Team update 3.0 (UPDATE: FOOTBALL CONTENT MOVED TO FEATURED THREAD AT THE TOP)

[CrimsonBoz]

Ok ladies and gents, team update thread until kickoff.

Few notes for today:

None of the injuries yesterday are serious, a few days and everyone should be back to normal.

Chris Black was still limited some but I think he will be 100% on ankle by game time.

Drake's hamstring seems to be doing well he was not limited.

If you missed the scrimmage thread please look through it

Consensus amongst insiders, coaches, talents scouts is that Alec Morris and Cooper Bateman are the top dogs with regard to the QB position. This week will tell me alot in regards to how they practice and start splitting 1st team reps.

As always Roll Tide!

 

[cobyco1]

Boz, in your opinion, how do Morris and Bateman compare to Gmac? Can either lead this team all the way, considering overall talent and defense? What is your gut feeling so far after watching the latest scrimmage?

 

[CrimsonBoz]

Boz, in your opinion, how do Morris and Bateman compare to Gmac? Can either lead this team all the way, considering overall talent and defense? What is your gut feeling so far after watching the latest scrimmage?

Morris is more like GMAC, smart and isn't really a world beater but solid.

Bateman is an athlete who could play other positions for many other schools. He has a nice edge and a high ceiling.

Question is does saban want super safe or the best talent. Hard to say. I'll know more this week.

 

[UAgrad93]

@CrimsonBoz, I imagine CNS is leaning toward super safe with this defense and the leg of JK Scott on this team. Bateman may be able to make some plays with his feet similar to Blake, but you know that Saban's ass was puckered up everytime Blake took off with that ball just hanging out there.

 

[PhillyGirl]

@CrimsonBoz, I imagine CNS is leaning toward super safe with this defense and the leg of JK Scott on this team. Bateman may be able to make some plays with his feet similar to Blake, but you know that Saban's ass was puckered up everytime Blake took off with that ball just hanging out there.

Nailed it. I truly think Saban wants Morris.

You know who I want to start? To guy who will lead us to #16!!!

 

[MissingRing]

Hello Boz. I want to thank you for your detailed and thorough analysis of the 2015 Tide!

Regarding your statement "Consensus amongst insiders, coaches, talents scouts is that Alec Morris and Cooper Bateman are the top dogs with regard to the QB position," do you regard the Coker experiment as effectively defunct? I ask because I continue to find posts and articles that list Coker and Morris as the current two top candidates. Many sports media outlets do not even mention Bateman as a serious contender.

 

[Justneedme81]

I'm excited about Morris and Bateman. Let's see how it goes!

 

[Justneedme81]

If Coker is out of the race, I wonder if he can be our two point specialist like Tim Tebow lol!

 

[CrimsonBoz]

Hello Boz. I want to thank you for your detailed and thorough analysis of the 2015 Tide!

Regarding your statement "Consensus amongst insiders, coaches, talents scouts is that Alec Morris and Cooper Bateman are the top dogs with regard to the QB position," do you regard the Coker experiment as effectively defunct? I ask because I continue to find posts and articles that list Coker and Morris as the current two top candidates. Many sports media outlets do not even mention Bateman as a serious contender.

No problem! Everyone and I mean everyone at the scrimmage said the same thing about coker. If he plays It would shock everyone. I just don't see how he is an option.

 

[BamaBoySince89]

No problem! Everyone and I mean everyone at the scrimmage said the same thing about coker. If he plays It would shock everyone. I just don't see how he is an option.

Boz, out of curiosity, did Bama offer Coker a scholly during his recruitment out of HS?

 

[ttownlaw5]

Just last week you said that Bateman was terrible and short-armed everything. What changed?

 

[CrimsonBoz]

Just last week you said that Bateman was terrible and short-armed everything. What changed?

And just this week I said he was trending in the right direction, looks like the light switched flipped.

 

[EasyTider]

Just last week you said that Bateman was terrible and short-armed everything. What changed?

At this point, we are looking for the QB that sucks the least.

 

[JoseyWalesTheOutlaw]

And just this week I said he was trending in the right direction, looks like the light switched flipped.

so you're telling us a college QB goes from pitiful to a challenger due to a Blues Brother's moment ( I have seen the light).

 

[Tidestalker]

At this point, we are looking for the QB that sucks the least.

Preeeeeeach

 

[rueben]

Going in a different direction here...You mentioned that a big part of the change in defense was the big change in S&C. Can you elaborate any on the changes? I know there is a greater concentration on cardio, but can you be any more specific? Are we doing a better job with the nutritionist? It seems, in the past,, she was really limiting their calorie intake, and using some Old world junk science in developing some meal plans.

 

[CrimsonBoz]

so you're telling us a college QB goes from pitiful to a challenger due to a Blues Brother's moment ( I have seen the light).

Bateman has done that his entire career. Nothing new at all.

 

[Hannibal Lecter MD]

Just last week you said that Bateman was terrible and short-armed everything. What changed?

Weren't you the one that told us all a month ago that Cornwell was the starter, and it was all a done deal?

 

[PhillyGirl]

*slowly pulls out official RTB measuring tape*

 

[rolltidedrew21]

Boz, out of curiosity, did Bama offer Coker a scholly during his recruitment out of HS?

I believe he was offered very late during his senior year after he was already committed to FSU.