Reliaquest Bowl for Bama and Michigan

[gtgilbert]

so back on track - has anyone heard anything about meatchicken having opt outs for the game?

 

[Cruloc]

Does Michigan have any type of suspensions from their impromptu midfield meeting after their last game?

 

[gtgilbert]

Does Michigan have any type of suspensions from their impromptu midfield meeting after their last game?

They should, but after all that went on with them in the 23 season and they received ZERO consequences, do you really think that they, or their conference would do anything to take a stand?

 

[Cruloc]

They should, but after all that went on with them in the 23 season and they received ZERO consequences, do you really think that they, or their conference would do anything to take a stand?

Of course. And Indiana will win the national title.

 

[GboyBama]

Opt outs?

I was going to write a snarky post, but did a mental reset first.

We're all Bama fans, even if we disagree on how to get back to the top of the mountain at times. This era (error?) of CFB is crazy and unprecedented. Players transferring at will, getting paid millions, opting out of games...

Let's not fall into that same trap as fans. I know our passions burn very bright at times, but I would humbly suggest that we not opt out of supporting our team, no matter the team's disposition (or composition for that matter).

Bama has given us many memorable Saturdays, often turning certain defeat into improbable victory.

Let's not abandon them when they're "down."

 

[Isaiah 63:1]

I think you mean he was one play away from going to a second overtime in the semi-final and if we had won that game we would have had a chance to play for the national title.

That is quite a ways from one play to win the national championship.

Milroe apologists are not known for letting data get in the way of their beliefs…

 

[bamaslammer]

It's hard to take non playoff bowl games seriously. Not because they are meaningless, but because so many players don't consider them seriously and bail out. So in many cases both teams show up with skeleton crews and essentially play an extra spring game. As a fan I view the game with the utmost curiosity, primarily to see how former backup players perform under the lights to get a read on where we are for the future season. but if we win or lose the game I don't see it as much of a reflection on this season or the next one. It's just a game between seasons with a limited roster.

 

[BamaInBham]

You are probably right and I hope you are right.

It’s just the more time that goes by without hearing more about the QB situation has me concerned.

Law hitting the portal has me confused and concerned.

IMO, Law hitting the portal is no issue at all.

I deeply appreciate his sincere efforts overall and his physical, effective blocking but his offensive output was almost nil. He has good but not great speed. He has little elusiveness. He has bad hands - the death knell for a WR.

I truly wish him the very best.

IMO, there are legit areas of concern but this is not one of them nor does it portend others.

 

[Saban4Ever]

IMO, Law hitting the portal is no issue at all.

I deeply appreciate his sincere efforts overall and his physical, effective blocking but his offensive output was almost nil. He has good but not great speed. He has little elusiveness. He has bad hands - the death knell for a WR.

I truly wish him the very best.

IMO, there are legit areas of concern but this is not one of them nor does it portend others.

Law is better suited for safety or even RB. I appreciate his time at Bama, especially his blocking. He just wanted more playing time I think.

 

[PA Tide Fan]

so back on track - has anyone heard anything about meatchicken having opt outs for the game?

Still a bit early to know. I only know of one player from any bowl team so far to announce an opt out and that is Tyler Shough QB-Louisville. Many more will be coming.

 

[PA Tide Fan]

Does Michigan have any type of suspensions from their impromptu midfield meeting after their last game?

I don't think there were any suspensions resulting from that incident. Just a $100K fine for each team.

 

[BamaInBham]

It's hard to take non playoff bowl games seriously. Not because they are meaningless, but because so many players don't consider them seriously and bail out. So in many cases both teams show up with skeleton crews and essentially play an extra spring game. As a fan I view the game with the utmost curiosity, primarily to see how former backup players perform under the lights to get a read on where we are for the future season. but if we win or lose the game I don't see it as much of a reflection on this season or the next one. It's just a game between seasons with a limited roster.

Very few Alabama players have ever bailed which should be further incentive for Alabama fans to support their efforts to win the game with as much enthusiasm as they can muster.

Btw, this is not a gimme. Mich has a good defense. They are reminiscent of OU: A blueblood not having a typical year who has a very good D and a pedestrian O. IMO, OU’s D is a tad better and Mich O is a little better. Alabama will need to be ready to play. Mich will be fired up. We all know that Mich beat OSU at Columbus. They are capable.

 

[davefrat]

I would think that MI will come in pretty fired up for this game being that it gives them the opportunity to finish the season with back to back wins over two blue blood programs in getting to 8 wins.

 

[CrimsonTitles]

so back on track - has anyone heard anything about meatchicken having opt outs for the game?

Hope Mason Graham opts out if Milroe is going to play. We already saw how they went last year.

 

[Ledsteplin]

Yes I do.

It was a bad decision.

I’m more or less venting about a lot of things.

I should have been more specific and said Prime CNS

The hardass disciplinarian who ran a super tight ship.

I’d do an even trade with IUs staff yesterday.

I know we gotta give them at least 3 years but the OU game was a BAD omen.

The not moving on from players who aren’t performing to the point it negatively affects the entire team is a bad omen.

His pressers are a complete waste of time with coach speak.

I’d take a rant about a coke bottle over this.

I’m mostly tired of wasting talented players.

We’re going to be lucky to keep RW and Germie.

Germie is a Junior. He might try the NFL Draft. These kids get in a hurry. But I do think he would increase his draft status by returning for his senior year. I don't see RW leaving. And hope Jalen Hale and Cole Adams return at 100%. I think Rico Scott works his way into the rotation.

 

[tusks_n_raider]

IMO, Law hitting the portal is no issue at all.

I deeply appreciate his sincere efforts overall and his physical, effective blocking but his offensive output was almost nil. He has good but not great speed. He has little elusiveness. He has bad hands - the death knell for a WR.

I truly wish him the very best.

IMO, there are legit areas of concern but this is not one of them nor does it portend others.

What I had in the back of my mind when I said confused and concerned is because Law prefers playing with Ty Simpson.

Law might be leaving for others reasons but maybe he thinks for whatever reason him and Ty won’t play together so he’s not taking chances getting out.

 

[BamaInBham]

Still a bit early to know. I only know of one player from any bowl team so far to announce an opt out and that is Tyler Shough QB-Louisville. Many more will be coming.

Will Johnson, great Mich corner, top 2-10 player in the draft, has opted out.

 

[LeBron47]

I am definitely getting too old… I don’t care if we play someone in the parking lot. There is something to play for… a WIN.

 

[NoNC4Tubs]

Yeah, would like to get win #10 to keep the streak going!

 

[jjv0004]

Mason Graham, their 2nd best player, is not playing.