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re: Isaiah Bond has officially committed to Texas
Posted on 1/14/24 at 1:32 pm to Tupelo
Posted on 1/14/24 at 1:32 pm to Tupelo
Bond is a top end slot receiver. He will do very well with Ewers throwing to him in Sark’s offense. You add in the money and fringe benefits Texas’ NIL collective put on the table, it was a sensible choice.
I think DeBoer will be better for the WRs but he doesn’t have a proven QB on the roster. He was not sure about the offense with Milroe and almost left before Saban retired. He decided to bounce when the GOAT retired.
It sucks. Sometimes you’re taking GT’s best skill player or Vandy’s best OL, sometimes Texas takes your best WR. Thankfully we’ve won more than we’ve lost in the portal and I hope that trend continues. The sport needs fixing but for now it is just cope with it or die.
I think DeBoer will be better for the WRs but he doesn’t have a proven QB on the roster. He was not sure about the offense with Milroe and almost left before Saban retired. He decided to bounce when the GOAT retired.
It sucks. Sometimes you’re taking GT’s best skill player or Vandy’s best OL, sometimes Texas takes your best WR. Thankfully we’ve won more than we’ve lost in the portal and I hope that trend continues. The sport needs fixing but for now it is just cope with it or die.
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Posted on 1/14/24 at 1:34 pm to Bham4Tide
It is only going to get worse. In the coming 3-4 years you will have tee times on Saturday not think nothing of it.
The only question is how long will the High Dollar boosters continue to send their money to the schools?
The player recruiting pool will get worse each year. Mama got that hand out from day one.
The only question is how long will the High Dollar boosters continue to send their money to the schools?
The player recruiting pool will get worse each year. Mama got that hand out from day one.
Posted on 1/14/24 at 1:35 pm to Diego Ricardo
Isaiah Bond, TYFYS and good luck. 
Now that this is over we can focus on the folks in the room.
Now that this is over we can focus on the folks in the room.
Posted on 1/14/24 at 1:37 pm to Diego Ricardo
quote:penix wasn't a proven QB until he got to washington
he doesn’t have a proven QB on the roster.
Posted on 1/14/24 at 1:39 pm to narddogg81
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penix wasn't a proven QB until he got to washington
Penix was fantastic for Indiana with DeBoer as OC but could not finish a season there due to injuries.
Posted on 1/14/24 at 1:41 pm to RollTide1987
Is what it is and everyone is going to have to deal with this because it’s basically free agency out there right now.
Posted on 1/14/24 at 1:52 pm to Diego Ricardo
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Bond is a top end slot receiver. He will do very well with Ewers throwing to him in Sark’s offense. You add in the money and fringe benefits Texas’ NIL collective put on the table, it was a sensible choice.
Absolutely.
I coached for 20 years, so I understand business decisions in sports. These guys have generational wealth hanging in the balance, and it's all very fragile and fleeting. Being in the right situation, staying healthy, and proper development are crucial.
If you guys are fine putting an Alabama signee on the bench to take a portal player from GT, UGA, or wherever, then don't get pissed when a player puts Bama "on the bench" to go to elsewhere.
Posted on 1/14/24 at 2:01 pm to Diego Ricardo
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Penix was fantastic for Indiana with DeBoer as OC but could not finish a season there due to injuries.
not true, here are his stats. those are very average to bad. deboer was only there in 2019, and Penix regressed in 2020 and 2021.
2019 His season as a freshmen under Deboer at Indiana, also his most efficient year at Indiana
G 7 Att 160 Comp 110 Pct. 68.8 Yards 1394
Yards/Att 8.7 TD 10 Int 4 Rating 157.57
Att/G 22.9 Yards/G 199.1
2020
G 6 Att 220 Comp 124 Pct. 56.4 Yards 1645
Yards/Att 7.5 TD 14 Int 4 Rating 136.53
Att/G 36.7 Yards/G 274.2
2021
G 5 Att 162 Comp 87 Pct. 53.7 Yards 939
Yards/Att 5.8 TD 4 Int 7 Rating 101.90
Att/G 32.4 Yards/G 187.8
This post was edited on 1/14/24 at 2:03 pm
Posted on 1/14/24 at 2:13 pm to RollTide1987
To hell with him. That was REALLY fast work just dipping out like that. That shows an obvious lack of team loyalty, and right now that needs to be up there for our recruiting process.
