| FTBL Andy Staples sits down with DeBoer... [added another interview from today with Josh Pate]

[Justneedme81]

Did 24 & 7 hijack your login?

Shula was like a deer in headlights. DeBoer is just trying to figure out how to answer the question, "so, has it dawned on you that you are the Alabama coach" for the 500th time and not give the very same answer.

Exactly! Why do ppl find a way to throw in Shula reference?

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

I get the feeling that he's tired of these same interviews.

I don’t know if it’s the interviews, but if I were him I’d be tired of the same questions being asked. @bamafan4ever said it, but he gets peppered with many of the same questions over and over… I was a little surprised that Pate (who is well prepared and through) threw out several that DeBoer had already answered.

 

[musso]

Good point, @bamafan4ever. Don't get me wrong, I don't think there was a better option to replace Saban, and I'm optimistic actually about our future. And I didn't think I'd be after such a historic run. But I'm just saying I haven't been impressed with any of his public speaking engagements, beginning with his introduction. He just doesn't project what Saban did. You go back and compare Saban's introductory speech with his. Again, I don't think it means Deboer won't succeed.

 

[musso]

I was a little surprised that Pate (who is well prepared and through) threw out several that DeBoer had already answered.

As was I!

 

[mando]

He is different but doesn't mean bad. Of course we all loved CNS. I prefer a little more in you face challenging talk but if CKD wins and he has shown he does who cares? Certainly his track record is night and day from Shula.

 

[TerryP]

You go back and compare Saban's introductory speech with his.

I don't think

I'll argue you didn't think.

I guess we'll call this second hand knowledge. There is a positive aura he carries. Like I've said time and time...it's a significant change.

When people walk by him in the hallway of the Bryant building the focus is still there: but they are smiling.

but they are smiling.

Easily misunderstood phrase. Don't take it the wrong way.

There's a fine line between hate and love. Both are driven by passion. You are making a mistake by not taking into account the passion he has for the game.

What motivates you? Would a different managerial style affect the outcome?

You don't get to be 104-12 without what?

Let's go back to managerial for a second...

How well has this transition gone?

There's more than one way to peel an orange. All roads lead to Rome: how are they paved? More than one way to crack an egg. Or cook one.

You don't get to be 104-12 without what?

 

[BamaFan334]

He is different but doesn't mean bad. Of course we all loved CNS. I prefer a little more in you face challenging talk but if CKD wins and he has shown he does who cares? Certainly his track record is night and day from Shula.

There are multiple ways to win with a team on and off the field. You're right, we got used to things being a certain way that obviously worked, so we are skeptical of anything else. I think he's doing what it takes. With guys staying on board (for the time being), recruits getting re-offered and interest gaining, Ryan Williams recommitting, I think he's doing just fine.

 

[TerryP]

There are multiple ways to win with a team on and off the field. You're right, we got used to things being a certain way that obviously worked, so we are skeptical of anything else. I think he's doing what it takes. With guys staying on board (for the time being), recruits getting re-offered and interest gaining, Ryan Williams recommitting, I think he's doing just fine.

Take your ass to the basement and make my hats.

 

[BamaFan334]

Take your ass to the basement and make my hats.

Can't, playing golf and kayak fishing today.

 

[TerryP]

Can't, playing golf and kayak fishing today.

Casey, Darrin and I are going out in an hour. The wind is "kicking" right now. One of us will be wet.

I'm taking my cast net. On my kayak. You want to see the results?

Blackwater trout are hitting.

HIgh Tide is 3:48.

 

[BamaFan334]

Casey, Darrin and I are going out in an hour. The wind is "kicking" right now. One of us will be wet.

I'm taking my cast net. On my kayak. You want to see the results?

Blackwater trout are hitting.

HIgh Tide is 3:48.

I would like to see the results of a cast net from a kayak. If you aren't in the water or tangled, I will be thoroughly impressed!

 

[musso]

I'll argue you didn't think.

I was only stating my impression from his public appearances. I wasn't pretending to know anything about him. People project different attributes in different ways. Saban looks and carries himself with confidence, and he speaks authoritatively, despite being diminutive. CKB isn't as fluent and articulate of a speaker and is more soft-spoken, as I said reminding me of Shula who was of similar build and stature. But it could just be his style, or he could change as he acclimates to his new surroundings. Again, I've made no judgements on his job so far or his potential, other than saying I'm optimistic.

 

[Justneedme81]

I was only stating my impression from his public appearances. I wasn't pretending to know anything about him. People project different attributes in different ways. Saban looks and carries himself with confidence, and he speaks authoritatively, despite being diminutive. CKB isn't as fluent and articulate of a speaker and is more soft-spoken, as I said reminding me of Shula who was of similar build and stature. But it could just be his style, or he could change as he acclimates to his new surroundings. Again, I've made no judgements on his job so far or his potential, other than saying I'm optimistic.

You based all of that in one video?

Listening to his interviews from few months ago, that's definitely not the vibe i'm getting.

 

[TerryP]

I would like to see the results of a cast net from a kayak. If you aren't in the water or tangled, I will be thoroughly impressed!

The cooler is full.With ice...that's about 30 qts of shrimp.

 

[TerryP]

I was only stating my impression from his public appearances. I wasn't pretending to know anything about him. People project different attributes in different ways. Saban looks and carries himself with confidence, and he speaks authoritatively, despite being diminutive. CKB isn't as fluent and articulate of a speaker and is more soft-spoken, as I said reminding me of Shula who was of similar build and stature. But it could just be his style, or he could change as he acclimates to his new surroundings. Again, I've made no judgements on his job so far or his potential, other than saying I'm optimistic.

My point...he reeks confidence in the buidling. There are a lot who couldn't. Look it up. I'm pretty sure AL.com still has the article I wrote when I said "fire shula" in November of 05. '05. Undefeated, and I was all about firing him.

I'll certainly admit if I'm wrong here. What Bruce said about the basketball team applies to the football team

 

[musso]

You based all of that in one video?

No. I’m pretty sure I already indicated appearances [plural] since taking the Bama job. Not a large sample size, I admit. And I haven’t watched him at all before arriving at Bama.

 

[musso]

My point...he reeks confidence in the buidling.

Well that’s awesome to hear!

Undefeated, and I was all about firing him.

I met Shula at a Red Elephant Club meeting in my hometown, all pumped and excited to not only meet the new Bama HC, but one of the earliest Bama QBs I remember watching on TV as a kid. Man, I left completely disappointed with his personality and uninspired about his leadership.

 

[TerryP]

Well that’s awesome to hear!

I met Shula at a Red Elephant Club meeting in my hometown, all pumped and excited to not only meet the new Bama HC, but one of the earliest Bama QBs I remember watching on TV as a kid. Man, I left completely disappointed with his personality and uninspired about his leadership.

No one will like this.

He was Bo Pix in a Bama shirt.

 

[TerryP]

No. I’m pretty sure I already indicated appearances [plural] since taking the Bama job. Not a large sample size, I admit. And I haven’t watched him at all before arriving at Bama.

We had the Sportsbook here in 2020. I put Fresno State games in weekly: sure thing. (Yeah, I cheated a bit.) In '19 when he was at Indiana I pointed to that team A LOT. Freaked me out. Indiana.

We have watched him. You just didn't realize.

 

[Justneedme81]

No. I’m pretty sure I already indicated appearances [plural] since taking the Bama job. Not a large sample size, I admit. And I haven’t watched him at all before arriving at Bama.

I promise you, and I'm going to say this. Everything you see going forward, you'll look back to this thread and goes, "Well damn... they were right"