Alabama: Fall Practice Reports

[bamajas]

I heard that as well. I have no idea what that means in terms of how they are progressing, but it doesn't sound bad. He also said he heard from multiple reliable sources that Russell would be the starter and from separate reliable sources that Mack would be the starter. To me, that's pretty interesting. I just hope a starter is decided upon before camp closes. I do wonder if they are neck and neck in terms of play then whether who is getting paid the most factors into the decision. It certainly happens at the pro level.

Maybe CKD is going mob-boss style to snuff out his rats

(More likely, he said something like, "If the season started today..." on different days)

 

[bamadwain]

Nothing against Austin Mack, like many have said, we can win with either one, but if Mack has been in this system for four years and took say 25% first team reps last season, and Grubb says it's even right now, I believe that means Keelon is the guy,just my opinion

 

[4Q Basket Case]

I heard that as well. I have no idea what that means in terms of how they are progressing, but it doesn't sound bad. He also said he heard from multiple reliable sources that Russell would be the starter and from separate reliable sources that Mack would be the starter. To me, that's pretty interesting. I just hope a starter is decided upon before camp closes. I do wonder if they are neck and neck in terms of play then whether who is getting paid the most factors into the decision. It certainly happens at the pro level.

Good point. And I think you're right....money will figure in. Which you'd have to think would augur for Russell.

Also the old-school thought that, if two players are equal, you play the younger one because he has more time to develop. Not always true with today's portal and NFL draft process, but I do think there's still something to it.

 

[CrimsonTitles]

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Maybe CKD is going mob-boss style to snuff out his rats

(More likely, he said something like, "If the season started today..." on different days)

I don't think it came from DeBoer or any of the coaches. Jimmy said it came from sources very close to the program who are around the facility all the time. I believe the wording he used was "A-level sources who are usually correct about 90% of the time. I think he asked all of his sources to make their prediction and they were split on the answer based on what they've been seeing.

 

[CrimsonTitles]

I heard that as well. I have no idea what that means in terms of how they are progressing, but it doesn't sound bad. He also said he heard from multiple reliable sources that Russell would be the starter and from separate reliable sources that Mack would be the starter. To me, that's pretty interesting. I just hope a starter is decided upon before camp closes. I do wonder if they are neck and neck in terms of play then whether who is getting paid the most factors into the decision. It certainly happens at the pro level.

I'm going to choose to believe it means we're deciding between a Lamborghini and a Ferrari.

 

[Power Eye]

Nothing against Austin Mack, like many have said, we can win with either one, but if Mack has been in this system for four years and took say 25% first team reps last season, and Grubb says it's even right now, I believe that means Keelon is the guy,just my opinion

I tend to believe Russell will be the starter as well, but I also thought Coker would be the starter over Sims in 2014, and thought Simpson would be the starter over Milroe in 2023. Whenever there has been a true QB battle in the preseason, it seems like the guy who has been in the system longer wins out.

 

[bamajas]

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I don't think it came from DeBoer or any of the coaches. Jimmy said it came from sources very close to the program who are around the facility all the time. I believe the wording he used was "A-level sources who are usually correct about 90% of the time. I think he asked all of his sources to make their prediction and they were split on the answer based on what they've been seeing.

I hear ya, It was a joke at first, then my insecurity stepped in to correct my own joke instead of just leaving it

I guess I was assuming any person with close enough access to practice on the regular (especially for Stein to have consulted them frequently) is also gonna have contact with the coaches in some capacity, if not CKD

 

[arthurdawg]

Our defense must be terrible!!!

We must panic now!!!

Everyone looks good early on in shells. Let's see them in a couple of weeks -

Alabama football running backs have big day running the football on day 5 of fall camp

Alabama football’s offensive coordinator, Ryan Grubb, was excited to talk about the Crimson Tide’s running back after the fifth practice of fall camp. Grubb said he was happy to hear a reporter ask him about the running backs. “I thought we had some really, really good runs today,” Grubb said...

tdalabamamag.com

 

[Cruiser]

anybody seen the clips of "defensive analyst" Jarrett Johnson working with the team? Pretty hands on for an "analyst"? I like it! Jarrett was a DAWG!

https://twitter.com/x/status/2086880554046120234

 

[Con]

anybody seen the clips of "defensive analyst" Jarrett Johnson working with the team? Pretty hands on for an "analyst"? I like it! Jarrett was a DAWG!

https://twitter.com/x/status/2086880554046120234

The padding is cool as heck. I love these ideas people have to help with drills.

