Tw1st3d
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re: Ryan Grubb's RB usage may have Alabama on the verge of losing 4-star RB Nigel Newkirk
Posted by Tw1st3d on 11/4/26 at 11:50 am to Amarillo Tide
If Byrne forces CKD to replace Grubb, Byrne becomes the owner of that choice. Should THAT forced change not work, Byrne's job is on the line such that his replacement gets to replace CKD after Byrne is gone.
Byrne has made some good coaching hires, taking personnel control away from CKD is a move I am not sure Byrne will take. If he does, the backlash over that choice and the impact on future coaching hires would be a huge hit on his career trajectory.
Byrne has made some good coaching hires, taking personnel control away from CKD is a move I am not sure Byrne will take. If he does, the backlash over that choice and the impact on future coaching hires would be a huge hit on his career trajectory.
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It is not only a case of missing a player or a few players to injury. It is a case of does that missing player create a new or additional match-up point of failure.
No longer about the Jimmy's and the Joe's but which Jimmy's against which Joe's.
No longer about the Jimmy's and the Joe's but which Jimmy's against which Joe's.
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Why are our db’s always 10 yards off the receivers with the troubles that has given us this year?
#5 has shown over and over that he does not have the quickness and hips to play press man. He is a zone CB with decent long speed and a great defend radious. You have to protect him from getting beat over the top and allow him to play the ball moving forward.
#3 & #18 at safety do not have the long speed to cover mistakes from the CB's.
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Where was the discipline issues against rocky top?
#5 throws two punches in the UGA game. What is the correction for his actions? He did not even sit out 1 full series. He missed maybe 2 or 3 plays? Wow, that was harsh. Poor kid.
Yes, Alabama was missing several key players. The play calling sucked. The game was not lost specifically due to a lack of discipline. None of that was my issue. My issue, no one held the players accountable for their actions.
I think you missed what Phaz was suggesting. He wants USC to take CKD back to the West Coast.
Two years ago there was a tipping point...
Posted by Tw1st3d on 10/19/26 at 3:12 pm
Two years ago, UGA made halftime adjustments that shut Alabama down. A couple of weeks after that, UT Knox used what UGA found and did it better. They kicked Alabama off of rocky top.
Player emotions / celebrations had been high. Player emotions spilled over into bad on field reactions. A coach might call that showing a lack of maturity. When emotions explode on the good side, it is also natural to not be able to control the bad side emotional outbursts.
That is not so much a a lack of muturity as it is a lack of disapline.
Two years later, same lack of disapline has shown up again. That is NOT a player issue. That is a coach not instilling disapline in his team. This year, UGA made halftime adjustments and slowed Alabama down. Negative emotions exploded on the field. UT Knox used the UGA roadmap gain and kicked Alabama's arse off of rocky top again.
Does disapline appear over night? Does Alabama learn to make halftime adjustments and game-to-game corrections or do the wheels keep coming off each time a good DC builds on the road map UGA laid out for the world to follow?
Two year ago, I took astep back to watch and see. Last winter, the AD extended CKD's contract without having seen proper corrections / adjustments from the coaching staff. The guy with the flame rising under his seat is no longer just CKD. The AD now owns that heat.
Disapline / Class / Character those are the responsibility of the guys sitting at the top far more than the kids under their guidance.
Player emotions / celebrations had been high. Player emotions spilled over into bad on field reactions. A coach might call that showing a lack of maturity. When emotions explode on the good side, it is also natural to not be able to control the bad side emotional outbursts.
That is not so much a a lack of muturity as it is a lack of disapline.
Two years later, same lack of disapline has shown up again. That is NOT a player issue. That is a coach not instilling disapline in his team. This year, UGA made halftime adjustments and slowed Alabama down. Negative emotions exploded on the field. UT Knox used the UGA roadmap gain and kicked Alabama's arse off of rocky top again.
Does disapline appear over night? Does Alabama learn to make halftime adjustments and game-to-game corrections or do the wheels keep coming off each time a good DC builds on the road map UGA laid out for the world to follow?
Two year ago, I took astep back to watch and see. Last winter, the AD extended CKD's contract without having seen proper corrections / adjustments from the coaching staff. The guy with the flame rising under his seat is no longer just CKD. The AD now owns that heat.
