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Ballou has gotta go IMO.
Posted on 9/3/25 at 2:26 pm
Posted on 9/3/25 at 2:26 pm
Almost as important to fire him as it is Wommack. We have gotten softer and softer every year since him became our S&C coach….including the years under Saban and Especially since that other guy left Ballou to go to The Saints.
Our S&C program needs a new direction.
Our S&C program needs a new direction.
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Posted on 9/3/25 at 2:35 pm to mistaken4193
We keep hearing about how strong and fast they are but we aren't seeing it on the field. I'm not sure how much of that is the S&C and how much is other stuff. I don't think they're weak
Posted on 9/3/25 at 2:36 pm to mistaken4193
Cochran filled multiple roles including hype/energy man. Ballou doesn’t do that. With that being said; we’ve had poor play in the trenches for the most part since he has been here.
Posted on 9/3/25 at 2:39 pm to mistaken4193
Agree 1000%. We aren’t tough at the line of scrimmage on either side of the ball. Ballou also doesn’t seem to bring any sort of energy on the sideline during games, which is sort of something I expect the S&C coach to do.
Posted on 9/3/25 at 2:48 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
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Ballou also doesn’t seem to bring any sort of energy on the sideline during games, which is sort of something I expect the S&C coach to do.
It doesn't have to be Ballou getting the players going mentally if his job definition is player strength and health. Bama since he's been here has been solid with player health and injury avoidance.
The real problem here is no one is currently filling that role.
Cochrane used to do it so the expectation is that it's the S&C coordinator's responsibility. Most schools don't have that person filling that role, but some coach is the fiery sideline guy. If you listen to AJ McCarron, we had a dead sideline on Saturday and no player or coach was adding energy. Someone has to step up, S&C coach or otherwise. As much as I hate to admit it, we need a Trooper Taylor type out there keeping energy high.
This post was edited on 9/3/25 at 2:50 pm
Posted on 9/3/25 at 3:04 pm to mistaken4193
Not sure why your post got downvoted. I’ve said the same thing multiple times. The team has gotten softer since he was brought in.
Edit: I knew that would happen lol
Edit: I knew that would happen lol
This post was edited on 9/3/25 at 3:09 pm
Posted on 9/3/25 at 3:23 pm to mistaken4193
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If tweet fails to load, click here. Maybe sour grapes from Payne, but I feel like it’s appropriate for this thread.
Posted on 9/3/25 at 3:42 pm to Hawaiian Punch
We looked soft as charmin
Posted on 9/3/25 at 3:43 pm to Hawaiian Punch
I'm sure he feels bullet proof after beating up on New Mexico. And I don't give 2 shites what anyone related to that cheating arse Michigan program has to say.
Posted on 9/3/25 at 3:50 pm to Hawaiian Punch
It's literally just Michigan shite talking
The S&C hasn't been an issue in any form with Ballou. Injuries, combine performances, etc.
Nothing from saturday was an SC issue, it's just bad coaching.
The S&C hasn't been an issue in any form with Ballou. Injuries, combine performances, etc.
Nothing from saturday was an SC issue, it's just bad coaching.
This post was edited on 9/3/25 at 3:51 pm
Posted on 9/3/25 at 4:06 pm to UhOhOreo
And is there a disconnect between what the fans view as strength and what coaches including Saban view as strength?
I mean, it’s been a while since the defensive philosophy here involved dominating the line of scrimmage with raw power. I know fans hate that too LOL.
I mean, it’s been a while since the defensive philosophy here involved dominating the line of scrimmage with raw power. I know fans hate that too LOL.
Posted on 9/3/25 at 4:09 pm to mistaken4193
Bro, you are spiraling right now.
Posted on 9/3/25 at 5:26 pm to UhOhOreo
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The S&C hasn't been an issue in any form with Ballou. Injuries, combine performances, etc. Nothing from saturday was an SC issue, it's just bad coaching.
I don’t know how you watch that game Saturday and not think Florida State’s guys looked in way better shape.
It’s amazing to me how many people still blow Ballou on this site when the team has been markedly worse since he started except his first season which was a team he wouldn’t have developed.
Posted on 9/3/25 at 6:12 pm to mistaken4193
I agree whole heartedly. Whatever he’s doing isn’t working.
Posted on 9/3/25 at 6:38 pm to InkStainedWretch
I don’t know but I bet there isn’t a cubt hairs difference in anyone’s S and C these days.
But it sure seems we lack motivation
But it sure seems we lack motivation
Posted on 9/3/25 at 8:35 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
You can squat 8000# and bench 3 tons, but when we put you back on your heels in a two point stance; what does it matter? Our softness is a matter of attitude, not aptitude.
Posted on 9/3/25 at 8:56 pm to mistaken4193
DeBore and Wommack need to go first. Too much talk and zero results. 5-5 in the last 10 is pathetic.
Posted on 9/3/25 at 11:05 pm to MikeyInTheHam
quote:This and we were mere seconds from giving away the home game to South Carolina. Just as easily 4-6.
5-5 in the last 10 is pathetic
Posted on 9/3/25 at 11:06 pm to MikeyInTheHam
6-4 against unranked teams, I believe.
Posted on 9/4/25 at 9:14 am to UASports23
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we’ve had poor play in the trenches for the most part since he has been here.
That's not strength and conditioning. It's position coaching not teaching how to use leverage. Same with our offensive line coaching. Watch our lines and you'll notice a lot of standing up not firing through, especially on defense.
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