I agree except that I believe coach is going to give Lane more free reign to implement his system. I just get the feeling that fresh ideas will permeate this program with the effect that coach will spend more time with innovation on defense and let the hired gun do his thing.
This is my concern. I'm not concerned about Kiffin. I think he'll do his thing with the playcalling and QB. It's the OL coach and how gets them to perform. They looked too soft and confused this year.
Having seen him play at HS, he can throw the ball. May not be swift, but if he does have to run, he won't break like Brodie Croyle. His weakness may be his mental acumen, and the faster pace the college game moves at.
I agree 100%. Does the O.C. decide what type of blocking schemes are used or does he defer to the offensive line coach?
It's more about what they can do. Not all can impose their will like the 2012 bunch. They were animals. FWIW I think we have more on the way but FR, even widely talented ones, struggle in the sec. They have to grow into the position usually.
I don't think anyone is writing anyone off but there is only one football. We have 4 or 5 quality quarterbacks but they can't all play. I think Morris has all the physical tools but just has not progressed mentally, which is more important. There will probably be attrition this Spring/Fall when the starter is named or the competition between the last two begin.
Because Saban said Del Rio is the number 3. When a freshman passes you, you're in trouble. That's just the way it is.
Although I do enjoy the spring game I would expect we would see only a flash or two of things to come in the fall. The Saban scripted spring game won't tip the hand, guaranteed.
Well, it's not like he has no talent. He was offered scholarships to Oklahoma State, Oregon State and Colorado to name a few. Luke wanted to play for Coach Saban.
Yup, but that doesn't mean the OC always does what he wants - hence Nuss being in Michigan...
And he was lucky enough to have a dad who can pay the freight. Over the last few years, we've been lucky enough to have several outstanding players whose parents sacrificed by paying tuition to free up needed schollies...
Didn't say that but I would hope we wouldn't offer schollies just to offer them. I love the walk-on mentality and love when they make it on the field. I am honestly worried far less about the QB play than the OL. Regardless of how talented a QB is a porous OL can make a great QB "look" bad. From what we saw this year I'd give a lean to someone who get giddyup out of the pocket.
Wouldn't be surprising. I highly doubt a walk on QB would see the field at Bama, regardless of what your last name is. What exactly was said?
