🏈 GAME THREAD 🏈 The 2026 Bowl Games / CFB Playoffs:

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[mando]

If winning is the "standard" it's something the '66 team didn't meet.

How you play and look playing is a major factor in terms of the standard in my mind but it has to turn into wins so that is important also. This year we won 11 but I was not left optimistic with how they won and thinking we have turned the corner under CKD to get back to an elite level.

If you ask me mid-season I would had a different answer but there was a lingering concern about the physicality at the line of scrimmage even though we were winning. The rushing offense/defense was a litmus test that turned out to be true so the wins were a little bit of fools gold.

 

[PurlJam]

If winning is the "standard" it's something the '66 team didn't meet.

For the sake of argument, the '66 team did all it could do on the field. The powers that be during that period played a political roll, IMO, and shut Bama out due to the times. I don't believe it had anything to do with football. My .02.

 

[TerryP]

For the sake of argument, the '66 team did all it could do on the field. The powers that be during that period played a political roll, IMO, and shut Bama out due to the times. I don't believe it had anything to do with football. My .02.

My point is this. If this "standard" is winning championships, it's a goal seldom achieved.

Take 2005. People look at that season as somewhat of a success. I don't. There wasn't a chance in hell that team could compete on a national stage for a national title. '66 was in the thick of the race.

I fully realize people don't like the way Bama lost this season. But, they also have to acknowledge this team was competing for a national title. Personally, I don't believe we should ask for anything more. If they are there, the rings will come.

 

[50+yeartidefan]

My point is this. If this "standard" is winning championships, it's a goal seldom achieved.

Take 2005. People look at that season as somewhat of a success. I don't. There wasn't a chance in hell that team could compete on a national stage for a national title. '66 was in the thick of the race.

I fully realize people don't like the way Bama lost this season. But, they also have to acknowledge this team was competing for a national title. Personally, I don't believe we should ask for anything more. If they are there, the rings will come.

It was a good team with a major flaw....
If you look at season....have to see whole season...
But TY was good...D was good....
We all know special teams and run game was not...receivers dropped to many passes...

You aren't competing at the top level with those flaws...

 

[JoseyWalesTheOutlaw]

My point is this. If this "standard" is winning championships, it's a goal seldom achieved.

Take 2005. People look at that season as somewhat of a success. I don't. There wasn't a chance in hell that team could compete on a national stage for a national title. '66 was in the thick of the race.

I fully realize people don't like the way Bama lost this season. But, they also have to acknowledge this team was competing for a national title. Personally, I don't believe we should ask for anything more. If they are there, the rings will come.

Jimmy Carroll Center on the 66 team was my counselor at Boys State in 67 at Samford. He was a assistant coach for Coach Higginbotham at Livingston. He recruited me to Livingston in 68 but left LU before the season. That boy was a piece of work.

 

[TerryP]

If you look at season....have to see whole season...

Ya know, this is ironic. I know what's going to happen this summer. The focus of most of the conversations will not be on the whole season. It'll be on FSU or the way Bama lost to OU in the playoffs.

How do I know this will happen? Because it happens every summer.

Dude. How many times did you bring up Bama's loss to AU when Mac was under center? A lot, I know, because I remember, repeatedly, pointing to the TE missing his assignment as the reason that play blew up. A lot of focus was put on that game, that play, during the following off-season.

I have my suspicions as to why. I know there is an insatiable need for a lot of Bama fans to focus on what fell apart versus on what can and should be built upon.

 

[TerryP]

my counselor at Boys State in 67

My counselor in '67 would have been my mom's OB/GYN, I guess. I understand he slapped me...must have been a smart ass early on in life.

 

[footballer]

In my rustic opinion, making the top 12 team playoff is nowhere close too being the standard to work towards. Why strive for excellence when you can have a mediocre season, lose 2 or 3 games and still make the playoff? Yes, I do understand you can win out from 12'th place and be champions, but is highly unlikely.

How long before Participation Trophies are handed out to the top 12?

 

[TerryP]

How long before Participation Trophies are handed out to the top 12?

You'll need to find a JMU forum for that answer.

In my rustic opinion,

Something to chew on here.

Alabama has had 44 season where they have won at least 10 games. 1920 was the first year the football team played at least 10 games (three weren't 1A.) So, we're looking at 44 times over 105 seasons they've reach that 10 win plateau. My math tells me that's right at 42 percent.

I believe it's accurate to say "if you are wanting to make the playoffs, 10 wins has to be the mark."

When I put it all together in that context, to me, it seems like the program is churning right along: it's where we should expect it to be going into year three.

