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Landon Dickerson or Ryan Kelly? Who is the best Center of the Saban Era?

Posted on 1/6/21 at 6:17 am
Posted by King Cam
Member since Jun 2020
93 posts
Posted on 1/6/21 at 6:17 am
Also shout out to Barrett Jones, but I feel like it's definitely between Dickerson and Kelly
Posted by RollTide1987
Augusta, GA
Member since Nov 2009
68325 posts
Posted on 1/6/21 at 6:43 am to
Ryan Kelly just based on his success in the pros so far. Just my humble opinion.
Posted by Sneaky__Sally
Member since Jul 2015
12364 posts
Posted on 1/6/21 at 7:53 am to
Antoine Caldwell was pretty legit
Posted by UASports23
Basketball School
Member since Nov 2009
25227 posts
Posted on 1/6/21 at 7:57 am to
1. Kelly
2. Caldwell
3. Barrett Jones
4. Dickerson
Posted by remaster916
Alabama
Member since Oct 2012
12871 posts
Posted on 1/6/21 at 8:03 am to
Just based on college performance, Dickerson.

He graded out at 99.6 percent on his blocking assignments this year.
Posted by Bham Bammer
Member since Nov 2014
15286 posts
Posted on 1/6/21 at 8:05 am to
I think Dickerson is just behind Kelly as a technician but I prefer Landon for the edge he brought to the game. Tone setters like him aren’t easy to come by and they are vital to have on the offensive line. Barrett Jones was the same way, and to be honest Barrett probably outperformed his natural ability better than any others.
Posted by HighTide_ATL
Member since Aug 2020
2161 posts
Posted on 1/6/21 at 8:45 am to
Personally I like Dickerson better. He's larger, and like someone else mentioned I have a special appreciation for the attitude and character he brought to the field.

Not sure he'll have a better pro career than Kelly but this is about college so I'll go with him.
Posted by mistaken4193
Member since Jan 2017
28245 posts
Posted on 1/6/21 at 8:48 am to
No respect for Vlachos short pants.
Posted by Pastor Mike
Florida
Member since Dec 2020
6040 posts
Posted on 1/6/21 at 8:50 am to
quote:

Personally I like Dickerson better. He's larger, and like someone else mentioned I have a special appreciation for the attitude and character he brought to the field.


I agree. My favorite too
Posted by Sonoflabamafan
St. Amant
Member since Jul 2020
81 posts
Posted on 1/6/21 at 8:54 am to
Dickerson because he is more physical and in my opinion he is just better
Posted by Panthers4life
Huntsville
Member since Nov 2017
4685 posts
Posted on 1/6/21 at 8:58 am to
This isn't good thread.. because we've had lot of good centers here at Alabama:
LINK

Note: For our purposes, Jones and Ross Pierschbacher are primarily considered guards, so are not included on this specific list.

1. Dwight Stephenson

2. Ryan Kelly

3. Vaughn Mancha

4. Sylvester Croom

5. Antoine Caldwell

6. Wes Neighbors

7. Lee Roy Jordan

8. William Vlachos

9. Joe Damnanovich

10. Steve Mott

11. Bradley Bozeman

12. Paul Crane

13. Carey Cox

14. Shorty Propst

15. Jim Krapf

16. Tobie Sheils

17. Paul Hogan
9. Roger Shultz

20. Mike Adcock

21. Jimmy Grammer

22. Pat O’Sullivan

23. John Wozniak

24. Gordon Holmes

25. C.C. Countess

Dickerson probably will be in top 10. Had he not get hurt in SEC Championship, then he would've finished in top 5. Right now... It's Kelly.
Posted by Pastor Mike
Florida
Member since Dec 2020
6040 posts
Posted on 1/6/21 at 9:38 am to
Not taking a shot at you - but - did you read the title of the thread?
Posted by Panthers4life
Huntsville
Member since Nov 2017
4685 posts
Posted on 1/6/21 at 9:43 am to
Yes, I read it... and you know if you look at other posts that was throwing in different names of Center... and i thought it was great opportunity to include top 25 list.... and if you look at the bottom of the my post, I answered his question.
Posted by Pastor Mike
Florida
Member since Dec 2020
6040 posts
Posted on 1/6/21 at 9:49 am to
Didn't you suggest that it was a bad thread? Dude started a legitimate thread. Downvote me. But there's no need to be a jerk
Posted by Bham Bammer
Member since Nov 2014
15286 posts
Posted on 1/6/21 at 9:56 am to
Thanks, Chris. We appreciate your article.
Posted by Panthers4life
Huntsville
Member since Nov 2017
4685 posts
Posted on 1/6/21 at 10:07 am to
I didn't downvote you, if that's what you're accusing me of.

I didn't say it was a bad thread. I was just saying its probably not a good thread to compare two players when we have others that we need to consider. that's all. Damn, everyone woke up on wrong side of bed... Drink some coffee and you'll feel better.
Posted by Bham Bammer
Member since Nov 2014
15286 posts
Posted on 1/6/21 at 10:09 am to
Asking who is the best center of the Saban era isn’t an exclusive conversation. He’s been here 14 years.
Posted by Pastor Mike
Florida
Member since Dec 2020
6040 posts
Posted on 1/6/21 at 10:11 am to
quote:

I didn't say it was a bad thread.


Well I certainly apologize for mistaking "this is not a good thread" for "this is a bad thread".
Posted by Panthers4life
Huntsville
Member since Nov 2017
4685 posts
Posted on 1/6/21 at 10:15 am to
Pastor Mike,

Chill out. You don't have to be a prick today. I'm not interested in going back and forth with you over something that's not a big deal. You're being little too sensitive today. Enjoy your day.
Posted by Richard Dangler
Huntsville, AL
Member since Dec 2015
786 posts
Posted on 1/6/21 at 10:20 am to
To early but I'll go with Ryan Kelly. However Barrett Jones was probably my favorite with Dickerson being a close second.
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