🏈 Alfred McCullough vs Aaron Douglas and the LT position...

[TerryP]

I'm curious what you guys—and gals for a few of you—are thinking about this position.

I started think about it this morning...slow day.

When it comes to AM...

Seeing his size today he's almost a carbon copy of Carpenter.

You know what struck me? He was considered a DT coming out of high school. I'd love to see his shuttle time, but haven't found what it was coming out of HS.

Just to throw a wrench in the mix...Aaron was considered a TE coming out of school.

 

[UAgrad93]

I hadn't really thought about it but you are right. AM seems to be cut out of the James Carpenter mold. AM did start out on the defensive side when he arrived and made the transition to offense. I also wondered if Douglas might move to a TE spot since he has some much needed weight to add before the fall. I have nothing other than my opinion to go by but it did cross my mind since he was a TE coming out originally. I'm going to the clinic Friday and I am anxious to get on the field and take a look at the O line, QBs, and RBs. I know Trent will be toting the rock as our feature man, but I want to see who steps in to be that 2nd man and 3rd man that gives TR a breather. Another interest is at WR and who steps up to try and fill the shoes of Julio.

 

[TerryP]

I'm looking forward to your thoughts after this weekend.

 

[psychojoe]

Kind of sets me thinking. Is it possible AD would see some TE duty, especially in short yardage situations?

 

[TerryP]

Kind of sets me thinking. Is it possible AD would see some TE duty, especially in short yardage situations?

H-back has me thinking...think of using Cody as a FB...then, put a route to the outside with him as an HB?

Hell, let's go further...in the Wildcat?

 

[psychojoe]

Wonder if Jessie W has any ball skills...

 

[4th-and-1]

speaking of wide recievers, i saw this posted on another forum..

Marquise Maze Sr - 10.55 100m (Alabama HS Champ)
DeAndrew White Rfr - 10.49 100m 21.30 200m (Texas Champ)
Kenny Bell Rfr - 10.56 100m (Louisiana Champ)
Bradley Slyve Fresh- 10.35 100m 6.30 55m (Nat'l Champ)


that kind of puts things into perspective doesn't it?

 

[4th-and-1]

H-back has me thinking...think of using Cody as a FB...then, put a route to the outside with him as an HB?

Hell, let's go further...in the Wildcat?

that would be the true wild elephant

 

[UAgrad93]

speaking of wide recievers, i saw this posted on another forum..

Marquise Maze Sr - 10.55 100m (Alabama HS Champ)
DeAndrew White Rfr - 10.49 100m 21.30 200m (Texas Champ)
Kenny Bell Rfr - 10.56 100m (Louisiana Champ)
Bradley Slyve Fresh- 10.35 100m 6.30 55m (Nat'l Champ)


that kind of puts things into perspective doesn't it?

I'm glad we have 2 QBs with Howitzers for arms!! You gotta have one to throw the deep ball to these guys! Coach Homer Smith always told us that a ball shouldn't be thrown over 42 yards. If we had to throw it further, then we were too late. It used to be a 7 step drop, 5 big and 2 gather steps. For our QBs now, it must be a 3 step drop and chunk it!!

 

[UAgrad93]

H-back has me thinking...think of using Cody as a FB...then, put a route to the outside with him as an HB?

Hell, let's go further...in the Wildcat?

AD in the H-back position in goal line would be devastating. A true "HEAVY UNIT" with 2 TEs at 265+, a 275lb H-back, and Williams running FB in front of TR!!! What a nightmare for a goalline defense!!!!

 

[4th-and-1]

I'm glad we have 2 QBs with Howitzers for arms!! You gotta have one to throw the deep ball to these guys!

there might be some exciting days ahead for our offense..

i think the reality of the recruiting job that saban has done is just now starting to show up.. there were the obvious signs such as jones, ingram, dareus and the other first round draft picks, but the true reality of superior depth and superior athletic ability will be something to behold..

 

['65 Cobra]

I really hope one or both of the Kouandjios work their way into the starting line-up. I was never too impressed with McCullough and I think Douglas at 275 (and 6'7") playing LT is too light for our power running attack. We need some athletic beef over there.

 

[LBS]

First, regarding LT, I think the biggest impact will be the OL coaching switch. Coach Pendry did a fantastic job, and although Coach Stoutland has the potential to do the same, he has yet to prove that.

Regarding AD, I would have to think that him NOT playing LT would mean a failure of some measure, either of him being an LT or the TEs at being a TE. I just don't see AD being retrained with the few years that we have him. Either he pans out or he loses his scholarship for failing to perform.

Regarding AM, having Carpenter-esque measurables and a DT/attack mindset is a good thing. If I'm AM, I'm sticking to LT and giving myself my best and making that pan out.

 

[TerryP]

First, regarding LT, I think the biggest impact will be the OL coaching switch. Coach Pendry did a fantastic job, and although Coach Stoutland has the potential to do the same, he has yet to prove that.

I stand so far from you on that statement you look like you are the size of a ant. Seriously.

What more does he need to prove than his offense line in Miami led the nation in yards per game last season?

Stoutland has worked with Williams at Michigan State. He's had the role of HC before when Miami fired Shannon.

Stoutland has worked with McElwain (what's his position again? ) in the past.

He's worked with Bobby Williams before...what position does he coach?

He's worked with Mike Vollmar in the past, our Associate AD for Football.

Tried, and proven. And, as you can see, he didn't come with just a few recommendations.

