| FTBL Alabama: Saban's Process Continues

[TerryP]

Folding late in the game: a statement that could describe the Shula era accurately.

When Coach Nick Saban was hired there were two things that Bama fans were concerned with. One, the physical conditioning, or lack of, of the Alabama squad followed closely by the seemingly complacency of a team “living off of a tradition.” The later, aptly spoken of in the latest special of SportsSouth when “Under the Lights” covered the Bama football program.

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[Guest]

great read terry, thanks.

boy im glad coach saban is at UA. there is not another coach that i would have wanted at bama. i think it was the most perfect fit for a coach and a program in college football. bama needed someone that would come in and have a plan and the coaching talent to get it done. bama needed someone who was a hardass and would'nt put up with any garbage. bama needed someone who was confident in their coaching abilities, not a yes man. bama needed someone who was a maniac about their job, not a seasonal coach. bama needed a winner, and thats exactly what they got.

enjoy the ride. RTR

 

[firestorm]

Great read Terry, very interesting article. The most exciting thing I love about coach Saban is how he cares about everything and all those little things, and the mental toughness is that thing which makes the difference between a successful team and one which only wants to compete. I really love who he stresses in finishing everything what his team do in the game, in the workouts and on their lives.

RTR,

 

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[Guest]

Great read, Terry. I know I stress these things with my son. I know finishing was instilled in me at a young age and my coaches brought it out in me. Sometimes all you have is that voice in your head and it can be your best friend or worst enemy. It is all in how you channel your energy. I know I talk about some crazy stuff but I played under some really good coaches that preached all these things. Until I got out of college and really had energy to focus on my love for Alabama I found my passion even stronger but my belief in the current coaching staff (at the time) lacking in many areas. I mean I was jumping up and down in my plant on my cush cart the day they hired Saban. I worked in Ga at the time and felt the need to get on the loud speaker to tell all the Aubrun fans their time was coming to an end. Roll Tide. Saban brings these things to the program. Everyday it is something new, something positive that the Saban family, coaches bring to the University. It has been forever since I have seen this must positive energy and support and this is how you build success. RTR.

My dream is to get my masters from Alabama. Next year is looking good. :wink:

 

[TerryP]

Great read, Terry. I know I stress these things with my son. I know finishing was instilled in me at a young age and my coaches brought it out in me. Sometimes all you have is that voice in your head and it can be your best friend or worst enemy. It is all in how you channel your energy. I know I talk about some crazy stuff but I played under some really good coaches that preached all these things. Until I got out of college and really had energy to focus on my love for Alabama I found my passion even stronger but my belief in the current coaching staff (at the time) lacking in many areas. I mean I was jumping up and down in my plant on my cush cart the day they hired Saban. I worked in Ga at the time and felt the need to get on the loud speaker to tell all the Aubrun fans their time was coming to an end. Roll Tide. Saban brings these things to the program. Everyday it is something new, something positive that the Saban family, coaches bring to the University. It has been forever since I have seen this must positive energy and support and this is how you build success. RTR.

My dream is to get my masters from Alabama. Next year is looking good. :wink:

I don't know who was the first one to say it, but there is a phrase that talks about every time you quit it gets easier to quit the next time, and then the next time........

I've used the term NFL hangover when I talked about some of Shula's decisions and his approach to players, discipline, etc. Now, this past season I used the term Shula hangover a few times. It was very evident in a few games. Our team didn't quit against LSU because they had something that was in their grasp; a chance at ATL. Then, in a few lesser games (you know which ones) they did.

I do believe the team we see take the field this fall will be something we haven't seen in awhile.