Posted on 1/14/24 at 2:27 pm to biggsc
I expect Willie to gif this with IB coming up wearing a UT Jersey with a bag of $ in his hand, Followed by Bama fan crying.
Posted on 1/14/24 at 3:21 pm to TroyTider
Posted on 1/14/24 at 4:38 pm to RollTide1987
This is what college football has become. Dude could have been legend, fondly remembered by Bama fans who weren’t even alive when The Gravedigger happened. Hell, even an idiot like me could have turned that into a lifetime subsidy.
Now his name will be dust in the mouths of Bama fans.
Maybe he followed the money, but how much more is he going to make off of this move than had he stayed and been #1 in Grubb offense? Is it gonna be enough? Maybe so.
And no, I don’t wish the best for him. Everything about this move has been classless.
Next man up.
Now his name will be dust in the mouths of Bama fans.
Maybe he followed the money, but how much more is he going to make off of this move than had he stayed and been #1 in Grubb offense? Is it gonna be enough? Maybe so.
And no, I don’t wish the best for him. Everything about this move has been classless.
Next man up.
Posted on 1/14/24 at 8:40 pm to Diego Ricardo
I promise you Bonds commitment to Texas is a lot more about Jalen Milroe than it is our new coach
Posted on 1/14/24 at 8:44 pm to chefrossi
True. The body language from our receivers on pass plays spoke volumes just as Jalen Hurts receivers.
Posted on 1/14/24 at 8:53 pm to chefrossi
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promise you Bonds commitment to Texas is a lot more about Jalen Milroe than it is our new coach
"I promise"
You don't know shite dude
Jalen Milroe was responsible for cementing this kid in Bama lore, and then a week later he caught passes on huge plays from Jalen Milroe to help us beat the number 1 team and win a sec championship. Let's not act like Bond didnt get exposure that most WRs never come close to getting in their career with big help from Jalen Milroe.
Dude left because he's chasing money. That is what most of these kids are all about these days. It is what it is, Isaiah Bond won't make or break our season in 2024. Wish him the best.
This post was edited on 1/14/24 at 8:55 pm
Posted on 1/14/24 at 9:02 pm to chefrossi
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I promise you Bonds commitment to Texas is a lot more about Jalen Milroe than it is our new coach
It was about a Lambo and cash money. This the world we live in now. Like Saban said months ago, we need some guard rails like every other professional league has. But right now, we've got unregulated capitalism, and it is who will be willing to spend the most $$$ on key assets that will succeed. Hate it, but that's what it's become.
This post was edited on 1/14/24 at 9:04 pm
Posted on 1/14/24 at 9:05 pm to 12
That is funny
Posted on 1/14/24 at 9:17 pm to Globetrotter747
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What loyalty do fans have to players? If UA could replace anyone on the roster with someone better out of the portal, you guys would be all for it.
Loyalty? It's non-existent both ways. The players want money and opportunities, and the fans want wins and championships. The players don't give frick whose uniform they wear if provided with the best opportunity available, and the fans don't give a frick who wears the uniforms as long as they win games.
Am I right?
I don't think you are
Fans make everything that is available to athletes and coaches possible. Bond doesn't get a free ride ( school and car..) without the anticipation of 100k paying to sit in the sun. Nick doesn't get paid either. The payers...are the bosses. And college is funny... They can be bad but your not supposed to call "kids" out for bad play, just shut up and cheer.... That doesn't work for the local restaurant that serves bad food - you aren't expected to be loyal to the restaurant. I'm not saying that Alabama has been bad. I will say it isn't as good and yet demands are made on the fans and there is no shortage of loyalty in the fanbase. Additionally the part about money and opportunities ...Bond started every game? Was significant on the biggest stage for the biggest name in CFB. Opportunities exist ...so it has to be about the money
Posted on 1/15/24 at 8:37 am to Patton
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Oh well. One Wr doesn’t make or break Alabama football.
Imagine Alabama without Julio, Calvin R., Amari Cooper, Devontae Smith, Jameis W., Bond in the AU game?
Do you still have that opinion?
Posted on 1/15/24 at 9:59 am to BFANLC
quote:Yes, they should.
Since this is now a business shouldn't players start signing contracts?
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