cmayes56
| Favorite team: | Alabama  |
| Location: | Alabama |
| Biography: | former HS head coach. 2 State titles as an assistant, 1 as a HC |
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| Occupation: | outside sales |
| Number of Posts: | 3225 |
| Registered on: | 10/25/2015 |
| Online Status: | Not Online |
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re: Red Raiders will shoot the Ducks down.
Posted by cmayes56 on 12/29/25 at 7:38 pm to hookem2522
I think Oregon gashes them
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Yeah, obviously not having to run the gauntlet of Penn State, Purdue, UCLA and Rutgers has totally prepared Ohio State to play 4 tough games in a row:lol:
You’re trying to hard
re: LSU just embarrassed the entire SEC…it was freaking Houston
Posted by cmayes56 on 12/28/25 at 12:30 am to BamaBravesPackers
Don’t feel embarrassed
re: That SEC strength of schedule though
Posted by cmayes56 on 12/27/25 at 10:20 pm to ClemsonKitten
With opt outs etc. bowl game records ain’t what they used to be.. js
re: Friendly Reminder - LSU Will Finish Unranked for the 4th Time Since 2019
Posted by cmayes56 on 12/27/25 at 7:49 pm to PotatoChip
That’s what happens when you don’t have to fire your coach every 3-4 years
re: Are we all pulling for our conf brethren today?
Posted by cmayes56 on 12/27/25 at 12:21 pm to Night Vision
Always do.. even the Vols
re: What Alabama team is considered the best ever? Why are they never mentioned as best ever?
Posted by cmayes56 on 12/26/25 at 7:34 pm to Tvilletiger
Impossible to compare eras.. the ‘61 team gave up like 26 points all season.. but no way they could compete today.
The best Alabama team I’ve ever seen, imo.. is the 2011 team. Yes, they lost a game to LSU at home. But that LSU team was a generational team as well on defense.
I’m sure others will disagree.. but I’ve been watching Bama football since the 60’s so I’ve seen a few teams:lol:
The 2020 team was the most dominant throughout a season, but it was an odd season obviously.
The best Alabama team I’ve ever seen, imo.. is the 2011 team. Yes, they lost a game to LSU at home. But that LSU team was a generational team as well on defense.
I’m sure others will disagree.. but I’ve been watching Bama football since the 60’s so I’ve seen a few teams:lol:
The 2020 team was the most dominant throughout a season, but it was an odd season obviously.
re: 100 years of Alabama football
Posted by cmayes56 on 12/26/25 at 7:29 pm to dawgfacedmutt
You betting against them?
re: Quarterfinals Predictions
Posted by cmayes56 on 12/26/25 at 3:08 pm to remaster916
Alabama 27
Indiana 17
Georgia 35
Ole Miss 28
Oregon 31
Texas Tech 14
Ohio State 28
Miami 17
Indiana 17
Georgia 35
Ole Miss 28
Oregon 31
Texas Tech 14
Ohio State 28
Miami 17
re: An old HS Coaches prospective of the Indiana Defense:
Posted by cmayes56 on 12/26/25 at 2:57 pm to InkStainedWretch
Absolutely… the older guys here remember Coach Bryant’s teams..
In the words of Kenny Stabler, “seemed like everyone we played was bigger, stronger and faster… and we always won”
In the words of Kenny Stabler, “seemed like everyone we played was bigger, stronger and faster… and we always won”
But they are committed to the run.. it sets up their play action and throws to their tight ends etc.
We aren’t always committed.. and honestly we don’t have a “take it the barn” tailback. Our yards after contact are pretty dismal
We aren’t always committed.. and honestly we don’t have a “take it the barn” tailback. Our yards after contact are pretty dismal
To be fair to Ty and Mendoza:
Ty’s fumbles have mostly come from blindside pressure in the pocket when he’s being lite up..
Mendoza and Indiana are much better at running the ball, which relieves some of that pressure and stress. It also means he doesn’t have to carry the offense solely with his arm.
Ty’s fumbles have mostly come from blindside pressure in the pocket when he’s being lite up..
Mendoza and Indiana are much better at running the ball, which relieves some of that pressure and stress. It also means he doesn’t have to carry the offense solely with his arm.
Mendoza vs Simpson by the numbers:
Posted by cmayes56 on 12/26/25 at 9:21 am
More Indiana vs Alabama breakdown:
Indiana played 4 games against teams ranked in the Top 30 in total defense.
Ohio State (13 pts)
Oregon (30 pts)
Iowa (20 pts)
Wisconsin (31 points)
In those 4 games, Mendoza threw for 8 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. (4 of those TDs came against Wisconsin).
Against all other opponents he threw 25 tds and 3 ints.
Alabama:
They played 9 games against top 30 defenses
Georgia twice ( 24 pts / 7 pts)
Oklahoma twice ( 21 pts/ 34 pts)
Missouri (27 pts)
LSU ( 20 pts)
Wisconsin (38 pts)
Florida State (17 pts)
Auburn (27 pts)
In those 9 games , Ty Simpson threw for 19 touchdowns (also 4 against Wisconsin) and 2 interceptions.
So if you remove Wisconsin from both teams , Mendoza is 4 tds/ 3 ints against top 30 compared to Simpson at 15 tds /2 ints.
Overall Ty has thrown for 28 touchdowns and 5 interceptions.
Obviously stats don’t paint a full picture, but they do tell a story.
On a side note: Ty has been sacked 29 times.. Mendoza 18 times ??