Regarding AD, I would have to think that him NOT playing LT would mean a failure of some measure, either of him being an LT or the TEs at being a TE. I just don't see AD being retrained with the few years that we have him. Either he pans out or he loses his scholarship for failing to perform.

First of all, WTF?

What this does do, and I'll bet money McElwain has thought about it, is give us a line up like this on a play...

Douglas as TE, Alfred, Chance, William, Barrett, Fluker (or you could line up Davis here)

Tackle eligible play...Drop back to the H-back position and lead block around the end. That's bulldozing any defense end on either side if we are running...
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[LBS]

I stand so far from you on that statement you look like you are the size of a ant. Seriously.

What more does he need to prove than his offense line in Miami led the nation in yards per game last season?

Stoutland has worked with Williams at Michigan State. He's had the role of HC before when Miami fired Shannon.

Stoutland has worked with McElwain (what's his position again? ) in the past.

He's worked with Bobby Williams before...what position does he coach?

He's worked with Mike Vollmar in the past, our Associate AD for Football.

Tried, and proven. And, as you can see, he didn't come with just a few recommendations.



First of all, WTF?

What this does do, and I'll bet money McElwain has thought about it, is give us a line up like this on a play...

Douglas as TE, Alfred, Chance, William, Barrett, Fluker (or you could line up Davis here)

Tackle eligible play...Drop back to the H-back position and lead block around the end. That's bulldozing any defense end on either side if we are running...
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Regarding Coach Stoutland; I think I did not communicate my point as I intended. If Stoutland was not good, CNS would not have hired him. What my concern is related to his first year. Referring to the Barret Jones interview, Barrett commented on the confussion that exists in Spring Drills. He mentioned that previously (under Pendry) the routine was understood. Apparently not so now. True, its just Spring Drills, but its also just Spring Drills. The season will be more complicated and my concern is that the unit may miss a step trying to get the routine established. Freshmen often struggle because they are new to everything. Our entire unit now faces this, and that is Coach Stoutland's job to overcome. Do I question Stoutland's record, or his potential at Alabama in the years to come? Not really. What I am taking a "show me" stand with is IF Stoutland can avoid having a "Freshman Year".

 

[TerryP]

Regarding Coach Stoutland; I think I did not communicate my point as I intended. If Stoutland was not good, CNS would not have hired him. What my concern is related to his first year. Referring to the Barret Jones interview, Barrett commented on the confussion that exists in Spring Drills. He mentioned that previously (under Pendry) the routine was understood. Apparently not so now. True, its just Spring Drills, but its also just Spring Drills. The season will be more complicated and my concern is that the unit may miss a step trying to get the routine established. Freshmen often struggle because they are new to everything. Our entire unit now faces this, and that is Coach Stoutland's job to overcome. Do I question Stoutland's record, or his potential at Alabama in the years to come? Not really. What I am taking a "show me" stand with is IF Stoutland can avoid having a "Freshman Year".

You are reading a little too much into that statement.

The drills, at least the majority of them, remain the same. They are still hitting a blocking sled, ya know?

Now, how he wants those drills conducted and in what order is a different matter. They'll get their routing in the first five days if not sooner.

The differences he's talking about? It's a faster, more energetic pace of practice. If you recall you read stories about how you could hear Sunseri all over the field because of his intensity? Now, there's two...well, three if consider Cochran.

Pendry was a teaching guy at drills. Stoutland is a drill guy and then teach.

 

[bama29fan]

You are reading a little too much into that statement.

The drills, at least the majority of them, remain the same. They are still hitting a blocking sled, ya know?

Now, how he wants those drills conducted and in what order is a different matter. They'll get their routing in the first five days if not sooner.

The differences he's talking about? It's a faster, more energetic pace of practice. If you recall you read stories about how you could hear Sunseri all over the field because of his intensity? Now, there's two...well, three if consider Cochran.

Pendry was a teaching guy at drills. Stoutland is a drill guy and then teach.

is there an advantage to either mind set?

 

[UAgrad93]

You are reading a little too much into that statement.

The drills, at least the majority of them, remain the same. They are still hitting a blocking sled, ya know?

Now, how he wants those drills conducted and in what order is a different matter. They'll get their routing in the first five days if not sooner.

The differences he's talking about? It's a faster, more energetic pace of practice. If you recall you read stories about how you could hear Sunseri all over the field because of his intensity? Now, there's two...well, three if consider Cochran.

Pendry was a teaching guy at drills. Stoutland is a drill guy and then teach.

To me, there is probably going to be the biggest difference. When I coached, I had LBs and they knew my drills backwards and forwards. They knew which drill went first and so on. Making the transition to a new coach and having confusion is going to be short term only. Like you said Terry, 4-5 days tops to get it down and then smooth sailing.

 

[TerryP]

is there an advantage to either mind set?

None considering the GPA/smarts of our OL...

Wait 'itl you see our APR score. It's a smart group.

 

[musso]

What more does he need to prove than his offense line in Miami led the nation in yards per game last season?

:headscratch:

2010-11 Rushing Yards Leaders

#29 Ala 182.92 yds/game
#30 Mia 182.46 yds/game

http://web1.ncaa.org/mfb/natlRank.jsp?year=2010&div=IA&site=org

Douglas as TE, Alfred, Chance, William, Barrett, Fluker (or you could line up Davis here)

:headscratch: who is Davis?