alagator said:I admit that I am too lazy to look this up on rolltide.com, so can someone here please tell me who were the team-elected captains for the 2006 football team?
Specifically, I am trying to remember if Juan Simpson was one.
alagator said:Thanks for the confirmation about Simpson. And the additional information about LeRon McClain.
My question about Simpson had to do with the possibility that members of the team voted him a permanent team captain, and the implications such a vote has on the concepts of team discipline, dedication to a larger purpose than one's on selfish needs, and an appreciation of accountability. And just how deep the lack of such concepts might still pervade the 2007 team.
Simpson would have NEVER received my vote for team captain based on the things he did to be suspended and MORE IMPORTANTLY his dismissive attitude and complete lack of remorse in the aftermath. (In fact, I have stated that one of conditions that Simpson be reinstated in any playing capacity should have been his ineligibility for the captainship.) And there are several members of the 2007 team that I think the team may vote as a captain whose personal acts and actions and attitudes do not warrant such consideration.
The vote for captains after this season will tell me quite a lot about how much resistance Saban and staff will face from the players. Should the team choose to honor some of the Senior malcontents instead of lessor skilled players who give maximum effort and represent the honor of being an 'Alabama football playrer' as a captain then our return to some semblance of glory and relevance will be that much longer.
alagator said:Thanks for the confirmation about Simpson. And the additional information about LeRon McClain.
My question about Simpson had to do with the possibility that members of the team voted him a permanent team captain, and the implications such a vote has on the concepts of team discipline, dedication to a larger purpose than one's on selfish needs, and an appreciation of accountability. And just how deep the lack of such concepts might still pervade the 2007 team.
Simpson would have NEVER received my vote for team captain based on the things he did to be suspended and MORE IMPORTANTLY his dismissive attitude and complete lack of remorse in the aftermath. (In fact, I have stated that one of conditions that Simpson be reinstated in any playing capacity should have been his ineligibility for the captainship.) And there are several members of the 2007 team that I think the team may vote as a captain whose personal acts and actions and attitudes do not warrant such consideration.
The vote for captains after this season will tell me quite a lot about how much resistance Saban and staff will face from the players. Should the team choose to honor some of the Senior malcontents instead of lessor skilled players who give maximum effort and represent the honor of being an 'Alabama football playrer' as a captain then our return to some semblance of glory and relevance will be that much longer.
Bryant34 said:You, sir, are DEAD ON. If Simeon Castille is selected a permanent captain, it will all make sense.
I absolutely LOVE this idea.Bryant34 said:Frankly, I'd like to see the University place the team's record in concrete with the footprints... it should be a part of their permanent legacy...
Bryant34 said:alagator said:Thanks for the confirmation about Simpson. And the additional information about LeRon McClain.
My question about Simpson had to do with the possibility that members of the team voted him a permanent team captain, and the implications such a vote has on the concepts of team discipline, dedication to a larger purpose than one's on selfish needs, and an appreciation of accountability. And just how deep the lack of such concepts might still pervade the 2007 team.
Simpson would have NEVER received my vote for team captain based on the things he did to be suspended and MORE IMPORTANTLY his dismissive attitude and complete lack of remorse in the aftermath. (In fact, I have stated that one of conditions that Simpson be reinstated in any playing capacity should have been his ineligibility for the captainship.) And there are several members of the 2007 team that I think the team may vote as a captain whose personal acts and actions and attitudes do not warrant such consideration.
The vote for captains after this season will tell me quite a lot about how much resistance Saban and staff will face from the players. Should the team choose to honor some of the Senior malcontents instead of lessor skilled players who give maximum effort and represent the honor of being an 'Alabama football playrer' as a captain then our return to some semblance of glory and relevance will be that much longer.
BINGO! THAT'S A GOODIE.
You, sir, are DEAD ON. If Simeon Castille is selected a permanent captain, it will all make sense.
Frankly, I'd like to see the University place the team's record in concrete with the footprints... it should be a part of their permanent legacy (as is losing to MS State twice in a row).
It is truly disgraceful.
Tider 27 said:You were right up to the record thing. I don't think you should fault or punish a player just for losing games that should of been won. This is the game of football and Denny Chimes is for remembering former leaders. It should only be a place for positive Bama history, records being great or not. Personally, I think your right in Juwan's case though.