🏈 Alabama versus Arkansas: Key Matchup.

[Guest]

I remember that some wise wag of a reporter asked CGS before the 92 CG how he was going to cope with Miami's speed. His comment was "We're pretty fast ourselves. We just don't publicize our times."

 

[Guest]

Great write up, Terry. I'm also glad to hear TC say that he will be back for his senior season because he will hard to replace and I don't even want to think about having to do it so soon. He's spoiled me after three games.

Playing devil's advocate here, but do we really know how good he is? Yes, he shut down Clemson but the verdict is still out on them. The only other opponents have been Tulane and WKU.

Maybe it's more about his moves and what he can do and anticipating he'll do the same throughout the SEC. ??????

You are so right, BamaDelta. Us crazy 'Bama fans need reality checks and are so thankful that more reasonable, refined, and intelligent fans are always close at hand to mind us.

No one really knows if T. Cody is all hype or the genuine product. In fact, even after facing off against Luigs, 'Bama fans still won't know.

If T. Cody dominates Luigs, what does that really mean? For that matter, what if he dominates 3 out of 5 offensive linemen for the rest of the season, during every game? What does that really mean?

What I am saying, much like you are, is if Luigs fades out like a 19inch black and white Philco television from the 80's while facing T. Cody, it means nothing. Maybe Luigs didn't play his best game, maybe Luigs was overrated.

In fact, if T. Cody were to figuratively and literally annihilate those who faced him for his two years at the Capstone, what does that really mean? All his opponents were probably overrated.

Forget the fact that he was NJCAA First team in '07, MACJC MVP and the #1 ranked JC player in the state of Mississippi.

The truth of the matter is that 'Bama fans will not really know if this man can play football or not until the team he plays for in the NFL wins a Superbowl. Then and only then will it really be okay for any 'Bama fans to mention him or admire his athletic prowess.

To do otherwise would be homerish and trashy, just like sidewalk fans.

 

[TerryP]

FWIW, after playing 3 games, he's already being mentioned in the top 100 draft picks for next year.

 

[Guest]

FWIW, after playing 3 games, he's already being mentioned in the top 100 draft picks for next year.

Yep. NFL scouts don't need a whole season to do their job. They are experts in their field and know the real deal when they see it.

 

[Chris4x4Gill2]

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I kid you not when I say this...

We've had former players watch this defensive line and say they have the chance to be one of the best in our programs history before all is said and done.

Reading this makes me smile

I'm very impressed with the way these guys are playing this year. And next year should be even better.

 

[Guest]

I kid you not when I say this...

We've had former players watch this defensive line and say they have the chance to be one of the best in our programs history before all is said and done.

Last, but not least, you did mention his success against WKU. They were triple teaming Cody and he still made tackles in the backfield.

Yeah, I did notice the triple-team thing.

The former comment is quite impressive when you think back about our line over the years. Wow, that is very exciting.

You know I'm skeptical, and you know how nervous I get on game day and such. I'm really not normal when it comes to Saturdays and Alabama football. :wink:

I think consistent success would be the only cure.

 

[Guest]

You are so right, BamaDelta. Us crazy 'Bama fans need reality checks and are so thankful that more reasonable, refined, and intelligent fans are always close at hand to mind us.

You're welcome.

 

[Guest]

You are so right, BamaDelta. Us crazy 'Bama fans need reality checks and are so thankful that more reasonable, refined, and intelligent fans are always close at hand to mind us.

You're welcome.

Another player you may be concerned about is Rolando McClain. Don't you get sick of the way 'Bama fans talk about how good he is?

What has he really done? Sure, he was the SEC Freshman of The Year, but that is just a title.

As 'Bama fans, we fawn over any old player that comes alone, it is crazy.

Is Rolando McClain as good as Lawrence Taylor, Dick Butkus, Jack Lambert, and Ray Lewis combined? No, I honestly don't believe he is. So how in the world could any 'Bama fan have the unmitigated gall to speak of Rolando McClain as if he is a good football player?

Geez, it is as if unreasonable 'Bama fans think they can discuss the players on the 'Bama team on a football message board.

I am with you, BamaDelta, we should all just shut up about T. Cody, etc... until they have proven themselves in the NFL. Only then will we, as a deluded fanbase, have the right to be proud of them.

