Sounds like he doesn’t like the behavior he sees on tv........I think he has a handle on Bama and won’t let them get out of hand
Coach Saban sending players a message on radio show
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Perhaps an ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure. Especially with what appears now to be 2 freshman at ILB.
That's a bit worrisome. I'm sure a lot of the guys were working hard to make up for Clemson or for personal reasons, but having a .... game like Duke to open the season isn't going to give teams a sense of urgency in the summer.
Among those who stayed ... There's a certain defensive tackle who, up to this point in his career, talks a much better game than he plays.Look at who left the team for Draft
FWIW he seems to have realized his mistakes from last year and is rededicating himself...
Alabama DL Raekwon Davis ready to make most of (surprising) senior year
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If you hear the entire show................
He also talked about handing out discipline. Said young people today don't seem to grasp that actions have consequences. Discipline has to be consistent. Younger players are watching the older players, and if they see there are no consequences, then they feel they can do the same stuff.
Also, discipline isn't the same as punishment. He can make offenders do community service, or whatever, but the way to get to them is to take away the one thing they all want.
Playing time. Take away playing time, and that makes the point.
So, yes, it is safe to say there is some concern. And CNS is sending several messages, early on, because he sees things he isn't happy about.
He also talked about handing out discipline. Said young people today don't seem to grasp that actions have consequences. Discipline has to be consistent. Younger players are watching the older players, and if they see there are no consequences, then they feel they can do the same stuff.
Also, discipline isn't the same as punishment. He can make offenders do community service, or whatever, but the way to get to them is to take away the one thing they all want.
Playing time. Take away playing time, and that makes the point.
So, yes, it is safe to say there is some concern. And CNS is sending several messages, early on, because he sees things he isn't happy about.
OK, back to the main point.................
Somewhere in Allen, TX........................
"Hey, you just got mentioned on Coach Saban's show!"
"HUH?"
"He just said if the players want to talk to the other team that they should join the debate team. In language that should have been bleeped!
So, need any more members for your team? CNS may have some recruits for you."
"That's funny, because a student in one of the Debate I classes is on the JV, and they having their first game tonight. I told him when they go out there to shake hands that he should reach out and say 'Would you care to engage in a friendly debate?'."
"SO..................IT WAS YOU! I KNEW IT ALL ALONG! STOP DISTRACTING OUR PLAYERS. THEY HAVE ENOUGH ISSUES TO CONTEND WITH ALREADY!"
Somewhere in Allen, TX........................
"Hey, you just got mentioned on Coach Saban's show!"
"HUH?"
"He just said if the players want to talk to the other team that they should join the debate team. In language that should have been bleeped!
So, need any more members for your team? CNS may have some recruits for you."
"That's funny, because a student in one of the Debate I classes is on the JV, and they having their first game tonight. I told him when they go out there to shake hands that he should reach out and say 'Would you care to engage in a friendly debate?'."
"SO..................IT WAS YOU! I KNEW IT ALL ALONG! STOP DISTRACTING OUR PLAYERS. THEY HAVE ENOUGH ISSUES TO CONTEND WITH ALREADY!"
the leadership last year was a huge concern all season long, and there may be some lingering for this season. He's trying to get that under control before it get worse.
I know this is easier said than done. But the first game of the season shouldn't be hard to "get up for" regardless of the opponent. Again, I understand it's easier said than done. But with the separation Bama (and a few other programs) has put between themselves and the rest of the country. It's really hard to find a team that can truly challenge Bama. Look at last season's conference games. Our margin of victory in conference games was unreal, borderline silly. It's also hard to ensure a quality OOC opponent for openers because of how far out these games get scheduled and the volatility of the health of most programs. Team A was "good" when you scheduled the game three years out. Three years later they're awful. Our opener against Louisville is a classic example.
The really sad thing about last year is we had the talent to win the national title but obviously there were a great many things occurring behind the scenes. That was the most unorganized I have ever scene us on defense since CNS arrived. Tosh was in way over his head and had to give up play calling to Golding who was in the box. Thus wholesale changes to the defensive staff.
On offense we were explosive early, had injury issues with Tua and that side of the coaching staff was unraveling. Locksley had a foot out the door, Enos had a foot out the door, Gattis had a foot out the door and our play reflected in the latter part of the season. The recent bickering between Locksley and Gattis in the media about game planning and play calling probably shows a rift there. The gutless way Enos left without even meeting with CNS show the type of people we had.
I think in all of this we are leaving out something that looking back may have played in to what was occurring. For CNS to have hip surgery after the season leads me to believe it got to the point that he couldn't manage the pain any longer. He just doesn't strike me as the guy that runs to the doctor for every little thing. I know people who've had that procedure and they will tell you that the pain is unbearable and you don't really know how bad you were until it's repaired.
And to think with all of this we were 14-1 and SEC champs. Here's to a good 2019! RTR
On offense we were explosive early, had injury issues with Tua and that side of the coaching staff was unraveling. Locksley had a foot out the door, Enos had a foot out the door, Gattis had a foot out the door and our play reflected in the latter part of the season. The recent bickering between Locksley and Gattis in the media about game planning and play calling probably shows a rift there. The gutless way Enos left without even meeting with CNS show the type of people we had.
I think in all of this we are leaving out something that looking back may have played in to what was occurring. For CNS to have hip surgery after the season leads me to believe it got to the point that he couldn't manage the pain any longer. He just doesn't strike me as the guy that runs to the doctor for every little thing. I know people who've had that procedure and they will tell you that the pain is unbearable and you don't really know how bad you were until it's repaired.
And to think with all of this we were 14-1 and SEC champs. Here's to a good 2019! RTR
Could be........ considering the ending of the season, they shouldn’t have any reason not to come out ready to play against anyone. The jaw jacking should be the last thing anyone wants to involve themselves in. Saban will get it under control, I am confident........
Judging from what we've seen said from Enos, Locksley, and Gattis it very well could be that some of that type of thinking has crept into the team. I remember watching a lot of stupid, personal foul, taunting, smack talking penalties at key moments last year.
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