Remember, we are fanatics (fans). All we have to do is believe.To be fair 2 isn't a condemnation of Bama but an exultation of Auburn. Acknowledging that Bama will need to execute at the top of their level isn't doubting Bama but giving due to the opponents skill level.
I feel as though I can say #2 and still feel confident that we come out with a win.
I would not agree with anybody who thinks Auburn are pretenders. Yes, they have faults that can be exposed by the talent and firepower of Bama but they have also been playing to a high standard themselves.
Thank God. Bama would be way worse if I had anything to do with it that made an impact.Remember, we are fanatics (fans). All we have to do is believe.
As you can tell, there's a contingent here who, it's safe to say, don't have second jobs manning a suicide prevention hotline...First off thanks guys. Second, not a troll or an eeyore as some accusations on the thread stated. I’ve been on the site since 2011. I just don’t post very often. And after reading selmaborntidefan’s post I’m all better now. Also liked the objective view of the OSU guy. Let’s forget about this thread.
Did you see the "Empathy Quotient" thread over in NS? We couldn't care less.As you can tell, there's a contingent here who, it's safe to say, don't have second jobs manning a suicide prevention hotline...
It's always been that way. During the Shula years it was predominantly #1 though. I'll take it how it is and maintain that a nuanced opinion is preferable to being a prisoner of the moment.I notice we dived into basically three camps.
1. Pot-banger camp: We will be lucky to win another game.
2. Concerned camp: We better bring our A-game.
3. Sunshine Pumper camp: No worry, no problem, no concern.
And yet we all have our superstitions, rituals, and play our little partsThank God. Bama would be way worse if I had anything to do with it that made an impact.
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Also, lest anyone forget, Bama has the dreaded and effective REC. Even in Jordan-Hare/Pat Dye field/Tuberville/Chizk/GusBus complex we can buy off the ref's. Aubie boards are always claiming the REC buys the ref's and that is why they can't beat us. Do they think the REC is bankrupt? :cheers2:I almost started a thread about this, but I think it would fit better here. Coaches always try to keep their team focused, regardless of who the opponent is. Coach Saban talks about "rat poison." Coach Stallings said, "If you think any game isn't a big one, just go out there and lose it." And so on....
But having said that, we all know that these are young men who play the game, and they're going to do what they're going to do.
Is there a possibility that maybe, just a little bit, they were looking past MSU because they're so geared up for Auburn?
Just a thought.
I haven't read this whole thread but this is exactly right. (maybe minus the bama by 20+ part).First, understand that your defensive game plan against MSU was vastly different than the game plan that you will have for AU. You did not attack the offense because you were worried about their QB's rushing game - he was the best RB on their team, and you played "safe" because of that. Against Auburn, you will get back to blitzing and attacking the LOS.
Second, your team was exhausted after the LSU game. It will be well rested for Auburn.
Third, You had only one week to prepare for MSU after losing both ILBs in the LSU game. You will have another 2 weeks to prepare for Auburn without those guys.
Finally, you won't have to worry about any "rat poison" over the next 2 weeks. Everyone will be picking Auburn in that game. That is going to get this Alabama team fired up, and I just can't see you guys losing a game like this when you are totally focused in your preparation.
I think that Alabama will win by 20+ points.
I watched it again as well...unbelievable football. Why we didn't keep running the sweep on the drive that resulted in a missed fg I will never understand. They were worn out and we were pumped, blocking the ends easily. They could not get outside fast enough to stop us. Yes to Damien -- he really ran and blocked well.I appreciate the concerns about the defense, however, after rewatching the game, especially the fourth quarter, several leaders emerged on offense. I think these guys will carry the team, even if that means an Oklahoma type win (which I seriously doubt ever happens to Alabama).
Jalen > Stidem
Calvin best receiver in the country
Damien made some serious blitz pickups in the last two drives.
Josh for the offense
It reminded me of the game that we kept running Ingram out of the wildcat every play until he scored the touchdown!!! He was gassed but they couldn’t stop it! I believe we should keep calling the play until they stop it especially when big gains are being made!!!Why we didn't keep running the sweep on the drive that resulted in a missed fg I will never understand. They were worn out and we were pumped, blocking the ends easily. They could not get outside fast enough to stop us.
I think we do every week, it's our depth compared to other teams depth that you are seeing in the 4th quarter.If we could get that 4th Q. team to show up for a whole game -- no one short of the NFL could stop us.
This. I know we can't win them all, but I never go into a game thinking we will lose.10th 10-win season in a row and some people don't believe. SMH
Respectfully, I think I posted about this issue earlier in this thread, or perhaps in another thread. But - Alabama has a HISTORY of slumping the week after LSux, Particularly when the LSu game is close and hard fought. That's what got us in 2012 when aTm came to Tuscaloosa, and its probably PART of what troubled us last weekend. That, and the fact that MSU played at a Very high level the whole night.I almost started a thread about this, but I think it would fit better here. Coaches always try to keep their team focused, regardless of who the opponent is. Coach Saban talks about "rat poison." Coach Stallings said, "If you think any game isn't a big one, just go out there and lose it." And so on....
But having said that, we all know that these are young men who play the game, and they're going to do what they're going to do.
Is there a possibility that maybe, just a little bit, they were looking past MSU because they're so geared up for Auburn?
Just a thought.