 

[gtgilbert]

anybody seen the clips of "defensive analyst" Jarrett Johnson working with the team? Pretty hands on for an "analyst"? I like it! Jarrett was a DAWG!

https://twitter.com/x/status/2086880554046120234

that's one of the most awesome things I have seen at a bama practice in a long time. If JJ can get the DL to have 75% of the mean streak, high motor and technique he played with, we'll be in pretty good shape.

 

[Cruiser]

that's one of the most awesome things I have seen at a bama practice in a long time. If JJ can get the DL to have 75% of the mean streak, high motor and technique he played with, we'll be in pretty good shape.

I agree; when I saw that clip I thought "THIS is Alabama Football". Thanks to JJ for giving back; after 12 years in the NFL he does not need an "analyst" job. I bet Freddie Roach brought him in?

 

[rolltide_21]

anybody seen the clips of "defensive analyst" Jarrett Johnson working with the team? Pretty hands on for an "analyst"? I like it! Jarrett was a DAWG!

https://twitter.com/x/status/2086880554046120234

He was an All-Pro if I remember correctly and All-SEC at Bama. They're privileged to learn from someone who played in the league as long as he did.

 

[tusks_n_raider]

AK Dear has apparently been 1st in line in RB Drills for a few days.

He scored a TD on a wheel route yesterday.

That’s potentially exciting.

He and Crowell may be the closest analogues we have to a Drake/Gibbs type of RB’s wrt being HR threats.

 

[BamaMoon]

On the QB race, I don't know how much Mack being with CKD for 4 years now really matters.

Coach has heard the rumblings and knows he'd better have an improved season this year to restore more confidence in his coaching abilities in the SEC, and more importantly, at Bama.

Do we really think he'll play the loyalty card if he knows Russell has more potential to explode on the scene this year??? I'm going with the majority here that believes Russell is the guy with the most high-end potential, though being less experienced in the program.

If I'm CKD, it's not the time to "play it safe," so I'd go with the higher-ceiling potential of Russell and, then, if he doesn't work, you have the steady-handed Mack to step in and take over.

 

[mlh]

If the QBs are truly that close in ability to run the offense, two things will decide who is QB1:

1. Taking care of the ball and not making turnovers
2. Leadership on the field and in the locker room

 

[BamaMoon]

If the QBs are truly that close in ability to run the offense, two things will decide who is QB1:

1. Taking care of the ball and not making turnovers
2. Leadership on the field and in the locker room

My understanding is they are NOT that close in ability. While Mack is a solid QB, as we witnessed in some spot play last year, Russell is, IIRC, our highest 5 star recruit in history.

The only thing keeping it close is Mack's familiarity with the offensive system he's been studying since his 1st year with CKD at Washington.

Concerning #1, it's about the TD/INT ratio. Every great QB will turn it over, but how many TDs they give you is the bigger stat. I get the sense this is who Russell is. Because of his inexperience compared to Mack, he'll probably turn it over occasionally, but his potential for big plays is also off the charts!

BTW, I don't mean to sound as if Mack can't be a solid QB. I think he can. I'm just so much in awe of Russell's star potential to be the next great Alabama QB!!!

 

[Bamabuzzard]

Nothing against Austin Mack, like many have said, we can win with either one, but if Mack has been in this system for four years and took say 25% first team reps last season, and Grubb says it's even right now, I believe that means Keelon is the guy,just my opinion

I take it that it could mean two things.

1. Austin Mack hasn't progressed and learned the offense like he should.
or
2. Keelon Russell is that good.

 

[BamaMoon]

I take it that it could mean two things.

1. Austin Mack hasn't progressed and learned the offense like he should.
or
2. Keelon Russell is that good.

JMO, but I think it's clearly #2.

 

[arthurdawg]

AK Dear has apparently been 1st in line in RB Drills for a few days.

He scored a TD on a wheel route yesterday.

That’s potentially exciting.

He and Crowell may be the closest analogues we have to a Drake/Gibbs type of RB’s wrt being HR threats.

That is very good news. Hill and Riley may be great guys, but the talent just isn't there. I hope Crowell comes along too, awful that he missed contact in the spring.