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BREAKING AJ McCarron named Stallions Head Coach

davefrat said:
I wasn't aware that he was sort of toxic in that sense during the draft or during his short NFL career, but I could certainly see it.
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I don´t know AJ personally but have watched him over the years as we all have. I also got to spend time on the field and see him up close and personal at practices during his time at Alabama and saw how he carried himself and even heard some things come out of his mouth I can´t post here nor would he want me posting on the internet. I say all that to say, AJ is a confident guy and has the proclivity to push the boundaries towards what would be considered cocky. He says his mind and doesn´t care if it hurts your feelings and part of that is what made him great and it also has caused him some of the problems he has had. It is a double edged sword but I think he will eventually grow out of it as he gets older and wiser and starts to realize that the world´s a big place and life can humble you.
 
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davefrat said:
I wasn't aware that he was sort of toxic in that sense during the draft or during his short NFL career, but I could certainly see it.
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He didnt handle his combine interviews and PR in the most humble manner. He didnt test during the combine. All in all made some poor decisions that set him back from future team leader imo.
 
davefrat said:
I wasn't aware that he was sort of toxic in that sense during the draft or during his short NFL career, but I could certainly see it.
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I don't know anything about toxic. I do know that he helped coach a baseball team out at Westside park here in Mobile and their practice field use to be right next to the one my son practiced on and he was as nice as he could possibly be and would throw the football before and after practice or in breaks with any of the kids that wanted to and they loved him so...
 
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Windsortide said:
I Just simply think AJ deserves more credit and more mention than he gets.
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We were just so good, SO GOOD! on Defense. Coach Saban was much like Stallings. Why take a chance on losing a game if you could just play it safe and let the defense and running game win? We would have beaten LSU like a drum if he had tacken the handcuffs off AJ in the Tuscaloosa game. He didn't make the same mistake in the Championship rematch.

I understand that he was being protective of a young QB, as well. What if he puts the game in AJ's hands and he makes a mistake and loses the game? Small but real chance. AJ maybe gets crucified, loses his confidence. Team loses confidence that Saban believes they're tough enough. Saban never forgives himself. Just so many bad things to risk.

Until you lose 9-6.
 
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dtgreg said:
We were just so good, SO GOOD! on Defense. Coach Saban was much like Stallings. Why take a chance on losing a game if you could just play it safe and let the defense and running game win? We would have beaten LSU like a drum if he had tacken the handcuffs off AJ in the Tuscaloosa game. He didn't make the same mistake in the Championship rematch.

I understand that he was being protective of a young QB, as well. What if he puts the game in AJ's hands and he makes a mistake and loses the game? Small but real chance. AJ maybe gets crucified, loses his confidence. Team loses confidence that Saban believes they're tough enough. Saban never forgives himself. Just so many bad things to risk.

Until you lose 9-6.
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AJ really grew with experience. By the team they got to ND in Miami the offense had expanded nicely.
 
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Birmingham keeps playoff hopes alive

Stallions Lock Down Aviators Behind Gilmore’s Big Day​

Looks like tickets were readily available.

It appears that the UFL has gotten rid of conferences and the top four teams go to the playoffs. 1 seed plays 4, 2 plays 3 and the winners play in the championship. Birmingham dug themselves a hole dropping to 1-4 but they have now won three in a row. Get in the playoffs and see what turns up...
 
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The Stallions started the season with Matt Corral (late of Ole Miss) at QB. He did not play poorly, but the offense could best be described as "ineffective" with Corral at the helm. AJ, being a former QB himself, seemed reluctant to bench him, but eventually he pulled Corral and sent in Dorian Thompson-Robinson (late of UCLA) who has been more effective for the team. Thompson-Robinson is a good bit more mobile than Corral and has a decent arm.
 
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Well that stinks... I hope AJ lands somewhere in the coaching circles and continues to rise in the ranks. Regardless of coaching I think he will continue to do great things with whatever he chooses in life! He's a winner.
 
mikeua69 said:
42k stadium is too big? Were they hoping to play at one of the local high schools?
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I think it was more about the BJCC’s cost than anything else. The goofball CEO of the league backed himself into a corner with that position thinking the Hoover Met was a viable option during the SEC baseball tournament. And then found out the only alternatives were the BJCC itself and Legion Field.
 
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Tubafore said:
Choosing Idaho? Reduce the population by 60% from the area you're leaving and call it an upgrade. These are smart people
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I think it is not so much population of the metro area, but butts in seats. At the Stallions' last game, they had 5,500 folks in the stands. If 1% of people in metro Boise attend a game and 0.1% of people in Birmingham attend, which one puts more butts in seats?

On the other hand, TV revenue is, I think, national (i.e. ESPN and Fox Sports paid to cover games nationwide).

My big concern with Boise is playing football in Boise in March. (First game is scheduled for ~7 March). It could be pleasant in Idaho. Or it could be snowing. Snow might put a damper on attendance.
 
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Tidewater said:
I think it is not so much population of the metro area, but butts in seats. At the Stallions' last game, they had 5,500 folks in the stands. If 1% of people in metro Boise attend a game and 0.1% of people in Birmingham attend, which one puts more butts in seats?

On the other hand, TV revenue is, I think, national (i.e. ESPN and Fox Sports paid to cover games nationwide).

My big concerns is playing football in Boise in March. (First game is scheduled for ~7 March). It could be pleasant in Idaho. Or it could be snowing. Snow might put a damper on attendance.
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Boise has a domed stadium.
 
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Tidewater said:
I think it is not so much population of the metro area, but butts in seats. At the Stallions' last game, they had 5,500 folks in the stands. If 1% of people in metro Boise attend a game and 0.1% of people in Birmingham attend, which one puts more butts in seats?

On the other hand, TV revenue is, I think, national (i.e. ESPN and Fox Sports paid to cover games nationwide).

My big concerns is playing football in Boise in March. (First game is scheduled for ~7 March). It could be pleasant in Idaho. Or it could be snowing. Snow might put a damper on attendance.
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Yep, it is still basically winter in March in Idaho. Heck, we were there a few years ago in May and it was snowing. LOL!
 
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