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Even prior to this, his mother and father would not qualify as "model parents". JM's outlandish behavior was in part enabled by his parents. It was only after he became wildly out of control did they suddenly have concerns about his actions.

No, it was not. 2007 was the worst. In 2009, Saban won the NC. 2018 is his smallest class, which impacts the final rankings. Will the turnover the past 2 years have an impact? Sure it will. The beginning of the end? This where I have to . I have heard this song and dance before. In 2013, Auburn won the SEC and went on to lose the NC. Afterwards, I had to hear how Gus Malzahn was going dominate the SEC and own Saban. Since then, Gus is 1-3 vs Saban, and with 1 SECCG appearance where he got curb stomped in a rematch with UGA. In 2015, after losing to Ole Miss, I heard how Bama's dominance was over. The demise of Saban has begun. 3 straight NC appearances and 2 titles later ... Saban has proven he can adapt and develop talent he does land, regardless of the coaches he has on staff. That was my point. And as you pointed out, Kirby still has yet to prove that. Besides, you think Bama will continue to have the turnover it has had the past 2 years? You better hope not. That means Bama is on top or near the top, and once again, teams are looking to pluck from the best.

And if he doesn't? Oh, please. Why is it after some perceived Alabama "setback", people start yammering about the demise of Saban and Bama. It's not like Bama is suddenly scraping the bottom of the barrel in recruiting. Saban has 6 NC across 2 different programs with 3 different DC and at least 5 different OC. IMO, the loss of assistant coaches might have an impact, but I don't think it's going to be as bad as you hope.

Tosh Lupoi has been named/promoted as Bama's new DC. http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2018/02/alabama_expected_to_promote_to.html#incart_river_index

Looks like WR coach Mike Locksley is getting the nod for OC: https://www.seccountry.com/alabama/report-mike-locksley-named-new-alabama-offensive-coordinator

https://www.seccountry.com/auburn/report-auburn-set-hire-buffalo-ad-allen-greene-position

How does that make it less subjective? It's still up to the human official to determine who made the contact.

I did not list how it was fixed. I listed how 3 different groups came to the same conclusion. So unless you can supply some kind of proof of collaboration among the 3 groups so they all produced the same rankings, it's not "fixed" or "rigged". As for Auburn, the last time I looked, got stomped by UGA in the SECCG. There are 128 teams across 10 divisions plus independents. How do you standardized that? Do you block the independents from playoff eligibility? If the independents are allowed to play, what methodology or test is used to make that determination?

What is there to fix? Before the post season, the CFB Playoff rankings, the AP rankings, and the coaches poll rankings all had the same 4 teams. Yes, congrats to the undefeated UCF Participation National Champions.

Eh, I am always skeptical of what Kiffin says. He will say and do things just to cause controversy and chaos. That said, I do not think he was totally wrong. Saban had 2 QB's transfer on him after Hurts won the starting gig last year, so it was a real possibility. I do think Tua would have transferred if he thought he had no chance for an open QB challenge in the spring.

Completely expected after he lost the starting gig to Fromm. And UGA just replaced him with a highly rated recruit from GA this signing period.

1st half was rough. But what I have learned about Saban during his tenure: Never, EVER, under estimate Saban. He might not always win, but I do not think there is anybody better at finding ways to win.

FIFY.

After 4 years, and 2 different teams, people still believe this.

I agree, Tau is not going anywhere yet. Much to the delight of Bama fans every where. What you saw was a taste of Tau. He has done more than play "one half of college ball and made one good pass". Saban has no problem in letting his backups get playing time as a game and the season progresses. At least twice during the regular season, Tau has played the second half in ball games. And he has been dynamic, and a play maker every time. Don't take my word for it, here is a LSU faithful describing one of Tau's play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arq4O3S6FiQ

ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!!!

Good. I want the Bills to win games, make playoffs, and win championships. As a fan, that's far more important than seeing my team appear on some reality show. The only reality show I give a crap about is the that takes place on game day.

Chokelahoma at it's finest.

The Auburn nightmare is complete. "Total nighmare season. We lose to a CUSA team in a bowl game. uga vs bama championship in ATL likely. Gus gets not only a ridiculous extension, but a sickening raise." https://scout.com/college/auburn/Board/102332/Contents/God-hates-Auburn-113060507

I think it's more known than unknown. Back in October/November, Watkins did an interview with USA today, and he admitted he is still struggling with reading defensive coverages. Just recently, he admitted Goff, at times, had to explain to him, in the huddle, some of the offensive concepts of a called play. This is not a good look for a 4th year WR. If he's still struggling with the mental part of the game, his only asset is his speed = Decoy ability.

The writer needs to get a grip: Last time I looked: Pruitt is coaching in the CFP. Schiano - Not. Pruitt has 3 NC rings, 2 with Bama as a position coach, and 1 with FSU as a DC. Schiano - None. Pruitt is considered one of the best recruiters in the country. I also find it ironic the writer took a shot a Pruitt for coaching HS ball as a DC while Sciano was coaching Rutgers (Rutgers!) to an 11-2 record. Somebody needs to remind him where OSU found Schiano. (Hint: It wasn't at the NFL or collegiate level).

As a Bama fan, I found that statement damn funny.

That's the guy! IIRC, there was interview with Pat Williams when he was still a Bill, and Pat singled out and praised Rusty for his work. If you go back in the thread, YOLO updated one of his posts showing McD made some changes in that area. Here's hoping the new guys are an upgrade to what the Bills have had.

Would not surprise me if his agent has already been in prelim talks with the Rams regarding Sammy's future with the team, and got feedback that was not the kind of feedback an agent wants to hear. In this article, Sammy admits to struggling with the offensive plays ("... Goff often asks him in the huddle if he knows what he's doing on a certain play, a certain route concept and—eyes wide, shaking his head—Watkins will admit he does not."). In an article back in late October, Sammy admitted he is still struggling with reading defensive coverage. This is all on top of being called out by Goff for quitting on play earlier in the season. No wonder his production sucks.

Now you did it. The Sammy cult will not like this.