Transfer Portal 2023-2024...

[BamaMoon]

I posted this pic in the "Good News" thread but look at the muscles!

 

[CB4]

last decent line coach was Stoutland

And as you can tell, Stoutland is a well respected at his trade. He was originally hired away from us by Chip Kelly when he was head coach with the Eagles, then retained by Doug Pederson when he replaced Kelly, then retained a second time when Nick Sirianni took over. The guy can flat out coach.

 

[RammerJammer14]

Guys our line out weighed every NFL line this year. How did that work out for us? Our new linemen will in most cases get better nutrition at Alabama and will definitely receive better coaching from the line coach.

Me personally, I would prefer a strong, athletic line over a simply big line. Just look at Pro lines. Basically none of those guys are fat, like you see in college. They are just big, lean, quick, and strong.

 

[Snuffy Smith]

In today's world it is not a risk for the players. The loser can just transfer out.

i know they hand out exemptions like Willy Wonka does candy but if the transfer rules hold up Sayin couldn’t transfer again until he is a graduate.

 

[B1GTide]

i know they hand out exemptions like Willy Wonka does candy but if the transfer rules hold up Sayin couldn’t transfer again until he is a graduate.

I don't think that this transfer counts because Saban left.

 

[PA Tide Fan]

Day does not want to run off Air Noland, so he told him that he was considering offering Sayin. Apparently Noland was fine with it - welcomed the competition. So I think that he will get an offer. But he will not be guaranteed the job.

Sure looks like he's headed there.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1749110998538088911

 

[B1GTide]

Sure looks like he's headed there.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1749110998538088911

I don't see anything

 

[PA Tide Fan]

I don't see anything

Not a done deal but strongly suggested.

 

[BamaMoon]

I'd sure rather JS end up in Columbus than a lot of other SEC towns.

I think he'll be a great QB someday. Was hoping it would be at Bama but things happen.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

Non-Bama related but LSU is losing one of the the top freshman from 2023 recruiting class. The kid played in 12 games....transferring to Tennessee. Wow!

LSU freshman Heard will transfer to Tennessee

LSU true freshman offensive lineman Lance Heard announced that he is transferring to Tennessee.

www.espn.com

 

[tidefan39817]

I just don't think that was happening here. Iowa would have zero inclination that they could pull him away from Alabama. I mean, this is a school that knows what they are and what they are not. The favorite player on this year's team was their punter for a reason.

Unless they had a reason to think they could.

"Hey dad, im really not feeling this heat and humidity down here and they eat this thing called grits and drink "sweet tea". Could you kind of ask "mr. McMoney man" if he could inquire if maybe, i could like come back home?"

DAD: "Sure thing son."

TWO WEEKS LATER. "Hey Kaden. How are you doing today? I "bumped into your dad yesterday and he told me you were a little "homesick" Whats up bigguy?"

"Yes sir Mr. "Bag" i sure am. This past weekend we played a team called USF. I never even heard of em. Anyways we were playing in there stadium and they lined a 250 lb outside linebacker up on me. Boy, i tell you, i have never seen that before. This guy ran right by me. I couldn't believe it. I mean they actually expect me to pass block these guys like that. I mean i have never seen guys this fast. Btw, im thinking of transferring back home. That Coach Saban is kind of mean when i give up 3 sacks. Is that NIL offer still good?"

 

[tidefan39817]

Is that surprising? One dude v 5-7…

Ok, one season vs 1 game. Our oline gave more in one game than he did all season???

 

[CrimSonami]

I posted this pic in the "Good News" thread but look at the muscles!

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I’m good with this. Our strength and nutrition programs will get the most out of him, and any others, based on what CKD wants to do. And I have a feeling it ain’t gonna be based around holding your block 6-8 seconds.

 

[RollTitanRoll]

This guy is the #1 ranked IOL in the portal. He's spent a year in this offense with the HC, OC, and OL coach. He knows how to call the assignments for the OL. This is a great pickup.

He will probably bulk up some, but the rest of the OL may very well lose some weight to make them quicker and more agile. And there's no doubt their technique will improve. The OL coach is regarded as one of the best in the nation.

Can’t underestimate the importance of a center that knows the assignments and has the ability to call checks/audibles. Especially if that is an area Milroe struggles with.

 

[davefrat]

Dwight Stephenson made the NFL hall of fame playing at about 250 pounds.

50 years ago.

 

[Krymsonman]

Dwight Stephenson made the NFL hall of fame playing at about 250 pounds.

I still remember when, Keith Jackson, back in the day, was introducing our O-Line. I can't remember who it was, but I remember he weighed 230 pounds, and Keith Jackson was calling him the "bell cow of our offensive line". I believe that was in the 70's.

 

[TideEngineer08]

I still remember when, Keith Jackson, back in the day, was introducing our O-Line. I can't remember who it was, but I remember he weighed 230 pounds, and Keith Jackson was calling him the "bell cow of our offensive line". I believe that was in the 70's.

I remember the 1992 Tennessee game. One of their OL was 305 or close to it, and Jackson said “there’s another one of those 300 pounders you’re seeing more and more these days.”

 

[rolltd]

Hey there's still alot of talent on the defensive backside. With coaching and reps we may be pleasantly surprised. I think we will be fine. Lot of local guys too, I always pull for them. Young and hungry

 

[Ole Man Dan]

Another day; another time. John Hannah was only 265

Both guys played Tough, hard nosed football.

 

[editder]

It's time to call in the BRINKS TRUCK and get someone who can Center the ball.
IMO: If we had a CENTER Jim Harbaugh would not have that smug look on his cheating face.
We were unlucky against Michigan. If the ball was Rolled to our QB less, or Centered over the QBs head less or even Centered in the general direction of our QB, we would have had several additional scores and the outcome of the game would have favored Alabama.

Or we could have just stopped them on 4th and 2.