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fuzzy..we agree. The team was under-prepared and appeared to just not "show up". Looks like they took MSU for granted.
wolf...Althought I agree with most your post, I feel that NIL $$$ has further depressed the athlete's desire to get some type of education. that NIL $$$ means a flashy car, tats, clothes, gold chains, etc. as opposed to earning a good living for himself and his wife, kids for the rest of their lives. Since the average NFL career is 3 1/2 years his best prospect is an education with a Degree in hand. But let's remember back when we were young and what, at that time, was important. In college we attended classes, parties and the ladies were important too. But generally we graduated and and have gone on to positions in corporations and have provided financially for our families. For an athlete athlete in 2024 that word has been turned upside-down financially. Now it's good for these kids to get paid but the real question is How much $$$ ? The QB's get the lion's share and a few others do well financially, but some parity is needed in NIL to keep the college football game sane and not the Wild-West-Show it is currently. Changes are coming, but they need to arrive more sooner than later. An $8 Million QB and a another QB driving a $300,000. Luxury car=? We now see How far it has gone ? And how far can it go with Zero-Rules ? Sorry for the novel-length, but a lot to say on unfettered NIL & more needs to be said.
TDOW,,,There's some truth in your post. We Tide fans hope to see him improve his reads and stay in the pocket instead of sprinting at first covered receiver. He runs like the wind but must develop his short to mid-range passing game to shine brightly in Deboer's offense. Roll Tide !
AD's today making upwards to $2 Million/year move around a lot...can't blame 'em for that kind of $$$$$. At least he inherits a football program that's free of Jimbo forever.
The Great FSU coach Bobby Bowden once said "We spend so much time in recruiting because the team with the best players usually wins, unless we coaches screw it up". It still holds true in today's football landscape & always will.
humper...my bad. I was trying to do three(3) things at once online...and an oops happened. My apology. Roll Tide !
humper...It's a factual post, like it or not. The Word is Rational not Irrational for Tide fans. Roll Tide !
wolfman...We agree. When any article receives 50% of the posts are totally irrelevant SDS needs to act. they seems they "moderate" some posts but do not shut down those who post only to insult/degrade/defile other SEC programs. Those are some sicko puppies posting.
boxster...As I watched that game my thinking was this: That Michigan defense looks like our defense looked some years ago. Their "D" was that game in a nutshell.
The retirement of the GOAT, Nick Saban, obviously makes a coaching change at Alabama major news. Yes the media has elevated this story to the Stratosphere, but that's what they do...When they get a major story they run with it as long as it draws interest. Roll Tide !
fuzzy...We agree concerning Dawn Staley. Her actions do not reflect her true feelings. She teaches "bully ball" and defends it as "just the way the game is now".
Do any women's basketball coaches have any idea of "Team Discipline" ? Apparently that has been forgotten. The Me/Me/Me syndrome has overtaken the women's game. Now what if that were in the National Championship game ? Would they have reacted any differently ? Probably not.
The SEC is obviously the best football conference in the country. although the B1G may not be as stong across the board they must be ranked #2. Both conferences routinely place teams in the Playoffs and yes we deserve a bigger slice of the financial pie.
Sam Pittman may indeed be the most likable coach in the SEC to ever walk the sideline. But the Hogs program just fell off a cliff in 2023. I along with many Sam Pittman fans hope he can turn the program around but the odds are just not in his favor after that disastrous 2023 season. Lots of things to correct to get to a Bowl game this year. But lots of luck Sam.
I'm not sure Vandergriff did any research on the Kentucky offense. A school that routinely replaces the Offensive Coordinator every year may not be the most logical choice to take his talents. He has the talent here's wishing him success with the Cats.
Geaux...We Tide fans duly recognize that we are in new territory at this time. Let's call it "The New Frontier of Tide Football". Most fans that I know are Tide fans forever and we will support the program but we hope for the best and will wait-n-see how the number wins ends up in 2024. Roll Tide !
Concerning Lane Kiffin...He was not ever considered to be the next Head Coach at Alabama. Yes it was Norvell or Deboer and Norville said no after discussions with Greg Byrne.
Ron...When Deboer was announced as the Tide's new head coach I had two(2) reservations concerning him in Tuscaloosa. #1-that West coast lack of defense #2-His ability to recruit elite athletes in the South(Harsin memories came to mind). We Tide fans are cautiously optimistic and will wait-n-see. Roll Tide !
Stl...I believe that Spurrier spoke out now because #1-He loves the University of Florida #2-He loves the Gator Football Program(and watching them stupidly lose games makes him sick). #3-And yes he did it to tell Billy it's win now or goodbye. Go Gators !.
humper...We Alabama fans know very well that Coach Nick Saban brought us amazing seasons, National Championships, SECCG Championships and loads of elite athletes. There is not one(1) Alabama fan who expects his successor to equal anything he did. There's a saying that describes our time with Coach Saban running the show..."Nothing Lasts Forever" & we have been so privileged to have enjoyed the ride. We'll all ride with the Tide and see what the future holds. Roll Tide !
Nash...Good stuff as usual. Your comment about the "Harsin at Auburn" feel is the most dramatic thing you posted. Yes it does seem that may be the case. The most puzzling thing about Napier is that he does not ever give a good progress report concerning the Gator team. People need hope in any business or sports & it's Billy's job to deliver some hope. Without hope comes despair. And that seems to be entering Gator fans minds now. But Go Gators !
Stl...Billy has an intense side ? It's on his inside apparently. I see a lack of fire.
Unclenutz..Napier's win/loss record is what's moving players to other schools. These kids see absolutely zero progress being accomplished with Napier running the program.
Stl...I'm glad Coach Spurrier finally opened up and spoke about the state of Napier's Gator Football Program. Frankly I think Billy has this strange belief that he has an unlimited number of years to turn-around the program, which is not true. Napier will muddle through the 2024 season and be content with his huge buyout. Truly I hope that my thinking is wrong, but Billy's temperament of calm & steady is perhaps his greatest weakness. But Go Gators !
The skinny concerning Coach Spurrier's mid-season resignation is this. After the previous season he told his wife this "I think I'm done here". Well he had 2 kids on staff there and the entire family talked him into One-More-Year which obviously do not turn out well. He put family-concerns over his own feelings. He compiled three(3) consecutive season with a record of 11-2 at South Carolina that will not ever be equaled. The upgraded facilities are a testament to him & what he did for the Cocks football program is historic.
fakelife & oskie...There are other sites to express political opinions. This is just not the proper one.
Luv...His brother plays for the Jaguars and was posting in mid season that he needed to transfer. He was a big influence on crating the mindset of a transfer. Fact that the Dawgs are a good place for an elite running back.