 

[Guest]

FWIW, after playing 3 games, he's already being mentioned in the top 100 draft picks for next year.

Already top 10 DL, from what I have read.

 

[Outlaw]

Pretty sure the Patriots would love him.

 

[Guest]

You are so right, BamaDelta. Us crazy 'Bama fans need reality checks and are so thankful that more reasonable, refined, and intelligent fans are always close at hand to mind us.

You're welcome.

Another player you may be concerned about is Rolando McClain. Don't you get sick of the way 'Bama fans talk about how good he is?

What has he really done? Sure, he was the SEC Freshman of The Year, but that is just a title.

As 'Bama fans, we fawn over any old player that comes alone, it is crazy.

Is Rolando McClain as good as Lawrence Taylor, Dick Butkus, Jack Lambert, and Ray Lewis combined? No, I honestly don't believe he is. So how in the world could any 'Bama fan have the unmitigated gall to speak of Rolando McClain as if he is a good football player?

Geez, it is as if unreasonable 'Bama fans think they can discuss the players on the 'Bama team on a football message board.

I am with you, BamaDelta, we should all just shut up about T. Cody, etc... until they have proven themselves in the NFL. Only then will we, as a deluded fanbase, have the right to be proud of them.

Not a good analogy. Rolando has one season under his belt. He has played AU, LSU, UGA, etc...and had success along the way. No reason to wonder about his abilities. Notice I said wonder not concerned.

Don't know why you took my question and made such a rant. I know Cody is talented. I hope we see the full extent of that vs. Arkansas. Am I realistic and skeptical when it comes to Alabama football? Heck yeah, one only needs to look back last year to see how we went from "top of the world" to losing to State, ULM and AU for the 6th straight time.

Forgive me if I don't jump up and down on message boards and such. Just because I take a more cautious approach before we reach the meat of our SEC schedule doesn't mean I'm any less of a fan. I love this team and my university (anyone around here would probably tell you too much but that's a topic for another time).

 

[Outlaw]

Yeah, CtrlAltieDel, that was a bit of an unwarranted (not to mention unintelligent) thought.

 

[TerryP]

Forgive me if I don't jump up and down on message boards and such. Just because I take a more cautious approach before we reach the meat of our SEC schedule doesn't mean I'm any less of a fan. I love this team and my university (anyone around here would probably tell you too much but that's a topic for another time).

When I read the article from the NYT the other day by Buzz Bissinger (or whatever his last name is) about Saban not smiling on the sidelines my first thought was "I wonder when Sandra is going to smile behind her keyboard?" :wink:

I don't consider you to be pessimistic, but definitely on the cautiously optimistic side. Sometimes a little more than the norm, but it is understandable considering the past decade.

That is all good...because when those "big wins" come, you'll likely be happier than a lot of the majority even though they are ecstatic.

 

[Guest]

Forgive me if I don't jump up and down on message boards and such. Just because I take a more cautious approach before we reach the meat of our SEC schedule doesn't mean I'm any less of a fan. I love this team and my university (anyone around here would probably tell you too much but that's a topic for another time).

When I read the article from the NYT the other day by Buzz Bissinger (or whatever his last name is) about Saban not smiling on the sidelines my first thought was "I wonder when Sandra is going to smile behind her keyboard?" :wink:

I don't consider you to be pessimistic, but definitely on the cautiously optimistic side. Sometimes a little more than the norm, but it is understandable considering the past decade.

That is all good...because when those "big wins" come, you'll likely be happier than a lot of the majority even though they are ecstatic.

You know me so well.

Funny thing is I approach life totally different than Alabama football. I'm not a worrier at all, and I always try to have a positive attitude. Even when life goes differently than what I prefer I try to chalk it up as a learning experience and a character developer. If I could only transfer that to Saturdays.

I get way too nervous about Alabama in those 4 hours every Sat. After the game I go back to normal, but those 4 hours are just crazy. Cautiously optimistic is putting it perfectly. I'm just waiting so anxiously for Alabama to truly be back. I will absolutely love it when consistent success finally arrives back at Bryant-Denny. If you were alive during the Coach Bryant era you know exactly what I'm talking about.

 

[TerryP]

Forgive me if I don't jump up and down on message boards and such. Just because I take a more cautious approach before we reach the meat of our SEC schedule doesn't mean I'm any less of a fan. I love this team and my university (anyone around here would probably tell you too much but that's a topic for another time).

