re: Saban Runs off Two More!!!

You act as if these kids are being kicked to the curb, with no concern for their well being. The actuality is they are leaving for more playing time, in Preyear's case. When was he going to see PT in a seven deep RB rotation? Ivan Matchett has medical conditions that won't allow him to play any more, but he'll remain on scholarship, getting his degree. Evan Cardwell and Charlie Kirschman had already gotten their degrees. Alonzo Lawrence was homesick, and had fallen down the depth chart. Brandon Fanney had been suspended, and in the doghouse for some time. Plus, he was a senior that had lost him starting spot.

Sure, we need the room, but its not like we randomly choose guys not in the two deep, and tell them to hit the road. I don't want to see these guys go. They're Alabama football players, and have given a lot to be in Tuscaloosa, but things don't always work out. I also want to see this program continue to get better, and its well documented that a number of Shula's players were not cutting it in all aspects of the program. It ain't just about talent, and the ability to perform on the field. There are plenty of other parts to remaining on a Nick Saban coached team.

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It ain't just about talent, and the ability to perform on the field

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not really. That is what it is about. Saban may in fact be a little weasel, no doubt about that, but it is about winning, and that is what he brings. It would be nice to have integrity, but not at the cost of winning. Those days are long gone, unfortunately. This isn't even going to get a mention on ESPN or anywhere else, other than a few people grumbling on a message board.

it is subjective on the football field though.

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Le Batard is a joke

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truth again.. this board is on fire lately with it.

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Is that true? There is no accountability for academics at any of those schools?

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A combined 58 Alabama student-athletes representing 16 teams were named to the 2009 Southeastern Conference Freshmen Academic Honor Roll which was announced by SEC Commissioner Mike Slive on Thursday. The Crimson Tide ranked third among league institutions trailing only South Carolina (82) and Florida (69).Football topped all sports

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Seems like Bama has its priorities in place. What about yalls?

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What about yalls?

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"Yalls"?

What is Alabama's graduation rate for football scholarship athletes?

sounds like simple math.

Has Auburn gone after any of these players should be the real question....

Here is Bama's:

Football 55-GSR 53-FED Rate

Here is Lsu's:

Football 54-GSR 37-FED Rate

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and which one is my "beloved team"?

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Your arguments here, are about as shitty as on the political board. Having nothing to back up your ideas or statements, you ask questions to questions. There really should be some kind of filter to prevent poli board regs from entering other boards.

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Your arguments here, are about as shitty as on the political board. Having nothing to back up your ideas or statements, you ask questions to questions.

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Your words:

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Don't deflect. Answer the question. Where did your beloved team finish academically?

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You posed the question....I merely wanted clarification as to what team you think is my "beloved".

In 5,900+ posts I've made, find ONE where I've expressed a preference for a team.
You made the assertion, now back it up.

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There really should be some kind of filter to prevent poli board regs from entering other boards.

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Since you aren't an Admin, who gives a frick what you want?