During the 1st few games the only one of significance would be the USCe game in Columbia. But, I am looking at the fall camp and the 1st few games to be a learning experience for the new players and a time to come together for the team. I would hope the same thing would occur for the coaches, a learning experience for all of them to bring their games and mesh them with their compatriots. I worry as much about Golding as I do any of the others. While everyone says he has tremendous upside, I worry that he was calling the plays last year and ...well, enough said. Seems the ILB's played better on Saturday, but again, the offense they were facing was a simple plain vanilla O. (didnt prove squat). I do wonder what the O will look like in the Fall. Loved the Slot/Flanker option pass plays with Bolden and Waddle. Gave every opponent another play to game plan for in the fall. Will be very interesting... Exciting and scary at the same time.

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Posted by RollTide66

Atlanta

Member since Nov 2015

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Posted on 4/16/19 at 4:54 pm to RollTide66

Former PA quarterback Layne Hatcher to transfer from Alabama to Arkansas State by Kyle Deckelbaum

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JONESBORO, Ark. (KATV) — Former Pulaski Academy quarterback Layne Hatcher will transfer from Alabama to Arkansas State, a source told KATV. Hatcher had originally committed to the Red Wolves out of high school before a late invitation from the Crimson Tide.

"Very excited. It's great to come home and represent the great state of Arkansas," Hatcher told KATV.

"[Arkansas State] told me when I left in the first place, if anything ever happened, they'd let me come back. They definitely kept their word on that and I can't thank Coach Anderson enough for the opportunity to come back."

A four-time state champion with the Bruins, the former Landers Award finalist spent one season as a backup in Nick Saban's quarterback room.

"The people were great [at Alabama]. Everything was great. Nothing bad happened. It was a great experience there. I just thought it might be time to change something."

Hatcher ended his career with Pulaski Academy as Arkansas high school football’s all-time leader in career passing yards (15,483) and touchdowns (185).

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Posted by prevatt33

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Posted on 4/16/19 at 5:10 pm to RollTide66

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I worry that he was calling the plays last year and ...well, enough said.

To my knowledge, we started the year with Tosh doing the weekly scheming (with help from the assistants and analysts) like any normal DC, but by October, it was overtly obvious he was drowning and not getting it done. And so, Saban gave the lion's share of the weekly scheming to Golding, while Tosh was tasked with calling a scheme on gameday that he didn't come up with. It was not the best recipe, but it was done to try and help Tosh.

However, we see who Saban kept and who he let go, and that should tell you all you need to know.

Additionally, it should be noted that the assistants on defense are orders of magnitude better than last year (regarding Xs and Os) and are a much more experienced bunch. I believe we have 2 former DCs on that side of the ball, as well as 2 assistants with the title of Associate Head coach. Simply put, Golding will be supported by not only a much more seasoned and experienced staff, but he'll also have one more assistant on that side of he ball as compared to last year - in 2018, the tenth assistant was the QB coach; in 2019, the 10th assistant was used to have separate, dedicated coaches for Safeties and Corners.

And lastly, don't forget that last year we lost our entire starting Nickle secondary, and were crucified by injuries at OLB and corner. All things considered, 14-1 wasn't so shabby. The defensive pieces look much better now than they did at this point last year.

In 2019, Golding should have everything he needs and more to be successful.

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Posted by Centinel

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Posted on 4/17/19 at 11:57 am to RollTide66

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During the 1st few games the only one of significance would be the USCe game in Columbia.

Which I hope Bama doesn't look past. I live here in Cola and the buzz for this game is already getting pretty loud. Bama is going to come in to a seriously fired up stadium and team. The Gamecocks have one of the most passionate fan bases I've run across, and this will be the superbowl for them, in their house.

ETA: Plus they'll be defending the longest undefeated streak against Bama in the SEC.