row_33 Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Time to move on, maybe choose a top 100 team out of conference to get you ready for that 1 or 2 real games you have to play every year do better than Zippo and 2 next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Certainly hearing what Finebaum has to say this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Jordan-Hare... Saban’s graveyard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfanlc Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 You mean like next year or the past few years? There is no team, absolutely no team that doesn't play cupcakes. Bama plays the top teams in the country every year. This is the one year where the ooc hasnt been killer. If you guys dont like Bama why come in here and talk crap? Dont watch em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynical Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 On 11/30/2019 at 8:54 PM, cle23 said: Alabama schedules its own non conference games, and they're almost always beyond awful teams. On 11/30/2019 at 9:33 PM, cle23 said: It's not any harder than the Big 10. And Bama always schedules then late in the year. The SEC office schedules all in conference games a few years in advance. "...they're almost always beyond awful teams." If only scheduling OOC games were as simple as you think it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanCRNA Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 On 11/30/2019 at 7:54 PM, cle23 said: Alabama schedules its own non conference games, and they're almost always beyond awful teams. Not entirely true. This season, for instance, Bama played in the Chick-fil-a Kickoff game, against an ACC opponent. That opponent was Duke. Bama didn't choose them, but we were selected for that game, and we played the opponent that was chosen for us. We've played Clemson, WV, Virginia Tech, and Florida State among others in that game. We've also played openers against Wisconsin, USC, and Michigan in recent years. Most of these were neutral site games where we didn't choose the opponent, just opted to accept an invitation to play in a game. Now, we also are going to schedule 3 cupcakes at home every year, as do every other program in the world. But please don't act as though Bama has complete control of the non-con schedule. You've also got to get teams to agree to play you (which ain't always easy). On 12/1/2019 at 6:13 AM, Joe in Winslow said: Enjoy the gator bowl Alabama We really are kind of struggling with this. The rest of y'all know what it's like to miss the playoff. It's uncharted territory for us... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 On 12/2/2019 at 9:49 PM, BillsFanCRNA said: We really are kind of struggling with this. The rest of y'all know what it's like to miss the playoff. It's uncharted territory for us... Good response to a troll who has nothing at all to offer. He sits at home pining away for Sandusky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 good to see you are getting over it, hopefully give you Notre Dame for a big NYD game everyone is much enjoying your misery how many hours of the Paul Finebaum Show did you download for Monday and Tuesday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, row_33 said: good to see you are getting over it, hopefully give you Notre Dame for a big NYD game everyone is much enjoying your misery how many hours of the Paul Finebaum Show did you download for Monday and Tuesday? You really are wrong about this. Bama had too many bad breaks and injuries to compete at their best level this season. I am not angry at all about this game. Remember, I am a Bills Fan for decades. I have known football misery lol. The Tide will be fine Bro. PS: I hope that our top players sit out the Bowl game. Edited December 4, 2019 by Bill from NYC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Bill from NYC said: You really are wrong about this. Bama had too many bad breaks and injuries to compete at their best level this season. I am not angry at all about this game. Remember, I am a Bills Fan for decades. I have known football misery lol. The Tide will be fine Bro. PS: I hope that our top players sit out the Boll game. It ruined the fun when Tua went down, took all the spark out of cheering/hating the team. At least there are worthy replacements in the SEC this year as we all await to see how good Clemson really is.... Alabama is a proud program and has been there for so many important games of my watching and attending of games (saw them at Fayetteville in 2000) Look forward to jeering them next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 1 hour ago, row_33 said: It ruined the fun when Tua went down, took all the spark out of cheering/hating the team. At least there are worthy replacements in the SEC this year as we all await to see how good Clemson really is.... Alabama is a proud program and has been there for so many important games of my watching and attending of games (saw them at Fayetteville in 2000) Look forward to jeering them next season. They need to seriously fortify the