re: this criticism of chavis is absolutely absurd (long)

First of all, it's called The Rant, and that's what we do on this board. I don't like all of it or agree with it often, but I like to hear what others think. That doesn't mean I'm not a good fan. I'm an alumni for the past 33 years, and a fan since I was an little guy. If you want to run down the DC or OC, fine with me. If you want to say you like or dislike Miles, Chavis, Cameron, etc. - ok with me, too. Venting frustration is one of the purposes of The Rant, as much as positive statements are welcome. If we only are to post positive things, then change the site's name to The Love Fest.
Secondly, my only real frustration with Chavis was with the Bama game from last year (2012). His prevent-defense scheme was way too soft, and Saban had him smelled out ahead of time, like he knew exactly what Chavis would do. That's Chavis being too predictable. This season, we did not re-load , we are rebuilding. I am disappointed with that, but it is what it is. Some of our guys that were supposedly ready to step up, did not and have not. We evidently either missed on recruits or we have more work to do to get them to the levels we are accustomed to. Either way, I love my Tigers!!