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Have we always, as a collective, been this obsessed about true freshman playing and contributing? I feel like this is relatively new. I guess the 2017 class just kind of reset expectations for some people?

My only thing with that is I want to see them get on the field in real time early and contribute because of what we saw happen with the running backs, receivers and OL (with injuries) at the end of the season. We need to know these guys can step in and make plays if needed. We might not have seen a couple of key WR drops in the championship game had these guys gotten on the field more. No way to know for sure though.

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Posted by JoseyWalesTheOutlaw

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Posted on 1/12/22 at 1:51 pm to DT55Forever1

That is why those 3 walk-over games are good for the team even though the fans don't want to go to the games. You get a chance to get the new folks on the field hoping to see them compete on the big stage.

A-bitch about the schedule yet the team might be getting better

B-bitch about not being able to give the freshmen/backups minutes

c-just bitch anyway

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Posted by Bham Bammer

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Posted on 1/12/22 at 1:52 pm to DT55Forever1

One of my only complaints (besides end of half timeout/clock management) about the Saban era here is the way he handcuffs the backups on offense when they come into a blowout. The only exception was 2017, and by God, were we lucky that happened. I know he's trying to be respectful to the opponent, but I don't think letting backups run offense is disrespectful. Maybe if you still had your starters in there slinging it.

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