Disapline / Class / Character those are the responsibility of the guys sitting at the top far more than the kids under their guidance.
re: Kalen DeBoer this morning on Ryan Grubb: “I think he’s a great player-caller.”
Posted by Tw1st3d on 10/19/26 at 2:02 pm to Roll Tide Ravens
Sometimes you just have to shake your head and turn away.
UGA / Kirby make great halftime adjustments. I want to see Grubb and company stacking plays that build off of each other and break tendencies 1st half to 2nd half. Use Kirby's adjustment against him.
Run counter from several different alignments that alter D cues against the same basic play.
Counter play action pass to the oposite field.
Counter to tunnel screen
Counter to TE slip dump
Counter to jet going backside.
Run counter from several different alignments that alter D cues against the same basic play.
Counter play action pass to the oposite field.
Counter to tunnel screen
Counter to TE slip dump
Counter to jet going backside.
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My only curiosity is where he gets access to the endzone camera angles that he uses
All 22 / coaching cuts - there are a couple of subscription sevices that provide access to a film services hub. Teams provide the film to the hub and get film on pretty much any game in return.
re: Takeways from the game
Posted by Tw1st3d on 9/19/26 at 11:04 pm to CrimsonBoz
#5/#3/#18/#6 do not have the foot speed or agilitry for man-2-man vs good WR's
FSU scheemed their best WR to be man-2-man with #5 and made him look bad in the 1st half The FSU front 7 was prepped to take away theAlabama inside zone / duo / pin-and-pull game with interior slants and twists.
After the second lightening stoppage, Klem and Grubb adjusted the run target to OT hip rather than OG hip to use the OT's as the anchor and TE's as the wash.
After the lightening break, KW adjusted his call to help #5 a little more and use #2 to manage their #0.
The 1st half was very good prep by FSU. The second half was good adjustment by the UA staff.
That is my initial take on what happened. I will be currious to see if the film bloggers confirm what I think I saw.
FSU scheemed their best WR to be man-2-man with #5 and made him look bad in the 1st half The FSU front 7 was prepped to take away theAlabama inside zone / duo / pin-and-pull game with interior slants and twists.
After the second lightening stoppage, Klem and Grubb adjusted the run target to OT hip rather than OG hip to use the OT's as the anchor and TE's as the wash.
After the lightening break, KW adjusted his call to help #5 a little more and use #2 to manage their #0.
The 1st half was very good prep by FSU. The second half was good adjustment by the UA staff.
That is my initial take on what happened. I will be currious to see if the film bloggers confirm what I think I saw.
One schematic concern...when Alabama faces a team with a film nerd that has get-up like Jireh Edwards (thankfully not many of them around) the kid will hop in the backpocket of our pulling guards who will take him to the ball carrier in the backfield.
re: The film guy breaks down Kentucky game
Posted by Tw1st3d on 9/15/26 at 9:23 pm to SECSolomonGrundy
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What are your thoughts on this year's Oline
Developing but more potential than I have seen in several years.
re: The film guy breaks down Kentucky game
Posted by Tw1st3d on 9/15/26 at 3:02 pm to HighTide_ATL
Until somewhat recently, I used to breakdown the playbacks of the games in depth when I was looking for the issues of what was going on (failures) in Alabama games. I took a great deal of time and I had the time in hotel rooms while traveling. Three things happened that ended those efforts for me.
1 - I do not travel as much anymore and taking that time when I am home is not a good use of what time I have.
2 - I found "The Film Guy" online a couple of years ago. As it turns out, He does a very good job of breaking down game film (from an O-line perspective) so I was happy to let him take that time instead of me doing it.
3 - I do not have his patience in dealing with people who just want to argue with no idea what they are talking about.
In the end, I spend my time diferently now than I did a couple of years back. Priorities are important.
1 - I do not travel as much anymore and taking that time when I am home is not a good use of what time I have.
2 - I found "The Film Guy" online a couple of years ago. As it turns out, He does a very good job of breaking down game film (from an O-line perspective) so I was happy to let him take that time instead of me doing it.
