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Posted on 1/3/26 at 7:25 pm to Sl0thstronautEsq
Posted on 1/3/26 at 7:25 pm to Sl0thstronautEsq
Cole “Screw you guys. I’m going to go catch punts and stand there, somewhere else.” Adams
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Posted on 1/3/26 at 7:27 pm to Amarillo Tide
Our special teams have not been good and people think that when I say that I mean "missed too many field goals and short punts" but it is really worse than that.
I don't think we blocked a punt return worth a damn for two seasons. I think the only returns we've had were due to severe talent disparity in our favor or a big frick up by the opponent. Kickoffs have been bad both in terms of fair catch/return approach and blocking.
I don't think we blocked a punt return worth a damn for two seasons. I think the only returns we've had were due to severe talent disparity in our favor or a big frick up by the opponent. Kickoffs have been bad both in terms of fair catch/return approach and blocking.
This post was edited on 1/3/26 at 7:28 pm
Posted on 1/3/26 at 7:31 pm to Woody4daTide9
Take the 25 and avoid the block in the back penalty or being tackled at the 15.
Consider for a moment that these paid players don't even want to be on special teams.
Consider for a moment that these paid players don't even want to be on special teams.
Posted on 1/3/26 at 7:36 pm to JoseyWalesTheOutlaw
Posted on 1/3/26 at 7:52 pm to Amarillo Tide
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If our guys who are covering the punting teams gunners do a lousy job blocking (which is why Adams seldom got a return), it won’t matter who is the returner. Don’t believe me, go back and watch pretty much every punt. By the time Adams fielded the punt, there were almost always 2-3 guys right on top of him 99% of the time.
You’re right…not sure I’ve ever seen a year when the punt return blocking has consistently been so bad.
Posted on 1/3/26 at 7:53 pm to Diego Ricardo
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Our special teams have not been good and people think that when I say that I mean "missed too many field goals and short punts" but it is really worse than that.
I don't think we blocked a punt return worth a damn for two seasons. I think the only returns we've had were due to severe talent disparity in our favor or a big frick up by the opponent. Kickoffs have been bad both in terms of fair catch/return approach and blocking.
We also regularly fricked up on kick and punt coverage. Whoever is responsible for coaching special teams has done a comprehensively terrible job.
Posted on 1/3/26 at 7:57 pm to Bear88
That’s a list of very average WR’s and shows you how much Saban had slipped at the end. I would love to see that for every single position group.
Posted on 1/3/26 at 8:07 pm to JoseyWalesTheOutlaw
I’ve been saying that for several years. Returns to the 27 or 28 just aren’t worth the risk. Add in penalties and their frequency on special teams and it’s a chance I wouldn’t take.
I dont often say I agree with the NFL, but they do kickoffs better and even that shite is boring. I’d rather they did away with kickoffs in general like little league. It’s a fricking waste of time
I dont often say I agree with the NFL, but they do kickoffs better and even that shite is boring. I’d rather they did away with kickoffs in general like little league. It’s a fricking waste of time
This post was edited on 1/3/26 at 8:09 pm
Posted on 1/3/26 at 8:08 pm to Robot Santa
Punt coverage has been okay this year for the most part. Mostly because the punts only travel 30 yards and we hope for a good roll
This post was edited on 1/3/26 at 8:09 pm
Posted on 1/3/26 at 8:25 pm to Bear88
I'd show that to people who swear Alabama has the most talented roster in CFB. 4 yrs of recruits at the wr position and none of them stuck. Be curious to see the breakdowns for other position groups as well.
Posted on 1/3/26 at 8:31 pm to Chris ALL Capps
Yea I agree… most talented team my arse 
Posted on 1/3/26 at 8:32 pm to Woody4daTide9
Return to kicking off from the 40 and every kickoff will be a touchback and save the F running.
The touchback will start from the 20.
The touchback will start from the 20.
Posted on 1/3/26 at 8:35 pm to JoseyWalesTheOutlaw
I just saw some speculation from some Ohio St fans that Justin Hill was on their campus today. That'd take the piss outta me.
Posted on 1/3/26 at 8:46 pm to Bear88
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Yea I agree… most talented team my arse
Player evaluation seemingly went to the shitter around the pandemic and never recovered.
Posted on 1/3/26 at 8:49 pm to Diego Ricardo
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Player evaluation seemingly went to the shitter around the pandemic and never recovered
Who was the primary recruiter for receivers or was there one?
Posted on 1/3/26 at 8:53 pm to Bear88
That class of Brooks, Hall, Earle, and Leary were supposed to be the next rideouts. They were #2, #5, #6, and #10 ranked in their class. Insane that not a one of them lived up to their ranking.
Posted on 1/3/26 at 8:59 pm to RollTide33
Well you can still say they were rideouts as they rode their arse out the program.
Posted on 1/3/26 at 9:17 pm to UASports23
Less than 48 hours, almost 32% of all college football players are in the portal…wow!
Posted on 1/3/26 at 9:29 pm to PBD4BAMA
Absolutely ridiculous. We’ve turned this sport into introduction to being a mercenary. I have a real problem rooting for players when you can count the number of players who are at Alabama because they love it on one hand. Can we please have a governing body to stop some of this stupid shite?
Posted on 1/3/26 at 9:37 pm to BFANLC
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Who was the primary recruiter for receivers or was there one?
Holmon Wiggins for some of those
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