a little late to the discussion about Dean Karr, but when I was there, he was my fluids professor. He was by far my favorite "teacher" back then. I still can't believe he is the Dean of Engineering now, he wasn't even a full professor back then. I still remember the story he told about when he was in school, at I think the Naval academy, about how everyone on campus got together and flushed the toilets all at the same time. He said it blew the pipes right out of the ground. Good times....
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No. 22: Burton Burns
It'll be hard finding a friendlier member of the Alabama football coaching staff than the only man to lead running backs during Nick Saban's tenure.
Burns, a genuinely nice guy, is also in charge of developing some of the best players to come out of the Crimson Tide program in the past eight years. He'll have one of the deepest backfields in his Alabama tenure this fall, but it'll come with a unique challenge.
The group, led by T.J. Yeldon, had a ball-security issue in 2013. Yeldon lost four crucial fumbles and Kenyan Drake had three. As a team, it lost 10 of the 14 fumbles last year.
They've added drills to the spring routine to ensure the problem won't continue in the past because it hasn't been a problem in previous years. Players used two footballs in spring practice drills to emphasize the importance of holding on tight.
Burns is also a relative bargain in terms of salary. He was the second-lowest paid assistant on the roster last year making $315,000 before being bumped up to $335,000 for 2014
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It'll be hard finding a friendlier member of the Alabama football coaching staff than the only man to lead running backs during Nick Saban's tenure.
Burns, a genuinely nice guy, is also in charge of developing some of the best players to come out of the Crimson Tide program in the past eight years. He'll have one of the deepest backfields in his Alabama tenure this fall, but it'll come with a unique challenge.
The group, led by T.J. Yeldon, had a ball-security issue in 2013. Yeldon lost four crucial fumbles and Kenyan Drake had three. As a team, it lost 10 of the 14 fumbles last year.
They've added drills to the spring routine to ensure the problem won't continue in the past because it hasn't been a problem in previous years. Players used two footballs in spring practice drills to emphasize the importance of holding on tight.
Burns is also a relative bargain in terms of salary. He was the second-lowest paid assistant on the roster last year making $315,000 before being bumped up to $335,000 for 2014
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Glad there is more emphasis on ball security. I don't think it will be as much of a problem with Yeldon this year as it will be with Kenyan. Both got a little sloppy last year with the ball, holding it out of their body, and when fighting for extra yards, would get it stripped. Still though, instead of looking at the negatives, Henry-Yeldon-Drake, that is something defenses will hate. You have Yeldon who comes in and is running down your throat for 1-3 series, then Henry comes in and he does the same, then Drake comes in for a series. Serious fatigue for anyone. Burns has done great, but I hope with these 3 RB's, he doesn't try to "force" each of them to get snaps, because its really hard for Rb's to develop a rhythm in a game if they're getting pulled in and pulled out after just a few snaps.
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No. 21: Brandon Ivory
The nose tackle position has always been crucial in Alabama's defense. Players like Terrence Cody, Josh Chapman and Jesse Williams set a high bar when it comes to eating up blockers.
Ivory returns for his second year as starter after taking over the job from Williams last year. His numbers fall in line with some of his predecessors, but Ivory plans on stepping it up in 2014.
"I'm trying to improve my pass rushing game and also playing the run, too, do different things, stunts and stuff like that," Ivory said. "Mostly, it's pass rushing."
Ivory made 1 Ā½ of his 24 tackles behind the line last year without a sack and one quarterback hurry. It sounds like they're looking for more athleticism up front this fall, but Ivory's primary goal will again be eating up blockers so the linebackers can feast.
He also has Bo Davis back as his positional coach. Ivory is one of the few who were around for Davis' first run as Alabama's defensive line coach, so he'll be a little more familiar with the concepts than most.
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The nose tackle position has always been crucial in Alabama's defense. Players like Terrence Cody, Josh Chapman and Jesse Williams set a high bar when it comes to eating up blockers.
Ivory returns for his second year as starter after taking over the job from Williams last year. His numbers fall in line with some of his predecessors, but Ivory plans on stepping it up in 2014.
