With the talent on this roster there's no reason for us to have to "reload." There's no other team in CFB that has the quality depth that we have, we just need to have the right chemistry
I thought we have been on a title run since 2008.:wink:
For three consecutive years we've had arguably the top recruiting class in the nation. This year I'm not so certain it can even be argued. After yesterday's signing class I firmly believe we are seeing another foundation of talent to make another dynasty type run. IMO, we will look back and this class will be a lot like the 2008/2009 classes. The foundation of another run at greatness.
The talent in this class is utterly ridiculous. The athleticism in this class is mind boggling. Whatever disappointments or concerns any of us had after the Auburn and Oklahoma losses. Yesterday's signing class should end all of that. There are players up and down this class that addressed the weaknesses we had in these games. Also, if you listened to any of CNS's interviews yesterday you heard loud and clear that he completely understands the need for more athletic, "fast twitch" players and that's what he went and got. So Gus "BOOM" Malzahn better rub on that Iron Bowl trophy a lot between now and next November. Because he won't be keeping it long. "BOOM"!
I thought we have been on a title run since 2008.:wink:
Not trying to over simplify, but we get the QB position right and we are off and running, starting now.
I'm personally thinking it's the most talented class we've ever signed but i'll wait to see what A.J. has to say about it first.![]()
Just kidding....just kidding lol![]()
2010 says hi.Really, when was the last time we weren't on a title run...I'm thinkin' 2008
Not trying to over simplify, but we get the QB position right and we are off and running, starting now.
2010 says hi.
It just takes so many things to fall in place. I never dreamed '09 could be a championship year. OTOH, I looked at '10 and couldn't see what stood in our way (remember the Pogo line). 2011 was a slight surprise. After 2012, where we managed to cover some major weaknesses, I'd been told not to expect much from 2013, because our secondary was a patchwork, our DL was weaker than we needed and the OL was an "iffy" proposition. Nevertheless, we were in a position to play for it all and, I believe, win. I think our coaching staff did a hell of a job, overall, despite the weaknesses we were covering up. Could the last couple of games have been won, with better coaching decisions? No doubt about it. But we have to consider the entire body of work back to 2007. (Who was that who said that Saban would be gone in two years, anyway?)![]()
Each NC year so far under CNS we've needed a bit of good fortune OR an unconventional key play (Cody blocked fg) to get us into position to play for it all.
Of course CNS is as close to a sure thing once we get to THE game, but now the playoff system will introduce a whole new challenge.
We'll have to navigate the regular season, get up for the Barn, win the SECCG, and then two games in the playoff.
One thing is for sure: we'll continue to need some good fortune along the way, but a recruiting class like this one gives CNS a little room for error, which every year will have.