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Something to think about for next season

We have won 2 NC's with 1st year QB's. Saban will have us back in the big game soon. Never underestimate a Saban coached team.us.
 
Tide Rev said:
We will be back in the same position next year as we were this year, no proven QB. Expect the same kind of year next year.
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It almost sounds like you're complaining. I hate the playoffs, but if you are actually complaining about the prospect of "only" making the playoff next year, I think you need to revisit your expectations.
 
I think it will be fun to examine next years team. Its always interesting to see who steps up and fills certain holes and roles....and who surprises us in the fall and spring. We will certainly have a lot of leadership spots to fill and some experience leaving. It seems like we always say that at the end of every year doesn't it?
 
Let me premise this by saying I am a Blake fan and thought he had a heck of a year. I have said it previously, he is a Coach Bryant type player as far as guts and will to win is concerned.

With that said, I think we will be better at QB next year. Blake won the job very late against a guy who had limited knowledge and experience in the system. Coker will have had 2 offseasons and 1 season in the "process". So, hopefully he will be ready to play next year. I think he has more "arm talent" and potential as a passer. I also think that Blake won some games for us this year with his legs that Coker couldn't have. It will be back to back seasons starting with a "green QB". That is something to be concerned about.

The key is defense. This years D played well overall. We have kind of been spoiled with defensive units like the 2009 and 2011 teams. We looked confused a lot this year in the secondary. I think that has to be nailed down. I do feel good about the D line and think we have some young talent at LB that will be big time players next year. I guess I am an optimist. The uptempo didn't look quite as scary this year. Another interesting thing to watch is changes in the staff because we do have some very talented assistant coaches.
 
nickel42 said:
I don't think we should be so quick to write in Coker as next year's starter. But I don't want to stir up that debate tonight :p
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Could be right, competition is healthy. Will be another interesting off-season. Whoever it ends up being, I know they will have to be a winner to start for Coach Saban.
 
I think we are 2 years away from a championship run, but I also didn't see 08 being in a position to be in one. So stuff can happen, but I think defense will be the key to how far we go.
 
Exactly Mom..That's how spoiled us Bama Fans have become..Anything less than winning a NC is not good or up to "Bama Football Standards", when in actuality, winning the SEC would be a dream come true for any other SEC team..If Coker comes in & wins a NC next year,some of our fans, will want Coach Saban fired cause he played Blake this season instead of Coker..I can see it now..LOL
TideMom2Boys said:
So you mean...we will win the SEC and be in the playoffs? Ok by me...
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Winning the SEC will be a lot harder next year, as will just winning the West. Lot of work to do on defense (A LOT), and offensively, I just hope in games like last night, Bama can just do what works and run the ball!
 
My point being we were extremely fortunate to be 10-2. We could have easily lost Arkansas, LSU, MSU and Auburn games. If that happens next year, this board and our fans will be going ballistic. I will not say anymore because I will get banned but it is something to think about.
 
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