"I'm trying to improve my pass rushing game and also playing the run, too, do different things, stunts and stuff like that," Ivory said. "Mostly, it's pass rushing."
Ivory made 1 Ā½ of his 24 tackles behind the line last year without a sack and one quarterback hurry. It sounds like they're looking for more athleticism up front this fall, but Ivory's primary goal will again be eating up blockers so the linebackers can feast.
He also has Bo Davis back as his positional coach. Ivory is one of the few who were around for Davis' first run as Alabama's defensive line coach, so he'll be a little more familiar with the concepts than most.
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No. 20: Jeff Driskel
Alabama's 2014 season officially begins with a trip to its home away from home, Atlanta, against a West Virginia team that went 4-8 last season. The Mountaineers should be better, but the Crimson Tide will likely enter that particular game as a 20+ point favorite.
Another 4-8 team shows up on Alabama's schedule a few weeks later. This opponent, though, enters with lofty expectations in a season that could ultimately determine the fate of its head coach.
One of the biggest reasons why Florida projects as a likely preseason top 25 team and a sleeper pick to win the SEC East centers on who's back under center. Driskel, a fourth-year junior, is back and inspiring confidence in his teammates and coaches after missing most of 2013 with an injured ankle.
He'll be operating a new-look Florida offense commanded by former Duke offensive coordinator Kurt Roper. He's the latest play-caller hired by fourth-year coach Will Muschamp, who could be out of a job if the Gators don't make the necessary improvements to appease a dissatisfied fan base.
"I think it fits his skillset better, and I've been very pleased with his maturity and handling it," Muschamp told reporters in March. "He's running well, he's moving it around well. The ankle is not bothering him as far as those things are concerned. I think continuing just to work on the fundamentals because he really didn't throw much to my knowledge until we started practice."
Without Driskel, who went down with the injury in Florida's annual September tilt against Tennessee, the Gators initially won three games against three SEC teams that failed to make a bowl. Once the competition ramped up, the losses followed suit. The Gators lost the rest of their games -- seven in a row -- and failed to score more than 20 points in the process.
With Driskel at the helm in 2012, the Florida offense wasn't Oregon by any means, but it was proficient enough to score 37 against Tennessee, 44 against South Carolina and 37 against Florida State. Driskel's numbers weren't off the charts, but he was efficient, completing 64 percent of his passes for 1,646 yards, 12 touchdowns and five interceptions as the Gators just missed out on winning the SEC East.
The return of Driskel, coupled with an influx of talent and depth at running back and wide receiver and a defense that was far from its biggest problem in 2013, could make Florida a formidable foe when Alabama opens its SEC slate Sept. 20.
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Alabama's 2014 season officially begins with a trip to its home away from home, Atlanta, against a West Virginia team that went 4-8 last season. The Mountaineers should be better, but the Crimson Tide will likely enter that particular game as a 20+ point favorite.
Another 4-8 team shows up on Alabama's schedule a few weeks later. This opponent, though, enters with lofty expectations in a season that could ultimately determine the fate of its head coach.
One of the biggest reasons why Florida projects as a likely preseason top 25 team and a sleeper pick to win the SEC East centers on who's back under center. Driskel, a fourth-year junior, is back and inspiring confidence in his teammates and coaches after missing most of 2013 with an injured ankle.
He'll be operating a new-look Florida offense commanded by former Duke offensive coordinator Kurt Roper. He's the latest play-caller hired by fourth-year coach Will Muschamp, who could be out of a job if the Gators don't make the necessary improvements to appease a dissatisfied fan base.
"I think it fits his skillset better, and I've been very pleased with his maturity and handling it," Muschamp told reporters in March. "He's running well, he's moving it around well. The ankle is not bothering him as far as those things are concerned. I think continuing just to work on the fundamentals because he really didn't throw much to my knowledge until we started practice."
Without Driskel, who went down with the injury in Florida's annual September tilt against Tennessee, the Gators initially won three games against three SEC teams that failed to make a bowl. Once the competition ramped up, the losses followed suit. The Gators lost the rest of their games -- seven in a row -- and failed to score more than 20 points in the process.
