There are not enough words to express how well this group played. The play calling helped. The fact that Bama ran 4 different running backs who could carry the ball helped. The fact that they spent most of the 2nd half of the game blocking an exhausted Clemson defense helped. But the way that they [...]
Game 1: Receivers and Tight Ends
Published in August 31st, 2008
If the receivers and tight ends had been equally involved in the offense I probably would have separated them. As it is a review of the wide receivers by themselves would be very short. The tight ends were (finally) a major part of the passing game, and with that in mind I have combined them [...]
Game 1: Running Backs
Published in August 31st, 2008
We were told that we would see four different guys carry the ball and that they would stick with the guy who had the hot hand. That’s exactly what we got and it was the first time in a long time that we saw Bama have more than one guy run well in a big [...]
Game 1: Quarterback
Published in August 31st, 2008
I’ve spent most of today trying to figure out exactly what I wanted to say about the game. I picked Alabama to win because I truly thought that the Tide would win, but I never imagined that type of win. Trying to put into words what happened is truly difficult. I don’t know if I [...]
WOW
Published in August 30th, 2008
Glen55 has already given some analysis, and we’ll certainly have more in the next couple of days. I’ll chime in with more after a night’s sleep. For now, here are some quick hits:
Old-Time Tide Dominance
Published in August 30th, 2008
There is a certain group of fans of our state university who want more than just to win. They want to win it in a certain way. They want to win it Bama old school.
That group of fans is very happy right now.
Alabama’s offense, using a debilitating power rushing attack to set up a methodical [...]
Weekend Roundup - 8/30/08
Published in August 30th, 2008
We’re moving the weekend update to Saturdays, because, well, we’ll have plenty to talk about tomorrow.
Doug Segrest has an interesting article about Saban’s in-home visit with Tyler Love and his family.
This is the headline of the week from Every Day Should Be Saturday. In addition to the Dr. Lou insanity during the ESPN Thursday night [...]
Crimson-Colored Glasses
Published in August 30th, 2008
I haven’t been this optimistic about our program since August 1, 1995.
I expect better, but wouldn’t be shocked if we lose 5 or 6 or even 7 games this year. Despite that, my feeling about where we are going to be a couple of years down the road is just what it was from approximately [...]
It’s Game Day!
Published in August 29th, 2008
It is well past midnight here in Atlanta, which makes it game day!
If you were wondering why Alabama felt the need to play this game try and find a copy of Friday’s USA Today. Not only is there a small image of John Parker Wilson in the top right hand corner of the front page [...]
A Look Back at Fall Camp
Published in August 29th, 2008
I have to laugh at the title: “Fall Camp.” That sounds like Boy Scouts pitching a tent by a placid trout stream with the leaves all red and gold and a beautiful sunset.
That ain’t what we had. We had two-a-days in August in Tuscaloosa. Running laps in football gear in the 100-degree sun. Fast, [...]
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- Alabama & Mercer tied at 33 at the half. about 2 days ago from txt
- McClain expected to play - Upchurch dressed and available about 3 days ago from txt
- Tide #1 in USA Today poll 09:21:01 AM November 02, 2008 from txt
- BCS out - Bama second to Texas 01:27:14 PM October 19, 2008 from txt
- I don't know what to think about this. If we hold, there will be first place votes. 06:11:16 PM September 27, 2008 from txt