When I read the article from the NYT the other day by Buzz Bissinger (or whatever his last name is) about Saban not smiling on the sidelines my first thought was "I wonder when Sandra is going to smile behind her keyboard?" :wink:

I don't consider you to be pessimistic, but definitely on the cautiously optimistic side. Sometimes a little more than the norm, but it is understandable considering the past decade.

That is all good...because when those "big wins" come, you'll likely be happier than a lot of the majority even though they are ecstatic.

You know me so well.

Funny thing is I approach life totally different than Alabama football. I'm not a worrier at all, and I always try to have a positive attitude. Even when life goes differently than what I prefer I try to chalk it up as a learning experience and a character developer. If I could only transfer that to Saturdays.

I get way too nervous about Alabama in those 4 hours every Sat. After the game I go back to normal, but those 4 hours are just crazy. Cautiously optimistic is putting it perfectly. I'm just waiting so anxiously for Alabama to truly be back. I will absolutely love it when consistent success finally arrives back at Bryant-Denny. If you were alive during the Coach Bryant era you know exactly what I'm talking about.

Don't try to pull that card on me!

I do understand...

 

[Guest]

Don't try to pull that card on me!

I do understand...

Well I know you do. 8)

Even though it's just you and me on this now there are other people that read this board. :wink:

 

[Guest]

Yeah, CtrlAltieDel, that was a bit of an unwarranted (not to mention unintelligent) thought.

Oh boy, here we go with the personal attacks. Let's try to be adults, Outlaw. I may not have a bunch of AuNeck friends like you do, but I am still a good person and try to be civil and nice.

If BamaDelta and I aren't allowed to have a slight, yet respectful, disagreement on a particular subject, you just let me know.

I will stop communicating with her if you are going to lay down the law and go into attack mode.

 

[TerryP]

Please stay on subject here folks. 99.9% of those that read and post here are doing so for football information and conversation.

 

[Guest]

He will definitely play even better!!! He has opened his mouth. Now, he has to back it up!!! He will do just that!!!

Yep, I really wish these kids wouldn't talk smack...especially before the game. Just let your play on the field do the talking. I'm really surprised Saban is giving him such a long leash with the media.

Hardly smack talking. Let's all try to let these young men be human beings, how about that? There is quite a difference between Miami-like smack talk and what Terrence Cody said.

The overreacting to this mild and completely normal talk before a game, which is not out of line at all, is more disturbing than anything I have ever heard T. Cody say.

There are many parts to the "Process". One of them is probably letting young men be individuals and have their own thoughts and not be constrained by the group-think of the masses.

Here is some real smack talk by a complete idiot that has always been an idiot and has always talked smack:

Lamar Thomas said:

"You come into our house, you should get your behind kicked. You don't come into the OB playing that stuff. You're across the ocean over there. You're across the city. You can't come over to our place talking noise like that. You'll get your butt beat. I was about to go down the elevator to get in that thing."

See, that is smack talk. Smack talk means you are smacking your lips at someone and being a complete jacka@@. I hardly think T. Cody was doing that.

 

[Outlaw]

Yeah, CtrlAltieDel, that was a bit of an unwarranted (not to mention unintelligent) thought.

Oh boy, here we go with the personal attacks. Let's try to be adults, Outlaw. I may not have a bunch of AuNeck friends like you do, but I am still a good person and try to be civil and nice.

If BamaDelta and I aren't allowed to have a slight, yet respectful, disagreement on a particular subject, you just let me know.

I will stop communicating with her if you are going to lay down the law and go into attack mode.

LOL. Wow. You took that the wrong way. You probably took that the worst way possible. Personal attack? Negative. Attack on a comment which was out of left field, and pretty ridiculous? You bet. AuNeck friends? If that is saying that I have Auburn friends, then yes I do. Quite a few of them. I also have LSU fans as friends, and Mississippi State fans as friends, and Ole Miss, and Notre Dame, and Oklahoma...What does that have to do with anything? :lol:

But, on topic, I do think that TC is the real deal, and I do believe he will prove it. I'm not crowning him after three games, though.

As I remember correctly, LT got fired from his broadcasting position the day after he made those comments. That was during the Miami - Florida Internation brawl, no?