Spring Thread...
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takeit
THE Wife
No Colorado? WTF?
takeit
THE Wife
I was afraid to click that link I'll be honest...
and it's even more BS I missed it. lol
TahoeLegend
Pretty much a regular
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree--Bear Bryant's great-grandson commits to Bama.
And Bama didn't take him just because he's related to the Bear. He's one of the top QB's in the country and could have gone anywhere.
https://n.rivals.com/news/bear-bryant-s-great-grandson-commits-to-alabama
And Bama didn't take him just because he's related to the Bear. He's one of the top QB's in the country and could have gone anywhere.
https://n.rivals.com/news/bear-bryant-s-great-grandson-commits-to-alabama
Michigan State had their spring game today.
I'll try and find a good summary/tidbits in next few days. Obviously there were not a lot of witnesses.
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I'll try and find a good summary/tidbits in next few days. Obviously there were not a lot of witnesses.
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Good to hear.
It is amazing things that come out after bad regimes.
Good for the BIG10 West.
booksbestfriend
On Johnny's Shitlist
Watched OM and AU today on the SEC network. OM doesn’t look bad, but AU is going to be hurting this year. D-line is either strong, or their offense is crap.
Grovehard
Pretty much a regular
Ole Miss will have to put 40 to win against anybody with a pulse unless my read on their defensive personnel is completely wrong.
So TTs again?
Grovehard
Pretty much a regular
Exactly.
That series will never happen.
It is cool to think about... and Bama is the rare south team to 'somewhat' venture up north but 10/11 years out so much changes that I bet it doesn't happen.
twinkie13
In transit, arriving late.
Nick Saban responds to article on potential Jalen Hurts transfer
An Alabama quarterback was in the headlines Thursday.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- An Alabama quarterback was in the headlines Thursday.
But not because of how he performed on the field or in the form of an injury report.
The father of Jalen Hurts spoke with Bleacher Report and shared some thoughts on Hurts’ being replaced by then-freshman Tua Tagovailoa during the national championship game and what would happen if he continued to watch his teammate from the sideline.
With that headline leading the college football discussion Thursday, Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban was asked about it following Alabama’s 14th practice session of the spring.
“I had a meeting with Jalen’s dad on Saturday after the scrimmage, and it was a very positive meeting,” Saban said in a press conference. “I think we all want the same thing for all players that compete on our team, regardless of the position. And even though there’s going to be a significant effort on a lot of folks’ part -- none in this room, obviously -- but want to make this a very public thing, but it’s going to be handled in a very private manner, aight.
“And in conversation, I was very positive and upbeat. Jalen has done a great job. He’s made a significant amount of improvement. His dad was very positive. But I think at the end of the day, everybody has career decisions that they’ll have to make. Nobody knows what the outcome of this situation is going to bring for us. We don’t want any players, aight, not to be able to fulfill their goals and aspirations in our program here. We don’t want that for any of our players.
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“And Jalen’s dad has always been very, very positive and supportive in every conversation that I had. So, I’m not really concerned about what somebody else chose to write because I’m going to always sort of use the personal communication that I have with our player, Jalen, and his family when necessary. And I have a lot of trust and respect for those folks, and I don’t think there’s an issue or problem from my standpoint.”
Averion Hurts told Bleacher Report’s Matt Hayes that he told his son “you f--ked up, you opened the door and put yourself in this situation. Now it’s up to you to dig yourself out.”
Hurts entered the spring in a competition with Tagovailoa for Alabama’s starting job behind center. The former started the College Football Playoff National Championship Game against Georgia but was pulled in favor of the latter in the title game’s second half.
Tagovailoa led the Tide to a come-from-behind victory in overtime, claiming the program’s fifth championship in nine seasons, and many believed he would secure the starting spot this spring. An injury to his throwing hand on the first day of spring, however, has put that on hold as the sophomore has been ruled out for Saturday’s A-Day Game at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Now, Hurts is one of two scholarship quarterbacks available for the spring game and will have an opportunity to prove his coach and teammates right in their comments of his progression. But if he doesn’t or Tagovailoa bests him in the offseason, according to the Thursday article, the Houston native will become “the biggest free agent in college football history.”
Hurts will likely lead the Crimson Tide’s first-team offense in the final of fifteen spring practices this weekend. Alabama’s A-Day Game will air at 1 p.m. CT and be televised on ESPN.
An Alabama quarterback was in the headlines Thursday.
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- An Alabama quarterback was in the headlines Thursday.
But not because of how he performed on the field or in the form of an injury report.
The father of Jalen Hurts spoke with Bleacher Report and shared some thoughts on Hurts’ being replaced by then-freshman Tua Tagovailoa during the national championship game and what would happen if he continued to watch his teammate from the sideline.
With that headline leading the college football discussion Thursday, Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban was asked about it following Alabama’s 14th practice session of the spring.
“I had a meeting with Jalen’s dad on Saturday after the scrimmage, and it was a very positive meeting,” Saban said in a press conference. “I think we all want the same thing for all players that compete on our team, regardless of the position. And even though there’s going to be a significant effort on a lot of folks’ part -- none in this room, obviously -- but want to make this a very public thing, but it’s going to be handled in a very private manner, aight.
