The empty can rattles the most, silent majority, the squeaky wheel gets the grease - all that jazz.
But what he does is like telling someone "Don't think pink."
It probably wouldn't be "fair" to Blake Sims, but if the coaches believe Coker has more to offer than BS at the qb position, they need to let Coker play the whole game against USM so he can work out the kinks.
That's your imagination. All he said is he didn't care, he didn't say all fans ____.
So Sims, in his 2 career starts, is as good as he is ever going to get, so we should bench him and let Coker work out his kinks? Really?
Could either of them make that throw AJ made in the SEC championship game against Georgia? Both of them probably could. He put some air under that ball and Amari ran right under it. You know, I wish everyone could play. But, if Coker does beat Sims out it can't be deemed unfair. He would have every opportunity to have seized the job. I think the coaches are preparing to go with Sims for the season but would really like Coker to step up due to what he can potentially bring to the table. I think that's why Saban said nothing has changed.
Pretty much my feeling on the situation.My opinions:
Did Sims separate himself any more? Maybe a little.
Is there still a competition? Absolutely
Is Coker rusty? Yup.
Are the players playing differently for Sims than Coker? I don't see it.
Is Coach Saban irritated by the lack of patience of our fan base? Yup. What's new?
(Just for Sip :smile
Does Sims have the experience edge? He is acting like it, but here's the rub:
Both of them came in lacking a lot of in game experience. Both of them had to learn a new system. (although Kiffin did say he was trying not to change to much) IMO the edge is mostly the spring. If that was all there is Coker should be up to speed by now if not close.
Is Sims arm strength a real problem? Nope. One thing that is seems people are missing is that while the throws being made are short based on the line of scrimmage, those WR screens are at least 20 yard throws and both of them have enough zip on the ball to get them there quickly. Yes I would rather have Coker in if there was a need for a frozen rope to a deep out, but Sims is throwing well enough for my eye.
One thing that is really encouraging to me is how both of them are handling it. Sims constantly talks about them as a team. Both of them are very honest in their own self assessments of their performances. That may change if one of them firms up the position, but I don't see it.
I appear to be happier than the average Bama fan with how the QB "thing" is going.
In Coach Saban? You better believe it. He has earned my respect, just look at his record, his teams graduation rate and his work in the community. No coach since Bryant has done as much for Alabama.
All this waiting for Coker's improvement to jump past Sims assumes Sims won't improve while Coker is improving.
No one would question that. But honestly, graduation rates and community service have nothing to do with who is playing qb. He has my respect as well, but that doesn't mean I don't get to question his decision, or lack thereof in this case. You think he's handling it awesome, I don't. We'll agree to disagree and be none the worse for it.
Maybe so but leading Alabama to 3 national titles in 4 years tells me he has enough sense to handle our quarterback situation.
