Justneedme81
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How is it a big blow to Alabama?
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24and7
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A lot of personal rapport and relationship with the players…A lot of those players dealt with him more than most other coaches.. Just like Scott Cochran leaving, a far more devastating effect on the team…We haven’t been quite the same since..
TerryP
Staff
They see David Ballou and his staff a lot more than they do guys from the applied science side.
It's not the best analogy, but this is a lot like an analyst to position coach to player relationship: science > S&C > player.
Justneedme81
Member
Changes are good. There ar some people within staff and program that are still there. If there's am opportunity to move up, you do it. The players will be fine. Great chance foe them to bond with new staff.
24and7
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So is there going to be a new approach?.. Or are they going for another analytical type strength guy?.. Is the science going the way of the dodo?..
Justneedme81
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You haven't kept up with what Ballou has been doing?
24and7
Member
Some.. but That kind of a Highly specialized line of work they would have to look for..
TerryP
Staff
No. Atlanta hired Constantine because of what Alabama was already doing. Dr. Rhea implemented the program.
Ballou is in charge of S&C.
Consider the question for a minute. An NFL team hires one of Alabama's staff members because they want that influence and teaching within their franchise. And you assume that means Alabama is going to change what it's doing...when it's what the NFL wants?
TerryP
Staff
You need to spend some time on Applied Sciences and athletics.
24and7
Member
No.. I’m just asking are they going to hire a Rhea/Contantine numbers guy or just let Ballou handle that..or is Deboer going to bring his guy..I believe S&C is the most important program in any sport..
TerryP
Staff
We're talking about two different departments within the program. Applied Sciences and Strength and Conditioning.
Ballou is in no way qualified to handle Constantine's job.
EDIT: Nor would he have the time.
Justneedme81
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24and7
Member
A Mike Leech Air raid guy..
TerryP
Staff
I was told yesterday that an offer has been made. I wasn't told a name. It fits with what I heard last week when I posted the vetting process was happening last week and the staff was returning to work Monday.
...like previews to a movie at the theatre. You know it's coming, just have to wait and wade through the bullshit for a bit. (OR, ignore A LOT of people.)
Justneedme81
Member
This is what i saw on the other board:
Possible candidates: OL: Stacy Searels, Brandon Jones, Saga Tuitele, Alex Atkins, Greg Frey, Mason Miller. I'm lending toward Miller for several reason.
24and7
Member
I’m very surprised that Auburn didn’t try to outbid Penn State for Tom Allen as defensive coordinator.. he was freeze’ defensive coordinator a long time ago
rmctide
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He’s a good DC for sure. I saw Kevin Wright is could be a possibility for TE coach. That would be a nice pickup for recruiting since he ran IMG prior to going to Indiana in 2020. He was also a successful high school coach in Indiana so he’s got relationships.
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bamafan9201
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The real stuff we need to hear is will Saban be on the CFB 25 cover or not. These are the true burning questions of real fans right now!