With Driskel at the helm in 2012, the Florida offense wasn't Oregon by any means, but it was proficient enough to score 37 against Tennessee, 44 against South Carolina and 37 against Florida State. Driskel's numbers weren't off the charts, but he was efficient, completing 64 percent of his passes for 1,646 yards, 12 touchdowns and five interceptions as the Gators just missed out on winning the SEC East.
The return of Driskel, coupled with an influx of talent and depth at running back and wide receiver and a defense that was far from its biggest problem in 2013, could make Florida a formidable foe when Alabama opens its SEC slate Sept. 20.
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@psychojoe and I were talking about early lines this past week and Bama giving 21 to Florida seemed high to meāseemed high to him as well. It wasn't because of the Florida offense; it was defense.
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@psychojoe, agreed!
Both?
How would you like to be UF's DC knowing "here's another three and out" and my defense is headed back on the field for the 10th time this gameāand it's the third quarter?
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No. 19: Terry Saban
Though her husband doesn't always agree with her play-calling taste, the wife of Nick Saban plays a big part in the Crimson Tide program. She plays a big role in the recruiting trips, charity work for Nick's Kids efforts among many other unofficial jobs.
Alabama receiver Chris Black said it best in a November interview with the Wall Street Journal.
"She kind of wears the pants," Black said.
Terry Saban is one of the more visible faces among first-wives in football programs. She co-hosts a local television broadcast of Alabama's annual homecoming parade while making abundant public appearances throughout the year.
Nick Saban starts every day with "Miss Terry" as they watch the Weather Channel, drink coffee and prepare for another day running the Alabama football program.
She regularly ribs her husband about calling too many running plays into the middle of the line, but Nick Saban laughs off the criticism.
"I also get some coaching points on occasion, especially when things aren't going well," Nick Saban said with a smile last November. "We need to blitz more, I'd be running that play up the middle all the time. I get coached up quite a bit, especially on the things that aren't working very well."
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Though her husband doesn't always agree with her play-calling taste, the wife of Nick Saban plays a big part in the Crimson Tide program. She plays a big role in the recruiting trips, charity work for Nick's Kids efforts among many other unofficial jobs.
Alabama receiver Chris Black said it best in a November interview with the Wall Street Journal.
"She kind of wears the pants," Black said.
Terry Saban is one of the more visible faces among first-wives in football programs. She co-hosts a local television broadcast of Alabama's annual homecoming parade while making abundant public appearances throughout the year.
Nick Saban starts every day with "Miss Terry" as they watch the Weather Channel, drink coffee and prepare for another day running the Alabama football program.
She regularly ribs her husband about calling too many running plays into the middle of the line, but Nick Saban laughs off the criticism.
"I also get some coaching points on occasion, especially when things aren't going well," Nick Saban said with a smile last November. "We need to blitz more, I'd be running that play up the middle all the time. I get coached up quite a bit, especially on the things that aren't working very well."
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When I saw the article headline, "Alabama VIP 25: An influential female voice lands at No. 19," my first thought was "if he's going to rank Judy Bonner at #19, where is he going to put Dr. Witt?"
Then I saw it was Terry Saban.
Now I'm left wondering if she's ranked too low. If you follow recruiting closely, specifically those official visits we get in January, how often have you seen and heard recruits and their parents mention the evening they spend at the Saban's house? If you say every year, it's an understatement.
In my lifetime I can't recall a coach's wife who's been more influential on a program.
Then I saw it was Terry Saban.
Now I'm left wondering if she's ranked too low. If you follow recruiting closely, specifically those official visits we get in January, how often have you seen and heard recruits and their parents mention the evening they spend at the Saban's house? If you say every year, it's an understatement.
In my lifetime I can't recall a coach's wife who's been more influential on a program.
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Well if the offense isn't doing much, isn't the defense on the field a lot?
:bandhead: I meant Judy Bonner...geez. :bolt:Btw, hopefully Dee Dee Bonner gets left off this list. If AJ was still here, I wouldn't mind seeing Katherine Webb on this list.
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