Game Thread: **OFFICIAL** Alabama vs Tennessee Game Thread

[JTH]

Yes we do.

And I'm still surprised why people are so stunned to see us playing this way. We hit the exact same wall last year, and we took the bye week to regroup and recharge. Couple that with the loss of a lot of leadership + the infusion of a lot of youth, and these results are bound to happen.

Don't jump off the bridge.

Yeah but with all of the experience on the offense we should be better than last year not the same or worse.

 

[rolltide62]

At the half:
South Carolina 7
Vanderbilt 7

 

[kyallie]

I"m sorry, we just seem to have quit the last 51 seconds. Scary stuff!

 

[TideMan09]

After so many of them, I imagine guys would tune him out. Human nature. So I'm sure he's not gonna go all Full Metal Jacket on them. I hope he can say something motivational like he said in Arkansas. But in any event, regardless of what he says, he can't get out there and play. The guys just have to want it more than they do.

This linebacking corps, in terms of production, so far reminds me of our 2006 version. The one right after Demeco & Freddie left and it was just trying to find its identity.

Sad but very true..Our Boys are used to butt chewing at the half by now..

 

[gmoney]

been awhile since we have lost, alot of young players not knowing the feeling of the CMS era and the begining of CNS. The 1 good thing is our best football is still out there, just a ? if they have the mental fortitude to accomplish a complete game.

 

[TIDEnGA]

I've thought the same thing since even the Florida game. He looks tired.

Tired, worried, disappointed. I can't put my finger on it. His intensity isn't the same either. He should be all over these players but seems relatively calm. Then he gives that tired, worried, disappointed look on the sidelines. I'm concerned!

 

[DiamondDust]

Yeah but with all of the experience on the offense we should be better than last year not the same or worse.

It's not just a matter of physical drainage. Mental drainage plays a big role as well.

 

[WAR]

I miss the point in the season where the pundits were calling this possibly the best offense in Bama history . . . .

 

[rylandtide]

Is DJ Fluker playing? Just wonderin how much his presence is missed (if he is out). Certainly something is different with the O-Line and perhaps its Fluker being out.

 

[BAMA 22 HEISMAN]

But as was said earlier, if he is all over them eventually they will tune out and say screw it. There is a fine line between motivating and having players tune you out.

I am sure CNS knows that line.

 

[WMack4Bama]

At the half:
South Carolina 7
Vanderbilt 7

UAB 10
MSU 10

At the Half.

 

[disneybama]

Lacking a gameface mood, I decided to change my avatar for the rest of the game.

 

[kyallie]

Yes we do.

And I'm still surprised why people are so stunned to see us playing this way. We hit the exact same wall last year, and we took the bye week to regroup and recharge. Couple that with the loss of a lot of leadership + the infusion of a lot of youth, and these results are bound to happen.

Don't jump off the bridge.

OK DD, that makes sense. We'll be back!!

 

[WMack4Bama]

Is DJ Fluker playing? Just wonderin how much his presence is missed (if he is out). Certainly something is different with the O-Line and perhaps its Fluker being out.

He's dressed, but not playing

 

[gmoney]

if the butt chewing is not working, put the 2nd string in and go. That way if they are playing bad at least they are gaining experince for down the road.

 

[CoastGhost]

I've wanted to use the 'recharge' excuse myself...but then I realize barney hasn't had a week off either and their offense is just sick. Ugh.

Well, we don't have the third coming as our QB.

 

[TIDEnGA]

Fluker isn't playing. The coaches gave McCullough (his back-up) one of the player of the week awards last week. I haven't noticed his performance tonight.

 

[Harmost]

Tired, worried, disappointed. I can't put my finger on it. His intensity isn't the same either. He should be all over these players but seems relatively calm. Then he gives that tired, worried, disappointed look on the sidelines. I'm concerned!

Looks pretty intense to me. And his sideline scream backs me up.

"Disappointed" seems apropos though.

 

[BAMALEEBO]

Is DJ Fluker playing? Just wonderin how much his presence is missed (if he is out). Certainly something is different with the O-Line and perhaps its Fluker being out.

He hasn't played that I've seen. Must still be banged up.

 

[Crimson Cat]

Is DJ Fluker playing? Just wonderin how much his presence is missed (if he is out). Certainly something is different with the O-Line and perhaps its Fluker being out.

McCullough...