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 [...]
Crimson-Colored Glasses
Published in August 30th, 2008
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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, [...]
Getting Off the Schneid
Published in August 29th, 2008
To be “on the schneid” means to be on a losing streak, racking up a series of losing, and especially scoreless, games. “Schneid” is actually short for “schneider,” a term originally used in the card game of gin, meaning to prevent an opponent from scoring any points.
I don’t believe that what an announcer says [...]
Prediction Time: The Tide in 2008
Published in August 29th, 2008
I’ve given you an individual profile of every Alabama player as well as a breakdown of each position on the team. With those done that really just leaves one thing - the overview of what I expect the team to do in 2008.
Printable Roster is Ready for Printing
Published in August 28th, 2008
We promised you a printable roster and depth chart, and now we’ve got one.
A couple of notes. Yes, I know this offensive formation would result in at least 2 penalties. It will be OK - we’re not going to line up with 12 guys on offense, but we need to show 12 to make it [...]
SEC West Preview - Arkansas
Published in August 22nd, 2008
Early last December, I was in a bar with a couple of friends on a road trip, when I thought I saw the crawl on ESPN note that Bobby Petrino had resigned in Atlanta and was headed to Arkansas. I wrote it off as beer goggles and didn’t think anything else about it.
A few short [...]
SEC West Preview - Mississippi State
Published in August 19th, 2008
The SEC West is mired in mediocrity - there’s no team without a truly fatal flaw. LSU is listed in the top 10 in some polls, and Auburn isn’t far behind. But those teams are both breaking in brand new quarterbacks - and it’s tough to be good like that in the SEC.
That no one [...]
SEC East Preview - Georgia
Published in August 10th, 2008
SEC East Preview - 1st Place: Georgia
We’re reached the pinnacle of the SEC East, and that’s where we’ll find the Georgia Bulldogs. You heard it here first - Georgia is going to be good. Very good.
OK, so you probably didn’t hear it here first - they Bulldogs are on the cover of SI’s College Football [...]
2008 Defensive Outlook
Published in August 8th, 2008
Off-Season
Off-season was not kind to this defense.
Cornerback Lionel Mitchell has left the team for medical reasons. Mitchell seems to have spent a lot of time in Saban’s doghouse, but he was an adequate cornerback and I’m not sure we have another one of those coming back to stick across from Kareem Jackson (who is [...]
SEC East Preview - Florida
Published in August 7th, 2008
SEC East Preview - 2nd Place: Florida
We’ve reached the first team in the SEC East without a quarterback controversy or question mark. Yep, it’s probably gonna be Tim Tebow starting in Gainesville.
Chuck Norris AND the Great White Hope?
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- Alabama & Mercer tied at 33 at the half. about 3 days ago from txt
- McClain expected to play - Upchurch dressed and available about 4 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