3 - I do not have his patience in dealing with people who just want to argue with no idea what they are talking about.
In the end, I spend my time diferently now than I did a couple of years back. Priorities are important.
re: High School Senior Recognition Day at Church - SEC Schools They Will Be Attending
Posted by Tw1st3d on 5/18/26 at 11:19 pm to rockchlkjayhku11
I cannot tell you how it all works for students in general but I can give you the rundown for me, my wife, my 3 daughters and 4 nephews.
I was the "dumb one" from the entire group. I graduated from an OTM high school in the dark ages with a 3.8 GPA (not great but not too bad). I choose to go to The University of Alabama for two reasons. (1) to play football and (2) to get a degree in Petroleum Engineering. None of the other reasons why a kid would choose where to attend even apply to me. I got out of school and went to work.
My wife, same OTM high school. 4.2 GPA. Accepted at Vandy, Alabama, Auburn, Samford, and Hawaii. Chose Auburn. Grew up going to Auburn often because her older sisters graduated from there. She was ranked #1 in her class (field of study) at Auburn. Got her Master's here in Atlanta paid for by her employer.
3 daughters. #1 & #2 Graduated from Vestavia Hills High School. 4.3 GPA (both). Auburn did a much better job of recruiting them and rolled out the red carpet. Both Graduated from Auburn with a 4.0 GPA and had fantastic experiences while at Auburn. #3 daughter grew up going to Auburn often with her mother and sisters. She attended a high end private school in Atlanta (Pace Academy) and had a 4.2 GPA. Alabama did the best job recruiting her and offered her the best total package. She was accepted at Duke, Vandy, Florida, Miami, FSU, Georgia Tech, and Texas. She chose Auburn. Currently has a 4.0 GPA and is loving her experience at Auburn.
4 Nephews. #1 full ride at Vandy and just finished his PHD at U of Chicago, #2 Full ride at University of Alabama School of Engineering. #3 Full ride at Covenant near Chattanooga. Currently working on Master's at NYU. #4 Not a full ride but generous package from University of Alabama.
All enjoyed / are enjoying their experiences at the schools they chose. Not a single one of them wanted anything to do with UGA. All of them have or will finish their education with no student loan debt. All of them made the "right choice" for what they wanted out of a college experience. 4 of the 7 have completed Master's or PHD level work. 1 working on his Master's. 1 more has already mapped out her Master's plan.
So much for
I was the "dumb one" from the entire group. I graduated from an OTM high school in the dark ages with a 3.8 GPA (not great but not too bad). I choose to go to The University of Alabama for two reasons. (1) to play football and (2) to get a degree in Petroleum Engineering. None of the other reasons why a kid would choose where to attend even apply to me. I got out of school and went to work.
My wife, same OTM high school. 4.2 GPA. Accepted at Vandy, Alabama, Auburn, Samford, and Hawaii. Chose Auburn. Grew up going to Auburn often because her older sisters graduated from there. She was ranked #1 in her class (field of study) at Auburn. Got her Master's here in Atlanta paid for by her employer.
3 daughters. #1 & #2 Graduated from Vestavia Hills High School. 4.3 GPA (both). Auburn did a much better job of recruiting them and rolled out the red carpet. Both Graduated from Auburn with a 4.0 GPA and had fantastic experiences while at Auburn. #3 daughter grew up going to Auburn often with her mother and sisters. She attended a high end private school in Atlanta (Pace Academy) and had a 4.2 GPA. Alabama did the best job recruiting her and offered her the best total package. She was accepted at Duke, Vandy, Florida, Miami, FSU, Georgia Tech, and Texas. She chose Auburn. Currently has a 4.0 GPA and is loving her experience at Auburn.
4 Nephews. #1 full ride at Vandy and just finished his PHD at U of Chicago, #2 Full ride at University of Alabama School of Engineering. #3 Full ride at Covenant near Chattanooga. Currently working on Master's at NYU. #4 Not a full ride but generous package from University of Alabama.
All enjoyed / are enjoying their experiences at the schools they chose. Not a single one of them wanted anything to do with UGA. All of them have or will finish their education with no student loan debt. All of them made the "right choice" for what they wanted out of a college experience. 4 of the 7 have completed Master's or PHD level work. 1 working on his Master's. 1 more has already mapped out her Master's plan.
