Amarillo Tide
| Favorite team: | Alabama  |
| Location: | Amarillo, TX |
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| Occupation: | Retired |
| Number of Posts: | 1411 |
| Registered on: | 8/29/2023 |
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re: NFL Mock Draft - Bama guys
Posted by Amarillo Tide on 11/12/25 at 11:53 am to Roll Tide Ravens
The Jets/Browns/Saints=Where NFL careers go to die. And I say that even though I'm a Saints fan. The Saints are hopeless.
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re: Does Bama need a run game coordinator?
Posted by Amarillo Tide on 11/12/25 at 9:07 am to bamaguy17
I’ve said it before we need a massive upgrade at the O line coaching position. I get it that recruiting is an inexact “science” and some guys (for whatever reason) just don’t pan out.
However, Bama has signed mostly 4-5 star recruits at the O line positions. You cannot tell ALL or even most are busts. I refuse to believe that. The struggles have to be from mediocre coaching.
However, Bama has signed mostly 4-5 star recruits at the O line positions. You cannot tell ALL or even most are busts. I refuse to believe that. The struggles have to be from mediocre coaching.
re: Class of 2026 Football Recruiting
Posted by Amarillo Tide on 11/12/25 at 8:59 am to Tide or Die87
Honestly, if he can put on 10-20 lbs of muscle and learn a defensive scheme, he could be ready to see some real playing time as a freshman.
re: Class of 2026 Football Recruiting
Posted by Amarillo Tide on 11/12/25 at 5:47 am to Tide or Die87
Not sure about the level of competition but this kid is super quick, has good speed and very athletic. We need pass rushers, so I hope he gets a spot.
re: Film Guy did a 28 minute video on WTH is wrong with our run game.
Posted by Amarillo Tide on 11/10/25 at 6:29 pm to Shocco
Been saying Kapilovic needs to go for over a year. It drives me crazy that I see other teams across the country with good offensive lines and I’m not talking Oregon or Ohio State.
USC has a good offensive line. Utah has a gone one. Georgia Tech has a good one. Why the hell can’t we get a good O line coach?
Yes, I know we can’t replace Kapilovic right now but for God’s sake, he needs to be canned ASAP once season is over.
USC has a good offensive line. Utah has a gone one. Georgia Tech has a good one. Why the hell can’t we get a good O line coach?
Yes, I know we can’t replace Kapilovic right now but for God’s sake, he needs to be canned ASAP once season is over.
re: Our running game is an embarrassment.
Posted by Amarillo Tide on 11/10/25 at 11:51 am to RiverCityTider
We do NOT need a RB from the portal. I think Bama can only take probably two more guys and one is most likely a DT/DE.
re: Class of 2026 Football Recruiting
Posted by Amarillo Tide on 11/10/25 at 6:33 am to Tide or Die87
I'd read where Texas is the one team that might possibly be able to poach him but had read he most likely sticks with LSU.
re: Traditional run game vs. LSU (long)
Posted by Amarillo Tide on 11/10/25 at 6:29 am to Bham Bammer
I'm hoping that Grubb is going to change things up this week and NOT run on first down so much. That and some new looks to confuse opponents.
One thing I don't understand is that opponents consistently load 8 guys in the box over and over and over. It's like they're daring Bama to try a pass. Yet, we keep running up the middle over and over.
I get it that we can't abandon the run but we've got to start making them pay with passes. That and a little more creativity will help loosen up the run game.
I do think the O line just isn't nearly consistent enough. We have a few guys who are way too big and slow, not quick enough particuarly Formby. I also think the O line coaching leaves a lot to be desired. However, there ain't nothing we can do about it now. We are who we are and Kapilovic is there at least for the season.
One thing I don't understand is that opponents consistently load 8 guys in the box over and over and over. It's like they're daring Bama to try a pass. Yet, we keep running up the middle over and over.
I get it that we can't abandon the run but we've got to start making them pay with passes. That and a little more creativity will help loosen up the run game.
I do think the O line just isn't nearly consistent enough. We have a few guys who are way too big and slow, not quick enough particuarly Formby. I also think the O line coaching leaves a lot to be desired. However, there ain't nothing we can do about it now. We are who we are and Kapilovic is there at least for the season.
re: Class of 2026 Football Recruiting
Posted by Amarillo Tide on 11/9/25 at 7:10 pm to CapstoneGrad06
I don’t think any of our DL commits are all that big. I seem to recall they’re all in the 240-260 lb range, which is way too small. They’ll need to add 25-40 lbs or get killed out there.
