I appreciate what Campbell did for us today, came out there and played his ass off for us when he didn't have to. He'll end up going high in the draft, and I wish him well wherever he ends up. Gonna be a great player.
I agree with need to give CKD time but I disagree that pre Saban we would have been ecstatic. The Bama standard did not just start when CNS came to Tuscaloosa. In my life time Bear set the standard, Stallings kind of lived up to it. CNS certainly lived up to it. All the rest of the coaches I was not ecstatic and most of us would not be.
#1 is more about the standard of winning than the style of play or comparing eras in my mind. Foundational values, discipline, commitment, work ethic, team first, competitors etc... That is how I have always taken people saying that. Bear brought championships, Stallings brought back discipline, CNS brought back both in a big way until the last couple of years.
I think he understands 9 wins are not going to cut it. What I am going to wait and see if he has the resolve to demand excellence and hold each player accountable in this NIL era. Rah Rah stuff is not going to cut it. Being an enabler of undisciplined actions is not going to cut it. Cannot be their buddies.
Well, actually for the second time this year, 2024. Or for two seasons in a row. Either way they beat us twice.
I know a number of faithful big spending Bama fans who are more than pissed … they’re embarrassed. I can assure you the latter is worse.
I have no idea what “who has well … “ means but If you don’t think people connected to the program are concerned you’re absolutely wrong. And we were spoiled by Saban just as we were spoiled by Coach Bryant and the other great Bama coaches. Saying that isn’t a good thing makes me laugh. How do you think Bama has won NC’s in all but two decades since the 1920’s? Just the luck of the draw? Or because the fans accepted piss poor performances? Or because they didn’t get spoiled by Wade, Thomas, Bryant, Saban … and to a lesser extent Stallings? No, it’s because this fan base is spoiled and we don’t accept what other fan bases accept or exoect. Those of you who don’t think that way should be thankful for those of us who do. Otherwise, you’d be a fan of an Auburnesque program whose fans settle for one key win a year and who are always excited about the upcoming season.
When you’re paying someone $10+ million and he inherited a championship caliber roster, it shouldn’t take more than two seasons. That’s all I’m willing to go because if he performs like this again the championship caliber roster will gone long before the end of the third season. I will say this … DeBoers has one great thing going for him … Keelon Russell. That young man can make any coach look good if he’s handled correctly. He’s a difference maker. Here’s hoping DeBoers has the sense to do what’s necessary to let him make a difference!
Well, if the fans didn’t know the “inside scoop” how can they be criticized for “whining”? Or should fans only “whine” when they’re in the loop? By the way, what’s the difference in whining and “legitimate” fan frustration, anger, embarrassment,et al? I know a number of well connected donors who are extremely concerned by what they’ve seen this season. That kind of concern is what has made Bama Bama. So in my humble opinion we should all be thankful for their past “whining”.
Saban did pull Hurts, but he should have pulled him a couple of games earlier. Pulling the QB is not a guarantee of better results (although I think it couldn't have been any worse!)
The best defensive players for Go Blue opted out for this game.
Update
Not true. Just some a-hole on the internet trying to stir controversy.
