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Why are all the talking heads so high on Bama in '09?
Posted on 1/10/09 at 11:08 am
Posted on 1/10/09 at 11:08 am
Yes, they return 9 players on defense, but lose quite a few impact players. I think the position that will hurt them the most, though it pains me to say it, is QB. JPW brought a lot of senior leadership to that team.
I think Bama was over-rated this year, because their "key" wins were against teams that were over-rated...Clemson, Georgia, and even LSU. These three teams were not nearly as good as they were supposed to be.
I think Bama was over-rated this year, because their "key" wins were against teams that were over-rated...Clemson, Georgia, and even LSU. These three teams were not nearly as good as they were supposed to be.
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Posted on 1/10/09 at 11:13 am to inebr8ted tiger
Young team. Were considered a year away from competing and still only lost two games. Great coach. Defending SEC West champs.
Posted on 1/10/09 at 11:14 am to inebr8ted tiger
Same reason why they still finished up ranked 6th in the nation(???? wtf). The news media still creams over Saban for whatever reason.
Posted on 1/10/09 at 11:17 am to tiger1969
and also in the same light, LSU faced many similar concerns and was ranked high themselves this year. Time will tell and if our hunches are true they'll stumble like we did.
Posted on 1/10/09 at 11:26 am to tiger1969
Well, every program he touches turns to gold, relentless recruiter, a ring, and the respect of every other coach. Sucks he is at Bama but there is a reason he is so highly thought of.
Posted on 1/10/09 at 11:28 am to inebr8ted tiger
They've gotta set up the "underachieved" storyline each year. This year that was LSU, UGA, Clemson..next year it'll be Bama. They can't slam you if they don't first build you up.
Posted on 1/10/09 at 11:30 am to inebr8ted tiger
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they return 9 players on defense
Posted on 1/10/09 at 11:30 am to CougarBait
I agree he is a good coach with a NC to boot BUT...... look at the whole picture. Is he REALLY all that, like the media portrays? He averages 2-3 losses per season, quite a few against inferior opponents.
I like him, good coach and did alot to put us back on the right path, but I don't understand the "awe" of him either.
I like him, good coach and did alot to put us back on the right path, but I don't understand the "awe" of him either.
Posted on 1/10/09 at 11:35 am to CougarBait
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Well, every program he touches turns to gold,
Dolphins? - fail
Mich st - gold? Only 1 season of 5 with more than 7 wins.
LSU - yes
Bama - jury's still out
Far from "every program"
Posted on 1/10/09 at 11:38 am to RobbBobb
averaging only 2-3 losses per year in your career gets you in the Hall of Fame.
Posted on 1/10/09 at 11:38 am to RobbBobb
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Dolphins? - fail
Mich st - gold? Only 1 season of 5 with more than 7 wins.
LSU - yes
Bama - jury's still out
Sums it up
Posted on 1/10/09 at 12:04 pm to inebr8ted tiger
It's just what happens when you are a name team and go 12-2 the previous year.
Posted on 1/10/09 at 12:12 pm to tiger1969
He averages 2-3 losses per season
This isnt bad ask Les Miles, especially in the sec.
This isnt bad ask Les Miles, especially in the sec.
Posted on 1/10/09 at 12:12 pm to CougarBait
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averaging only 2-3 losses per year in your career gets you in the Hall of Fame.
but he isn't
Michigan State 24 losses in 5 years, only one season with fewer than 5 losses
LSU 16 losses in 5 years, only one season with less than 3 losses
Miami 15-17
Alabama 8 losses in 2 seasons
since 1995 he has only had 3 seasons with 2 or less losses
Posted on 1/10/09 at 12:13 pm to TigerintheNO
Then just be happy that he doesn't coach LSU anymore. Let it die man.
Posted on 1/10/09 at 12:15 pm to LuckyLee
I think Bama will be competitive next year, but they will have a new QB, and some line to replace. I doubt they will have as good a record as this year. Probably most depends on their level of competition on the schedule next year (i.e. "easy schedule" or not). KC.
Posted on 1/10/09 at 12:15 pm to LuckyLee
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Then just be happy that he doesn't coach LSU anymore. Let it die man.
don't get me wrong he a good coach, but to say that he averages between 2/3 losses a season and has HOF credentials to this point is inaccurate
Posted on 1/10/09 at 12:18 pm to RobbBobb
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Well, every program he touches turns to gold,
Dolphins? - fail
Mich st - gold? Only 1 season of 5 with more than 7 wins.
LSU - yes
Bama - jury's still out
Far from "every program"
It's like everything else. There is reality, and then there's the "nutshell" perception that's put out there for people to assimilate and come to accecpt as fact. Same thing applies with politics and major news events. We want everything in the "simplified" version, and don't care if it is substantial or not. Everything from boxed pre-fab food, to who we elect as leaders of our country!
Posted on 1/10/09 at 12:28 pm to inebr8ted tiger
I don;t know because I think our offensive line will be average at best. I hope Saban can get them to step up.
Posted on 1/10/09 at 4:33 pm to BamaScoop
Defensively they have almost everyone back. Rashad Johnson is a loss but they have good safeties waiting in the wings and I think it will not be a drastic loss in the end. The defensive side should be even better. Offensive side depends on the how the line will produce and if the new guys they sign there can have the impact they are expected to.
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