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Saban's Heisman Impact
Posted on 11/29/15 at 9:29 am
Posted on 11/29/15 at 9:29 am
We all know that before Ingram in 2009, An Alabama player had never won the Heisman Trophy. Not only that, I'm pretty sure Bama's only Heisman finalist making it to New York was Jay Barker in 1994 finishing 3rd.
Without some incredible meltdown against Florida (multiple fumbles and a Bama loss) Henry basically locked up the Heisman yesterday. During Saban's 9 years at Bama, Alabama will have won two Heisman Trophies. Not only that, there have been three other Heisman finalists to make it to New York (AJ McCarron, Trent Richardson, and Amari Cooper).
It's absolutely amazing how much prestige Saban has brought to a program that already had so much tradition.
And to my LSU friends regarding Fournette, if Henry and Fournette had swapped places/teams, I feel like Fournette would be in exactly the same position as Henry is now. Which is really my point. In a day and age where the Heisman has become as much a team award as individual, Saban has been able to showcase some amazing talent during his time at Bama.
Without some incredible meltdown against Florida (multiple fumbles and a Bama loss) Henry basically locked up the Heisman yesterday. During Saban's 9 years at Bama, Alabama will have won two Heisman Trophies. Not only that, there have been three other Heisman finalists to make it to New York (AJ McCarron, Trent Richardson, and Amari Cooper).
It's absolutely amazing how much prestige Saban has brought to a program that already had so much tradition.
And to my LSU friends regarding Fournette, if Henry and Fournette had swapped places/teams, I feel like Fournette would be in exactly the same position as Henry is now. Which is really my point. In a day and age where the Heisman has become as much a team award as individual, Saban has been able to showcase some amazing talent during his time at Bama.
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Posted on 11/29/15 at 9:31 am to bodask42
Well when every player you sign is a high 4/5 star guy it stands to reason you're going to be pretty talented.
Posted on 11/29/15 at 9:32 am to bodask42
Henry will win the Heisman Bc he is a solid RB on the best team in a down year for college football. In most other years he wouldn't come close to winning but there's really no one else out there.
Posted on 11/29/15 at 9:36 am to bodask42
What does any of this have to do with Auburn's turf?
Posted on 11/29/15 at 9:40 am to bodask42
"Bama's only Heisman finalist" - David Palmer
Posted on 11/29/15 at 11:14 am to bodask42
A great College coach has great College players who are more times than not, busts in the NFL, just like their coach.
Posted on 11/29/15 at 11:34 am to bodask42
Les Miles has showcased talent as well since he mas more former player on NFL roster than any other school. Henry is a great RB but hes not on the same level as fournette.
Posted on 11/29/15 at 11:52 am to bodask42
Posted on 11/29/15 at 12:57 pm to bodask42
If Henry wins the Heisman, it will be because he earned it- not because Saban gave the committee an eye.
Posted on 11/29/15 at 1:21 pm to bodask42
Both DH and LF are in a class of their own.
However, it is interesting that even though DH has had an illustrious career in HS and ncaa, that there are a couple of things to note regarding their chosen universities and their speed...
DH is a transplant from FL
LF is home grown from LA
DH's fastest time in the 100 meter in HS was 11.11
LF's fastest time in the 100 meter in HS was 10.68
LF also ran the 200 meter; only dropping 0.21.(21.57)
DH and LF are legends, but LSU's legend is home grown, and faster!
However, it is interesting that even though DH has had an illustrious career in HS and ncaa, that there are a couple of things to note regarding their chosen universities and their speed...
DH is a transplant from FL
LF is home grown from LA
DH's fastest time in the 100 meter in HS was 11.11
LF's fastest time in the 100 meter in HS was 10.68
LF also ran the 200 meter; only dropping 0.21.(21.57)
DH and LF are legends, but LSU's legend is home grown, and faster!
Posted on 11/29/15 at 1:23 pm to bodask42
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Not only that, I'm pretty sure Bama's only Heisman finalist making it to New York was Jay Barker in 1994 finishing 3rd.
Jay Barker finished 5th in the Heisman voting in 1994. David Palmer finished 3rd the year before.
Posted on 11/29/15 at 1:37 pm to bodask42
Sabans impact is felt all the way around.
In 2007 I watched us blow out UT and watched us hang with an LSU team we had no business being on the field with.
In 2008 watched go 12-2 with an 8 win team.
2009
2010- We played the last half the season with Julio, Trent, Ingram and GMac not healthy. Julio had a broken hand, Ingram had ankle surgery a week before the season and Gmac had concussion issues. We finished the Auburn game with none of those guys.
2014 and 15 were rebuilding years. Look at where we are. His impact is too great to fathom.
In 2007 I watched us blow out UT and watched us hang with an LSU team we had no business being on the field with.
In 2008 watched go 12-2 with an 8 win team.
2009
2010- We played the last half the season with Julio, Trent, Ingram and GMac not healthy. Julio had a broken hand, Ingram had ankle surgery a week before the season and Gmac had concussion issues. We finished the Auburn game with none of those guys.
2014 and 15 were rebuilding years. Look at where we are. His impact is too great to fathom.
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