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Is this Saban's best team ever?
Posted on 10/16/16 at 2:20 pm
Posted on 10/16/16 at 2:20 pm
This team seems to be better balanced than any of his previous teams. The added dimension of a running QB, the talented receivers, and the improvement in the running game make the offense almost impossible to defend.
The defensive front and lbs are super strong and quick and the unit is adding depth. The pressure placed on opposing QBs is intense. I don't even buy the argument that the secondary is weak.
The only problem seems to be kicking make-able field goals.
Can't wait to see how things go against A&M -- the best team to face so far
The defensive front and lbs are super strong and quick and the unit is adding depth. The pressure placed on opposing QBs is intense. I don't even buy the argument that the secondary is weak.
The only problem seems to be kicking make-able field goals.
Can't wait to see how things go against A&M -- the best team to face so far
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Posted on 10/16/16 at 2:23 pm to GregAl
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Is this Saban's best team ever?
I think this has been asked almost every year.
Posted on 10/16/16 at 2:23 pm to GregAl
I'll only entertain thoughts like this after a successful national championship season. Long way to go
Posted on 10/16/16 at 2:24 pm to VVega
But you have to admit that,at this point in the season, this team is way ahead of last year's team.
Posted on 10/16/16 at 2:29 pm to GregAl
Jalen Hurts as athletic as he is seems to be a liability in the downfield passing game.
That seems to be the only weakness I've seen.
That seems to be the only weakness I've seen.
Posted on 10/16/16 at 2:32 pm to GregAl
If we are able to throw accurately/effectively & not give up 400 yds passing. Then I would say yes.
I would argue after this week. We will have faced the best QBs we will face until the playoffs.
I would argue after this week. We will have faced the best QBs we will face until the playoffs.
Posted on 10/16/16 at 2:33 pm to StringedInstruments
Hurts has thrown some excellent long balls. He has been a little off the last couple of games. There hasn't been as much of a need for the big plays though.
Posted on 10/16/16 at 2:36 pm to StringedInstruments
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Jalen Hurts as athletic as he is seems to be a liability in the downfield passing game.
That seems to be the only weakness I've seen
I don't think he's a liability, but he is erratic and inconsistent passing the ball right now. He's a true freshman, and I think the pundits are probably correct in that he has to adjust to the speed of the receivers and the defense. That said, I think AJ McCarron is still the best qb of the Saint Nick Saban era. Hurts may be that before he's through, and I think he will, but he's not there yet.
As for the original question: This team has to win a national title before it can even be considered the best Saban team.
This post was edited on 10/16/16 at 2:37 pm
Posted on 10/16/16 at 2:36 pm to GregAl
Not even close. College football parity is just close to its peak right now, and a lot of the top 15 programs are rebuilding, reloading, or firing their coaches.
This post was edited on 10/16/16 at 2:37 pm
Posted on 10/16/16 at 2:37 pm to GregAl
They're very good but '11 Bama was sick.
Posted on 10/16/16 at 2:37 pm to jsmoove
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parody
Posted on 10/16/16 at 2:37 pm to jsmoove
parody, parity, whatever
Posted on 10/16/16 at 2:38 pm to GregAl
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Hurts has thrown some excellent long balls. He has been a little off the last couple of games. There hasn't been as much of a need for the big plays though.
Hurts has been hurt by some drops and some inaccurate throws. He is good for 4-5 inaccurate throws, 1-2 drops, and a turn over per game. Thus far.
Posted on 10/16/16 at 2:39 pm to WG_Dawg
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I think this has been asked almost every year.
My personal favorite is the "Can Alabama beat an NFL team?" thread. Then they compare players at positions, and argue how Alabama can beat certain NFL teams.
Posted on 10/16/16 at 2:40 pm to blacknblu
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My personal favorite is the "Can Alabama beat an NFL team?" thread.
anybody insinuating that any college team could beat any NFL team is so dumb they shouldn't be listened to about sports for the rest of time.
Posted on 10/16/16 at 2:41 pm to UASports23
But let's be for real: He's also missed more than he should, and underthrown several passes that, though complete, would have been touchdowns if he hit the receivers in stride. No qb throws a perfect ball every time, but he has missed more than a very good qb does.
This post was edited on 10/16/16 at 2:42 pm
Posted on 10/16/16 at 2:41 pm to WG_Dawg
Have you watched the Panthers?
Posted on 10/16/16 at 2:42 pm to jsmoove
I can agree with Auburn parody
Posted on 10/16/16 at 2:43 pm to WG_Dawg
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anybody insinuating that any college team could beat any NFL team is so dumb they shouldn't be listened to about sports for the rest of time.
There used to be a game where college all-stars would play an NFL team. I remember that the all-stars beat the NFL team once. So there's that.
Posted on 10/16/16 at 2:45 pm to GregAl
2011 and 2012 were better.
Still waiting to see how they do next week against A&M and against LSU.
Defensive secondary is weak
Still waiting to see how they do next week against A&M and against LSU.
Defensive secondary is weak
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