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Red, White, and Black camo pattern might look pretty cool.

I am not sure this is even a valid argument right now.  Saben hasn't finished coaching yet.  We have no idea with "Skeleton's " will come out of the closet once he does retire.  I think Saben is an incredible coach, he always has his team ready to go in the big games.  Not sure how you could fail in today's climate if you are the coach at Alabama.  I think we need to hold off comparing the two until Saben hangs it up. Then we can speak apples to apples.

We could look back at the same threads from 3 years ago and 10 years ago and see the same posts.  It comes down to what the kids are willing to put into it.  The S&C coaching staff can only put them in a position to succeed/improve.  After that, it’s all on them.

I am not taking anything away from a 12-0 season, however, we will see how well Milton plays in the bowl game against Auburn.  AAC is nothing like the B1G or SEC, this will be a huge test for Scott and his offensive scheme.  I can’t wait to see his offense in Lincoln, but I think we will learn a lot about the offense and the type of QB he will need here at the Peach Bowl.  With all that said, I voted for a transfer as the starter.  Hopefully, Scott won’t make the same mistake as Riley by trying to adjust his offense around a QB that can’t run it.  Go get what you need now, because all the honeymoon stuff will disappear quickly if they aren’t winning.

Minimal compared to others.

If we should win...

UUUUGH!!!  

Very objective read.  This is how I felt after the game.  Nothing to get to high or low about this game.  It was a unique offense we were facing.  Not unique in their style, but their tempo and desire to keep doing the same thing over and over until there was a mistake.  I don't know what we did to change it up in the 3rd qtr, but it worked.  I had heard that Coach D kept things very Vanilla this game to avoid giving Oregon much to look at for next week.  I think we will see a much better performance in Eugene. 

They were talking about this on "Over Reaction" as well, and stated they thought he didn't speak after games at ND either.  I don't see an issue with it.  As long as he don't talk to the press when they do well in a game.  That would be a major issue for me.  All or nothing is fine with me.  I don't need to hear from him anyway, he is not the Head Coach.

Let it be by the code, faith and honor held high

If it is a game into the 3rd Qtr, we are in for a long season.

So right about where we finished in the rankings last year.  He might be on to something.

I went to every single home game from 1977-1984. My grandmother ran a concession stand in the South End and my aunt ran one in the North End. It is incredible to think about all the games I watched and all the players that came through program during those years. My last game I seen at Memorial Stadium before I shipped out for Boot Camp was a loss to Oklahoma 1984. Then I came back 10 years later and watched us destroy CU in 1994 and 1995.

Whats up with #36's dirty as pants. Otherwise, nice promo.

The fact that Lee will be a threat in the short and medium passing game will keep the offense honest. Last year, every defense we faced knew that TA could only throw the bomb so they would tee off. They wont be able to do that this year. As for the running game, you will see 6-7 man boxes not 7-8 man boxes. Lee is a threat in the passing game, TA was never a threat, they were begging him to throw.

I am VERY Optimistic about this year. I think if Lee is only half of what everyone says about him, he is a HUGE improvement over TA. Not taking anything away from TA, but he was very limited on his QB skills. Lee is light years ahead and I believe he will make the "O" much better. If the defense has to play the whole field, that opens things up for our offense.

I haven't been this excited for the start of a season since the 90's. I really believe we finally have the right pieces in place to make a serious run. Maybe I am drunk on the Kool-Aid, but getting a REAL QB behind center will make a world of difference in how our "O" functions. As for the "D", Coach D has a lot to prove to everyone, due to his firing, and i am sure his guys know it and they will do all they can to show he is a top "D" mind in the game. The talent in our "D" is in the LB crew and DB crew. If we can get pressure on the opposing QB, our "D" will be lights out.

Its over, Saban has 2 players transferring. He should be fired immediately, he has lost control of his team. They no longer hear his message, he is a horrible coach.

HATERS, GO!!!

We will have a 1,000 yard receiver this year. I wonder if there is a line on that in Vegas?? Our last 1,000 yarder was who, Fryer? LOL

If the "O Line" can protect this guy, he will do some amazing things. He is what we have needed for the last 15 years. A real QB, not an Athlete playing quarterback.

 

 

So how is it Riley's fault that two idiots can't pass the entrance exam with a high enough score or graduate HS with a high enough GPA? Also, is it really Riley's fault that KJ Jr, couldn't put down the peace pipe??? Only idiots were blaming BO then and only idiots would blame Riley now. Just not the same idiots I guess.

The likelihood of a player qualifying is a huge factor when it comes to recruiting. A lot of very skilled players will not get offers from top schools because those schools are afraid of them qualifying academically.

 

Can anything be blamed on Riley? First year was toxins...recruiting classes are on the players and high school teachers...

 

Riley is starting to sound like my wife...never does anything wrong! ZING

 

Never said he can't be blamed for anything. I just don't see how it is the coaches fault that a 18-19 year old kid decided to blow the chance of a lifetime. It is the kids fault he didn't qualify for school, not the coaches fault. The coach makes his decisions based on the facts before him at the time, he can't see in the future to determine the character of the kid. Finally, if you read my post correctly, I said people that were blaming BO and Riley are idiots, not just those blaming Riley.

So how is it Riley's fault that two idiots can't pass the entrance exam with a high enough score or graduate HS with a high enough GPA? Also, is it really Riley's fault that KJ Jr, couldn't put down the peace pipe??? Only idiots were blaming BO then and only idiots would blame Riley now. Just not the same idiots I guess.

Time for the young guys to step up and play. I prefer to keep Kalu at Safety. Easier for him to react if something goes wrong from there versus on an island on the other side of the field. We will be fine, there is time to get Lee or whoever up to speed.

Then the "D" had to take the field. Damn, he should have been the HERO that game.

The 5 things:

 

Not lose to Purdue, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa or Rutgers.

THIS^^^^