Recently, Saban said he felt Coker was going to be the starter going into the second scrimmage of last season's fall camp. Blake won the team over and took the spot.
I remember making the statement to friends that Blake Sims would cost us the NC and Blake ended up playing much better than I thought he would. Still, Blake cost us the NC though when he threw the int at the end of the game against Ohio St. We may not have made it to the final four with out Sims at the helm, he was good but he had his moments.
Did you actually watch the whole game? Your assessment is inaccurate.
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You win and lose as a team.
I felt then and feel now that had Blake Sims not thrown that int, we would have won the game.
The int at the last of the game when we were so close to scoring killed any hopes and the team felt it. It gave OSU the lift they needed.
I'm not trying to come down on Blake Sims other than the unfortunate int. he played his heart out all year and most importantly Blake had the team behind him. Blake Sims was the best QB that we had to suit up last year regardless
Eh, there are a ton of other moments to point to. The Maurice Smith unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on the kickoff after we went up 21-6, on which Reuben Foster had destroyed the OSU returner at the 13, was a major turning point in the game. OSU got to start at the 28 instead, and run up 28 points before Alabama scored again.
I agree, I was referring to QB play but you are right, we hurt ourselves in other ways too.
You're acting like Blake Sims is the reason for the Sugar Bowl loss. You originally pointed to this last INT. You appear to be referencing the one where Von Bell intercepted him around the goal line. That play is not the reason Alabama lost.
Sure, an INT can contribute to a loss. But, Blake also doesn't play defense, and he didn't contribute to the unsportsmanlike penalty that I feel negated some of the momentum Alabama had at that point. Finally, Kiffin got too cute at times in the game, and again, gave up some momentum.
Granted that it's not be the sole reason but it weighed heavily. I'm a Blake Sims fan 110%, but he made us a bunch of times and he broke us a few. Any time a RB can come in and take the job away from the highly touted QB's we had last year, show's that we were lacking at that position.
Jacob Coker wasn't ready last year but there should be no reason, barring a new injury, that he isn't up to the task for this season. I could nit pick the OSU game all day long with what ifs but I was referring to QB play and the feeling I got even before the first game. Roll Tide
TOSU loss is an all around loss that you can't blame on one player, coach, or penalty.
Can I get an AMEN?
This is the truth. It was not 3rd and 1 and 2's but 3rd and 8-9-10-11 and greater. Played great 1st and 2nd down football but....... We will be much better this year on defense.
I'll take Revisionist History for $1,000, Alex.