DL, especially the nose. A returning DL named Baremore looks like he will be great.The OL should be fine. Waddle will be back at wr and watch out for a returning soph. named Metchie, also a wr. Trey Sanders will be back at RB. They have an early commit from a QB from California who looks great. The schedule will be brutal but I am optimistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 58 minutes ago, Bill from NYC said: They need to seriously fortify the DL, especially the nose. A returning DL named Baremore looks like he will be great.The OL should be fine. Waddle will be back at wr and watch out for a returning soph. named Metchie, also a wr. Trey Sanders will be back at RB. They have an early commit from a QB from California who looks great. The schedule will be brutal but I am optimistic. A few heads will roll on the coaching staff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 (edited) On 12/4/2019 at 2:10 PM, row_33 said: A few heads will roll on the coaching staff? Perhaps but maybe less than last season. The DC is a young coach who sounds very bright. As I said, he didn't have a good enough NT and lost both ILBs, and one was a certain 1st round pick.The freshmen who filled in are very talented but were ill equipped in terms of experience. DE Antonio Alfano was said by many to be the top prospect in the nation last year. He had some emotional (and/or other) problems and never reported. Huge loss. Sarkasian is (imo) a fine OC. I hope that he stays. Edited December 6, 2019 by Bill from NYC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanCRNA Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 On 12/4/2019 at 9:03 AM, Bill from NYC said: You really are wrong about this. Bama had too many bad breaks and injuries to compete at their best level this season. I am not angry at all about this game. Remember, I am a Bills Fan for decades. I have known football misery lol. The Tide will be fine Bro. PS: I hope that our top players sit out the Bowl game. ^^^^^ALL THIS^^^^^ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 waaaaahhhhhhhh injuries.... as if no team hasn't suffered them it's kind of amazing Bama did play at the top level for years before using this excuse i would be disappointed if the Tide wasn't back in contention next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanCRNA Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, row_33 said: waaaaahhhhhhhh injuries.... as if no team hasn't suffered them it's kind of amazing Bama did play at the top level for years before using this excuse i would be disappointed if the Tide wasn't back in contention next year Look, nobody feels sorry for Bama, nor should they. But I would venture to guess no team has suffered a rash of injuries like us over the last three years. Saban was INCREDIBLY lucky with injuries over the first 6-7 years at Alabama. Just didn't have many. Not so the last couple of seasons. Since I don't have a clue how to make a tweet show up here, I'll just copy the text and post it (this seems relevant) With credit to @CFBNerds: You wanna know how bad Alabama's injury luck has been? Mocks have some combination of Tua, Diggs, Ruggs, Jeudy, Lewis, Smith, Wills, and Moses in the first round. In 3 years, they never all played in the same game. Edited December 5, 2019 by BillsFanCRNA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanCRNA Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 On 12/4/2019 at 1:21 PM, Bill from NYC said: Perhaps but maybe less than last season. The DC is a young coach who sounds very bright. As I said, he didn't have a good enough NT and lost both ILBs, and one was a certain 1st round pick.The freshman who filled in are very talented but were ill equipped in terms of experience. DE Antonio Alfano was said by many to be the top prospect in the nation last year. He had some emotional (and/or other) problems and never reported. Huge loss. Sarkasian is (imo) a fine OC. I hope that he stays. I agree about Sark. Thought the Iron Bowl was probably his best game ever at Bama. I'm fine with him coming back. I feel like Golding may be in over his head a bit as DC. Great young, energetic position coach. Good recruiter. Not quite ready to be DC, IMO. It was the same thing with Tosh the last couple of seasons. The defense has slipped since Pruitt left. We had a long run of experienced successful DCs, From Steele, to Smart, then Pruitt. But the last couple of hires have felt forced. I would love to get Muschamp if SC fires him, or to be able to lure Chizik out of retirement (both EXTREMELY unlikely). Golding could go back to coaching ILB's only. Best case scenario, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 (edited) 14 hours ago, BillsFanCRNA said: I agree about Sark. Thought the Iron Bowl was probably his best game ever at Bama. I'm fine with him coming back. I feel like Golding may be in over his head a bit as DC. Great young, energetic position coach. Good recruiter. Not quite ready to be DC, IMO. It was the same thing with Tosh the last couple of seasons. The defense has slipped since Pruitt left. We had a long run of