I mean he wasn’t that great a guard either…
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I’m sure that list is just as long, if not longer, for many teams. What separates teams is how coaches make the most of the players on their roster.
Exactly!! I think this sentence needs to be reiterated ad nauseum every time some fan or poster has doubts about Bama football.
I can't tell you how many times I have beaten this drum to death to everyone and their mothers who want to listen. I get all the angst about the coaching staff and etc., but I am willing to give him year 3 to fix all the things we saw. honestly, we don't have a choice but keep him at this time and hope for the very best!
I pray CKD will hire somebody that will bring back Physicality in a major way. Our last 2 losses are by a combined 66-10 margin. Can anyone tell me the last time we even got close to that?
I really want to believe in this staff but man some things you just don’t see anymore (physicality and determination to make the other team quit) and it can’t just be players wanting only money/playing time. Players take on the personality of their coaches, and some of the personalities we have in that complex need to be upgraded.
I really want to believe in this staff but man some things you just don’t see anymore (physicality and determination to make the other team quit) and it can’t just be players wanting only money/playing time. Players take on the personality of their coaches, and some of the personalities we have in that complex need to be upgraded.
Yeah, people are acting like the transfers are just an Alabama thing.
He was a recruit from Saban with the 3-4 defense and would have been a better fit for him as an outside linebacker rush guy similar to Will Anderson or Tim Smith. In the 4-2-5 defense we run he isn’t really big enough to be a defensive end and didn’t seem to have the coverage skills needed.
This is perfect time for everyone to take a moment and watch this.
This is where I am. I’m not ready to kick CKD to the curb. And I do agree he needs to get in his “type” of players. But I’m troubled by what I’ve seen the last two years. Lack of physical play. Undisciplined play and seemingly lack of preparation. Some of this has nothing to do with “player type” or “system”. I has everything to do fundamentals, attention to detail, and preparation. And that is coaching.
Staff changes are certainly needed. And I’m glad to hear those things are likely in the works. But CKD needs to start “buttoning things up” in year three.
The problem I have is that with this staff who knows if they’re even playing the right players.
I have said that since they changed coaches that part of what makes teams succeed is having the right guys that fit the system. Some of the people on the board don’t realize the change in schemes was going to need a complete overhaul. You had players brought in for one system and then after the coaching changes a completely different system. On defense we went from a 3-4 to a 4-2 front half. Players like Keeley are not guys that really fit the new system as he was recruited as a 3-4 outside linebacker that rushed the passer. He is a Tim Smith, Will Anderson type player as outside linebacker who rushes passer. In the new scheme he isn’t really big enough to play as 4 down man guys and coverage skills were not great.
The same with the offense with Grubb who wants to push the ball down the field. I don’t think Simpson is a great fit for that style. He still is a very solid quarterback but I think you still have a little bit of limitations as his arm is not top level. I would have said the exact same thing with Bryce Young who was one of the best quarterbacks we have ever had. He was great for the system we used but I wouldn’t want him as the ideal guy under this system.
I'm to the point of, we don't have a choice and Byrne won't do it anyway....so DeBoer is our coach for 2026.
I think he's too soft on the players and his culture in the program is too soft. I think his offense is terrible and not suited for the SEC.....he isn't going to suddenly get a power running game....he's never had one. If he surprises me and does that, great....it means he's morphed his philosophy and might be fine.
Otherwise, I figure he's done after next year.
6 of the 8 losses he's had at Bama were embarrassments. Unprepared team meets unmitigated disaster....and this staff had no answers. He's turned the program into a joke and we're soft as tissue.
There's a fine line between getting blown out and winning a championship......I can't tell you how much that statement irks me.
It can be. The question is, “is it?”. I.e., how good is Alabama’s evaluation? So far it’s been pretty good: r.g., Brooks, Simmons, Russell, et al. At least with HS kids. Sometimes it’s hard to tell with some portal players because you don’t know how much they are being paid, if anything. Sometimes it’s just a scholarship or that and $20k.
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You notice I didn’t say I had I bunch of faith that he could do it. The reality is as you stated. Nothing is happening until after next season (at the earliest). And Byrne may very well give him a fourth year just to be “fair”.
I think many that feel like we are a spoiled fanbase fail to objectively look at the optics of the past two seasons. Yeah I hate to see Bama lose. We ALL hate to see Bama lose. And we’ve never been a bunch that hung our hats on “moral victories”. But it is the way we have looked in some of those losses. It is stuff we haven’t experienced since bumbling years of the “Mikes”. Yes our expectations are high in terms of winning. But for the most part we are a knowledgeable fanbase. We know what good, fundamental football looks like. And this ain’t it. We EXPECT good fundamental football regardless of winning or losing.
And a quote from a head coach after an embarrassing loss in a quarterfinal playoff game like “There is a fine line between winning and getting blown out” does little to bolster my faith. The absurd coach speak crap like “leaning on each other” and “pouring into the players” needs to go away.
If you can't access this...
www.al.com
Few snippet:
He met with the coaches this last weekend and he's using next few days to explore his NFL options. The door to return back to Alabama is open. Entering into portal isn't likely at this time.
Latest we’re hearing on Ty Simpson and his status for 2026
Ty Simpson has the ability to remain in college for another season or turn professional. Here's what we're hearing about where things stand Sunday night.
www.al.com
Few snippet:
He met with the coaches this last weekend and he's using next few days to explore his NFL options. The door to return back to Alabama is open. Entering into portal isn't likely at this time.
Very well stated, 81!
Everyone needs to just chill and give CKD a chance.
If we had not made the CFP, there may have already been some staff changes made the past few weeks.
As it was, we needed all hands on deck for the OU and IU games...
if I were Ty, the NFL is my ticket. it's not a great QB class. GM will take a chance on him esp. if he does a solid performance at the combine. they have enough film on him and know his strength and weaknesses. with a good OL and capable running game depending what team takes him, he will thrive.If you can't access this...
Latest we’re hearing on Ty Simpson and his status for 2026
Ty Simpson has the ability to remain in college for another season or turn professional. Here's what we're hearing about where things stand Sunday night.
Few snippet:
He met with the coaches this last weekend and he's using next few days to explore his NFL options. The door to return back to Alabama is open. Entering into portal isn't likely at this time.
word right now is that staff is working on keeping Keeley at Bama. lots of fans are rejoicing. let's see.
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