re: Crossroads. You have 3 nattys worth of QBs saying switch to Simpson...

The answer is obvious if you read posts from this board. It’s because Jalen Milroe has successfully committed a coup against the program’s coaches and administrators, and he now runs the program. I’m hearing we’ll be changing our name from the Crimson Tide to LANK in the near future

LOL

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And we will be wearing crimson pants and jersey's vs AU.

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For the Bham old timers…Herb Winches is behind this “scoop” lol

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He's going to do whatever he is going to do. One thing he should not do is listen to fans and commentators.

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Stallings said it best, "If you listen to the fans, pretty soon you'll be sitting in the stands with them".

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scottydoesntknow
DeBoer is a smart guy. Ill trust his judgement

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So will I.

Nah Y Star has changed his stance on Milroe. He literally said AJ and Greg were right

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It's time to end the Milroe era and move on.

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I don't disagree with this sentiment at all. But I don't want the Head coach at Alafrickingbama taking advice from two former players who are now pundits.

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I certainly can take AJs assessment on Milroe's mechanics... And the same consistent issues

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Agreed

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What he means is Milroe doesn't go through his PSL (pre-snap look) to see where he should go with the ball depending on the defense being lined up against us.

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That would explain why we’re sniffing dead last in the country in 3rd and long percentage. Either changes late in the defense is confusing him, or he’s focused on the wrong thing.

I have to wonder if it’s the latter, he hasn’t overcome last year. Let’s face it, he did a damn good job last year just catching the snap, since there was no telling where it was going. He may still be mentally in that place, if so, yeah you should probably bench him for at least a series or two and see if another qb has the same issue.

That being said, we have a coach who is better at being a head coach in CFB than any of us ever could be. I’m certainly willing to trust his judgement about it. He may see things in practice we don’t that make this an easier decision than it might seem.

I agree he cannot listen to outside advice. It is a sticky situation for him. In this particular situation, Mal Moore as a one time offensive coordinator and athletic director, recommendation would be appropriate. Who knows what he would recommend. Saban not so much since he was in the same boat as DeBoer and did exactly what DeBoer is doing. I personally think Simpson should be given a chance to prove himself during a game. I remember Bryant saying he was offered the coaching job at the Washington Redskins and he told the owner that if it came down to decision making between him and Sammy Baugh he was in charge. The owner's answer was oh you won't have trouble with Sammy. Bryant did not take the job base on this reply. Of course times are different now, but DeBoer has to be frustrated with Milroe's play at this point.