re: Steele is what he is. We're gonna play simple stuff and play fast.

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We're gonna play simple stuff and play fast.

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He proceeded to do a pretty damn good job there. I dunno man. I am mature enough to change my opinions when new information dictates it.

His time at Auburn is why I am withholding judgement. He’s been average to bad in his other stops but was superb at Auburn.

His defenses are what kept Gus from getting fired years earlier.

I have no idea which Steele is coming to Tuscaloosa.

Yeah I mean how are fan reactions when he was hired relevant at all to the matter at hand considering he coached really good defenses at AU. That's the main reason many of us are hopeful, because of what he did at AU.

SOG,

I respect you man, and I always appreciate your evaluations, and you know way more than I do, but I have a terrible feeling about this duo.

The superior talent argument doesn’t convince me, it’s not like Pete and BOB had a lack of talent the last two seasons.

I foresee low scoring offense and average defense.

Teams that shouldn’t will make games real close this season, and eventually I think it’s going to catch us when it shouldn’t

I feel ya, and that is certainly possible here Alfie. This is not without risk and not how I would have gone.

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How does no one else remember when Bama fans thought it was hilarious when Auburn hired Steele. Now it’s the best thing ever.

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I don’t think it’s the best thing ever, or the worst thing.

I was because of the simple and fast comment.

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He got fired with Pruitt. His star anywhere outside of Knoxville faded a long time ago.

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That’s not what I said.

Do you think the NCAA is willing to burn Phillip Fulmer? Their top informant for decades?

ETA: Do you think UT is willing to burn Fulmer to hang Pruitt?

The point is that Fulmer will be implicated at some point if the focus is solely on Pruitt,and his show cause is ridiculous.

To compare Pruitt to any case involving basketball where the FBI was literally involved is beyond uninformed. The FBI is the only reason the NCAA even acted on Wade and Person.

Growing weary of some of the BAMA “fanbase”.

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Are you mature enough to admit the reason you think he is great now is because Saban hired him?

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You are wrong again. The reason many of us changed our mind is because Steele did a great job at AU. Are you mature enough to admit that you do not know our motives and that the alternative I just suggested is not only plausible but true for many of us?

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If Kiffin would have hired him we would all be laughing again.

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You might be laughing but many Alabama fans would not be. Afraid of Steele with OM talent, no, but respect the hire, yes.

You ignore the fact that the Steele and Rees hires indicate a return to a much more physical brand of football. Something that will remedy the more important issue regarding Alabama football recently - the physical, mental and psychological softness that had seeped in and now permeates the program. Saban has apparently now addressed that issue. Maybe more needs to be done.

That has been the primary difference between Bama and UGA the last 2 years. Bama has had equal talent and coaching, in fact, better coaching overall with Saban over Smart. But UGA is now tougher and meaner than Alabama. That needs to change.

One reason many suspect that you might be a troll is that you ignore these things and ALWAYS, WITHOUT EXCEPTION double down on your pessimistic takes. You show some intelligence when you want to make a point rather than the dumb ignorance you do otherwise.

But giving you the benefit of the doubt, know this: Fewer points will not mean a less effective offense. Points per possession is much more indicative of an offense's effectiveness. And if things go well next year there will be fewer possession per game which will help the defense while the O will not have as many chances to score. And if Bama regains its toughness it will handle close games much better than now.

You knew UT and LSU were not only in doubt but Bama was going to lose because Bama was weak and wimpy (I shudder saying it) and because UT and LSU wanted it more - they just jerked the game out of the hands of the little rag doll, Alabama. Those games were shameful not because Bama was out schemed but because Alabama wilted. That's why Kelly went for two - it was like taking candy from the Bama baby. Alabama was cooked.

Alabama needs to knock somebody's jock off early in 2023, then keep on like Glenn Coffee and Roy Upchurch and Ingram and Javy and Rolando McClain and Mark Barron in 08 & 09. Then their skill and finesse will become more effective.