Sidebar

Phil Steele talks Bama FB

T

TexasTideFan

All-American
Feb 6, 2003
2,826
2
57
53
Kingwood, TX
Phil Steele was on the Rivals radio show on Sirius this morning and as I was expecting, a Bama fan called in to ask about this years team. Basically, he went through the facts he has in his mag about having great WR's, a good OL, and a seasoned QB in JPW. He said the D may be a little shakey at first with only 5 or 6 returning starters but he then pointed out that our 2005 D which was one of the best in the nation had about that many return.

He then compared this years team to last years Arkansas team. He said Arkansas came off a bad previous season in '05 but they clearly outgained all the opponets in yardage. Same way for Bama and Bama played all the big games very close. He said he really liked Bama's chances this season to win the West because of our favorable schedule and then the Saban hire just confirmed it. He even mentioned us as a darkhorse NC contender.
 
T

TidefaninVA

1st Team
Jul 11, 2003
688
2
0
57
Powhatan, Virginia
TexasTideFan said:
He even mentioned us as a darkhorse NC contender.
Click to expand...
I just about fell out of my chair when I heard him make that statement. I wonder just how dark that horse is in Phil's mind?

And I don't care where we play them, but it's hard to say "favorable" about any schedule including Arkansas, Auburn, FSU, GA, LSU and Tenn!

It was certainly fun to listen to. I just hope he's right, even if it's just the beating Auburn and possibly winning the West part. I believe we'd all sign off on that as a heck of a 1st season in the Coach Nick Saban era. :biggrin2:

Roll Tide!!!
 
bayoutider

bayoutider

Administrator Emeritus & Chef-in-Chief
Oct 13, 1999
29,707
27
0
Tidefans.com
TexasTideFan said:
Phil Steele was on the Rivals radio show on Sirius this morning and as I was expecting, a Bama fan called in to ask about this years team. Basically, he went through the facts he has in his mag about having great WR's, a good OL, and a seasoned QB in JPW. He said the D may be a little shakey at first with only 5 or 6 returning starters but he then pointed out that our 2005 D which was one of the best in the nation had about that many return.

He then compared this years team to last years Arkansas team. He said Arkansas came off a bad previous season in '05 but they clearly outgained all the opponets in yardage. Same way for Bama and Bama played all the big games very close. He said he really liked Bama's chances this season to win the West because of our favorable schedule and then the Saban hire just confirmed it. He even mentioned us as a darkhorse NC contender.
Click to expand...
Phil I think there is a crack in your crystal ball but I like your optimism.
 
I

IHateUT

All-American
Oct 13, 1999
2,419
0
0
43
Knoxville, TN
bayoutider said:
Phil I think there is a crack in your crystal ball but I like your optimism.
Click to expand...
Yah, I'd rewrite that Bama has a great chance to finish 2nd in the West...and that a NC is a little too far out in left field. If it does happen, the word "improbable" will forever be attached to this year's team.
 
T

TidefaninVA

1st Team
Jul 11, 2003
688
2
0
57
Powhatan, Virginia
Now that's one dark horse DayHiker! :eek2:

That's about how dark I was thinking.

But like Alan said,, it is nice to hear "a little luv". I'd much rather hear dark horse national champion contender than predictions of 5-6 losses.
 
Probius

Probius

Hall of Fame
Mar 19, 2004
6,786
2,231
287
44
Birmingham, Alabama
Unless my memory is failing me I remember returning 10 starters on defense in2005. The only starter we lost off a great 2004 defense was Todd Bates.
 
8

80UoAGrad

Scout Team
Dec 28, 2006
106
0
0
Guys, Steele made the same comments about us on the Finkbomb show last week. I'm not sure I completely concur with his predictions however, the guy does his homework.
 
M

moorav

Banned
Dec 6, 2006
1,398
0
0
it's nice change of pace to hear those things along with Trev Albert picking us to win some crucial games. Just as long as Corso does not get on the bandwagon
 
Y

yellowhammer13

1st Team
Feb 1, 2005
643
0
0
57
Tallassee, AL
moorav said:
it's nice change of pace to hear those things along with Trev Albert picking us to win some crucial games. Just as long as Corso does not get on the bandwagon
Click to expand...
AGREED on both accounts! Just a little love everyonce in a while is a nice change and...... We definitely don't want Lee Corkscrew "tootin our horn".
 
dayhiker

dayhiker

FB|BB Moderator
Staff member
Dec 8, 2000
9,353
5,683
337
Pell City, AL
I was wondering the same thing about the station. I listen to it(Sirius) all day at work on the Sirius boom box.


The tap the brakes comment was dang funny too, btw.
 
T

TexasTideFan

All-American
Feb 6, 2003
2,826
2
57
53
Kingwood, TX
80UoAGrad said:
Guys, Steele made the same comments about us on the Finkbomb show last week. I'm not sure I completely concur with his predictions however, the guy does his homework.
Click to expand...
He made the comment that he was on Finebaum when he made the prediction about Arkansas and Paul rolled his eyes at him. He then mentioned that Arkansas went on to win the West last season. The dude does do his homework and although I think he may be stretching our success a little as well, I don't think he is that far off if our Defense can click.

BTW, Rivals is on Channel 123 on Sirius from 6:00-9:00 AM CST.
 
T

tidemaniac

Suspended
Nov 29, 1999
291
1
0
lentini,Italy
1992 in October I made a 11 year trip overseas. Unfortunately, I only got to watch Alabama play 3 games that year. Now it is 2007, and I leave Sunday overseas again to defend our country. Maybe just maybe Alabama can do what they did for me the last time I went. It sure does make it easier when you have something to keep your mind off of being away from home. Alabama football is that to me. Roll Tide and maybe me being away is the good luck charm. Thank God they got more sports channels on the Armed Forces Network, and maybe can see more than just 3 games. Roll Tide!
 
I

IHateUT

All-American
Oct 13, 1999
2,419
0
0
43
Knoxville, TN
tidemaniac said:
1992 in October I made a 11 year trip overseas. Unfortunately, I only got to watch Alabama play 3 games that year. Now it is 2007, and I leave Sunday overseas again to defend our country. Maybe just maybe Alabama can do what they did for me the last time I went. It sure does make it easier when you have something to keep your mind off of being away from home. Alabama football is that to me. Roll Tide and maybe me being away is the good luck charm. Thank God they got more sports channels on the Armed Forces Network, and maybe can see more than just 3 games. Roll Tide!
Click to expand...
May God bless you and keep you safe! And THANK YOU!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

New Posts

Latest threads

Top Bottom