Spring Practice Thread/News/Predictions

[Ledsteplin]

Guys, I’m watching the Ohio State spring game and they aren’t even tackling. We will see some tackling today. They are doing teams but no tackling. We won’t be doing teams but it will be physical. I would rather do it our way than what I am seeing.

They have a decent fan turnout. Good crowd.

 

[Con]

They have a decent fan turnout. Good crowd.

You are correct. That is why I’m so surprised with them not tackling. We are discussing not keeping score on here and getting upset. I would be way more upset watching this mess.

 

[Con]

Now they are doing a little tackling. I must have missed their rules for the game.

 

[B1GTide]

Guys, I’m watching the Ohio State spring game and they aren’t even tackling. We will see some tackling today. They are doing teams but no tackling. We won’t be doing teams but it will be physical. I would rather do it our way than what I am seeing.

There is a reason that I don't even watch our spring game.

 

[Con]

There is a reason that I don't even watch our spring game.

Do they play it this way to prevent injuries?

 

[B1GTide]

Do they play it this way to prevent injuries?

Yes. The game is an event with an awesome tailgating experience, but the "game" has never been worth watching.

I loved Saban's format.

 

[81usaf92]

Don't even care. This might produce a better practice. But the winner will be decided by stats, not a scoreboard.

at the scrimmage they kept score by if the defense made a 3 and out or stopped the offense. There was actually a scoring element to it.

But I expect a very vanilla day.

 

[B1GTide]

at the scrimmage they kept score by if the defense made a 3 and out or stopped the offense. There was actually a scoring element to it.

But I expect a very vanilla day.

Unless the scores are posted on the scoreboard for the fans to follow, I didn't happen

 

[TheRealPokeChop]

Scoring system today

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1779209587276525837

 

[TheRealPokeChop]

Yes. The game is an event with an awesome tailgating experience, but the "game" has never been worth watching.

I loved Saban's format.

I agree. But with injuries and brailsfords situation we barely have enough oline men for two squads. I hope the two team format returns next year

 

[Guido]

Although I like sabans format, the guys on this board are smart enough to eyeball the scrimmage and see where we are. Tough duty today.
Can't watch, neighbors kids need attending to, death in their family, hopefully we play well with NO injuries.

 

[B1GTide]

Scoring system today

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1779209587276525837

Looks set up to ensure a defensive win to me.

 

[gtgilbert]

I won't be able to watch live. With my son at the state science competition. Thank goodness for youtube TV and dvr capabilities so I can catch it tonight...

 

[NationalTitles18]

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It's time, so the above is stupid.

 

[gtgilbert]

Looks set up to ensure a defensive win to me.

Not so sure about that. The defense has to force 4 pints to account for a single TD. Offenses should be way, way more efficient than that.

 

[CrimsonJazz]

Oh for God’s sake, don’t take extra timeouts here. Just kick the ball so we can watch the scrimmage

 

[Elefantman]

Not so sure about that. The defense has to force 4 pints to account for a single TD. Offenses should be way, way more efficient than that.

Didn't get to see the game, but I find 4 pints usually results in a visit to the men's room.

 

[Ledsteplin]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1779251255568695458

 

[some_al_fan]

Funny quote from al.com:

"Spring games in Seattle, Washington, don’t really compare to how it’s done in Tuscaloosa. That’s nothing against Seattle. It’s just that college football fans here in Alabama care a little more about rating the backups during an offseason practice than fans out west care about the sport at all."

 

[MemphisBamaDude]

Sorry if this has been discussed but what’s the prognosis on Hale. JessN’s write-up said he would be back by the fall but the A-Day telecast said he was out for the year.