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I mean, yeah, we only have a few games to judge these teams, so the perception of a team can dramatically shift if they get blown out.
State has wins over Mizzou and a blowout victory on the road over Minnesota who is 4-1.
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re: Apparently 56 points is the most Bama has ever scored on the road against ranked opp.
Posted by Contra on 10/6/26 at 10:49 am to spacecitydude
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Bro. It was Mississippi State. Tap the brakes.
That's not how people were talking before the game. Y'all were all about Kamario/State being a good team and this was going to be an "upset". Now that Alabama blew them out, they aren't any good.
If Alabama beats Georgia pretty good this weekend, I bet the goal posts will shift to Georgia wasn't as good as everybody thought they were.
re: What are yalls early thoughts on Bama/Ga game?
Posted by Contra on 10/5/26 at 12:34 pm to Gen Patton
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As much crap as I give KD because I think Lane's a superior offensive mind and head coach, etc, etc, me being an LSU fan, KD doing that 2 years ago before Keelon blew up reflects great talent evaluation skills.
No doubt. Trae'shawn Brown was also a 3* RB that was committed to Boise. Now the dude is playing as a true freshman and has looked impressive. Lotzeir Brooks was also another 3*. Somebody is doing some pretty incredible talent evaluations.
Yeah, losing to Alabama on the road (especially in a close game) is not some death blow to Georgia that ends all their chances, lol. They will be fine and easily make the playoffs.
The game is definitely bigger for Alabama, mainly for DeBoer. People are still a little uncertain with DeBoer. If he wins this game (which he does have a pretty good track record in top 25 matchups), then you'll start to see more and more people believing in what he's doing. This is his first true season where he has guys on offense that are his guys.
The game is definitely bigger for Alabama, mainly for DeBoer. People are still a little uncertain with DeBoer. If he wins this game (which he does have a pretty good track record in top 25 matchups), then you'll start to see more and more people believing in what he's doing. This is his first true season where he has guys on offense that are his guys.
Looking at the stats, these teams are about as even as you can get. It's scary how much they mirror each other. Alabama is a little more prone to being sloppy at times with committing mistakes/penalties, but it has not hurt them yet. They can't do that against Georgia though, as UGA is the type of team that will make you pay for it.
Alabama has played a better schedule so far, but you already know Kirby is going to have a great team regardless of schedule they've played. Keelon Russell is the type of QB that seems to give Kirby (and Saban) problems. On the other hand, Gunner Stockton is a baller and is super efficient. Alabama's D has given up the big plays this season so that's something look out for.
In all, I think this game is going to be close. Alabama playing at home is the advantage.
Alabama has played a better schedule so far, but you already know Kirby is going to have a great team regardless of schedule they've played. Keelon Russell is the type of QB that seems to give Kirby (and Saban) problems. On the other hand, Gunner Stockton is a baller and is super efficient. Alabama's D has given up the big plays this season so that's something look out for.
In all, I think this game is going to be close. Alabama playing at home is the advantage.
At least your coach isn't Silverfield. That guy can't even have his squad put up a fight against any real opponent. They are getting slaughtered every game. But yeah, I see all these new SEC G5 coaches failing. Some harder than others. Time for these programs to stop going the Sunbelt Billy route.
re: Lot to unpack in this photo.
Posted by Contra on 10/4/26 at 10:59 pm to highcotton2
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Georgia is the same.
We finished 2 games in the red zone out of the victory formation.
That is crazy. These teams are insanely close. Seems this game is going to come down to who makes the most mistakes. Alabama has been prone to shoot themselves in the foot this season, yet they're still blowing teams out. Can't do that against the Dawgs tho.
Dude is crazy.
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Saban may not have left Deboer with a roster as stacked as his prime ones but let's not act like it was shula grade either
I mean the roster Saban left him with was picked apart when he retired. You had 40+ transfers. People acting like DeBoer walked into this stacked deck overflowing with a 3 deep roster are straight up lying to themselves. He walked into this thing with freaking Milroe as QB. The guy had to rebuild the roster again and his best skill player (since he's been here) was one of his guys he brought here with him (Germie).
This season is actually the first season where the offense is mostly his own recruited guys and it has made a difference. He's got a real QB, RB's, revamped OL, etc. They're also very young. Alabama is now averaging 45+ points a game. A complete difference compared to the last two seasons.
re: Indiana SOS is 108
Posted by Contra on 10/4/26 at 4:37 pm to OlDirtyTiger7
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Bro they just went undefeated and won the natty last year, they should get a pass for now until they get exposed (or if they get exposed, rather).
No, they should not get a pass. They deserve to be criticized for that atrocious schedule. Ohio State has a loss because they challenged themselves and went to Texas. Other Big 10 teams have played good OOC games. Indiana is essentially resting up for the playoffs with that schedule.
re: Who could Arkansas have gotten?
