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Posted on 1/6/23 at 12:38 pm to Allthatfades
Posted on 1/6/23 at 12:38 pm to Allthatfades
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And the fact that a new arena looks dead.
I know this is a dangerous topic to bring back up but I have to ask. How much importance is placed on a new arena compared to fan perception? From everything I've heard and read, Oats hasn't complained and haven't heard any complaints from former players and the main importance is on facilities that are apparently top-notch.
Now personally, I really want a new arena but I don't think on a list of importance it's as high for Oats as it is for the fans.
As far as the Texas job, I think we're safe. Oats is due for a raise anyways, he's not even in the top 20 in basketball. Get him a new deal and let's increase that buyout that's already at 10 mil currently.
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Posted on 1/6/23 at 12:59 pm to TheNameIsDalton
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I know this is a dangerous topic to bring back up but I have to ask. How much importance is placed on a new arena compared to fan perception? From everything I've heard and read, Oats hasn't complained and haven't heard any complaints from former players and the main importance is on facilities that are apparently top-notch
This is all technically true. Our non-Coleman basketball facilities are as good as anyone's and those are what matter the most when it comes to winning.
To me a new arena signals that Alabama wants to be an elite basketball program and is serious about getting there though. Yes it's mostly perception, but perception isn't something you can totally dismiss either. It matters. It's the difference between staying in the "good not great" tier of programs and moving into the "great but not a blue blood" tier of programs, which is where I think we all want to end up.
This post was edited on 1/6/23 at 1:01 pm
Posted on 1/6/23 at 1:03 pm to Robot Santa
We should see an opening Kentucky line in an hour or two.
When was the last time we were favored by 5 or more against UK? ever?
When was the last time we were favored by 5 or more against UK? ever?
Posted on 1/6/23 at 1:11 pm to McGregor
I’m still thinking the line will be less than 5.
I see StepL did his annual alabama basketball is the greatest thread on the rant….
I see StepL did his annual alabama basketball is the greatest thread on the rant….
Posted on 1/6/23 at 1:16 pm to Bryant91092
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I see StepL did his annual alabama basketball is the greatest thread on the rant….
I'm glad that dude keeps his bullshite over there. He makes Joka and Fever look like dd4bama.
Posted on 1/6/23 at 1:23 pm to Robot Santa
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dd4bama
Posted on 1/6/23 at 1:27 pm to Bryant91092
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I see StepL did his annual alabama basketball is the greatest thread on the rant….
Is it me or does it seem like every time he does it our basketball fortunes change for the worse?
Posted on 1/6/23 at 2:38 pm to TrojanTide
There are some awful takes in there. 
It is almost like they think this year's team is exactly like last year's.
It is almost like they think this year's team is exactly like last year's.Posted on 1/6/23 at 2:52 pm to Yaz 8
“Live by the three die by the three”
“All we have to do is defend the three point line and they don’t defend very well”
It’s just lazy takes at this point lmao
“All we have to do is defend the three point line and they don’t defend very well”
It’s just lazy takes at this point lmao
Posted on 1/6/23 at 2:56 pm to TrojanTide
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“Live by the three die by the three”
Hell in Rupp last year we went nuclear from 3 and still got blown out
In reality, our offenses have been pretty damn consistent under Oats. The difference between the decent and great teams has actually been the quality of our defense.
This post was edited on 1/6/23 at 2:59 pm
Posted on 1/6/23 at 3:16 pm to Glorious
Nate took another shot at his press conference. At UK fans and kinda at the FOGs
Posted on 1/6/23 at 3:17 pm to Robot Santa
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This is all technically true. Our non-Coleman basketball facilities are as good as anyone's and those are what matter the most when it comes to winning.
I agree, and the arena is more about the fans and IMO the powers that be don't give a rat's arse about the average fan.
Posted on 1/6/23 at 3:22 pm to Alum69
Posted on 1/6/23 at 3:23 pm to Alum69
And based on Tue. night's attendance with huge blocks of empty seats and an announced attendance of 8500 for the conference home opener for possibly ( probably) our best team ever, I'm not sure I blame them.
Posted on 1/6/23 at 3:25 pm to Alum69
That's not really fair re Tuesday imo. There were tornado/storm warnings all over the state and 8pm.
Posted on 1/6/23 at 3:27 pm to McGregor
SI write ups from today’s press conferences
Nate Oats Compares 'Spoiled' Kentucky Basketball Fans to Alabama Football Fans
Oats referred to both Wildcats and Crimson Tide fans as 'spoiled' regarding high expectations due to year-in and year-out success.
What’s No. 7 Alabama’s Plan for Oscar Tshiebwe?
In order for the Crimson Tide to defeat Kentucky, it will all start with containing one of the nation’s best in the painted area.
Nate Oats Compares 'Spoiled' Kentucky Basketball Fans to Alabama Football Fans
Oats referred to both Wildcats and Crimson Tide fans as 'spoiled' regarding high expectations due to year-in and year-out success.
What’s No. 7 Alabama’s Plan for Oscar Tshiebwe?
In order for the Crimson Tide to defeat Kentucky, it will all start with containing one of the nation’s best in the painted area.
Posted on 1/6/23 at 3:31 pm to mistaken4193
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Nate took another shot at his press conference. At UK fans and kinda at the FOGs
It wasn't a shot at all imo. It was a compliment to the UK program. Nate even said that UK is still the team to beat in the SEC. That Matt Jones guy sure is mad though.
Posted on 1/6/23 at 3:44 pm to Chadaristic
Ala -5 (oddsshark)
here's the game summary: We are better than they are. The end.
here's the game summary: We are better than they are. The end.
This post was edited on 1/6/23 at 4:41 pm
Posted on 1/6/23 at 5:09 pm to McGregor
We really need to take care of business tomorrow. Realistically, it’s very hard to not have any letdowns or bad games throughout a whole conference season, but tomorrow doesn’t need to be one of those. Save that for a road game against a tough team that we may or may not win anyway, we need to win at home!
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