Indiana played 4 games against teams ranked in the Top 30 in total defense.
Ohio State (13 pts)
Oregon (30 pts)
Iowa (20 pts)
Wisconsin (31 points)
In those 4 games, Mendoza threw for 8 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. (4 of those TDs came against Wisconsin).
Against all other opponents he threw 25 tds and 3 ints.
Alabama:
They played 9 games against top 30 defenses
Georgia twice ( 24 pts / 7 pts)
Oklahoma twice ( 21 pts/ 34 pts)
Missouri (27 pts)
LSU ( 20 pts)
Wisconsin (38 pts)
Florida State (17 pts)
Auburn (27 pts)
In those 9 games , Ty Simpson threw for 19 touchdowns (also 4 against Wisconsin) and 2 interceptions.
So if you remove Wisconsin from both teams , Mendoza is 4 tds/ 3 ints against top 30 compared to Simpson at 15 tds /2 ints.
Overall Ty has thrown for 28 touchdowns and 5 interceptions.
Obviously stats don’t paint a full picture, but they do tell a story.
On a side note: Ty has been sacked 29 times.. Mendoza 18 times ??
re: Curt Cignetti & IU long post from a Bama fan
Posted by cmayes56 on 12/26/25 at 12:02 am to TrendingRight
It’s easier to not flinch when your opponent isn’t very good
re: An old HS Coaches prospective of the Indiana Defense:
Posted by cmayes56 on 12/25/25 at 7:12 pm to The Silverback
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Who would you say is the best defense we’ve played, OU or Georgia? I know Georgia is very talented top to bottom but goodness OU is so aggressive
I think OU is better up front overall from a talent perspective. But they also take more risk with movement, chaos.
Kirby is old school or Nick Saban school.. he’s more gap control, fill everything and beat you on talent. But I do think he took more chances in the SECCG game.. but down and distance dictated a lot of that
In my opinion, the 08 team had more raw talent, but probably not as experienced
I watched Ohio State and Oregon game:: I’ll do Penn State as well.
I don’t see extreme talent, but that’s not to say they aren’t really good. They are! The biggest thing is that they don’t miss a lot a tackles, they rarely outright blow a coverage. They are really well coached and that jumps off the screen.
I don’t see extreme talent, but that’s not to say they aren’t really good. They are! The biggest thing is that they don’t miss a lot a tackles, they rarely outright blow a coverage. They are really well coached and that jumps off the screen.
An old HS Coaches prospective of the Indiana Defense:
Posted by cmayes56 on 12/25/25 at 6:38 pm
So the wife and kids are all napping after all the festivities.. so I decided to break down some film on Indiana :lol:
First impressions of Indiana defense:
They play a lot of 2 high on defense, they move up front similar to Oklahoma.. but not to that degree. Very fundamentally sound, but they don’t jump off the screen with overwhelming talent.
The best way I can describe it is they’re solid. But they don’t always run fit every gap. On the back end, they seem to prefer to play zone.. mostly 2 high and sometimes 3 high thirds. They will play man to man.. but it doesn’t seem like they prefer it.
I think Alabama can actually have some success running the ball.. obviously I’m not saying we suddenly turn into a monster on the ground.. but I think they need to be stubborn with it.. 20 run plays and you’ll pop 3-5 for 8-12 yards.
If I was game planning, the TE and backs on a flair down the short seam is part of the plan. There’s yards to be had and will slow down their pass rush. I don’t think they are physically dominate at LB.. but once again they are sound.
On the back end, they do a good job communicating , but i see holes in the zone. If Simpson has time, theres plays to be made, especially down the middle because their safeties will bail.
They are a very good team.. let me capitalize that .. TEAM.
But they aren’t extremely deep, lots of guys up front play extended snaps.. so I think you can wear them down.
If the kiddos sleep in tomorrow , ill try to break down the Indiana offense
But overall :
I think Oklahoma , Georgia , Auburn and maybe even LSU are all better defensively. Especially up front.
First impressions of Indiana defense:
They play a lot of 2 high on defense, they move up front similar to Oklahoma.. but not to that degree. Very fundamentally sound, but they don’t jump off the screen with overwhelming talent.
The best way I can describe it is they’re solid. But they don’t always run fit every gap. On the back end, they seem to prefer to play zone.. mostly 2 high and sometimes 3 high thirds. They will play man to man.. but it doesn’t seem like they prefer it.
I think Alabama can actually have some success running the ball.. obviously I’m not saying we suddenly turn into a monster on the ground.. but I think they need to be stubborn with it.. 20 run plays and you’ll pop 3-5 for 8-12 yards.
If I was game planning, the TE and backs on a flair down the short seam is part of the plan. There’s yards to be had and will slow down their pass rush. I don’t think they are physically dominate at LB.. but once again they are sound.
On the back end, they do a good job communicating , but i see holes in the zone. If Simpson has time, theres plays to be made, especially down the middle because their safeties will bail.
They are a very good team.. let me capitalize that .. TEAM.
But they aren’t extremely deep, lots of guys up front play extended snaps.. so I think you can wear them down.
If the kiddos sleep in tomorrow , ill try to break down the Indiana offense
But overall :
I think Oklahoma , Georgia , Auburn and maybe even LSU are all better defensively. Especially up front.
Already beat the puppies.. they’ll be no 15-0 this season
re: Marcel Reed seen partying days before Miami game
Posted by cmayes56 on 12/22/25 at 10:45 pm to SoFla Tideroller
They make shite up.. probably wasn’t even born when Bryant coached at Bama
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