Game Thread: 2023 A Day Game thread

[theballguy]

From y’all’s commentary, I see what Saban meant by saying both QB’s did really good things and there’s a lot they need to work on. Good to hear Lonergan is showing out - Eli has been getting more “press”.

Longergan looked to be the most settled and poised. Very impressive. Kind of reminds me of Will Grier or AJ at his best.

 

[B1GTide]

Watching this game, my biggest concern is that Alabama does not seem to have a receiver capable of making a contested catch.

 

[DM21]

A few times a finger brushed him and was called down. At least 1 or 2 completions were wiped off due to that.

 

[theballguy]

Watching this game, my biggest concern is that Alabama does not seem to have a receiver capable of making a contested catch.

True and still all look better than last year's receivers.

 

[theballguy]

A few times a finger brushed him and was called down. At least 1 or 2 completions were wiped off due to that.

And big ones at that. I have no doubt 100% he would have extended those plays. Milroe not as bad as his interceptions looked. One was ill-advised. The other was an end to the half on a hail-mary.

 

[Special K]

In other news that will surprise absolutely no one, Bryant-Denny concessions are a clown show even on A-Day. Running out of food, water, and sodas before halftime.

 

[Bamamonts]

Simpson looks good running.

 

[Tideflyer]

Sooooo....... Do we have enough at QB to forego the portal?

 

[AlexanderFan]

We need an alpha QB, or an alpha WR so that this offense can develop.

I’m not sold that this offensive line can impose its will enough that an alpha RB will do us any good.

 

[B1GTide]

Sooooo....... Do we have enough at QB to forego the portal?

That's not happening. You will win or lose with these QBs.

 

[theballguy]

In other news that will surprise absolutely no one, Bryant-Denny concessions are a clown show even on A-Day. Running out of food, water, and sodas before halftime.

Surprised they had anything for Spring game. They don't usually take concessions seriously esp. before the Spring game (you'd think they'd realized a free game means people have some more money to spend than usual though). I've usually gotten stuff from the food trucks beforehand or brought my own.

 

[Bamamonts]

Sooooo....... Do we have enough at QB to forego the portal?

I think so. I think Simpson will settle in and become the starter.

 

[theballguy]

We need an alpha QB, or an alpha WR so that this offense can develop.

I’m not sold that this offensive line can impose its will enough that an alpha RB will do us any good.

If the line can't gel, then an alpha QB will barely do anything (as we've seen with Bryce the last couple of years).

 

[Bama Lee]

Sooooo....... Do we have enough at QB to forego the portal?

Yep

 

[theballguy]

Sooooo....... Do we have enough at QB to forego the portal?

Only if someone really good shows up at the portal and only wants to play at Bama. So, probably not.

 

[davefrat]

That's not happening. You will win or lose with these QBs.

Agreed.

It’s perplexing that we haven’t seen better development of Milroe and Simpson.

 

[AlexanderFan]

Shazz Preston stole Forrest Gump’s helmet.

 

[CrimsonJazz]

We need an alpha QB, or an alpha WR so that this offense can develop.

I’m not sold that this offensive line can impose its will enough that an alpha RB will do us any good.

OL has been weak for 2 years. Hopefully it all comes together this fall. They certainly have the right attitude.

 

[AlexanderFan]

Milroe had Lewis wide open and chose Henderson who had two guys near him.

 

[DM21]

Caleb back to return a punt.