With the talent on this roster there's no reason for us to have to "reload." There's no other team in CFB that has the quality depth that we have, we just need to have the right chemistry
Get ready for another title run.
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You must have got the memo from the barners that CNS had peaked and Gus had taken over as the best coach in the country. I mean, yeah, I know they said that after 2010, but they really really mean it this time! -lol
I GET IT...
The stage is set, now comes the 'Coaching them up' part.
Can't wait to see these guys when they get on the field. Lots of talent.
Now we got to make em want to win so bad they will work hard to earn it.
What I'm excited about and hoping is that this may be the year that things click,
and we play 60 minutes of DOMINATION football.
'SHOW NO MERCY'.
I don't care if everyone accuses us of running up the score, we have a playoff committee to impress.
This...It's not like this is news. We've had the top, or near top class since CNS second year. It's a crap shoot every year. There are great schools and coaches besides us out there and we're one of the lucky teams to be able to contend every year... thanks to Nick Saban. That's all we can ask for, and we have a hard row to hoe this year with a new man at the controls.
Really, when was the last time we weren't on a title run...I'm thinkin' 2008
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I agree. With three games to start the season that we should win will give the new guys some valuable game experience before we get into the meat of the schedule.
All depends on how quickly they gel.
It just takes so many things to fall in place. I never dreamed '09 could be a championship year. OTOH, I looked at '10 and couldn't see what stood in our way (remember the Pogo line). 2011 was a slight surprise. After 2012, where we managed to cover some major weaknesses, I'd been told not to expect much from 2013, because our secondary was a patchwork, our DL was weaker than we needed and the OL was an "iffy" proposition. Nevertheless, we were in a position to play for it all and, I believe, win. I think our coaching staff did a hell of a job, overall, despite the weaknesses we were covering up. Could the last couple of games have been won, with better coaching decisions? No doubt about it. But we have to consider the entire body of work back to 2007. (Who was that who said that Saban would be gone in two years, anyway?) 
I'm personally thinking it's the most talented class we've ever signed but i'll wait to see what A.J. has to say about it first.
Just kidding....just kidding lol
Just kidding....just kidding lol
After Coach Saban's press conference on NSD I suspect we will be hearing a lot less from AJ.I'm personally thinking it's the most talented class we've ever signed but i'll wait to see what A.J. has to say about it first.
Just kidding....just kidding lol
Playing in the SEC nothing is a sure thing.
First, all these talented players Must Buy In to the Coaches instruction.
LEADERS must step up on the team.
We need to dodge injuries as much as possible.
Then my 4 biggest questions are QB, DB's pass rush, O line.
First, all these talented players Must Buy In to the Coaches instruction.
LEADERS must step up on the team.
We need to dodge injuries as much as possible.
Then my 4 biggest questions are QB, DB's pass rush, O line.
This class impressed everywhere, but especially on the O-Line and D-Line. I know how important skill position players are, but they are meaningless without players who are capable of winning individual battles at the LOS. This class has the potential to dominate the LOS. This kind of talent infusion will create an even greater work ethic by every player in order to secure playing time. And with Saban refocused, and the coaching staff on notice that mediocrity will not be accepted, things look pretty good in Tuscaloosa right now.
I think AJ was just saying what Saban wanted him to say, try to get the attention of the younger player's to buy into the system. The Stars want win a championship, the team will if they buy into the team, they can if the eyes are to close together they wont. Next years team will depend on Cooker working out. Just my thinking.
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Was Smart the DB position coach on the first version of the staff?
Did Steele coach LBs in addition to being D Coord? Or was Thompson the LB position coach?
Did Steele coach LBs in addition to being D Coord? Or was Thompson the LB position coach?
I have to agree....we've had the #1 class for 3 years in a row. I just think this deepens the talent pool...it was already pretty deep with quality players.
And, BTW, 1 loss will possibly get us into the playoff.
yeah, 2010 was the last year I can remember we werent on a title run (and we were in the mix until our second loss that year even...)...we were actually 12-0 in 2008 and lost the SEC championship game or we would have played for it all.... I would consider that a title run
Prior to this class, which one was widely recognized as the best ever? One from Miami of Florida perhaps?
Each NC year so far under CNS we've needed a bit of good fortune OR an unconventional key play (Cody blocked fg) to get us into position to play for it all.It just takes so many things to fall in place. I never dreamed '09 could be a championship year. OTOH, I looked at '10 and couldn't see what stood in our way (remember the Pogo line). 2011 was a slight surprise. After 2012, where we managed to cover some major weaknesses, I'd been told not to expect much from 2013, because our secondary was a patchwork, our DL was weaker than we needed and the OL was an "iffy" proposition. Nevertheless, we were in a position to play for it all and, I believe, win. I think our coaching staff did a hell of a job, overall, despite the weaknesses we were covering up. Could the last couple of games have been won, with better coaching decisions? No doubt about it. But we have to consider the entire body of work back to 2007. (Who was that who said that Saban would be gone in two years, anyway?)
Of course CNS is as close to a sure thing once we get to THE game, but now the playoff system will introduce a whole new challenge.
We'll have to navigate the regular season, get up for the Barn, win the SECCG, and then two games in the playoff.
One thing is for sure: we'll continue to need some good fortune along the way, but a recruiting class like this one gives CNS a little room for error, which every year will have.
If for no other reason than the strength of the SEC in general, and West in particular, any SEC team will need "good fortune' and "an unconventional key play" to be in position to win it all. In comparison, FSU ? The ACC? Gimme a break.
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