Bama Players Transferring (catch all thread)

[mlingerfelt31]

There was supposed to have been a RB from Louisiana visited yesterday anybody know.

 

[gtgilbert]

I wouldn't have been upset about Mbakwe except he's clearly talented and recruits for the team and is Ryan's friend. He's 3rd to 4th best corner or receiver at the moment, he's a prime transfer type guy that leaves just to get significant time as a starter.

losing guys who are 3rd or 4th matters though.

Take the Wolf role this year. We started the year pretty deep; Qua and QRob as kinda co-starters, with Koht as a long down/distance pass-rush specialist and Pierre behind them as the 4 deep. Qua is dinged up early, Koht and Qrob really more pass rush guys. Pierre still learning some things. Then Koht is gone, and Qrob is hurt.

We ended up having to slide a 285 pound bandit into that role for a lot of situations, so were limited in the things we could do there.

There were also tons of times this season when we had 4-5 CBs play in competitive games, even if a guy just came in for a few plays so the staff could talk over something with a starter, or there was something with a match up.

We also went DEEP in the WR bench, at least with who all saw the field.

The SEC is a grind, and it takes depth to make it through.

 

[AlexanderFan]

losing guys who are 3rd or 4th matters though.

Take the Wolf role this year. We started the year pretty deep; Qua and QRob as kinda co-starters, with Koht as a long down/distance pass-rush specialist and Pierre behind them as the 4 deep. Qua is dinged up early, Koht and Qrob really more pass rush guys. Pierre still learning some things. Then Koht is gone, and Qrob is hurt.

We ended up having to slide a 285 pound bandit into that role for a lot of situations, so were limited in the things we could do there.

There were also tons of times this season when we had 4-5 CBs play in competitive games, even if a guy just came in for a few plays so the staff could talk over something with a starter, or there was something with a match up.

We also went DEEP in the WR bench, at least with who all saw the field.

The SEC is a grind, and it takes depth to make it through.

Which is why they need to start scheduling more cupcakes and have fewer conference games.

 

[ga tide man #9]

Had a disappointing year and would be behind sabb bray mincey and morgan at safety. Jones taking the nickel job probably sealed that too

Does Jones have an eligibility left? I was impressed with his physicality down the stretch

 

[gtgilbert]

Had a disappointing year and would be behind sabb bray mincey and morgan at safety. Jones taking the nickel job probably sealed that too

I don't get the hype around morgan. Seemed like every time Smith came out and they put Morgan in we gave up a big play either right at him, or right over him cause he was out of position.

 

[rtr90]

the quitter calendar should be same (after champ game) for all teams regardless of their Bowl/non-Bowl/playoff status. It really is a stupid system

 

[Con]

I don't get the hype around morgan. Seemed like every time Smith came out and they put Morgan in we gave up a big play either right at him, or right over him cause he was out of position.

Right now seems like he has the heart but not the size.

 

[tusks_n_raider]

It’s amazing how everyone who leaves in the portal ‘wasn’t that good anyway’

Happens every time.

 

[JohnD]

I don't get the hype around morgan. Seemed like every time Smith came out and they put Morgan in we gave up a big play either right at him, or right over him cause he was out of position.

That's what true freshmen do. It was the results of the situation we were in to have to play so many of those freshmen. He'll get better.

 

[Rocky Mtn Bob]

It’s amazing how everyone who leaves in the portal ‘wasn’t that good anyway’

Hmm. I'm wondering if 18 year-olds are bright enough to think ahead like this. "I'm going to have a year of Bama coaching, then I'll be more marketable in the portal."

I just don't know....

 

[editder]

Ball State OL Arkel Anugwom transfers to Alabama football. What it means for Crimson Tide

Alabama has gained a depth piece for its offensive line. Here's what to know about Ball State OT Arkel Anugwom.

www.tuscaloosanews.com

I’ve been waiting for a chance to raid backups from Ball State’s roster. I hope it gets better than this.

 

[TheRealPokeChop]

I don't get the hype around morgan. Seemed like every time Smith came out and they put Morgan in we gave up a big play either right at him, or right over him cause he was out of position.

Gotta give true freshmen time. I would encourage folks to remeber true freshmen seasons from minkah or kool-aid or diggs.

But he came out of camp on smiths heels to start at Husky. Will push for the start there this year and should take a leap.

 

[gtgilbert]

Gotta give true freshmen time. I would encourage folks to remeber true freshmen seasons from minkah or kool-aid or diggs.

But he came out of camp on smiths heels to start at Husky. Will push for the start there this year and should take a leap.

yeah, but Minkah wasn't as out of position as often as Morgan and all those guys were starting, not just filling in. I'm sure he'll get better, but he was literally a liability every time he stepped out there relative to Smith which is why I don't understand the hype and how he was pushing anyone for time.

 

[Moro Creek]

It is really exciting to get an O lineman from a great program like Ball State..................

 

[oskie]

Disappointed to see this one:

Ty Lockwood plans to enter NCAA Transfer Portal

Alabama tight end plans to enter transfer portal

.

www.on3.com

 

[JohnD]

yeah, but Minkah wasn't as out of position as often as Morgan and all those guys were starting, not just filling in. I'm sure he'll get better, but he was literally a liability every time he stepped out there relative to Smith which is why I don't understand the hype and how he was pushing anyone for time.

Minkah? You mean the unicorn? The "standard" that every DB is held to? That's not a fair comparison.
Also, the new coaching staff likely contributed somewhat to the keystone cops routine that the defense looked like from time to time. There were plenty of missed assignments to go around. It's likely that not all of the ones that looked like Morgan's miss was actually his responsibility.

 

[bamadwain]

It is really exciting to get an O lineman from a great program like Ball State..................

He just a depth piece

 

[tusks_n_raider]

yeah, but Minkah wasn't as out of position as often as Morgan and all those guys were starting, not just filling in. I'm sure he'll get better, but he was literally a liability every time he stepped out there relative to Smith which is why I don't understand the hype and how he was pushing anyone for time.

I think I've become immune to pre-season position hype from hearing for a decade straight that the O-Line was going to rival 2012's.

 

[bamaga]

It’s amazing how everyone who leaves in the portal ‘wasn’t that good anyway’

Happens every time.

It’s true though, i mean who would want an All American Safety? Or an All American Center, or an AllSEC first team corner? We have better on the roster.

 

[CB4]

Freshman LB Sterling Dixon hits the portal.

BREAKING: Alabama true freshman linebacker enters transfer portal

Alabama saw its second player of the day head to the NCAA transfer portal. Sources informed Touchdown Alabama that true freshman linebacker Sterling Dixon has entered the transfer portal. Dixon appeared in three games this past season against Western Kentucky, Missouri and Mercer but recorded no...

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