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VirginiaTide57

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for those leaving early to the NFL . . . wasn't the unwritten rule of thumb you have to be a first or second rounder to go out as a junior? I just don't see it happening for some of these guys.

as far as those leaving via the portal, while some are motivated by playing time, some seem motivated by spite . . . both by the coach recruiting them and the player. wonder if the NCAA will rethink this in the next year.
 
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for those leaving early to the NFL . . . wasn't the unwritten rule of thumb you have to be a first or second rounder to go out as a junior? I just don't see it happening for some of these guys.

as far as those leaving via the portal, while some are motivated by playing time, some seem motivated by spite . . . both by the coach recruiting them and the player. wonder if the NCAA will rethink this in the next year.
1st round grade is generally the standard at Alabama or Ohio State unless there is no real chance if improving your draft status.
 

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Bowers is an insane talent and match up problem...surely among all the HS players out there, there is someone similar. In recruiting it would be great to get someone like him, or Irv Smith Jr ever class...its an amazing weapon to add to great WR/RB's...
Seems they're all at UGA. Thought we had one in Billingsley last year but......?
 

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7 guys on the 2022 will be in their 3rd year as a starter (when counting To'oto'os time at Tennessee):

Henry To’oto’o LB Sr
Will Anderson LB Jr
Demarcco Hellams S Sr
Jordan Battle S Sr
Brian Branch NB Jr
DJ Dale DT Sr
Byron Young DE Sr

That is the most 3rd year starters on a Bama defense together at one time that I could find. This is not including Christian Harris and LaBryan Ray who would be added to this if they returned. As well as not including a guy like Eli Ricks who has extensive starter experience at LSU, Eboigbe who has several years under his belt with multiple starts, and guys like Koolaid, Jackson, and Dallas Turner who got multiple starts this season.

Lastly, Bama returns their top 4 leading tacklers and 5 of top 6. This has not happened since leading into the 2011 season. This is a defense that has stability at DC with Golding back and there is reason to be excited.
Yes, the defense should be very good next year. If we can solidify the offensive line and find some guys who can get open and catch, we should be a threat to make the playoffs once again. Dang, we are spoiled. Roll Tide!
 
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Yes, the defense should be very good next year. If we can solidify the offensive line and find some guys who can get open and catch, we should be a threat to make the playoffs once again. Dang, we are spoiled. Roll Tide!
For some reason I feel we`ll be OK at WR, although it wouldn`t surprise me if some of the new guys or a portal transfer didn`t substantially contribute. O line? Worries me more.
 

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Billingsley to Texas and Sark may hurt us in that game. Sark can scheme with the best of them and JB has ability. I doubt Sark asks him to block, he's seen that movie.
 
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