TideatMileHigh
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Arguably Saban's finest coaching job at Alabama. This was a 9-3 team that almost made it to the national title game. The amount of progress these guys made this year was amazing. Overall, this squad was a weird bunch. Alabama usually plays a complete game every year where you get to see the peak potential of the team in what is usually some type of ass stomping; even in years where we don't win it all. For example, in 2010 it was the Citrus Bowl against MSU. In 2007 it was Tennessee. In 2008 it was Clemson. In 2015 it was the Cotton Bowl. In 2016 it was USC or the SEC Championship. The strange thing about the 2023 squad is that they never had a moment where they fired on all cylinders and flat out took it to the opposition... aside from maybe Kentucky. They would look hot, and then they would look like an inexperienced 8-4/9-3 squad. I think their future is bright though. I think they did a good job "letting all naysayers know", but next year I expect them to make other teams shit their pants.
I like Kevin Steele, Robert Bala, and Tommy Rees. Those three men did a great job this year in my opinion, and kudos to them because I don't think they were the first people on Saban's wish list last year. Kevin Steele is not Kirby Smart or Jeremy Pruitt, but I think he has the wits to take this defense to the next level. Tommy Rees is not Steve Sarkisian, but I think he is capable of having a dominating offense that isn't overly finesse. I do think Freddie Roach needs to move on from DL though. His defensive line units have not been consistent since his tenure began as the DL coach. Surprisingly, I am willing to give Eric Wolford another year. I felt there was very good improvement from the offensive line as the year progressed. Cheers yall.
I like Kevin Steele, Robert Bala, and Tommy Rees. Those three men did a great job this year in my opinion, and kudos to them because I don't think they were the first people on Saban's wish list last year. Kevin Steele is not Kirby Smart or Jeremy Pruitt, but I think he has the wits to take this defense to the next level. Tommy Rees is not Steve Sarkisian, but I think he is capable of having a dominating offense that isn't overly finesse. I do think Freddie Roach needs to move on from DL though. His defensive line units have not been consistent since his tenure began as the DL coach. Surprisingly, I am willing to give Eric Wolford another year. I felt there was very good improvement from the offensive line as the year progressed. Cheers yall.