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re: Since 2009, Saban's Alabama Is 4-5 Versus SEC West Teams That Finish Ranked
Posted on 12/2/13 at 8:55 pm to Tennessee Jed
Posted on 12/2/13 at 8:55 pm to Tennessee Jed
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He maybe the GOAT recruiter, but he's an average game day coach.
True.
Excellent recruiter, defensive tactician, motivator, and attention to detail, but his in-game coaching has always left a little to be desired.
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Posted on 12/2/13 at 9:13 pm to Feral
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True.
Excellent recruiter, defensive tactician, motivator, and attention to detail, but his in-game coaching has always left a little to be desired.
Totally agree. If you can recruit talent and control that talent, you can consistently win a lot of games. There are several coaches who can recruit at an elite level, and several who can control a program at an elite level. Very few can do both. No one has ever been able to recruit, control a program, and be an elite game day coach at the same time. That would be superhuman. I would rather have someone great at the first two than a great strategist who can recruit but can't control a program or one who can control a program and use strategy but can't recruit.
Posted on 12/2/13 at 9:22 pm to Feral
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Excellent recruiter, defensive tactician, motivator, and attention to detail, but his in-game coaching has always left a little to be desired.
Youth isn't the entire problem with this team.
Let's see how he addresses cornerback, pass rush, and rushing defense weaknesses these next 2 recruiting cycles. I've heard Alabama fans say time and time again that Alabama hasn't had a nose guard as good as Mt. Cody or a defensive end as good as Marcel Dareus. Saban has had some of the best pass defenses of the past several years, but there is still room for improvement.
I remember fans speculation that this year's team could be Saban's most complete team. Well, hopefully the best hasn't arrived yet. The 2012 and 2013 defenses had some weaknesses, and we'll just have to trust Saban to fix them.
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