Link: How Kiffin and Sims Have Earned Your Respect
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I think Blake's performance has been a testament to both the work he put in over the offseason to improve and Lane Kiffin's ability to coach up QBs. Both have put in a lot of work to get us to where we are today.
I think you hit on something when you said Kiffin's ability to develop QB's. I think that is his strong point and also play calling. Very impressive.
I think Saban see things that we don't always see. he knew Sims had the potential to be a special player... just wondered if he ever will realize that... until the Florida game... he won many people's heart. I'm very impressed. Kiffin... Dude is amazing! Because of him, I'm starting to pay attention to the match up and I try and guess the play is going and I'm 90 percent wrong of the time. Big Kudo to Kiffin!
At what point do you have to start to give someone credit for having talent based on their performances? According to the same website, Blake did set the record for most yards in Alabama history. I feel pretty comfortable saying he's a seriously talented kid...
He's very talented to extend plays when it was " dead" at times... His accuracy is amazing and you know what? His performance in few weeks against Texas A and M.. dude could throw over 500 yards.... it could be a shoot out with Kenny hill... ya'll think about that...
What Kiffin has done with Sims is amazing. He has created a system (and calls plays) where Blake can succeed by being himself. The one word that comes to mind when watching Sims: comfort. I wondered how Matt Barkley could break all those records at USC, and only be a third-string QB in the NFL. Or how about Matt Leinhart winning the Heisman? Now it's not a mystery anymore.
CLK give Blake all the credit for his improvement. Said he worked very hard in the offseason. Came back as a much improved player this fall.
Make no mistake though, CLK has done a great job with BS thus far both in preparation and gameday management.
Make no mistake though, CLK has done a great job with BS thus far both in preparation and gameday management.
I have a hard time understanding how any member of the esteemed jury could still have questions in Blake Sims' talent trial. The kid is on the verge of resetting the entire QB record book at the University of Alabama in 1 year. Maybe its just me...
Before last Saturday I didn't think he was the most talented QB on the team. Against Florida he was the most talented QB in the country.
The thing about Blake is he makes it look easy. I feel like our passing game has never looked that fluid and natural. Most of the times before now it kinds felt forced. That's the evidence of a very good player when they make it look like pitch and catch in the backyard..
Blake and Lane have ben phenomenal thus far. We have a hard row to how coming up though. I believe that they've onl scratched the surface of what they can do. As I said before and keep saying, if we can just clean up the small things...
LOOK OUT!!
LOOK OUT!!
There are a lot of system quarterbacks in college football that when their talent has to stand alone they aren't very talented. But the talents they do have mesh very well in the system they are operating within. Nick Marshall comes to mind. In my mind the dude (as a qb) isn't very talented. But within Gus' system he puts up big numbers.
Sims operating within Kiffin's system is perfect for his talents. He allows him to throw quick hitting, high % passes and takes advantages of any mismatches that are on the field.
The bold words above are yours entirely. My definition? Try the rest of the world's definition.
tal·ent
noun \ˈta-lənt\ : a special ability that allows someone to do something wellI leave you with a parting gift. You can print it out and color it when you get done.
For those who have said he cannot throw the long ball, check out the video the ball was 55 yards in the air and dropped perfectly to Cooper.
Sims has impressed me by not giving up and fighting to be the starting QB and do the best he can with that opportunity.
Kiffin has impressed me by keeping his mouth shut and not saying anything stupid.
I also like the way he moves people around to create mismatches for our skilled players.
Kiffin has impressed me by keeping his mouth shut and not saying anything stupid.
I also like the way he moves people around to create mismatches for our skilled players.
Based on what objective evidence? He's shown he has more of a cannon than anyone realized, he's fleet of foot, he's making great decisions, he nails the short/medium passes. Except for height, I'm not seeing anything that supports your claim he doesn't have a lot of talent...
Unless talent = looks like Ben Rothlisberger
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Three things come to mind positive about Kiffin.
He's been remarkably good at what he was hired to do, jump start the offense and develop the quarterback play.
He seems to have won the team's respect and approval...as I don't have any direct contact with Kiffin I'm happy to bow to the team's judgment.
When he was hired, he was especially candid and humble about the wreckage he's left in his wake and seems to be turning over a new leaf. That was very helpful in welcoming him on board. I'm happy for him and happy Saban gave him another chance. I'm betting he is enjoying his time in Tuscaloosa, and will leave with a good feeling about his time here.
He's been remarkably good at what he was hired to do, jump start the offense and develop the quarterback play.
He seems to have won the team's respect and approval...as I don't have any direct contact with Kiffin I'm happy to bow to the team's judgment.
When he was hired, he was especially candid and humble about the wreckage he's left in his wake and seems to be turning over a new leaf. That was very helpful in welcoming him on board. I'm happy for him and happy Saban gave him another chance. I'm betting he is enjoying his time in Tuscaloosa, and will leave with a good feeling about his time here.
And you must be the most brilliantestest person in the history of mankind.
We love ourselves some hyperbole...
Yes, we may have a more talented QB at some point, but for cryin' out loud, if you don't think he's remarkably talented, you need to have your head examined.
And I'm still waiting on your objective evidence...
Oh...and I'm sorry I assumed "Just think what Kiffin will be able to do with someone who has a lot more talent, if he sticks around that long," implied you think there's a lot of talent Blake is lacking.
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