Dear Coach Saban:

I'll admit, I wasn't listening at the end of Hey, Coach! last night. I've had to read about your outburst on AL.com this morning. And I totally get it. You want it to be what it oughtta be. You've said it before.

But it's not quite that simple. Check out the rest of the note and the original outburst after the jump.
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The Alabama football team had its final practice of the week with a media viewing period. As far as we know, both Alabama and Arkansas are still in the SEC West, and will still be there next year.

Here's what you need to know:

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It's another week for the BlogPoll (after I screwed up and missed the deadline a week ago). I'm certain that LSU will take the top spot in the BlogPoll this week. Just not on my ballot. I'm not convinced by the Bayou Bengals - yet. They do have the best high-profile win against Oregon, there's no doubt about that. However, the rest of the schedule is soft soft soft. Mississippi State will be lucky to finish above .500, and whichever directional Louisiana they beat up on last week isn't impressive.

Of course, Alabama has only that same travel to a tough spot to beat an easy team win as well, so we'll see what happens this weekend against Arkansas. Both Bama and LSU have the same faults really - I don't trust the quarterback in a big spot. Sorry AJ - you still have to prove it to me.

The full poll is after the jump.

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The University of Alabama football team practiced in shorts on Monday for their first practice in preparation of the SEC opener against Arkansas on Saturday.

Here's what you need to know:

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The University of Alabama football team practiced outside all week in preparation for the North Texas Mean Green. There was not a discernable drop off in intensity or effort coming off of Bama's big road victory last Saturday, and that's exactly what you want to see from a team in contention for a championship.

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The headline says it all - no Duron Carter today. Carter tweeted earlier this morning "Not playing... Complications." it was then confirmed by Izzy Gould that Carter did not make the trip. More on this story as it develops. no comments

The University of Alabama football practiced outside on Wednesday, after spending the first two practices of the week inside the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility. The weather in Tuscaloosa has been pretty crappy all week, which should prepare the Tide for the weather in State College, Pennsylvania on Saturday. I think the actual National Weather Service prediction is probably not "crappy", but it might as well be.

Here's what you need to know:

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The surpsises in this week's BlogPoll aren't how much folks moved, but how little. We didn't learn much in week one, aside from the fact that Oregon really wanted to lose to LSU and Georgia is, and always will be, willing and able to just stand around and watch the other team play defense. Seriously, Mike Bobo, you have tools on offense, why can't you use them? Not firing Mike Bobo may mean Mark Richt is looking for a job after this season.

Of course, if they beat South Carolina this weekend, there won't be much talk about the Boise loss for a while.

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Well... almost. It's just over 12 hours until the 2011 season finally begins. I know that folks say it every year, but I think for most Alabama fans, this offseason was the longest one ever.

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It's finally here. In 24 hours, we'll all be winding down after the game, readying ourselves for the more competitive fare from Dallas and Atlanta. We'll be relaxing and worrying about our first year QB starter(s) nerves at Penn State. In all the excitement, you may forget a few things. As always, here at the BSR, we're here to help.

Your full game weekend to do list is after the jump.

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