I would have to say Eddie Jackson. He was a real play-maker. I haven't had a chance to miss him yet, but next year I will probably miss Minkah because he could just do everything. This is a very difficult question to answer to be honest.
Question: Which Saban era player do you miss the most?
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I was about to say Norwood as well How many third downs did he convert?!?!?!? Gutsy player!
Mark Ingram in a landslide. I still think he’s the best RB to ever put on that Crimson Jersey.... no offense to any other RB.
I’ve just never seen a player like him....he ran so hard and his legs just kept churning and was so incredibly difficult to tackle. I remember so many times it took several defenders to get him down....like 5,6,7 defenders!!! His Vision was Elite and his Jump-Cut move was unbelievable. He put the whole offense on his shoulders so many times and was the perfect example of an MVP.
He was so good that he was pretty much the sole reason my Mom finally became a big Alabama football fan. She loved him because she thought he was ‘so little’ but the other huge players couldn’t stop him and it got her all fired up...lol... I couldn’t believe it because My Dad and I had tried to get her into Alabama Football for over 20 years before 2008.
I’m also glad that he still comes back to watch our games so much too. It seems like every big game we play in he’s on the sideline motivating and cheering on the players. He gets really fired up too after any rushing TD.
He also takes a special interest in our current RB’s and that position group seems to have a fraternal like pride/honor badge attached to it between all the former and current Coach Burton Burns RB’s.
Mark is just a great person period and has always been an exceptional role model as well as an outstanding ambassador for the University of Alabama.
Man I just love Mark Ingram!! He will always be my favorite player.
I’ve just never seen a player like him....he ran so hard and his legs just kept churning and was so incredibly difficult to tackle. I remember so many times it took several defenders to get him down....like 5,6,7 defenders!!! His Vision was Elite and his Jump-Cut move was unbelievable. He put the whole offense on his shoulders so many times and was the perfect example of an MVP.
He was so good that he was pretty much the sole reason my Mom finally became a big Alabama football fan. She loved him because she thought he was ‘so little’ but the other huge players couldn’t stop him and it got her all fired up...lol... I couldn’t believe it because My Dad and I had tried to get her into Alabama Football for over 20 years before 2008.
I’m also glad that he still comes back to watch our games so much too. It seems like every big game we play in he’s on the sideline motivating and cheering on the players. He gets really fired up too after any rushing TD.
He also takes a special interest in our current RB’s and that position group seems to have a fraternal like pride/honor badge attached to it between all the former and current Coach Burton Burns RB’s.
Mark is just a great person period and has always been an exceptional role model as well as an outstanding ambassador for the University of Alabama.
Man I just love Mark Ingram!! He will always be my favorite player.
I have to name a few:
Mark Ingram. First off, his love of the program. When I think of him, I think of how he played running the wildcat against So Carolina. He just always "wanted it" so bad.
ArDarius Stewart. Another player who just "wanted it" so badly. Catch the ball, then hell bent for the goal line.
D J Fluker. Huge and Fierce. He provided a lot of fire when the team seemed to be a little down, at times.
Mark Ingram. First off, his love of the program. When I think of him, I think of how he played running the wildcat against So Carolina. He just always "wanted it" so bad.
ArDarius Stewart. Another player who just "wanted it" so badly. Catch the ball, then hell bent for the goal line.
D J Fluker. Huge and Fierce. He provided a lot of fire when the team seemed to be a little down, at times.
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He would be a future NFL HOF if Sean Payton figured out how to use him earlier in his career. Ingram is a stud.
I miss Rolando McClain...this guy while at Bama was one of the smartest and aggressive LB's I have seen play under CNS. With his speed and the way he use to hit...WOW!!
Javier Arenas! Imho one of the most electric players we’ve had under Saban. Miss his aggressiveness on defense and returning punts.
It's impossible to pick just one.
CJ Moseley
Mark Barron
Donte Hightower
Minka Fitzpatrick
Barrett Jones
Amari Cooper
CJ Moseley
Mark Barron
Donte Hightower
Minka Fitzpatrick
Barrett Jones
Amari Cooper
we have had so many good players it's hard to pick a favorite.
one of my favorite players to watch in the early saban years was eryk anders.
one of my favorite players to watch in the early saban years was eryk anders.
YES!! Javier's sheer strength of will is unmatched to me. Not the most gifted as it pertained to measurables...too bad you cant measure heart.
1) Javy- return king and the king of the corner blitz
2) CJ- I was at the Ole Miss game in '13 and remembered never seeing anyone dominate or take one game so personally
3) Vinnie- his pick 6 in '13 is one of my favorite Saban-era plays.
4) Dareus- Colt McCoy knows why
5) Leigh Tiffin- we all know why
6) Julio- his talents were wasted on John Parker and McElroy.
2) CJ- I was at the Ole Miss game in '13 and remembered never seeing anyone dominate or take one game so personally
3) Vinnie- his pick 6 in '13 is one of my favorite Saban-era plays.
4) Dareus- Colt McCoy knows why
5) Leigh Tiffin- we all know why
6) Julio- his talents were wasted on John Parker and McElroy.
Hmm. I love CJ. However, if Corneilus Bennett & Derrick Thomas are considered LBs; they are 2 & 1, respectively.
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Wow! I read this thread and his name never came up until now. He was a phenomenal DT. I can't believe I didn't consider him.
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