I’m hoping Bama can pick up at least one and preferably two DTs that are 290+ lbs in the portal.
Most people think there are dozens of good DT/DEs in the portal but that’s not true. Usually, there are only 3-4 good ones. The rest are former 2-3 star recruits.
I’m hoping Bama can pick up at least one and preferably two DTs that are 290+ lbs in the portal.
Most people think there are dozens of good DT/DEs in the portal but that’s not true. Usually, there are only 3-4 good ones. The rest are former 2-3 star recruits.
re: Grubb
Posted by Amarillo Tide on 11/9/25 at 6:43 am to InkStainedWretch
Chris Kapilovic needs to go at the end of the season. Period. You cannot tell me with all these former 4-5 star O line recruits and we're this erratic that it's all on the players. Sorry, I don't buy it. It HAS to be the coaching.
I watch a lot of football and I'm no "expert" but when I see teams from all over the country have good offensive lines with WAAAAAY less talent, I think to myself, "Why can't we get a good offensive line coach who could do that with the talent we have at Bama?".
I feel like Kapilovic was a coach you can pick up at the Salvation Army store. Very mediocre.
I watch a lot of football and I'm no "expert" but when I see teams from all over the country have good offensive lines with WAAAAAY less talent, I think to myself, "Why can't we get a good offensive line coach who could do that with the talent we have at Bama?".
I feel like Kapilovic was a coach you can pick up at the Salvation Army store. Very mediocre.
re: This game confirms Alabama isn’t a true contender
Posted by Amarillo Tide on 11/9/25 at 6:34 am to Bamafan24
Hell, we see quick edge guys pretty much every week.
I know guys are probably dinged up/bruised but the offensive line performance has been pretty much the same all year. I'm convinced that almost all of our running game ills would be corrected with a GOOD offensive line coach. Chris Kapilovic isn't the answer.
There is no freaking way that Bama has signed all these 4-5 star recruits in the offensive line and we're this mediocre. There's nothing we can do about it right now. It's not like you can go to some store and pick out a good OL coach mid season.
This Spring will be a bit of a rebuild on the O line. A lot of positions up for grabs. I'm hoping Kapilovic is invited to leave and we get a proven winner as an O line coach and we have some great competition who wants those starting 5 O line spots.
Bottom line, there ain't nothing we can do right now. We are who we are with the coaching there and the starting players there. Just have to hope for the best next Spring.
I know guys are probably dinged up/bruised but the offensive line performance has been pretty much the same all year. I'm convinced that almost all of our running game ills would be corrected with a GOOD offensive line coach. Chris Kapilovic isn't the answer.
There is no freaking way that Bama has signed all these 4-5 star recruits in the offensive line and we're this mediocre. There's nothing we can do about it right now. It's not like you can go to some store and pick out a good OL coach mid season.
This Spring will be a bit of a rebuild on the O line. A lot of positions up for grabs. I'm hoping Kapilovic is invited to leave and we get a proven winner as an O line coach and we have some great competition who wants those starting 5 O line spots.
Bottom line, there ain't nothing we can do right now. We are who we are with the coaching there and the starting players there. Just have to hope for the best next Spring.
re: This game confirms Alabama isn’t a true contender
Posted by Amarillo Tide on 11/8/25 at 10:28 pm to InkStainedWretch
We have two really good ones on the way, Ezavier Crowell and Javari Burnett. Both are tough runners with good speed and a bit of shiftiness. Both are about the same size, 6’, 205 lbs.
re: This game confirms Alabama isn’t a true contender
Posted by Amarillo Tide on 11/8/25 at 10:23 pm to Kcstills17
You do realize the defense held LSU to around 239 total yards, right? 3 sacks, 7 TFLs, two fumble recoveries. ZERO touchdowns for LSU.
Was the defense perfect? Nope, but all in all, not a bad nights work.
Was the defense perfect? Nope, but all in all, not a bad nights work.
re: You know I'm really fricking tired of our OLine!
Posted by Amarillo Tide on 11/8/25 at 8:55 pm to GeekedUp
I wish we had a little more creativity in running plays. Seems like every play is up the middle.
Are you following any of the "drama" from the current coaching searches?
Posted by Amarillo Tide on 11/8/25 at 6:07 am
I watch probably an hour of You Tube everyday (I'm retired, what can I say) and it's crazy the amount of content on there about the various job vacancies.
I pay attention to who Auburn is looking at for the simple reason, I'm hoping they don't get a good coach and some of the names thrown out are delusional.
