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What will happen to Alabama without A.J McCarron
Posted on 12/9/13 at 8:11 am
Posted on 12/9/13 at 8:11 am
A.J is one of the top quarterbacks, in the entire NCAA, but as this is his last year, will Alabama be the same team without him next year?
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Posted on 12/9/13 at 8:13 am to firebird fez
I foresee Alabama using the running game a lot more next year, similar to what we saw in 2009 and 2011 with new quarterbacks. The key will be Alabama replacing two more starters on that offensive line, which wasn't all that great this year.
And if Blake Sims starts... 2-3 losses.
And if Blake Sims starts... 2-3 losses.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 8:13 am to firebird fez
According to everyone here he is just a system QB/game manager and it is b/c of all the talent that surrounds him.
We will be fine.
We will be fine.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 8:15 am to firebird fez
Defense will still dominate. That's all that really matters for Saban teams if they want 10-11 wins a year.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 8:15 am to firebird fez
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A.J is one of the top quarterbacks, in the entire NCAA, but as this is his last year, will Alabama be the same team without him next year?
See Alabama 2011 for the most part. Saban kept AJ handcuffed for most of the season and relied on the running game
Posted on 12/9/13 at 8:25 am to MrBiriwa
They will still be the odds on favorite for the national title if Saban stays...period. They will still be the best team in the nation based on talent alone, no matter who is the coach.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 8:26 am to DeltaDoc
The last two times Alabama has broken in a new starter at QB, they've won the NC.
I'll hold judgement.
I'll hold judgement.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 8:26 am to firebird fez
The O-line will be much more experienced in their holding capabilities. Should be a-ok.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 8:28 am to firebird fez
AJ is a winner 36-3 so far. However, CNS will identify a QB and I doubt Bama will drop more than 1 or 2 games. 3 losses is the floor with the talent CNS has continued to bring them. Of course, if they have some sort of injury plague like UGA or UF, I guess they could lose 4.
They will get the QB competition underway during bowl prep and whoever wins the job will have many reps during Spring practice then lead summer workouts and go through camp to prepare for the season.
I think Bama will compete for SEC west with talented players like Yeldon/Drake, OJ Howard,and a good offensive line. I'm sure they will be really good on defense- especially if Saban brings in a monster for NT. I think Griffith will be a good PK- in HS the kid was amazing.
They will get the QB competition underway during bowl prep and whoever wins the job will have many reps during Spring practice then lead summer workouts and go through camp to prepare for the season.
I think Bama will compete for SEC west with talented players like Yeldon/Drake, OJ Howard,and a good offensive line. I'm sure they will be really good on defense- especially if Saban brings in a monster for NT. I think Griffith will be a good PK- in HS the kid was amazing.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 8:28 am to firebird fez
He's just a game manager. Losing him will not have an effect.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 8:31 am to imjustafatkid
According to this forum he is just a game manager who anyone could replace.
I guess we'll just use anyone to replace him and continue to dominate.
I guess we'll just use anyone to replace him and continue to dominate.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 8:36 am to firebird fez
Self-destruction
Posted on 12/9/13 at 8:40 am to firebird fez
We'll run the ball more on our way to the first 15-0 ship
Posted on 12/9/13 at 8:41 am to Bamad
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According to everyone here he is just a system QB/game manager and it is b/c of all the talent that surrounds him.
He is just a game manager, and he has had elite defenses and running games around him, but he's still very good at carrying out his role.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 8:41 am to YStar
Players only suck until they are about to graduate, then they become irreplaceable gems whose loss will cause you to be terrible.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 8:43 am to WG_Dawg
Has anyone mentioned yet that he's just a game manager?
Because he's just a game manager.
Because he's just a game manager.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 8:44 am to Jerry the Sailor
Thank you for the reminder Jerry
Posted on 12/9/13 at 8:45 am to firebird fez
I think they'll go 10-2 maybe even 11-1 no matter who the QB is. Everybody should know by now that Bama's success is not predicated on their QB play, it's predicated on their offensive line and defense. This is the team that undefeated in the regular season two years in a row with John Parker Wilson and Greg McElroy at QB. They'll win no matter who is under center.
Posted on 12/9/13 at 8:51 am to firebird fez
What happened after 2010? Didn't we break in a new QB in 2011? How'd that work out? 
Seriously, Imo, the biggest thing that Alabama lacked this year was consistant intensity. A couple of NCs in a row can cause that you know (or maybe you don't). Do you think that Coach Cochran and Co. will have them playing with a chip on their shoulder next year? I'm guessing we'll see the physical, overpowering type of team that we had in 2011, and with the hitters we've got coming back, they gonna hurt some folks. 
Seriously, Imo, the biggest thing that Alabama lacked this year was consistant intensity. A couple of NCs in a row can cause that you know (or maybe you don't
). Do you think that Coach Cochran and Co. will have them playing with a chip on their shoulder next year? I'm guessing we'll see the physical, overpowering type of team that we had in 2011, and with the hitters we've got coming back, they gonna hurt some folks. Posted on 12/9/13 at 8:54 am to Bench McElroy
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Bama's success is not predicated on their QB play, it's predicated on their offensive line and defense.
when bama got average QB play combined with average OL play, they went 9-3 (2010). The question is will the OL improve?
Bama can win with average QBs... but the OL has to play lights out. Pannunzio leaving may have hurt more than most think.
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