JessN: WKU wrap-up: New Regime, Same Old Domination

[78Alum]

Great write-up as always, Jess. I know it is just a first step, but I am looking forward to how this season develops. Roll Tide!

 

[Professor]

Did I just miss it, or has anything been said about the center position?

 

[22Musso22]

Jess do you have a YouTube channel that shows some great and historic games from the past 60 years?

It seems like you mentioned you had some things like this coming soon. I apologize if this YouTube channel is not yours.

Through this Youtube channel, I was able for the first time to see the live first half ABC coverage of the 1971 Alabama - Auburn game. This was a game I thought I would never see again as it was presented live. Awesome experience!

 

[Ole Man Dan]

It seemed like we had to wait a lifetime for this game.
We beat a team we were expected to beat.
Auburn beat a team they were expected to beat.
I was impressed by the play of Miami. Looks like Fl. wasn't what they claimed to be.
BACK TO BAMA...
Jalen Milroe showed improvement. (There, I said it) He did hold the ball too long one time for a sack, but he played a good game.
Jalen ran well and passed well. I was impressed.
When Simpson came in the game he played well.
Simpson ran well. People were surprised at Simpsons athletic ability.
Simpson threw one ill advised throw up the middle that was intercepted, but he was saved by a WK penalty.
I still say the call was correct... TARGETING... Refs made it Roughing the Passer. SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE.

Roll Tide Yall.

 

[BamaHoopsBoi]

Was definitely not excepting a shut out but I won't ever complain about 63-0!
Milroe with 7 passes for 200 yards and 79 rush yards... very impressed. Let's hope that hangs around for the tougher competition. Was nice to see that were running the ball effectively as well, I don't expect the USF game to be a close one either.

 

[mikeua69]

Really impressed with James Smith. Looked like our best lineman

 

[imauafan]

0 doesn’t look right on any player. It’s a stupid gimmick.

Agreed. I'm old school in that numbers should be 1-99, numbers should be unique, and position groups should stick within a certain number range assigned to that position group. Also, I'm less adamant about this but I wish players wouldn't change numbers so often. No number is any better than another number so if you start out with 35 or 57 or 83 as a freshman then stick with that number for 3-4 years. Maybe as a senior allow first choice of any number they want but otherwise just stick with a number and make it memorable.

 

[JessN]

Agreed. I'm old school in that numbers should be 1-99, numbers should be unique, and position groups should stick within a certain number range assigned to that position group. Also, I'm less adamant about this but I wish players wouldn't change numbers so often. No number is any better than another number so if you start out with 35 or 57 or 83 as a freshman then stick with that number for 3-4 years. Maybe as a senior allow first choice of any number they want but otherwise just stick with a number and make it memorable.

For now, roster size sort of determines the duplicate # situation, but I wanted to mention that in the college game, there has never been the kind of position restriction baked into things like it was in the NFL. Harry Gilmer played QB wearing a number in the 50s. We've had tight ends with numbers all over the place, same for LBs. We had a RB (Wilbur Jackson) with a number in the 80s because he started out at receiver and they never bothered to change it. The only position I can think of that has been constant in that regard has been the OL, which has been 50-79 for as long as I can remember it.

I do agree about the #0, though. No reason for it. It's not like we weren't dup'ing too many numbers, anyway.

 

[Guido]

The weird thing about milroe is that he is fast but he doesn't look that fast, if he gets to the 2nd level, good nite Irene. All your little 5 star db's willl be smoke in the wind.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

What do you guys want? Runners to go out of bounds so we can run more plays? Give me a break...

Actually that isn't the worst of ideas when playing an overly matched opponent. You're going to beat their brains in anyway so might as well pump the brakes on the big scoring plays to get more individual reps. But, the down side to that is risk of injury, so I can understand why a coach wouldn't do that. We do it in baseball, but baseball isn't football so I can't make that comparison.