Bill from NYC Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 10 hours ago, Buffalo716 said: Dabo is on the trail just as much as Saban And they started winning again.. because saban is a great coach, who taps into one of the wealthiest men in Alabama Paul Bryant Jr He's got other wealthy Alabama men as well.. I love Alabama but it's the truth.. they're not the only school doing it This goes back to the '70s and '60s for Alabama.. are you native to Alabama and grew up there? It's not new You just need a high caliber coach to tap into that.. because you still need the coach and maintain the talent I don't doubt what you are saying to the extent that I am not qualified to. In fact, I consider it a privilege to be able to discuss these things with you. Pleae remember, while I don't have your vast knowledge of college footbll in it's entirety, I do know a bit about the Crimson Tide. One of the things I know is that not everybody is cut out to attend Alabama. MANY players (Marcel Dareus and Eddie Lacey to name 2) have openly stated that when the got to the NFL, workouts were MUCH easier. Players in Tuscalossa are busting their a$$ big time! I make the case that most of them know this before they get to Alabama. Another big misconception is that Alabama recruits dumb players. The truth is that Saban defenses (according to countless players) are more complicated than most in the NFL. If you listen to players such as Damien Harris, Mac Jones, Najee Harris and a host of others speak, these are very smart young men. I am not claiming that every player is a Rhodes Scholar, but I woud bet money that our players are above the norm compared to other teams. My point is that I don't think that coming to play football at Alabama is all about players getting paid. Players have a MUCH better chance at success for numerous reasons, some of which I listed above. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 6 hours ago, Bill from NYC said: I don't doubt what you are saying to the extent that I am not qualified to. In fact, I consider it a privilege to be able to discuss these things with you. Pleae remember, while I don't have your vast knowledge of college footbll in it's entirety, I do know a bit about the Crimson Tide. One of the things I know is that not everybody is cut out to attend Alabama. MANY players (Marcel Dareus and Eddie Lacey to name 2) have openly stated that when the got to the NFL, workouts were MUCH easier. Players in Tuscalossa are busting their a$$ big time! I make the case that most of them know this before they get to Alabama. Another big misconception is that Alabama recruits dumb players. The truth is that Saban defenses (according to countless players) are more complicated than most in the NFL. If you listen to players such as Damien Harris, Mac Jones, Najee Harris and a host of others speak, these are very smart young men. I am not claiming that every player is a Rhodes Scholar, but I woud bet money that our players are above the norm compared to other teams. My point is that I don't think that coming to play football at Alabama is all about players getting paid. Players have a MUCH better chance at success for numerous reasons, some of which I listed above. Of course their are a lot of reasons to go to Alabama .. The best coaching in the world... Some of the best facilities... The chance to grow under Nick Saban I don't think they recruit dumb players.. definitely need to be an intelligent football player to play for Nick Saban 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 (edited) A Crimson Tide playoff spot this season would be one of the biggest accomplishments of Saban's great career. Has any team ever lost as much in one season? I am talking about a GREAT QB, 2 all world receivers, perhaps the best RB in the NCAA, a fantastic team leader at Center, their best corner, their best defensive lineman, a starting TE, their offensive coordinator, OL Coach and Lord knows who else. Oh and i get it.....they do have 4 and 5 stars coming in, but they are still unproven. I am going to go out on a limb and say that the defense (when healthy) will be better than last season. They might even have as many as 8 (perhaps more) LBs who range from very good to perhaps the best defensive player in the NCAA (Will Anderson #31). The secondary is better and deeper than last year and the DL is about the same. Still, college football, as much as the NFL is an offensive game and I cannot imagine the Tide offense being even almost as good as 2020. I truly can't. In any event, I am ready and wish good luck to all who post on this page. I hope that your teams play well and remain healthy. ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Edited September 3, 2021 by Bill from NYC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyville Guy Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Yes, please. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 52 minutes ago, Willyville Guy said: Yes, please. I’ve been watching him! Godzilla meets Bambi! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 ROLL TIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 13 hours ago, Willyville Guy said: Yes, please. Yesterday was his first ever time on the field at the LT position. The kid really has a promising future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynical Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 (edited) Looks like LB Chris Allen is gone for the year. LB To'o To'o appears to be ok. Happy for the win, but it could been an ugly way to start the season. Meanwhile, over at LSU, Orgeron was again showing his classy side: Orgeron is looking like the LSU version of Chizik. At least Chizik was not a azz clown like this guy. Edited September 5, 2021 by Cynical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynical Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 SEC Shorts does it again. As usual, for some of the really good stuff, Closed Captioning needs to be on 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 I was unhappy with the play calling by O'Brien. Very unhappy, and it started on the first drive. It was 3rd and 2 and he called a pass which was unsuccessful. What was he trying to prove? Even if they ran and didn't make it, it would have killed some time. Mercer would have had less time to chop block Alabama defenders. In fact, Mercer actually WON the TOP 30.09 -29.51. This was inexcusable imo. They could have run the ball more and won the game easily. O'Brien is calling plays up in the air. If Kiffen was on the field doing this, Saban would have ripped him a new one imo. I hope that he gets better soon because he will have to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Alabama has to improve in virtualy every area to get near the palyoffs this season with their very young and injured team. I know this. Still, on behalf of Nick Saban, I would like to offer thanks and best wishes to the Purdue Boilermakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 That game (Auburn) was something. If Bama doesn't bring their A++ game against Georgia, they won't have a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynical Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Beast said: That game (Auburn) was something. If Bama doesn't bring their A++ game against Georgia, they won't have a chance. More like A++++ with some voodoo thrown in. Hoping UGA pulls a Kirby. The Bama o-line is just brutal. And I am still not impressed with O'Brien. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 8 hours ago, Cynical said: And I am still not impressed with O'Brien. Nor am I but what I need to keep telling myself is that we are weaker at virtually every offensive position. For instance, last season Evan Neal was our RIGHT Tackle!!!! Landon Dickerson was a monster at center. Every receiver was better, Najee was twice as good as all of the current RBs, combined. The receivers were just about the best ever and Mac was THE perfect QB for that team. I must however admit that Bryce is better than Mac would be on this team. Given the above, I thought that the defense would be clearly superior to last year's unit. It has NOT been, although it looks as if they are getting better at the right time. Will Anderson FULLY belongs in the Heisman conversation and freshman Dallas Turner is looking really good on the other side. The DL played what was easily their best game last night. The only way for us to possibly beat Georgia is to force mistakes and turnovers on defense and for Bryce (and of course Saban) to work their magic. I expect Bama to be getting at least 7, and it would be a far bigger number if Saban was not taken into account. I mean, how many points will bettors want to spot Nick Saban? As always, jmo (but a strong one lol). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 That looked like Alabama football. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynical Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 ROLL TIDE ROLL! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynical Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 On 11/28/2021 at 6:41 AM, Bill from NYC said: Given the above, I thought that the defense would be clearly superior to last year's unit. It has NOT been, although it looks as if they are getting better at the right time. Will Anderson FULLY belongs in the Heisman conversation and freshman Dallas Turner is looking really good on the other side. The DL played what was easily their best game last night. The Heisman is generally considered an Offense award, and Bryce Young is definitely a contender. Without BY, Bama is watching the SECCG, not playing in it. On 11/28/2021 at 6:41 AM, Bill from NYC said: The only way for us to possibly beat Georgia is to force mistakes and turnovers on defense and for Bryce (and of course Saban) to work their magic. I expect Bama to be getting at least 7, and it would be a far bigger number if Saban was not taken into account. I mean, how many points will bettors want to spot Nick Saban? You said it. It happened. Pick 6 to boot. Defense looked solid this game. So did the Oline. All the young guns starting to jell, and stepping up. Even if Bama does not win the NC this year, the foundation to next years team is looking bad ass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 On 12/4/2021 at 8:11 PM, Cynical said: The Heisman is generally considered an Offense award, and Bryce