experienced successful DCs, From Steele, to Smart, then Pruitt. But the last couple of hires have felt forced. I would love to get Muschamp if SC fires him, or to be able to lure Chizik out of retirement (both EXTREMELY unlikely). Golding could go back to coaching ILB's only. Best case scenario, IMO. Sark is a very skilled, smart and confident coach. He is perfect for Saban, who as we know doesn't hesitate to override decisions by assistants when he deems fit to do so. I agree with all that you say about Golding. I just feel like he will only improve as he continues to learn Saban's complicated system. The biggest issue they now face (imo of course) is at NT. The last 4 or 5 players we had at that position were great. I cannot stress enough the importance of this position in this defense. Now, Baremore looks like a budding superstar and could probably do it, but it sure is nice having him rush from more on the outside. I am 100% certain that Saban will go all out on the DL next season. He has to. Edited December 6, 2019 by Bill from NYC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 17 hours ago, BillsFanCRNA said: Look, nobody feels sorry for Bama, nor should they. But I would venture to guess no team has suffered a rash of injuries like us over the last three years. Saban was INCREDIBLY lucky with injuries over the first 6-7 years at Alabama. Just didn't have many. Not so the last couple of seasons. Since I don't have a clue how to make a tweet show up here, I'll just copy the text and post it (this seems relevant) With credit to @CFBNerds: You wanna know how bad Alabama's injury luck has been? Mocks have some combination of Tua, Diggs, Ruggs, Jeudy, Lewis, Smith, Wills, and Moses in the first round. In 3 years, they never all played in the same game. hands up all non-Bama fans who are crying for injuries the team sustained.... anyone? Bueller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanCRNA Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 4 hours ago, row_33 said: hands up all non-Bama fans who are crying for injuries the team sustained.... anyone? Bueller? As I already said, no one feels sorry for Bama, NOR SHOULD THEY. But let’s not be intellectually dishonest and act as though the injury situation the last couple of years have had no effect on the on-field product. Good grief, eliminate just the injury at QB this season alone, and y’all would all be crying about Bama being back in the playoff. AGAIN. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, BillsFanCRNA said: As I already said, no one feels sorry for Bama, NOR SHOULD THEY. But let’s not be intellectually dishonest and act as though the injury situation the last couple of years have had no effect on the on-field product. Good grief, eliminate just the injury at QB this season alone, and y’all would all be crying about Bama being back in the playoff. AGAIN. Tua's injury was a pin in the balloon for everyone. I was very disappointed, I can't get into watching LSU or Georgia unless a top-flight Bama is opposing them.... It was good fortune they have gone this many years without this happening prior. i don't care what teams are in the playoffs, i just want the best ones there, and hopefully healthy stars who WANT to play Edited December 6, 2019 by row_33 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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row_33 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 (edited) so even with a playoff of 8 Bama wouldn't have made it in from the polls? can they ask everyone who voted Bama 10th or worse if they honestly believed that any team outside the top 4 could still be in the game at halftime with them on a neutral field? the laughter never stops.... Edited December 12, 2019 by row_33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bill from NYC Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Just read that Najee Harris is returning to school for his senior year. Trey Sanders is all set to return from his injury, and his blazing speed will be a perfect compliment to Najee's power. The Tide has not fielded a really fast RB in a few years. They will still have tremendous wide receivers, and a strong OL. They have skill and depth at QB. On defense, both ILBs are returning along with most of the secondary. They (imo) need to improve at Nose and pass rush. If they do, this team might be special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanCRNA Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 On 1/15/2020 at 1:56 PM, Bill from NYC said: Just read that Najee Harris is returning to school for his senior year. Trey Sanders is all set to return from his injury, and his blazing speed will be a perfect compliment to Najee's power. The Tide has not fielded a really fast RB in a few years. They will still have tremendous wide receivers, and a strong OL. They have skill and depth at QB. On defense, both ILBs are returning along with most of the secondary. They (imo) need to improve at Nose and pass rush. If they do, this team might be special. Heard today Freddie Roach is coming home to coach the DL. This will pay dividends particularly in recruiting. I was hoping Bo Davis might be returning (and still hope so), but this is a great consolation prize. Now if we can move Golding to an off-the-field role.