The Sophomores: Roster Analysis

[TIDE24]

Didn't see this posted. It is an indepth analysis on each of the sophmores.

http://www.bamasportsreport.com/2009/08/24/roster-analysis-sophomores/

I think it has been a LONG time since we have had this kind of depth. We have second and third teamers who could start for most other teams. Not sure if we are quite where we want to be, but we are very close.

 

[bamachile]

Not bad. I didn't see Damion Square listed, though.

 

[Hal Bennett]

This is one of the guys who haven't really got it yet about Trent Richardson. Let Richardson break off four or five of his patented thirty-yarders, and this guy will suddenly get it.

Nick Gentry was the wheel hoss on the Prattville defense that destroyed Julio Jones' Foley team. Every time you looked up, Gentry's side of the defensive line was collapsing the pocket, so quickly that the Foley QB could not even get the ball off. I did ask a coach from the Montgomery area who he thought was better at Prattville, Gentry or Bobby Greenwood. He said Greenwood.

I said after I saw Mark Barron play football and run track in high school that this guy is a future all-American. He is a great all-around athlete. I suppose the issue with him has been to learn the intricate Saban defensive backfield schemes. Mark Barron will jar your bones if he tackles you, and he is all over the field -- in a hurry. He has that intangible knack for being around the ball -- and moving it downfield when he gets his hands on it.

I like Robby Green. This guy is going to be a smart, in-the-right-place-at-the-right-time type of player. He reminds me of Bryant and Stallings players.

I agree basically about B. J. Scott. This guy has too much ability and character not to make his mark at Alabama.

 

[BEATtutorsee]

Not bad. I didn't see Damion Square listed, though.

That would be because he's a RS freshman.

 

[GreatDanish]

This is one of the guys who haven't really got it yet about Trent Richardson. Let Richardson break off four or five of his patented thirty-yarders, and this guy will suddenly get it.

I don't know if I missed something, but what did he say about Trent? The only thing I really saw was that he was going to be "biting at (Ingram's) heels".

 

[CapstoneGrad06]

William Vlachos was on the list. I thought he was a redshirt junior.

 

[TommyMac]

Great read.

Those guys are gonna have some fantastic memories when their playing days are over........And, so will we. :BigA::BigA:

 

[Nolan]

In short, in my opinion, it is the sophomores that provide so much of the promising depth on our team - and also the promise of real, experienced depth come next year. This is why we will be just as scary (if not more) in 2010.

It is startling to look at how young of a team we actually have. Guys like Rolando and Kareem and Mike Johnson make one forget that. Then again, if Ro and some others decide to actually come back next year, oh my, look out!

 

[bamachile]

That would be because he's a RS freshman.

Ahhhh...., so I see! Thanks. I had a brain cramp there. DT_Armataz_02_02:

 

[luvthat_TIDE]

William Vlachos was on the list. I thought he was a redshirt junior.

Didn't he grayshirt? That would mean he doesn't count until the next recruiting class.

 

[GulfCoastTider]

Not bad. I didn't see Damion Square listed, though.

Damion Square and Glen Harbin both took redshirts in 2008.