Young is definitely a contender. Without BY, Bama is watching the SECCG, not playing in it. You said it. It happened. Pick 6 to boot. Defense looked solid this game. So did the Oline. All the young guns starting to jell, and stepping up. Even if Bama does not win the NC this year, the foundation to next years team is looking bad ass. That is SO true. They might have a problem at OLB next season. Chris Allen was hurt in game 1. He is a star and of course Anderson (perhaps the best college player) is only a sophmore. Freshman Dallas Turner looks excellent and will not want to sit. Drew Sanders and Braswell are 5 stars. I can't imagine all of them staying. Again Allen is GREAT but it might actually help us if he goes to the NFL. We will almost certainly lose at least 1 of these kids to the transfer portal. A QB is coming in from Tennessee. He is ranked #42 in the country but I think he should be WAY higher. He and Milroe backing up Bryce is not hard to take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynical Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Bryce Young - AP Player of the Year https://www.alabamanews.net/2021/12/09/alabama-quarterback-bryce-young-voted-ap-player-of-the-year/ Will Anderson, Jr - Bronko Nagurski Award https://247sports.com/college/alabama/Article/Alabama-Football-LB-Will-Anderson-wins-2021-Bronko-Nagurski-Trophy-177551250/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 2 hours ago, Cynical said: Bryce Young - AP Player of the Year https://www.alabamanews.net/2021/12/09/alabama-quarterback-bryce-young-voted-ap-player-of-the-year/ Will Anderson, Jr - Bronko Nagurski Award https://247sports.com/college/alabama/Article/Alabama-Football-LB-Will-Anderson-wins-2021-Bronko-Nagurski-Trophy-177551250/ Both are most deserving of these awards. Bryce needs to win the Heisman and Anderson should have been a finalist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdmoreRyno Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 On 9/25/2017 at 2:37 PM, Canadian Bills Fan said: Because its nice to have a team you support that you can count on being in the championship almost every year CBF Barf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynical Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 5 hours ago, ArdmoreRyno said: Barf Someday, maybe your team will go up big strong, and become something more than a "sub-par" team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdmoreRyno Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Cynical said: Someday, maybe your team will go up big strong, and become something more than a "sub-par" team. Sub-par being any team other than Alabama? LOL Oklahoma State has been the 2nd winningest team in the Big XII and a top 10 in total wins in the NCAA the past 15 or so years. I guess when you finish 3rd, 5th, 7th, 8th, etc... that makes you a sub-par team huh? Hell, last time we played we beat you. GTFO dude. Edited December 20, 2021 by ArdmoreRyno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynical Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 21 hours ago, ArdmoreRyno said: Sub-par being any team other than Alabama? LOL Oklahoma State has been the 2nd winningest team in the Big XII and a top 10 in total wins in the NCAA the past 15 or so years. I guess when you finish 3rd, 5th, 7th, 8th, etc... that makes you a sub-par team huh? Hell, last time we played we beat you. GTFO dude. You stuck your nose in a Bama thread and replied to a 4+ year post with such such an awe inspiring, thought provoking, and uber intelligent s**t post like "barf", and you're upset by the response you received? And you included some fun facts! So OSU is the second most winning team in the Big 12. Second being the focus here. I speculate the reason OSU is "second" (and not lower) is due to Texas being hot garbage for the past 10 years. It appears Bama broke them back in 2009-2010. You're welcome. Here's an OSU fun fact you forgot to include: OSU appears have won 1, one, conference title in the same 15 year time span. Just one. And that appears to be about 10 years ago? In fact, it may be the only conference title OSU has won in the past 40+ years. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynical Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 RTR! Happy New Year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 15 hours ago, Cynical said: RTR! Happy New Year! Indeed and back atcha. Did you check out Brian Branch yesterday? 8 total tackles, 6 solo, 1/2 sack, and 2 passes defended, one of which was an outstanding play! That said, almost nobody knows who he is. Even Daniel Wright had a HUGE tackle for a 10 yard loss. Alabama doesn't only win because of superstars. There sure are fewer of them this year than last. They also win with depth and of course coaching. The next game will not be easy but let's see what happens. RTR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Well, some good news to cheer me up. Saban warned the NCAA what would happen wrt the transfer portal. How about another speedster WR for the Crimson Tide!!! https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/jermaine-burton-transfers-to-alabama-ex-georgia-wr-continues-crimson-tides-dominant-transfer-portal-run/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Was Marrone fired? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 1 minute ago, Bill from NYC said: Was Marrone fired? Wouldn't eat his brussel sprouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynical Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 14 hours ago, Bill from NYC said: Was Marrone fired? Nothing official. Marrone is rumored/expected to follow Hackett to Denver. Good bye, and good riddance as far as I am concerned. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 (edited) Welcome TE Ty Lockwood!!! https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/alabama-football-recruiting-tide-roll-to-no-1-in-rankings-after-four-star-te-ty-lockwood-commits/ The 2023 Crimson Tide is looking VERY good for 2023!!! They have 3 QBs (assuming of course that Bryce goes to the NFL) and are stacked at many other positions. 32 days. ROLL TIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Edited August 2, 2022 by Bill from NYC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynical Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 SEC Football is back, that means SEC Shorts is also back. Remember, CC needs to be on! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 On 12/20/2021 at 3:29 PM, ArdmoreRyno said: Sub-par being any team other than Alabama? LOL Oklahoma State has been the 2nd winningest team in the Big XII and a top 10 in total wins in the NCAA the past 15 or so years. I guess when you finish 3rd, 5th, 7th, 8th, etc... that makes you a sub-par team huh? Hell, last time we played we beat you. GTFO dude. What do you think of Oklahoma State -13 1/2 Versus central Michigan I pushed it back because I feel the original line is a back door cover 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdmoreRyno Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 15 hours ago, Buffalo716 said: What do you think of Oklahoma State -13 1/2 Versus central Michigan I pushed it back because I feel the original line is a back door cover Great pick. I left the game when it was 55-15 (I had to drive 3 hours home). OSU's offense seems up to par from previous seasons... 2nd and 3rd team defense needs to get a LOT better. Not the same defense from last year. Of course, last year after game one (vs Tulsa) I was questioning if my Pokes would win 6 games. Looking back, we should have went undefeated and played in the CFP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 5 hours ago, ArdmoreRyno said: Great pick. I left the game when it was 55-15 (I had to drive 3 hours home). OSU's offense seems up to par from previous seasons... 2nd and 3rd team defense needs to get a LOT better. Not the same defense from last year. Of course, last year after game one (vs Tulsa) I was questioning if my Pokes would win 6 games. Looking back, we should have went undefeated and played in the CFP. Thankfully I pushed the line from 20 something to 13.5 .. I knew a back door cover was up i did have one card where I pushed it to 17 but it was a small parlay … my big one is in tact! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 Well, the Crimson Tide (and in fact the entire SEC) looked pretty damned good today, proving yet again that the SEC is by FAR the best conference in college football, or so it would clearly appear to be. Injuries always happen and things can change but at this point it would not seem to be close. In his press conference, Coach Saban said that he saw room for improvement and will be working on it. 55-0!!! ROLL TIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Bill from NYC said: Well, the Crimson Tide (and in fact the entire SEC) looked pretty damned good today, proving yet again that the SEC is by FAR the best conference in college football, or so it would clearly appear to be. Injuries always happen and things can change but at this point it would not seem to be close. In his press conference, Coach Saban said that he saw room for improvement and will be working on it. 55-0!!! ROLL TIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don’t think anyone with a brain would dispute that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 22 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: I don’t think anyone with a brain would dispute that Stick around. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdmoreRyno Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 (edited) On 9/4/2022 at 6:19 AM, Buffalo716 said: I don’t think anyone with a brain would dispute that No one would dispute that. 11 of the last 16 "championships" (I say it that way, because they are mythical) have come out of the SEC. There was a lot more parity in college football when Texas won the title vs USC. That said, no one will convince me that Oklahoma State wasn't the best team in 2011. Edited September 6, 2022 by ArdmoreRyno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynical Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 Jesus Christ, what a sloppy ass game. Was a not a fan of Bill O last year, and it looks like that is not going to change this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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