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Scobaman

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On the OL the absolute whiffs by the tackles that tended to happen against the better teams just cannot happen. I know the former QB takes his share of blame but there were times he was being hit 2 seconds after he got the snap. If you get beat that badly just tackle the guy and take the penalty. It would be better than having a QB with a concussion. Plus it's been a while since one of the OL just had this nasty disposition that infected the rest.
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Last year opposing defenses should have felt free to blitz knowing that most of the time a blitz would result in the quarterback scampering out of the pocket and being tackled or throwing an incompletion or perhaps being sacked and dropping the ball. There was very little risk of a completed pass. This year we will have a quarterback who is capable of reading a defense and completing quick short passes to penalize defenses. And he will also show the ability to get rid of the ball in two seconds.
 
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In this article it mentions several times about veteran players leading drills. Has this been common in the past at Bama or is it something new? I like the idea of empowering leadership if they are able to effectively communicate goals and corrections.

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Alabama took to the practice field for spring practice No. 2 in 2025. What were the observations from the media viewing portion of practice?
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Scobaman said:
Last year opposing defenses should have felt free to blitz knowing that most of the time a blitz would result in the quarterback scampering out of the pocket and being tackled or throwing an incompletion or perhaps being sacked and dropping the ball. There was very little risk of a completed pass. This year we will have a quarterback who is capable of reading a defense and completing quick short passes to penalize defenses. And he will also show the ability to get rid of the ball in two seconds.
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This right here, along with appropriate play calling, will help the offensive line tremendously. I tend to think the play calling was hampered by our inability to complete quick short passes, but there were numerous times I was banging my head against the wall at our routes on short downs and we’re throwing 20+ yard passes. Complete drive killers. I think we’re going to be better in all three phases of QB, offensive line, and play calling.
 
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lowend said:
In this article it mentions several times about veteran players leading drills. Has this been common in the past at Bama or is it something new? I like the idea of empowering leadership if they are able to effectively communicate goals and corrections.

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Post Spring Practice Report for March 5

Alabama took to the practice field for spring practice No. 2 in 2025. What were the observations from the media viewing portion of practice?
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Pretty common to have vets leading drills until order is determined with PT on the field.

IOW, until we have some games I'd be shocked to see nothing but Vets/upper classmen leading the way like that.
 
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gtgilbert

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lowend said:
In this article it mentions several times about veteran players leading drills. Has this been common in the past at Bama or is it something new? I like the idea of empowering leadership if they are able to effectively communicate goals and corrections.

tuscaloosathread.com

Post Spring Practice Report for March 5

Alabama took to the practice field for spring practice No. 2 in 2025. What were the observations from the media viewing portion of practice?
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nothing new. Have always had the veterans/starters leading the way in drills.
 
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DzynKingRTR said:
that must be taken at a weird angle. It makes Ty look really short
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I considered that, but TS is in the middle. If they were all the same size Mack would probably look the shortest in the background and KR the tallest in the foreground.

But we know Mack is 6' 6" and Keelon is 6' 3". I thought Ty was 6' 2". But in the pick he looks several inches shorter than KR.
 
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BamaMoon said:
I considered that, but TS is in the middle. If they were all the same size Mack would probably look the shortest in the background and KR the tallest in the foreground.

But we know Mack is 6' 6" and Keelon is 6' 3". I thought Ty was 6' 2". But in the pick he looks several inches shorter than KR.
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Part of it is difference in their stance. Ty has a good bit more hip and knee bend and than KR does in that photo and his feet are spread a bit wider. he's still not as tall as KR, but I don't think it's quite as much as that photo makes it look
 
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The sooner KR gets up to speed the better. I saw a video of him flicking the ball around the practice facility. Talent is there.

Hopefully he gets into games and Simpson puts up impressive enough numbers to get drafted.
 
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