I'm sure Lane is licking his chops right nowGlad we weren’t playing Ole Miss today!
I'm sure Lane is licking his chops right nowGlad we weren’t playing Ole Miss today!
Will Anderson can't do it all, unfortunately.
There's nothing I see "presented" about the defense that we've not seen for 15 years. You're touching on it in the first post: a select group of players—where you've touched on one— can't get it done.Great responses to issues presented (sarcasm).
Would somebody please call Jeremy Pruitt…
I threw this out a long time ago when the HUNH was gaining momentum... But using the 2's for a couple series' each half and letting the 1's get their steam back might be helpful come 4th quarter. Obviously it would never happen, but I would agree in terms of how surprising it is that CNS & Co. don't find ways to use the depth a little more in games like this.There's nothing I see "presented" about the defense that we've not seen for 15 years. You're touching on it in the first post: a select group of players—where you've touched on one— can't get it done.
Think about it for a minute. We can go all the way back to 2008 and we'll find conversations asking, "Why are Fanny and Deadrick getting so many reps and we're not seeing them get a breather with the younger guys?" We're seeing that this season especially along the defensive line (where we were looking at as many as eight rotating coming out of fall camp.)
There are a few things I've never liked with Saban's philosophy. One of those, the way place kickers practice, I've been pretty vocal about. This is no different. It's something we've talked about and it's also something we don't see changing—at least I don't any time soon.
I understand the sentiment, just think this might be a slight overreaction. On the safety side - I actually think Branch taking over full time at one of those safety spots might be a good idea.... The current 2 guys are both thumpers, but don't seem to be as natural in the open field... I think Branch may have better instincts. But TBH, he's on the field a ton anyway, so it's not the end all/be all.Think about the talent we've had in recent years; Dalvin Tomlinson, Ashawn Robinson, Jarran Reed, Jonathan Allen, Daron Payne. All of those guys (except Tomlinson) were day one or high day two picks. I don't see Mathis, Dale, or Eboigbe getting drafted. And Ray is always injured and can't get on the field. What happened to our D line talent? These guys are all 4 and 5 stars. Why are they not developing? Was Bo Davis just that good, and we can't find anyone to replace him? Right now we have only one playmaker on defense and that's Anderson.
I like Drew Sanders but he blew it on several plays last night. Especially to the perimeter. He's young and hopefully will learn from his mistakes, but he has good speed and he tackles well. Braswell didn't see the field much I don't think.
What happened to the safeties? Hellams and Branch were supposed to be playmakers back there. They're getting beat most of the time, and tackling is a real issue. Can we get an APB on Malachi Moore? He's been a ghost all season. Last year he was coming up and making big plays at the LOS and in the passing game. Is he having a sophomore slump?
Nick Saban is the GOAT. Hands down, no arguments. But I don't for the life of me understand why he continues to go with Pete Golding. Maybe he thinks of him as a son. Maybe he sees potential in him. But I think it says a lot that his name is not on anyone's short list for coaching anywhere else. He's not even on anyone's long list. No one else wants him. So why does Bama?
There are a few things I've never liked with Saban's philosophy. One of those, the way place kickers practice, I've been pretty vocal about. This is no different. It's something we've talked about and it's also something we don't see changing—at least I don't any time soon.
He's proven that he can and will evolve and adapt in numerous other areas (offense, defense, and special teams)... but he seems to do it little by little, piece by piece, season by season.
Faith and its link to "evidence not seen." He can't? I'm not suggesting that. He won't? You nailed it, it's an off-season thing with him. Will we see an adjustment this season? I'd hope, but there's that faith arena again.His comments last night to the media made it clear that he knows it was (and is) an issue. But now, he just has to make that next step, which I think involves a lot of trust for someone like him, and make some changes in his philosophy.
Faith and its link to "evidence not seen." He can't? I'm not suggesting that. He won't? You nailed it, it's an off-season thing with him. Will see see an adjustment this season? I'd hope, but there's that faith arena again.
Maybe I missed the point but your talking about place kickers and how they practice right? That is not one of the areas that see issues on the field right now.Faith and its link to "evidence not seen." He can't? I'm not suggesting that. He won't? You nailed it, it's an off-season thing with him. Will see see an adjustment this season? I'd hope, but there's that faith arena again.
He's six for seven with two of the "make's" sliding through beside the upright. He's not kicking as true this season as he was last season. He's had two different snappers but has the same holder this season (salve to an open wound.)Maybe I missed the point but your talking about place kickers and how they practice right? That is not one of the areas that see issues on the field right now.
@Brandon Van de Graaff @TerryP
I honestly thought Kirby's subbing those gamut of players during the 2016 season would have solidified it for CNS. But that was not to be, clearly.
But let me ask, what Defensive positions is CNS not interesting at subbing? The play caller on defense, ala McClain, then Hightower, then Mosely, then DePriest, then Ragland, then Foster, then Wilson, then Moses, now To'o, To'o. Are we expecting those guys to be subbed? I presume that would be no.
However, from what I can see, there has been a significant decline with these guys. Most folks on this board now that I have been concerned about this Alpha-LB. We've missed him for some time. After 18 & 19's injuries at these positions, I expected to done with missing basic gaps, etc. But we are still dealing with it. Doesn't this fall on responsibility of the LB coach & D coordinator? Thoughts?
Why?Would somebody please call Jeremy Pruitt…
@Brandon Van de Graaff @TerryP
I honestly thought Kirby's subbing those gamut of players during the 2016 season would have solidified it for CNS. But that was not to be, clearly.
But let me ask, what Defensive positions is CNS not interesting at subbing? The play caller on defense, ala McClain, then Hightower, then Mosely, then DePriest, then Ragland, then Foster, then Wilson, then Moses, now To'o, To'o. Are we expecting those guys to be subbed? I presume that would be no.
However, from what I can see, there has been a significant decline with these guys. Most folks on this board now that I have been concerned about this Alpha-LB. We've missed him for some time. After 18 & 19's injuries at these positions, I expected to done with missing basic gaps, etc. But we are still dealing with it. Doesn't this fall on responsibility of the LB coach & D coordinator? Thoughts?
We were lucky to have 2 very elite defensive coordinators back to back... only so many of those diamonds out there.
You guys keep saying we missed, but have we not realized the game has changed. Do we think McClain and Hightower are able to cover the pass like is necessary today? DePriest and Ragland certainly can't. Mosely was a freak and could. Even Mack Wilson had issues. It's a tough place to be these days. Are there any backers recently that have just been off the charts?
Ole miss is no uF. Their Dline and Oline are not near the same.Glad we weren’t playing Ole Miss today!
Nobody was running anything up the middle w/ McLain & Hightower. Ever. In the very least they were rarely ever out of position.
To me, the missing of assignments & poor tackling started w/ Wilson. He had all kinds of talent but man he never came across as any kind of leader & he missed. A lot.