Our punter is a one man wrecking crew...that young man deserves a pat on the back from every one of his teammates
****Official Post-Game Thread - Bama vs. Ohio State****
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The rest of the teams we play aren't populated with Dre Kirkpatricks, either.
That's kinda the point. I've not looked at the numbers, but I'm willing to bet that, based on recruiting rankings, almost every team in the country would trade their secondary for ours.
I'm certainly proud of our team for the season, the SEC title, and all the great wins this year. But this night feels like a "chickens finally came home to roost" deal. Not just in this game, but over the course of the season, too many big plays given up in the secondary, too much dormant offense in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, and too many costly turnovers.
Tonight it just caught up to us, but this outcome could have gotten us in the Arkansas game, the LSU game, the Auburn game, and even the Mississippi State game, just as it got us against Ole Miss and tonight.
This new playoff system and challenges within it will reward the teams that dominate for four quarters, as opposed to the week-to-week grind of the regular season which allows for a greater margin of error.
Hopefully we respond with a good offseason that see improvement in the secondary, better game management and fewer turnovers on offense, and a chip on our shoulders to go out and be dominant for full games. We have the talent to do it, the coaches to demand/deliver it, and the support structure to sustain it.
Tonight it just caught up to us, but this outcome could have gotten us in the Arkansas game, the LSU game, the Auburn game, and even the Mississippi State game, just as it got us against Ole Miss and tonight.
This new playoff system and challenges within it will reward the teams that dominate for four quarters, as opposed to the week-to-week grind of the regular season which allows for a greater margin of error.
Hopefully we respond with a good offseason that see improvement in the secondary, better game management and fewer turnovers on offense, and a chip on our shoulders to go out and be dominant for full games. We have the talent to do it, the coaches to demand/deliver it, and the support structure to sustain it.
I'm torn about our future philosophy. I think CNS has sailed the ship on changing his offensive philosphy by hiring LK and recruiting more dual threat type qbs.
Now, will he need to change his defensive philosophy too to adjust to more prolific offenses?
Just for the record, before the season, Saban said privately that this was far from the most talented team he's had at Bama, but that he loved it for its heart and effort. I doubt that opinion has really changed till today. They've overachieved all year...
With Henry, Drake, Jones, Bo, Howard, Black, Sims, Foster, Stewart, Falkins -- we have the skill players to do some damage....
Our LT, Center.....are the centerpiece of any OL -- so, we can make that work.....
Our DL will be nasty -- and if we get Ragland Back --- we have our Defensive QB
It's not THAT dark....
I know that -- I was thinking more big picture -- in that we'll have to alter our strategies/systems to fit the way the game is changing......
I am not giving Meyer more time in my brain then he deserves.....hate the guy.....he's a head case.
Joey Galloway is really enjoying himself. Guess I can't blame the guy.
I need a good break from ESPN. Wonder what is good on Netflix.
Next time we get the number 1 seed..we need to decline the Sugar Bowl and go for the other location.
Well the rest of CFB doesn't run CNS's defense. That's my theory. This defense needs Dre Kirkpatrick type corners. When we've had them we've been good. OR we need to simplify the defense so we get talent on the field faster to offset the early NFL departures. Cause if you look at our early departure numbers, it will be higher than the rest of the teams.
So is herbieJoey Galloway is really enjoying himself. Guess I can't blame the guy.
At least ol' Danny boy will be quiet now.Joey Galloway is really enjoying himself. Guess I can't blame the guy.
It is crazy to think that this is the first time since 2008...that a team from Alabama hasn't been in the title game.
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