“And in conversation, I was very positive and upbeat. Jalen has done a great job. He’s made a significant amount of improvement. His dad was very positive. But I think at the end of the day, everybody has career decisions that they’ll have to make. Nobody knows what the outcome of this situation is going to bring for us. We don’t want any players, aight, not to be able to fulfill their goals and aspirations in our program here. We don’t want that for any of our players.
USE CODE FIRSTMONTH416“And Jalen’s dad has always been very, very positive and supportive in every conversation that I had. So, I’m not really concerned about what somebody else chose to write because I’m going to always sort of use the personal communication that I have with our player, Jalen, and his family when necessary. And I have a lot of trust and respect for those folks, and I don’t think there’s an issue or problem from my standpoint.”
Averion Hurts told Bleacher Report’s Matt Hayes that he told his son “you f--ked up, you opened the door and put yourself in this situation. Now it’s up to you to dig yourself out.”
Hurts entered the spring in a competition with Tagovailoa for Alabama’s starting job behind center. The former started the College Football Playoff National Championship Game against Georgia but was pulled in favor of the latter in the title game’s second half.
Tagovailoa led the Tide to a come-from-behind victory in overtime, claiming the program’s fifth championship in nine seasons, and many believed he would secure the starting spot this spring. An injury to his throwing hand on the first day of spring, however, has put that on hold as the sophomore has been ruled out for Saturday’s A-Day Game at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Now, Hurts is one of two scholarship quarterbacks available for the spring game and will have an opportunity to prove his coach and teammates right in their comments of his progression. But if he doesn’t or Tagovailoa bests him in the offseason, according to the Thursday article, the Houston native will become “the biggest free agent in college football history.”
"Coach Saban's job is to do what's best for his team. I have no problem with that," Averion Hurts said. "My job is to do what's best for Jalen—and make no mistake, Jalen is a quarterback, and he wants to play quarterback. He loves Alabama, loves Coach Saban and everything about that place. But he wants to play, and he will play…"
Averion stops mid-sentence because the idea of his son not playing for Alabama isn't one he takes lightly. What if Jalen doesn't win the job, he is asked?
He shakes his head slowly, answers begrudgingly. "Well, he'd be the biggest free agent in college football history."
Starting all 14 games in his second season in Tuscaloosa, Hurts ranked third in the SEC in total offensive yards (2,936) and ninth in total offense per game at 209.7 as a sophomore in 2017. He completed 60.4 percent of his passes (154-of-255) for 2,081 yards and 17 touchdowns with only one interception and rushed a team-high 154 times for 855 yards with eight touchdowns.Averion stops mid-sentence because the idea of his son not playing for Alabama isn't one he takes lightly. What if Jalen doesn't win the job, he is asked?
He shakes his head slowly, answers begrudgingly. "Well, he'd be the biggest free agent in college football history."
Hurts will likely lead the Crimson Tide’s first-team offense in the final of fifteen spring practices this weekend. Alabama’s A-Day Game will air at 1 p.m. CT and be televised on ESPN.
twinkie13
In transit, arriving late.
Bro........
M.W.
Parties like it's 1979
Dad's out of his mind. Like Russell Wilson never existed?
gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
The game in 2028 is closer to today than the last time Tennessee beat Alabama, just for context
lol, i saw that on tweeter earlier.
cubsker
Used to be "Fun Cub"
Watched the Neb spring game last night. Frost isn't going to be any kind of savior in year 1. Still some pretty big issues with the roster. OL isn't very good tho 2 probable starters were out. Athleticism lacking on defense. Very thin in the secondary. Top 2 quarterbacks look to be true frosh Martinez and redshirt frosh Gebbia. Martinez is a superior runner and the offense seemed to really click with him in there. Mostly had easy throws but he did get through his progressions and look off the safety before hitting a seam route for a 25 yd td. He ran for 3 other TDs. Gebbia probably is a better thrower but did miss a couple easy ones yesterday. In addition, he bobbled at least 3 snaps. Plenty of skill position talent at rb, wr, and te so it's really a matter of getting one of the QBs to play decently and getting just serviceable play from the OL. This staff will scheme some points which was a foreign concept to the previous staff.
cubsker
Used to be "Fun Cub"
86000+, probably would have been more but the weather wasn't great. The 11 AM start time prob didn't help either.
twinkie13
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twinkie13
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Yea that was pointed out a bunch today
cubsker
Used to be "Fun Cub"
2 mediocre hires and 2 godawful hires. It's now with frost or never, I'm afraid.
TahoeLegend
Pretty much a regular
I wish Nebraska had never left the Big 12. They were a perfect fit, had one of the biggest rivalries in the history of college football with Oklahoma, were a BIG factor in recruiting in Texas, and the fans at every other Big 12 school loved to go to Nebraska and loved for them to visit.
Now their schedule looks like crap every year, their recruiting has taken a hit, and high school players have no clue of how great they once were.
I think if they returned to the Big 12 they would shoot right back to the elite level and be a factor in the playoffs every year.
Now their schedule looks like crap every year, their recruiting has taken a hit, and high school players have no clue of how great they once were.
I think if they returned to the Big 12 they would shoot right back to the elite level and be a factor in the playoffs every year.
