct 2017
2251 posts
Posted on 8/17/23 at 10:45 am to
true. every team in the NFL wishes they could do that.

And, always remember what Cecil Hurt said about playing yourself. The sum of the parts equals zero. If one side looks really good at doing something, the other side looks really bad. If the defense cant get any pressure on the QB, then the O line looks good. So is one good or is the other bad. And to me, the defense should have an advantage, because they practice against our offensive plays every day.
They should be better at defending us than anyone else.
Posted by TideCPA
Member since Jan 2012
14094 posts
Posted on 8/17/23 at 11:05 am to
Scuttlebutt on Twitter that Dylan Lonergan has been getting some work in with the 1s/2s in practice. Interesting development if true; I was impressed with him in the spring game, not that that's exactly the gold standard on which to judge a QB.
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