 

[footballer]

You'll need to find a JMU forum for that answer.


Something to chew on here.

Alabama has had 44 season where they have won at least 10 games. 1920 was the first year the football team played at least 10 games (three weren't 1A.) So, we're looking at 44 times over 105 seasons they've reach that 10 win plateau. My math tells me that's right at 42 percent.

I believe it's accurate to say "if you are wanting to make the playoffs, 10 wins has to be the mark."

When I put it all together in that context, to me, it seems like the program is churning right along: it's where we should expect it to be going into year three.

My point was. Today's player perspectives.
Why work so hard for excellence and put maximum effort in to win every game
when you can play mediocre, lose a few games, Still get paid and make a freaking 12 team playoff?

 

[50+yeartidefan]

Ya know, this is ironic. I know what's going to happen this summer. The focus of most of the conversations will not be on the whole season. It'll be on FSU or the way Bama lost to OU in the playoffs.

How do I know this will happen? Because it happens every summer.

Dude. How many times did you bring up Bama's loss to AU when Mac was under center? A lot, I know, because I remember, repeatedly, pointing to the TE missing his assignment as the reason that play blew up. A lot of focus was put on that game, that play, during the following off-season.

I have my suspicions as to why. I know there is an insatiable need for a lot of Bama fans to focus on what fell apart versus on what can and should be built upon.

Actually lost to IU in cfps. Not OU. But ok. I know that u know. Just a typo.

For no run game n shitty STs n critical dropped passes. Winning regular season SEC and winning 11 games. Bama did ok. But is a loss a loss ... Getting blown out twice... not really good and not just a L
And not the marks of being a champion ... mainly because of significant limitations in few areas. Will it carry over? Who knows.

I believe. There will be improvements. Got to be. Year 3 critical for KD. Got to be tougher.. more physical team.
Yep. Lot of emphasis on some plays. That equate to a loss. Every team fans do that.
Thats fans. Me. U. The other 200 on Here.
Missed FGs. Drops. Penalties. Drive a fan crazy.

 

[TerryP]

Actually lost to IU in cfps. Not OU. But ok. I know that u know. Just a typo.

Even skinny fella's can have fat fingers on a phone.

A bit of a crazy type considering the context; people will want to talk about the OU loss more than the whole season.

 

[TerryP]

For no run game n shitty STs n critical dropped passes. Winning regular season SEC and winning 11 games. Bama did ok. But is a loss a loss ... Getting blown out twice... not really good and not just a L
And not the marks of being a champion ... mainly because of significant limitations in few areas. Will it carry over? Who knows.

This isn't taking the season as a whole. Coincidentally, OU again.

 

[50+yeartidefan]

This isn't taking the season as a whole. Coincidentally, OU again.

Mine big ole fingers hit misguided buttons. Especially on little phone

 

[TerryP]

Mine big ole fingers hit misguided buttons. Especially on little phone

T-Mobile is trying to give me a tablet. I may take 'em up on it.

 

[50+yeartidefan]

Ya know, this is ironic. I know what's going to happen this summer. The focus of most of the conversations will not be on the whole season. It'll be on FSU or the way Bama lost to OU in the playoffs.

How do I know this will happen? Because it happens every summer.

Dude. How many times did you bring up Bama's loss to AU when Mac was under center? A lot, I know, because I remember, repeatedly, pointing to the TE missing his assignment as the reason that play blew up. A lot of focus was put on that game, that play, during the following off-season.

I have my suspicions as to why. I know there is an insatiable need for a lot of Bama fans to focus on what fell apart versus on what can and should be built upon.

What really fell apart. Is fundamentals.
Some boys that coachedon here. They will tell u...
Sometimes the other team is better. Or gets the breaksall the time...
But dont let em beat you on fundamentals....thats coaching

 

[50+yeartidefan]

T-Mobile is trying to give me a tablet. I may take 'em up on it.

I definitely use mine when charged......

 

[Justneedme81]

I definitely use mine when charged......

Laptop or tablet? Which one you prefer.

 

[50+yeartidefan]

Laptop or tablet? Which one you prefer.

Use tablet Laptop is really old..... probably ready for grave.
Phone is 17 and really small for "hunt n peck" finger

 

[50+yeartidefan]

In my rustic opinion, making the top 12 team playoff is nowhere close too being the standard to work towards. Why strive for excellence when you can have a mediocre season, lose 2 or 3 games and still make the playoff? Yes, I do understand you can win out from 12'th place and be champions, but is highly unlikely.

How long before Participation Trophies are handed out to the top 12?

Oneteam that was last place in cfp. In nc game.