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qb move by saban was brilliant
Posted on 9/17/23 at 10:02 am
Posted on 9/17/23 at 10:02 am
fans tend to forget that 99% of qb's require time to develop. Alabama fans are particularly prone to overlook this fact because of the past 10 years. So Milroe requires development - he's going to make a lot of mistakes. but clearly he's the best the've got. So saban puts the other qb's out there in a real game and let's the fans see what he sees. besides, some guys are gamers - they might not practice as well as they play.
Now, he's taken a lot of fan pressure of Milroe. He can make him the guy and fans won't be hollering to replace him.
brilliant.
Now, he's taken a lot of fan pressure of Milroe. He can make him the guy and fans won't be hollering to replace him.
brilliant.
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Posted on 9/17/23 at 10:05 am to stephendomalley
Thought the same. This was Saban's big frick U to Bama fans and media. He was willing to lose that game too but knew that wasn't going to happen with a very serviceable Bama D.
Milroe got a nice day off. That's all it was.
Bama will do fine. They may go 8-4 but with this year's unit, that's not bad.
Milroe got a nice day off. That's all it was.
Bama will do fine. They may go 8-4 but with this year's unit, that's not bad.
Posted on 9/17/23 at 10:06 am to stephendomalley
You know, I'm not sure if you're being serious, but I thought the same thing. He wasn't going to let them lose but he wanted to show them that he picked Milroe for a reason. He was say NOW do you see what I was doing? I think if Jalen Milroe pays the whole game Bama wins by 4 towchdowns.
Posted on 9/17/23 at 10:07 am to stephendomalley
I still want Simpson to be the starter
Posted on 9/17/23 at 10:07 am to stephendomalley
Milroe is a dynamic player and will hurt a lot of SEC teams feelings this year.
Posted on 9/17/23 at 10:08 am to Sabans straw hat
A Simpson/Milroe tandem could be something to see on a very small scale with tempered expectations. But Saban doesn't seem to entertain 2QB setups.
Posted on 9/17/23 at 10:10 am to Sabans straw hat
quote:Don't quit your day job.
I still want Simpson to be the starter
Posted on 9/17/23 at 10:10 am to stephendomalley
He’s taken the heat off Milroe from the fans, but he’s yet to show that him or Rees know how to actually use Milroe. We’ll see what he does with the OM game.
Under the right system, Milroe would flourish. Bama’s system isn’t it. So do they tweak the offense to highlight his skill set or keep trying to put a square peg in a round hole?
Under the right system, Milroe would flourish. Bama’s system isn’t it. So do they tweak the offense to highlight his skill set or keep trying to put a square peg in a round hole?
Posted on 9/17/23 at 10:12 am to stephendomalley
We've heard Milroe has had the locker room behind him, but fans and the media have criticized him mightily after the Texas loss. This South Florida debacle should shut up the Milroe criticism. After all, the offensive line is the biggest problem for all these qb's
This post was edited on 9/17/23 at 10:13 am
Posted on 9/17/23 at 10:12 am to stephendomalley
He could put AJ McCarron out there and he would struggle behind this offensive line.
However, Milroe’s picks against Texas were actually when he had some time to throw. One he just stared down the receiver and made it easy for the DB.
However, Milroe’s picks against Texas were actually when he had some time to throw. One he just stared down the receiver and made it easy for the DB.
Posted on 9/17/23 at 10:13 am to stephendomalley
The biggest issue is OL. They were bad last year, re-tooled the OL and now even look worse.
Posted on 9/17/23 at 10:14 am to AbSnopes
If I was a Bama fan, I would have been more concerned that Milroe was the top option from recruiting. How has Alabama not been able to get a decent QB after that string of QB studs they've had for what seems like forever now.
Posted on 9/17/23 at 10:16 am to stephendomalley
I think you're right and I think it was intentional but I don't think it will work out like he thinks it will.
Alabama has a lot of problems if USF plays you that tight. Ain't just the qb
Alabama has a lot of problems if USF plays you that tight. Ain't just the qb
Posted on 9/17/23 at 10:17 am to stephendomalley
It’s a risky strategy to publicly demonstrate to your backup quarterbacks that you think they suck and “look how bad it could be if we play these turds” seems like a way to prolong the suffering in Tuscaloosa.
Posted on 9/17/23 at 10:24 am to stephendomalley
Bama fans just assumed the next Tua/Mac/Jalen/Bryce was on the roster and they were being forced to watch someone else play. Milroe is an average starting SEC qb and still your best option. Sometimes reality is underwhelming.
Posted on 9/17/23 at 10:29 am to beaverfever
i'm not sure that milroe can't be developed. but if he can, it's going to take 2 seasons. simpson is younger than milroe, so he'll be getting snaps when they can afford to give them to him.
Posted on 9/17/23 at 10:30 am to stephendomalley
4D Chess.
Put in the backup went away.
Put in the backup went away.
Posted on 9/17/23 at 10:51 am to stephendomalley
The problem with this idea is that Buchner was the transfer QB Bama chose to go after.
Not Sam Hartman, Devin Leary, Spencer Sanders, Kedon Clovis, or any of the 30 or so QB's with higher transfer grades.
Showing that decision sucked and that the guy already on the roster was a better choice isn't exactly a great thing. It shows Bama made a bad decision in the transfer market more than showing that Milroe is good.
Not Sam Hartman, Devin Leary, Spencer Sanders, Kedon Clovis, or any of the 30 or so QB's with higher transfer grades.
Showing that decision sucked and that the guy already on the roster was a better choice isn't exactly a great thing. It shows Bama made a bad decision in the transfer market more than showing that Milroe is good.
Posted on 9/17/23 at 11:37 am to DawginSC
quote:Milroe committed to Texas and Tom Herman's run first offense. He is a great athlete and is faster and has a stronger arm than Sam Ehlinger.
The problem with this idea is that Buchner was the transfer QB Bama chose to go after.
Not Sam Hartman, Devin Leary, Spencer Sanders, Kedon Clovis, or any of the 30 or so QB's with higher transfer grades.
Showing that decision sucked and that the guy already on the roster was a better choice isn't exactly a great thing. It shows Bama made a bad decision in the transfer market more than showing that Milroe is good.
With the right coaching and offense, I think Milroe would do really well. Sitting in the pocket and making multiple reads is negating his skill set.
He had a couple of bad reads and throws against Texas. Can't blame him for being gun shy, he was on the run all night and got sacked 5 times. Any other QB would have been sacked a lot more than that.
Good coaching move my Saban. Let Milroe watch and learn, and get his confidence up. And in the process, give all the so called "fans" and "band wagoners" a big F You.
Posted on 9/17/23 at 11:42 am to stephendomalley
That's a reasonably astute observation there OP.
You may very well be correct.
You may very well be correct.
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