Brent Key-I'd be surprised. He's a good coach but he's a GT alum and much like Lane at OM, the bar is fairly low. If he can win 8-9 games per year, he's set for life at GT.
Kenny Dillingham-one of the better good young coaches out there. However, he's an ASU alum. Not sure he'd come unless it was for a crap load of $$$.
Jeff Brohm-IMO, a good HC who has a good offensive mind. His teams are usually fundamentally sound. However, he's a Louisville alum and is prickly like Ray Perkins was. He's kind of like Brent Key above. If he wins 8-10 games per year, he could have a job for life at Louisville.
Jon Summerall-Pretty good coach. Alabama native. Played at Kentucky, so he has SEC familiarity. IMO, he's the most likely to get the job because I think the Aubs whiff on everyone else.
Would he be a great coach at Auburn? Not sure but it's a big leap to go from Tulane or Troy to Auburn.
Regardless, I hope whoever they get is terrible because I despise those turds.
I pay attention to who Auburn is looking at for the simple reason, I'm hoping they don't get a good coach and some of the names thrown out are delusional.
Brent Key-I'd be surprised. He's a good coach but he's a GT alum and much like Lane at OM, the bar is fairly low. If he can win 8-9 games per year, he's set for life at GT.
Kenny Dillingham-one of the better good young coaches out there. However, he's an ASU alum. Not sure he'd come unless it was for a crap load of $$$.
Jeff Brohm-IMO, a good HC who has a good offensive mind. His teams are usually fundamentally sound. However, he's a Louisville alum and is prickly like Ray Perkins was. He's kind of like Brent Key above. If he wins 8-10 games per year, he could have a job for life at Louisville.
Jon Summerall-Pretty good coach. Alabama native. Played at Kentucky, so he has SEC familiarity. IMO, he's the most likely to get the job because I think the Aubs whiff on everyone else.
Would he be a great coach at Auburn? Not sure but it's a big leap to go from Tulane or Troy to Auburn.
Regardless, I hope whoever they get is terrible because I despise those turds.
re: YouTube TV and the game
Posted by Amarillo Tide on 11/8/25 at 5:54 am to Diego Ricardo
Disney is one of the most mismanaged companies in the world. So many idiotic or terrible decisions, it's a wonder they can survive.
re: Injury updates?
Posted by Amarillo Tide on 11/6/25 at 4:44 pm to TideSaint
Whitt Weeks will play. I don’t believe for one minute he’s out.
re: OT-crazy idea-Next Spring practice bringing in JJ Watt for a week
Posted by Amarillo Tide on 11/5/25 at 10:28 am to TomRollTideRitter
That’s just it, I don’t think Freddie is a good technician as a coach. Good recruiter but he he really doesn’t develop guys. Unfortunately, I don’t see him going anywhere anytime soon.
OT-crazy idea-Next Spring practice bringing in JJ Watt for a week
Posted by Amarillo Tide on 11/5/25 at 8:35 am
I feel like our defensive line isn’t very well coached and don’t have much technique. I don’t see Freddie Roach leaving, so why not bring in an NFL legend like JJ Watt (or some other recent big time defensive lineman) to maybe work with our guys for a week to improve their technique?
Obviously, Watt (or whoever) isn’t going to do it for free but it might be worth it to see improvement on the field.
My son-in-law is on the NCAA compliance staff at USCe and he says it could be done.
Obviously, Watt (or whoever) isn’t going to do it for free but it might be worth it to see improvement on the field.
My son-in-law is on the NCAA compliance staff at USCe and he says it could be done.
re: Thoughts on LSU game
Posted by Amarillo Tide on 11/5/25 at 7:53 am to tattoo
I literally count the seconds on each Bama passing play, "One one thousand, two one thousand", etc. and Ty almost always has 3 and often 4 seconds to throw the ball. I've always felt if you give the QB 4 seconds, the O line has done their job.
I recall at least 1-2 times vs South Carolina, Ty literally had 7 seconds to get rid of the ball.
Next Spring is going to be very interesting with the competition on the O line. Gonna be some fierce competition who gets what spot. Proctor has improved but I suspect he's gone after this year. Pretty sure whoever takes his spot will be more athletic and quicker.
I recall at least 1-2 times vs South Carolina, Ty literally had 7 seconds to get rid of the ball.
Next Spring is going to be very interesting with the competition on the O line. Gonna be some fierce competition who gets what spot. Proctor has improved but I suspect he's gone after this year. Pretty sure whoever takes his spot will be more athletic and quicker.
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