Out of the pan, into the fire: Bama vs FSU on Sept 2 could be a top 5 battle

Rama Jama

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Could be #1 vs #2 to open the season. Going to be a tough physical game.
I don't think it will be 1 VS 2, but it will definitely be a top 10 matchup. We lose a bunch of leadership and talent on defense especially. We'll obviously still be good, but Alabama will have one the youngest teams we've had in a while. The FSU game will be a good test early.
 

TideEngineer08

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The hype machine will be on big time for USC.

I would guess the top 5 going into the year will be:

1. Alabama
2. USC
3. Florida State
4. Clemson
5. Penn State

It will definitely be a top 5 match up.
 

BamaBoySince89

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The hype machine will be on big time for USC.

I would guess the top 5 going into the year will be:

1. Alabama
2. USC
3. Florida State
4. Clemson
5. Penn State

It will definitely be a top 5 match up.
The hype machine will be on for anyone but Bama....last night was a victory for all the talking heads as well
 

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Looking at the "Way too early Top 25" picks they all have us at #1 with FSU ranked anywhere from #3-#5 so yes this will be a big game. I see us winning the SEC while FSU most likely wins the ACC so we might have to play them a second time.
 

CrimsonForce

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There's several way to early 2017 top 25 polls. Bama and FSU are 1 and 2 in the ones I've seen..
 

Snuffy Smith

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I am anxious to see if Jalen works with a QB coach over the summer & how much time he spends with Ridley and Stewart. IMO the best part of having a returning QB and receiving corps is the timing that can be developed over the off season. Seems to me that is a big part of what was missing - that is assuming that Jalen has the raw talent to get the ball to these guys in stride once he learns to throw them open instead of waiting for them to be open.


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I am anxious to see if Jalen works with a QB coach over the summer & how much time he spends with Ridley and Stewart. IMO the best part of having a returning QB and receiving corps is the timing that can be developed over the off season. Seems to me that is a big part of what was missing - that is assuming that Jalen has the raw talent to get the ball to these guys in stride once he learns to throw them open instead of waiting for them to be open.


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I've see this posted a few times about QB's working with WR's in the off season helps with timing.


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They'll be a tough out.

Probably most difficult opener in a while.
You know what ... I'm not as sure of that, they are losing a lot of upperclassmen to graduation on both the offense and defensive side of the ball and plus they are losing Dalvin Cook and possibly Travis Rudolph (he's grading out around the 3rd round). Not saying they won't be good, but thinking they won't be as good as the FSU team we just saw play Michigan.
 

JDCrimson

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I'm glad it's about 270 or so days away because emotionally I can't even think about it right now. This one is going to have a longer hangover for me.

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You know what ... I'm not as sure of that, they are losing a lot of upperclassmen to graduation on both the offense and defensive side of the ball and plus they are losing Dalvin Cook and possibly Travis Rudolph (he's grading out around the 3rd round). Not saying they won't be good, but thinking they won't be as good as the FSU team we just saw play Michigan.
Actually FSU brings almost everyone back on both sides of the ball. Based on performance I think FSU, USC should be 1/2. I could see Bama 3-5. PSU and Ohio St. return a ton also.


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