Starters for Bowl Game?

Toddrn

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Bryce and Will had no business playing in that game, I’m glad they did but you just proved my point.

Milroe is QB3 at best, so why would he not play? Like if you don’t want him to play because you think he sucks then just be honest and say that.

But to just ban a player from playing in a bowl game for non-disciplinary reasons as if he’s the sole reason that Alabama is 9-3 is, I don’t know.
Half of us have been saying this for two years.
 

JustNeedMe81

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Alright, let's start focusing on the future. For those close to the program, what changes should we expect to see across starting positions for the bowl game?

Aside from transfers out, will DeBoer focus on winning this game, or will he focus on player development for 2025?

Thoughts?
Ask again in two weeks. I do expect some of Young WRs to see playing time.
 

BamaSC

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This is about doing what is best for the whole team. What they want and need are two different things. If we knew the truth it might surprise us who the team would want to start at QB.
Sorry if I don’t base my opinion on internet rumors. This team has earned the right to go out on their own terms. I’d love nothing more than to see a fully loaded Bama team wear out someone in the bowl game to make a point. There’s plenty of time to work on next year.
 

BamaMoon

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JMO, but if JM plans to hit the draft and thinks he's a 1st rounder, he will not put himself in line to take a hit in a bowl game.

And you know what, I don't blame him.
 

BamaMoon

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Think I posted this in the recruiting thread about KR, but Kyle Henderson thinks he may win the job next year.

Having the whole spring to get acclimated will be huge for his development.

Speaking of that, when I watch a video of him, he looks like a real QB. Great footwork, throw first mentality and only run if he has to.
 

Evil Crimson Dragon

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Think I posted this in the recruiting thread about KR, but Kyle Henderson thinks he may win the job next year.

Having the whole spring to get acclimated will be huge for his development.

Speaking of that, when I watch a video of him, he looks like a real QB. Great footwork, throw first mentality and only run if he has to.
He definitely has a high ceiling
 

BamaBoySince89

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I'll leave it at this. It's not criticism, it's constant bashing. 99.9% of the problems on the team is Milroe? Come on, that's completely untrue. Does he have problems, sure. This is a frustrating team but it's not just Milroe. I've said my piece and it won't change a thing.
I don’t think everybody is implying that 99.9% of the problems are Milroe but let’s be real:

His QB play vs Tennessee and Oklahoma has to account for a large share of the blame for the loss, especially OU.

The Vandy loss could be attributed to the defense for sure, but the lack of Offensive production vs Tennessee put the defense in a bad situation to where they dodged big plays in the first half, Tennessee got more opportunities and started hitting them in the second half, and the defense DID NOT ADJUST!

Wisconsin, 1st half of Georgia, and LSU were the only games where you got great to fairly consistent QB play.

3 Things attributed to this season:

1. Bad QB play
2. Play call selection based on talent deficiencies and failure to utilize running game properly
3. Lack of adjustments on defense in losses.

JM accounts for 2/3. Nobody hates him but his play has cost us a possible NC and a SECCG/CFP appearance. How anybody can’t see this is beyond me.
 

gtgilbert

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Well I know YOU dont like Milroe like you have a personal vendetta against him so of course I expect you to put 99.9% of the blame on him.

The Tennessee and OU losses? Sure, put that on him, but last time I checked, the defense couldn’t stop a New Mexico State QB back in October.
Half of the offensive possessions against vandy were 3 and out putting the d back on the field with little to no time to rest or adjust, plus a pick six and another TO that was 100 percent on JM
 

gtgilbert

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Think I posted this in the recruiting thread about KR, but Kyle Henderson thinks he may win the job next year.

Having the whole spring to get acclimated will be huge for his development.

Speaking of that, when I watch a video of him, he looks like a real QB. Great footwork, throw first mentality and only run if he has to.
KR looks looks like the real deal, but it's a big ask to start as a true freshman as a QB. Neither, Tua nor Bryce did, and while Hurts did, I really think it hurt his long term development. I hope one of the guys on the roster earns the spot and give KR a season to ramp up like Tua and bryce had and if KR is that good maybe he plays a good bit like Tua did.
 

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