I think a huge part of CNS' legacy is how he awakened a sleeping giant (in some respects) on the By-O. He closed the borders, started getting great Texas talent, and starting meeting expectations. Since 2001 they have played CNS football and WON BIG. I just hate that it's within our own division/conference.
JessN: Previews 2014: Alabama Crimson Tide
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Don't fool yourself LSU hasn't been intimidated by us, I think if we have the players I think we have we will win 11, at minimum.
I agree with Lsu likely getting us this year we visit them and usually the edge of two teams very evenly matched goes to the home team. I know alot of fans are saying another loss or two is very possible even likely this year, I certainly agree with that if special teams play does not improve.That alone could cost us a game as it did last year at the barn. I know all the woulds and coulds but bottom line is not being able to put the ball through the uprights cost us. If we finsh 10-2 and win our bowl I certainly would not consider that a disappointing year.
Not that placekicking and punting didn't always dominate the special teams evaluations, but I honestly think that the return game, on both kick-offs and punts, is probably less important today than it ever has been before.
Rule and strategy changes have just dramatically decreased the opportunities that you get in both cases. Moving kick-offs up to the 35 has created a lot more touchbacks, and bringing the ball out to the 25 to start only creates a further incentive for returners just to take a knee in the end zone. And on punt returns, coaches just neutralize a dangerous returner almost entirely by the use of directional punting and rugby-style punts. Having an elite returner these days just doesn't do you a whole lot of good.
Enough negativity in this thread to cover a couple of seasons. Lots of people conceding games - particularly LSU, in some cases multiple games. I know LSU has talent but they lost a ton from last year's team and it isn't like we don't have some as well. We've beaten them 3 straight (5 of the last 7) - with the best QB's they've had recently and I do believe they'll be breaking in a new one this year. I like the results we've had when facing new, inexperienced, QBs.
Lots of concern over Ole Miss, State and auburn. I've seen nothing from either Mississippi school to get worried about. State always seems to benefit from playing us the week after LSU - but can't take advantage. That leaves auburn, the only thing they have that causes me constant consternation is... luck. Can they continue to generate so much of it in one team? CNS has dominated most everyone since arriving, except for his 4-3 mark vs. auburn. Granted 2 of the losses, well all three if you go back and look, required some extremely good fortune in order for au to win. I have to think Coach is determined to change the direction of the series - well, he'd better be determined.
Bottom line, I don't see all these loses some of you guys are so quick to hang on us. I think we get to ATL unbeaten and with a chance to accomplish big things. As CPB said, "I expect nothing less."
Lots of concern over Ole Miss, State and auburn. I've seen nothing from either Mississippi school to get worried about. State always seems to benefit from playing us the week after LSU - but can't take advantage. That leaves auburn, the only thing they have that causes me constant consternation is... luck. Can they continue to generate so much of it in one team? CNS has dominated most everyone since arriving, except for his 4-3 mark vs. auburn. Granted 2 of the losses, well all three if you go back and look, required some extremely good fortune in order for au to win. I have to think Coach is determined to change the direction of the series - well, he'd better be determined.
Bottom line, I don't see all these loses some of you guys are so quick to hang on us. I think we get to ATL unbeaten and with a chance to accomplish big things. As CPB said, "I expect nothing less."
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