🏈 McElwain/Kirby Smart Press Conference notes: UPDATED with video

[TerryP]

There really wasn't anything shocking or new for that matter.

The one thing of note is he mentioned that their goal this summer with the offensive line is developing depth. And, that is one of the main reasons you see so many different names at so many different positions.

According to him, they'll have the offensive line situation settled by next week.

He did say that when he was in Montana he saw the #8 Alabama jersey and it isn't the only place he's seen it around the states.

**Video will come soon if available**

 

[TerryP]

Not unexpected for Coach Smart to talk about Saban's coaching ability—not only the know how but also the ability to show how.

Main goal of the spring and summer camp so far: develop a pass rush. He commented on one thing we talked about several months ago when Sunseri was hired—how much he brings to the table in terms of coaching ability. He's added a lot of ideas on adding pass rushing schemes.

He also mentioned how it is a mistake to say that what Florida brought and what Utah brought are both "spread offenses." Two completely different approaches to football on offense.

Very little changes in roles with the new staff additions.

 

[TerryP]

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[planomateo]

He did say that when he was in Montana he saw the #8 Alabama jersey and it isn't the only place he's seen it around the states.

i wear bama stuff up in Montana when we go up to visit my wife's family...but I don't have a #8 jersey

 

[TerryP]

Coach Kirby Smart:

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[TerryP]

i wear bama stuff up in Montana when we go up to visit my wife's family...but I don't have a #8 jersey

Quote of the day when McElwain said that...

"I didn't know there were that many Chris Rogers fans out there."

 

[Bo]

Wow. Coach Saban actually let asst. coaches talk to the media?

 

[TerryP]

Wow. Coach Saban actually let asst. coaches talk to the media?

He did once before the season started last year as well—once.

 

[shipley00]

The one thing of note is he mentioned that their goal this summer with the offensive line is developing depth. And, that is one of the main reasons you see so many different names at so many different positions.

There are two kinds of depth on the OL that Alabama has been void of for so many years, I can't remember.

1. The ability to swap out position by position without having someone move positions.

2. The ability to rotate out entire lines for a few plays to an entire series.

For now, I'd be thrilled with #1 and hope that in a few years #2 will be a reality.

 

[BamaPride]

Coach McElwain reminds me of CNS. Is it just me?