| FTBL Is Oatis coming back to the team?
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musso
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I must admit, I don’t think I gave proper consideration about how Spring may have been lighter than how it will be from this point forward. I knew limited depth at some positions would be a factor, but Pate added more insight on that. Good find and share! We were definitely at a disadvantage entering into a new era after such a significant coaching change.
I didn't either or I would have posted such way back when as a warning of sorts. There were other things like you said that concerned me, depth, a couple of staffers I was/am weary of, scheme changes (that while not complete 180° changes, were still fairly significant and take time to adapt to with both game repetitions and personnel), etc. But what Pate is sharing now is what is being passed on to people like him from within the walls of the complex the past couple of weeks. It's all easier said than done and we'll just have to see how effective it is when time comes to pass. Only thing I know for sure is, DeBoer more than deserves the chance to navigate it how he wants. We all have our preferences on how certain things should be done, but he was hired for a reason, and IMO that earns a reasonable about of time to manage the situation(s) on and off the field.
Look, we lost 20 transfers, new coaching staff except 1 person, new way of doing some things. The man needs time to learn the high school coaches, the athletes on the roster and the seriousness of Bama Nation. I will gripe and complain but he will get that from me and almost all of us.
I feel the same way if they don’t want to play then go! Deboer has a great class coming in.
Trying to fully understand. Post 2020 there have been foundational discipline issues for sure. Bama struggled big time last year and if we are honest even during the Young and Anderson years. Those two players made up for a lot of crap which avoided additional losses.. CNS even said at the end of the year last year when he met with players they were all interested in playing time and NIL not what do I need to do to get better.
I am sure CKD had to walk a tight rope when he came in because of the portal. I hope CKD is able to tighten the ship as the looseness I am just not a fan of. I keep pointing to his record. He won a lot of games so somehow he has been able to run a program and do well. Is what he is doing now what he will do in year 2 and beyond? Personallly I hope not just because I keep hearing the Bears voice in my head that "The same things win that always won. We just have a different set of excuses if we lose.". That has always meant to me as hard work, hard nosed and disciplined play.
Kamikazi18627
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I hear they used to have excellent French fries.Well, I was in the Oasis in Cottondale earlier and the folks aren't happy.
Kamikazi18627
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I think we all need to sit back and let CKD get his system in. The roads gonna be bumpy.
Am I frustrated with this team? Absolutely. I feel that the talent is there to compete with anyone in the county.
Did anyone really think we would win 12+ games this year with a new head coach? No way. Not anyone that legitimately follows football and has some idea of the sport.......
All that said, I think if there are problems in the locker room, those things tend to work themselves out. Speculating doesn't help. I doubt anyone here really has "insight" into the workings of the bama locker room. I also bet we will see a few more hitting the portal than normal. That's okay. I don't want a bunch of premadanas. I want football players.
Flush. Time to worry about Missouri.
Am I frustrated with this team? Absolutely. I feel that the talent is there to compete with anyone in the county.
Did anyone really think we would win 12+ games this year with a new head coach? No way. Not anyone that legitimately follows football and has some idea of the sport.......
All that said, I think if there are problems in the locker room, those things tend to work themselves out. Speculating doesn't help. I doubt anyone here really has "insight" into the workings of the bama locker room. I also bet we will see a few more hitting the portal than normal. That's okay. I don't want a bunch of premadanas. I want football players.
Flush. Time to worry about Missouri.
24and7
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You can bet that there is “locker room issues” on this team…AND EVERY TEAM… especially now in this new league…Alpha Males are going to be jealous and envious of other Alpha Males…The pressure is on to be the best and make the most money…I’m sure Milroe gets into it about his “ ball distribution” with receivers and tight ends… they all want to be “highlight reel material”…And Defense gets into it with Offense about who is winning and losing games…. AND YES FIST FIGHTS AND SKIRMISHES WILL GO DOWN…So I’m sure reports are locker room infighting are 100% true …Let them get it out of their system..
I've seen fights in Wrestling… Just because one could beat the other on the mat, didn’t always carry over to fist…And the coaches let it happen..
I've seen fights in Wrestling… Just because one could beat the other on the mat, didn’t always carry over to fist…And the coaches let it happen..
There were a lot of people on this forum expecting exactly that.
I’d say considering what was coming back and comparing it to what others were losing on our schedule, 12+ wins wasn’t outside the realm of possibility. You needed breaks to fall your way, stay injury free, etc, but it wasn’t impossible.
Kamikazi18627
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It definitely wasn't impossible. But, highly improbable imo.
Some preseason guesses linked below...
And the o/u of 9.5 seems about right these days...
| FTBL - How many wins will ALABAMA have this season?
We wrap up our SEC win total posts with The University of Alabama. FanDuel has their win total at 9.5. How many wins do you see?
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TerryP
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I should have read the rest of the thread...saw that comment and remembered, "dude, you said 12."Some preseason guesses linked below...
And the o/u of 9.5 seems about right these days...
| FTBL - How many wins will ALABAMA have this season?
We wrap up our SEC win total posts with The University of Alabama. FanDuel has their win total at 9.5. How many wins do you see?
I never expected this team to win 12, but I thought they could win 10 and make the playoffs. But never in my darkest nightmares did I anticipate that this team would lose to Vanderbilt. As for the locker room issues, I thought Moore and Booker were the leaders on this team? What happened to change that? Honestly this is the first I have heard of locker room issues.
TerryP
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Nothing has changed. If fact, it's more of the same.
Fan 1: I wonder if there are locker room issues.
Fan 2: I heard someone suggest there are locker room issues.
Fan 3: My "sources say" there are locker room issues.
Fan 4: There are locker room issues ...
It's a program going through massive changes. When people don't like change they look for something, or someone, to fault.
The same ol', same ol'..
Kamikazi18627
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I'd be ecstatic at this point with 10-2 and an outside chance at the playoffs. Really, the only thing that really matters anymore is getting in. The SECCG doesn't matter. Just give us a shot, a "chip and a chair" sort of speak.Some preseason guesses linked below...
And the o/u of 9.5 seems about right these days...
| FTBL - How many wins will ALABAMA have this season?
We wrap up our SEC win total posts with The University of Alabama. FanDuel has their win total at 9.5. How many wins do you see?
In reality, I think we lose to LSU and finish the regular season with 3 loses. 3 loses in CKD's first season and extending the streak over Auburn, I'd be happy.
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