So much for
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all the dumb kids in atlanta go to bama and auburn
The Alabama Running Game
Posted by Tw1st3d on 4/12/26 at 10:32 pm
What did we learn about the Alabama running game via the A-Day scrimmage?
What follows is not absolute truth. It is only what impression I was left with from A-Day scraps I have been able to watch.
In the scrimmage, Alabama appeared to have only 1 outside zone RB (#17)
#6 and #0 look to be I-backs. #4 looks to be a poor man's version of Derrick Henry. Those 3 are not skilled at pressing the hole to set up blocks and spring the 10+ yard bursts we need.
#40(Ford) looks like he may turn out to be a pretty good HB/FB option. HB move blocker to seal off edge crash for the outside zone and maybe the FB needed for #6 & #0.
The OL is showing some improved potential but they are a long way from being ready to drive a consistent outside zone game. They need to have 2 set 5 man teams that can spend the next 4 to 5 months building rapport and learning the slide step ballet that a RB who knows how to press the hole can use to set up the blocking.
#13 really needs to develop quickly in the off season and learn everything he can about reading and setting up blocks. Alabama badly needs for him to be a very good outside zone option.
The running game showed some flashes but lots of inconsistent execution. That has to change before August arrives.
What follows is not absolute truth. It is only what impression I was left with from A-Day scraps I have been able to watch.
In the scrimmage, Alabama appeared to have only 1 outside zone RB (#17)
#6 and #0 look to be I-backs. #4 looks to be a poor man's version of Derrick Henry. Those 3 are not skilled at pressing the hole to set up blocks and spring the 10+ yard bursts we need.
#40(Ford) looks like he may turn out to be a pretty good HB/FB option. HB move blocker to seal off edge crash for the outside zone and maybe the FB needed for #6 & #0.
The OL is showing some improved potential but they are a long way from being ready to drive a consistent outside zone game. They need to have 2 set 5 man teams that can spend the next 4 to 5 months building rapport and learning the slide step ballet that a RB who knows how to press the hole can use to set up the blocking.
#13 really needs to develop quickly in the off season and learn everything he can about reading and setting up blocks. Alabama badly needs for him to be a very good outside zone option.
The running game showed some flashes but lots of inconsistent execution. That has to change before August arrives.
re: Live and Die by the 3.
Posted by Tw1st3d on 2/1/26 at 4:27 pm to RTRnFlorida
Alabama offense in both basketball and football are set up with a single point of failure by design. 3-point shooting / QB centric. Both concepts do need active defense to work well against the upper tear teams.
This past season, in football, they managed to find a 2nd failure point that damages the QB centric approach. That second failure point was the OL and that failure pushes the QB centric concept into an accelerated failure mode when facing good defenses.
In Basketball, Alabama needs at least (2) 3-point shooters to be [ON] for the system to work.
This past season, in football, they managed to find a 2nd failure point that damages the QB centric approach. That second failure point was the OL and that failure pushes the QB centric concept into an accelerated failure mode when facing good defenses.
In Basketball, Alabama needs at least (2) 3-point shooters to be [ON] for the system to work.
Possibilities and Concerns Heading into 2026 Spring then Fall Camps
Posted by Tw1st3d on 1/30/26 at 8:25 am
Teaching:
Very young on age and experience at OL. The new OL coach looks to be an outside zone tactitian. That is great but with all of the assignment reads and adjustments to run the outside zone effectively, the OL and TE's need time in the barrel under fire. The run blocking requires unit cohesion that come from time together as a unit. Musical chairs with the OL has to stop by the end of spring.
Nix with the WR's, get RW on the edge where he needs to be. Teach and drill him on getting off the LoS vs press coverage. Get RW losts of time hand catching from the Juggs machine then let is natural abilities do the rest.
RB's press the hole, read the blocks and get vertical.Once the ball is in their hands, quit dancing and move or get off the field.
DL and LB run stopping - a LB that only makes 30 tackles for the year will not help this team. The new guys up front should be able to shield the LB's so they can fill and scrape. We need 4 inside LB's (Mike/Will) in rotation that have 45+ tackles each or 3 with 60+ tackles each.
