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Posted on 9/28/20 at 9:02 am
Posted on 9/28/20 at 9:02 am
Anybody even want to talk about this? Obviously doesn’t look good with our struggles against Vandy and Bama whipping Mizzou pretty good like they should.
I guess the most disappointing thing to me in this first game was it felt like I was watching a Sumlin era team. Dumb mistakes/penalties, runs out of shotgun on short yardage situations, in general had a few chances to build a lead and maintain momentum and squandered it away each time (no killer instinct, also a Sherman era problem). Very undisciplined, the special teams mistakes were pretty egregious.
Any thoughts? Just first game rust? Saving the true playbook for real games like Bama? I doubt either of those, but being optimistic isn’t a crime I suppose.
If it gets ugly do we see a different QB? I’d hope so, but not sure Jimbo would do it (doesn’t want a QB controversy excuse).
Is there any strategy to keep it close/win?
Just for reference, jimbo hasn’t gotten within 2 scores of Bama during his time here. 2018 was a 23-45 loss, 2019 was a 28-47 loss.
I guess the most disappointing thing to me in this first game was it felt like I was watching a Sumlin era team. Dumb mistakes/penalties, runs out of shotgun on short yardage situations, in general had a few chances to build a lead and maintain momentum and squandered it away each time (no killer instinct, also a Sherman era problem). Very undisciplined, the special teams mistakes were pretty egregious.
Any thoughts? Just first game rust? Saving the true playbook for real games like Bama? I doubt either of those, but being optimistic isn’t a crime I suppose.
If it gets ugly do we see a different QB? I’d hope so, but not sure Jimbo would do it (doesn’t want a QB controversy excuse).
Is there any strategy to keep it close/win?
Just for reference, jimbo hasn’t gotten within 2 scores of Bama during his time here. 2018 was a 23-45 loss, 2019 was a 28-47 loss.
This post was edited on 9/28/20 at 9:05 am
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Posted on 9/28/20 at 10:01 am to Texas Gentleman
Seems like easy money taking Bama and giving the points.
I’d gladly part with a couple hundred to see us keep it within 9 after the Vandy game.
I’d gladly part with a couple hundred to see us keep it within 9 after the Vandy game.
Posted on 9/28/20 at 10:05 am to Texas Gentleman
I don't think we're as bad as advertised. We were warned that Jimbo "plays to win" and produces frustrating games against bad teams, but I certainly don't think were going to win this week, and will be pretty surprised if we cover. Although, I hope the many inexplicable mistakes are knocking of the rust of a weird off-season or well be in for a long season.
Unfortunately, I think Kellen is safe until the bye week at the absolute earliest unless its a 59-0 type game. Unless Jimbo is just stubborn and doesn't mind losing, I don't think Calzada will ever be the starter. He's had plenty of time to take the helm. I get not putting in a True Freshman that didn't even have a Spring or Fall camp. I think we're stuck with Mond to grind through this year.
Unfortunately, I think Kellen is safe until the bye week at the absolute earliest unless its a 59-0 type game. Unless Jimbo is just stubborn and doesn't mind losing, I don't think Calzada will ever be the starter. He's had plenty of time to take the helm. I get not putting in a True Freshman that didn't even have a Spring or Fall camp. I think we're stuck with Mond to grind through this year.
Posted on 9/28/20 at 11:15 am to Texas Gentleman
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I guess the most disappointing thing to me in this first game was it felt like I was watching a Sumlin era team. Dumb mistakes/penalties, runs out of shotgun on short yardage situations, in general had a few chances to build a lead and maintain momentum and squandered it away each time (no killer instinct, also a Sherman era problem). Very undisciplined, the special teams mistakes were pretty egregious.
It looked like a typical Jimbo A&M team, from what we've seen so far.
And I think the Alabama game goes a lot like the previous two. Not completely outclassed (like in 2014 or last year vs LSU) but never really a threat to win. I think our OL still isn't good enough to generate a run game vs a credible front 7 and our WRs still look really average. And then Mond is really up-and-down unless he gets in a jig hole and can just take a bunch of chances, and it's a recipe for not much offensive production.
I think the DL will temper the Alabama run game, but I'm worried about our linebackers shutting it down completely. And I think there is a good chance our DBs get roasted by the speed of Alabama.
Don't really like our chances here. Would just like to see us play a much more clean game and then hopefully take care of business the following week when Florida comes to town.
Posted on 9/28/20 at 12:00 pm to Texas Gentleman
I like to think that y'all will play up to the competition this weekend. Don't expect the Ags to win but I don't think Bama covers. 
Posted on 9/28/20 at 12:29 pm to Texas Gentleman
Either we play down to our competition and we’re going to be competitive or we’re about to get royally embarrassed
Posted on 9/28/20 at 12:45 pm to Texas Gentleman
We have never really had a good first game under Jimbo. But we over performed against Clemson the next week. We aren’t going to win though
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