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 This great receiver actually stayed in school, and will be playing with Jaylen Waddle and other stars this season. I wanted him to be on the Bills in 2020. Maybe next year..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 55 minutes ago, Bill from NYC said: This great receiver actually stayed in school, and will be playing with Jaylen Waddle and other stars this season. I wanted him to be on the Bills in 2020. Maybe next year..... What was most impressive about the above clip was not the receiver's talents so much as the throws. Tua doesn't have a cannon of an arm. But his accuracy and ball placement are exceptional. What increases his chances to make the adjustment to the pro game is that he decisively knows where to go with the ball and quickly releases the ball. It's going to be interesting to watch both Burrow and Tua in the pro game. I think both of them are going to excel. If Tua better adapts to the pro game it shouldn't be much of a surprise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 11 hours ago, JohnC said: What was most impressive about the above clip was not the receiver's talents so much as the throws. Tua doesn't have a cannon of an arm. But his accuracy and ball placement are exceptional. What increases his chances to make the adjustment to the pro game is that he decisively knows where to go with the ball and quickly releases the ball. It's going to be interesting to watch both Burrow and Tua in the pro game. I think both of them are going to excel. If Tua better adapts to the pro game it shouldn't be much of a surprise. Trent Dilfer has a QB school and said that Tua is the smartest young QB he has ever seen (words to this effect). As you can well imagine, I have seen every play that Tua was involved in at the college level. I too have great expectations for him, and truly do hope that Belichick doesn't somehow work out an insane trade and get him up to Foxboro. That would just plain suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Bill from NYC said: Trent Dilfer has a QB school and said that Tua is the smartest young QB he has ever seen (words to this effect). As you can well imagine, I have seen every play that Tua was involved in at the college level. I too have great expectations for him, and truly do hope that Belichick doesn't somehow work out an insane trade and get him up to Foxboro. That would just plain suck. You bring up an interesting issue. Assuming Miami covets Tua do they risk another team jumping ahead of them in the draft if they stay at their current drafting position, the five spot? Washington is in an interesting position where they could auction the second pick for a qb needy team and collect a bevy of picks to address a number of their needs. The conventional wisdom in the Md/DC/Va area is that they are going scan the market and then probably decide to draft DE Chase Young at their current drafting spot. I doubt Belichick will give up what it takes to move up to get Tua. That is not to say that he wouldn't covet him. I can't recall him ever giving up a boatload of picks to make such a bold draft maneuver. His history demonstrates that he is more inclined to move down and collect more picks or give up picks for picks in the next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 (edited) On 3/19/2020 at 9:09 AM, JohnC said: You bring up an interesting issue. Assuming Miami covets Tua do they risk another team jumping ahead of them in the draft if they stay at their current drafting position, the five spot? Washington is in an interesting position where they could auction the second pick for a qb needy team and collect a bevy of picks to address a number of their needs. The conventional wisdom in the Md/DC/Va area is that they are going scan the market and then probably decide to draft DE Chase Young at their current drafting spot. I doubt Belichick will give up what it takes to move up to get Tua. That is not to say that he wouldn't covet him. I can't recall him ever giving up a boatload of picks to make such a bold draft maneuver. His history demonstrates that he is more inclined to move down and collect more picks or give up picks for picks in the next year. https://tdalabamamag.com/2020/03/24/former-super-bowl-champion-says-whoever-takes-tua-tagovailoa-wins-the-nfl-draft/?fbclid=IwAR3DlhEo2EAtovtKbUbP3K3_4ZVLc5Qu9OJ2NMTRIDoWT4jOLPSZvNARv5Y I thought that you might find this to be interesting. I mentioned before how much Dilfer likes him. The sky is the limit for Tua. Edited March 24, 2020 by Bill from NYC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Bill from NYC said: https://tdalabamamag.com/2020/03/24/former-super-bowl-champion-says-whoever-takes-tua-tagovailoa-wins-the-nfl-draft/?fbclid=IwAR3DlhEo2EAtovtKbUbP3K3_4ZVLc5Qu9OJ2NMTRIDoWT4jOLPSZvNARv5Y I thought that you might find this to be interesting. I mentioned