Concerns
How long will the OL take to come together?
Mack has a low side arm release that is also long. If he is the starter, expect lots of balls batted down at the LoS. Russle needs to win the job and spend lots of time watching film with Grubb.
The LB room is a little light so the DL has to keep them clean so they can run.
Strengths on the D
Pass rush from the edges should be strong
Back end coverage and run support should be strong
Play concepts on the D are simple enough that the younger players should build quickly into what is needed and be chaos by the time post season comes around.
Very young on age and experience at OL. The new OL coach looks to be an outside zone tactitian. That is great but with all of the assignment reads and adjustments to run the outside zone effectively, the OL and TE's need time in the barrel under fire. The run blocking requires unit cohesion that come from time together as a unit. Musical chairs with the OL has to stop by the end of spring.
Nix with the WR's, get RW on the edge where he needs to be. Teach and drill him on getting off the LoS vs press coverage. Get RW losts of time hand catching from the Juggs machine then let is natural abilities do the rest.
RB's press the hole, read the blocks and get vertical.Once the ball is in their hands, quit dancing and move or get off the field.
DL and LB run stopping - a LB that only makes 30 tackles for the year will not help this team. The new guys up front should be able to shield the LB's so they can fill and scrape. We need 4 inside LB's (Mike/Will) in rotation that have 45+ tackles each or 3 with 60+ tackles each.
Concerns
How long will the OL take to come together?
Mack has a low side arm release that is also long. If he is the starter, expect lots of balls batted down at the LoS. Russle needs to win the job and spend lots of time watching film with Grubb.
The LB room is a little light so the DL has to keep them clean so they can run.
Strengths on the D
Pass rush from the edges should be strong
Back end coverage and run support should be strong
Play concepts on the D are simple enough that the younger players should build quickly into what is needed and be chaos by the time post season comes around.
re: One More Transfer Window That Could Help Finish Off The Roster.
Posted by Tw1st3d on 1/29/26 at 9:21 am to JoseyWalesTheOutlaw
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Those players that are Good should have an agent and their agent should be the contact to the schools. No tampering.
Exactly. That is the only source left for additional, non-develpomental transfers.
re: One More Transfer Window That Could Help Finish Off The Roster.
Posted by Tw1st3d on 1/29/26 at 9:15 am to Amarillo Tide
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Problem is, pretty much all the good players have either committed or signed somewhere else
Exactly. I assume what is currently in the portal has been passed on by the staff. The only pool of potential fresh names to consider are spring graduates that are nor currently in the portal. Their scholarship to cover finishing their degree would be gone or could be gone if they entered the portal before finishing the spring semester.
The point of my "tampering" comment, are there any potential spring graduate candidates that might fit our needs? If so, the "tampering" I suggest is to touch base with their NIL agents rather than the player directly. Otherwise, Alabama is done with portal additions that are more than developmental players.
One More Transfer Window That Could Help Finish Off The Roster.
Posted by Tw1st3d on 1/28/26 at 9:04 pm
There is one more transfer window that could provide a player or two for finishing off the roster for next season. If I were the one watching for a pool of candidates to pull from, I would be looking for (1) RB &/or (1) LB &/or (1) WR.
The window is post grad transfers at the end of the spring semester.
Is there anyone out there that could be a good tamper candidate?
The window is post grad transfers at the end of the spring semester.
Is there anyone out there that could be a good tamper candidate?
re: DL/LB play style, coaching style, recruiting focus
Posted by Tw1st3d on 1/16/26 at 11:20 pm to asphinctersayswhat
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What is your background?
Been there, done that, and have the body damage to prove it. Now I am just an old fart that watches games/film the old school way I was taught back in the day. There however is no chance in hell I could still do any of it. Just getting vertical in the morning and walking to the closet to get dressed is a victory to me.
How old? The first Alabama game I ever attended was LSU vs Alabama in 1968. The first game I still remember was LSU vs Alabama in 1972. Legion Field, east side, two rows from the top of the upper deck, south 35 yard line. LSU 7 / Alabama 16...I think.
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