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I've had an epiphany
Posted on 12/2/17 at 10:56 pm
Posted on 12/2/17 at 10:56 pm
This is my opinion, so TIFWIW...
After watching (supposedly) high quality college football all day I've come to realize that Saban is a victim of his own recruiting success; after watching the SEC, Big 12, Big 10, and ACC championship games it is obvious to me that no team has as much raw talent as Alabama. That said, Alabama is NOT the best TEAM I've seen. Alabama, right now, is a collection of highly recruited individuals and some are more interested in protecting their draft stock than winning championships. That, combined with the fact that our QB is a RB trying to be a QB, means it will be difficult if not impossible to win any sort of championship until the players put TEAM first and the coaching staff adapts to our QB's strengths.
After watching (supposedly) high quality college football all day I've come to realize that Saban is a victim of his own recruiting success; after watching the SEC, Big 12, Big 10, and ACC championship games it is obvious to me that no team has as much raw talent as Alabama. That said, Alabama is NOT the best TEAM I've seen. Alabama, right now, is a collection of highly recruited individuals and some are more interested in protecting their draft stock than winning championships. That, combined with the fact that our QB is a RB trying to be a QB, means it will be difficult if not impossible to win any sort of championship until the players put TEAM first and the coaching staff adapts to our QB's strengths.
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Posted on 12/2/17 at 10:58 pm to Spread
And you base this opinion (that players don't care about the team) on what?
This post was edited on 12/2/17 at 11:00 pm
Posted on 12/2/17 at 10:59 pm to Bham Bammer
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After watching (supposedly) high quality college football all day
Didn't even read it, did you?
Posted on 12/2/17 at 11:01 pm to Spread
Oh, my bad. Yes, that perfectly explains your thought process. Carry on.
Posted on 12/2/17 at 11:02 pm to Spread
I disagree. Bama is a pretty cohesive team. The biggest issue is the QB play against athletic teams.
Posted on 12/2/17 at 11:03 pm to Spread
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That said, Alabama is NOT the best TEAM I've seen. Alabama, right now,
Hot take
Posted on 12/2/17 at 11:04 pm to Bham Bammer
I've been a college football fan for almost five decades... I've watched a LOT of college football. Effort is something that stands out to some, others only see what they want to see. I see players on other teams playing with more heart than some Alabama players. Notice I said SOME, not all.
Posted on 12/2/17 at 11:08 pm to Spread
What a load of horse shite. We have players that came back earlier than maybe they should have to play . Jesus Christ
Posted on 12/2/17 at 11:10 pm to Bamainva40
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Bamainva40
Don't understand the word "some," huh?
Posted on 12/2/17 at 11:20 pm to Spread
I think I’m just confused of how this slipped past your keenly trained football eye until tonight. I mean teams played hard in other weeks, right?
Posted on 12/2/17 at 11:26 pm to Bham Bammer
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I think I’m just confused of how this slipped past your keenly trained football eye until tonight.
Just because I haven't posted about it doesn't mean I haven't noticed it. It's just frustrating watching so many teams play in conference championship games that are less talented than Alabama. And, because Bama didn't play in a conference championship game, they may not get into the playoff. Like I said in the OP, it's my opinion, TIFWIW.
Posted on 12/2/17 at 11:29 pm to Spread
Ok I ll bite...Who do u see not playing hard for Bama?
Posted on 12/2/17 at 11:38 pm to Bamainva40
I'll answer your question with a question... when is the last good, thumping hit Alabama's defense got on ANYONE?
Posted on 12/2/17 at 11:45 pm to Spread
My bad. I thought you said the epiphany happened today. I’ll give you my two cents, though:
1. Our new OC never established an identity. He failed in this, where past OCs haven’t.
2. We got inconsistent QB and OL play.
3. We lost a TON of very good football players to the NFL/graduation. Not only their talent but their experience.
4. We were decimated by injuries.
All more logical than “our players aren’t about the team.”
1. Our new OC never established an identity. He failed in this, where past OCs haven’t.
2. We got inconsistent QB and OL play.
3. We lost a TON of very good football players to the NFL/graduation. Not only their talent but their experience.
4. We were decimated by injuries.
All more logical than “our players aren’t about the team.”
Posted on 12/2/17 at 11:57 pm to Spread
I think that you think that you are smarter than you really are.
Posted on 12/3/17 at 12:18 am to Spread
Ronnie hurt Kerryon Johnson with a big hit in the fourth quarter of our most recent game. How do big hits equal effort though?
Posted on 12/3/17 at 12:25 am to birdieman
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I think that you think that you are smarter than you really are.
Posted on 12/3/17 at 12:30 am to TomRollTideRitter
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How do big hits equal effort though?
They don't always, but big hits send a message to the opposing offense that yards=pain. Bama has been missing physicality on both sides of the ball since the 2015 season.
Posted on 12/3/17 at 12:33 am to Bham Bammer
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All more logical than “our players aren’t about the team.”
Some of you are still having problems with "some" I see...
This post was edited on 12/3/17 at 12:35 am
Posted on 12/3/17 at 12:50 am to Spread
I suppose "complacent" and "entitled" are the words that apply to this Alabama team, IMHO. Exactly what Saban fears most.
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