before how much Dilfer likes him. The sky is the limit for Tua. Thanks for the link. I'm a believer that one of the most important attributes a qb has to have to successfully make the leap from the college to the pro ranks is the instincts. You can't teach it if you don't have it. J. P. Losman is a classic example of a qb with tools but a lack of instincts that couldn't be elevated even with intensive coaching and effort. I believe that both Burrow and Tua have it. The third ranked qb by many analysts is Herbert. He is the most physically imposing of all the prospects. But there is a mechanical aspect to his game that lowers my evaluation of him. That is not to say that I don't think he can be successful as a pro because he certainly has the tools. But the question about him is whether this academically high achiever has the required instincts that the other two qbs appear to have. I'm not suggesting that Tua is going to be a Tom Brady who may be the greatest qb in the history of the game. But he has some of his traits such as accuracy, touch, ball placement, a quick read and release that should allow him to make the transition to the pro game. And as you know as well as anyone with your knowledge of the Bama program and players he is a sterling person with a drive to be the best. The package is all there. The issue is whether he is durable enough to deal with the punishing pro game. Edited March 25, 2020 by JohnC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 (edited) Thought you guys would appreciate this ? This guy does pretty funny impressions Edited April 8, 2020 by YoloinOhio 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 14 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: Thought you guys would appreciate this ? This guy does pretty funny impressions I couldn't open it. I have a feeling that this kid might be a fairly decent player for the Crimson Tide...…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 3 hours ago, Bill from NYC said: I couldn't open it. I have a feeling that this kid might be a fairly decent player for the Crimson Tide...…. Gotham Bill, I thought you might like this Washington Post article by Iiz Carpenter on Tua and his secretive and rigorous training with Dilfer. Tua is talented and committed. That's why he is going to be a tremendous success in the pros. https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/04/08/tua-tagovailoa-secret-draft-workouts-trent-dilfer/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 1 hour ago, JohnC said: Gotham Bill, I thought you might like this Washington Post article by Iiz Carpenter on Tua and his secretive and rigorous training with Dilfer. Tua is talented and committed. That's why he is going to be a tremendous success in the pros. https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/04/08/tua-tagovailoa-secret-draft-workouts-trent-dilfer/ That was an amazing article John. Those were some crazy compliments in the end as well. Remember, Tua came to Alabama because he felt like the exposure might get him a better contract so he could build a church for his dad, who is a minister. Saban, not the most affectionate type, gets misty eyed just talking about Tua. One time Tua actually put his arm around Saban who looked uncomfortable but didn't move away lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Bill from NYC said: That was an amazing article John. Those were some crazy compliments in the end as well. Remember, Tua came to Alabama because he felt like the exposure might get him a better contract so he could build a church for his dad, who is a minister. Saban, not the most affectionate type, gets misty eyed just talking about Tua. One time Tua actually put his arm around Saban who looked uncomfortable but didn't move away lol. What demonstrated to me how special he is as a person beyond his exhausting and excruciating training is that he carved out some private study time in the coach's office to work on his academics in an already very full day. He also didn't go on social media to publicly promote what he was doing. He's a genuinely humble kid who was in a grand position to brand himself for future business promotional reasons. He promised not to do it, and he kept his word. What he did instead is grind it out every day. Compare how Tua conducted himself to Robert Griffin III who was more interested in branding and promoting himself before he ever accomplished anything. In the end substance will trump style! Edited April 9, 2020 by JohnC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimer1960 Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 On 4/8/2020 at 2:47 PM, YoloinOhio said: Thought you guys would appreciate this ? This guy does pretty funny impressions Funny stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 4 minutes ago, OldTimer1960 said: Funny stuff! Why can't I open this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 6 hours ago, Bill from NYC said: Why can't I open this? Try another browser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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