Posted by Contra on 10/4/26 at 4:15 pm to DaleDenton
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No one here wanted Silverfield outside of Hunter Yurachek.
The gotcha of him sucking isn't the burn you may think it is, it was expected the day he was hired.
Huh? I'm not trying to make it some gotcha or burn. Just pointing out the difference. Those other guys may fail too, but they have at least shown they can be competitive. Silverfield is way in over his head.
Petrino gave Arkansas that competitiveness last season even though there was a massive hole in the defense he was left with.
re: Who could Arkansas have gotten?
Posted by Contra on 10/4/26 at 4:05 pm to dickkellog
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the bottom line is all three aac coaches newly hired into the SEC lost in spectacular fashion this saturday. they probably all be out of the league in three years.
This is true. But only one of them has not even been competitive against teams that have any resemblance of a pulse. Silverfield is getting blown out every game. Sumrall and Golesh have at least given their teams opportunities to win the majority of the games. It's definitely not a good look for Silverfield.
Petrino. He essentially got punished because Pittman left him with the worst defense in school history. Despite the defense, they were competitive in nearly every single game last season. This new guy can't even have them put up a fight and make some team sweat. It's blowout after blowout.
Danny Kanell's Top 12
Posted by Contra on 10/4/26 at 3:03 pm
I bet he would go back to USC if offered
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It's year 3. I'd imagine 80% of most teams' players after that long are not from the original recruiting class. This is DeBoer's team and his guys.
Yep. And it has made a difference, which is they are putting up the numbers they are putting up. You essentially have better QB play, better WR's, better RB's, better OL. It's all around better than anything we've had recently. He actually has his own players in place that fit more of what he wants to do.
Go post this on the SECR. According to those guys, DeBoer walked into a gold mine and everything was all fine. It was a smooth transition, nevermind losing 40+ players in his first season. He didn't have to rebuild anything.
On a real not, our best offensive players have been DeBoer guys since he's been here. Germie, Keelon > Ty > Milroe, our RB's already look worlds better than what he was left with, etc.
This staff seems to have an eye for offensive talent and can spot the under the radar type guys
On a real not, our best offensive players have been DeBoer guys since he's been here. Germie, Keelon > Ty > Milroe, our RB's already look worlds better than what he was left with, etc.
This staff seems to have an eye for offensive talent and can spot the under the radar type guys
Silverfield is the only new SEC head coach that
Posted by Contra on 10/4/26 at 12:51 pm
Has shown zero signs of being competitive in any game that he coaches in when the team has a pulse. They are getting blown out every game. That's not a good sign at all.
Usually, a new HC can still keep you competitive even if he doesn't have his roster to fit his system, etc (see Sumrall, Golesh). But that's not even the case with this guy. He can't even have his team put up a fight and make the other team sweat for a little bit.
Petrino did it last season with what was quite possibly the worst defense Arkansas has ever fielded. There are definitely some extremely dark (as if it couldn't get any darker) days ahead for Arkansas football. The fans deserve so much better than that crap.
Usually, a new HC can still keep you competitive even if he doesn't have his roster to fit his system, etc (see Sumrall, Golesh). But that's not even the case with this guy. He can't even have his team put up a fight and make the other team sweat for a little bit.
Petrino did it last season with what was quite possibly the worst defense Arkansas has ever fielded. There are definitely some extremely dark (as if it couldn't get any darker) days ahead for Arkansas football. The fans deserve so much better than that crap.
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Whoever is doing the offensive scouting for Deboer needs a raise immediately. Our starting QB was a 3 star commit to SMU. Starting freshman RB was a 3 star commit to Boise St & arguably our best WR was a 3 star from New Jersey. That's not luck he hit home runs with all 3 of those guys.
They've been significant upgrades over what Saban left Deboer.
No doubt. That's not by accident. Someone knows what the hell they're doing. Kind of like his record against top 25 opponents. That's not by accident.
Is DeBoer perfect? Nope. He's got his flaws. He's no Saban (yet), but he doesn't have to be Saban. He's still got tons of time to improve on his flaws. He's got his best team since he's been at Alabama and that's now with his own players that he recruited for his system.
DeBoer has only been coaching at the D1 level for 7 seasons and 5 of those 7 seasons at the P4/P5 level. He already has conference, playoff, and national championship appearances on his resume at 2 different schools. FWIW, it took Saban 10 seasons as a D1 coach to win his first national championship
re: DeBoer now holds the same record as Saban in his first 33 games
Posted by Contra on 10/4/26 at 11:33 am to FreedomBarefoot
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Gone from fired within 3 years to comparing him with Saban in under 3 years.
Alabama doesn't want to be like LSU and Auburn firing the head coach every 2-3 seasons. That would be pretty terrible. Got to give the guy some time, especially when you know it's been a rebuild job.
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