I posted something very similar. But, the problem with a team like Bama is that even if the passing game struggles, with their running game and size on the lines, they likely will be able to wear us out and pull away. The only way I could see us prevailing is if we get a couple cheap scores and force them to alter their game plan or rely more heavily on the passing game than they might otherwise want to with a lot of first year starters. But, ****, Young was a 5 star so even that plan may not function.If ever there is a time to catch a team slipping it's week 1 as well know. Couple in the fact they are breaking in new starters all over the field and at several critical positions and also will be implementing a new OC and you have to think we have a shot. With all of the experience we've got coming back I am significantly more optimistic than I would be in almost any other year lol
this is good info. the thing is that none of it matters if they can just line up and run the ball down our throats. nobody can run the ball on bama and i don't expect us to, and for that reason i don't expect us to be able to score many points. but if our front 7 can actually show up vs their OL (also a long shot) then i could see it being close for 2 or maybe 3 quartersYeah if you see any good articles about this let me know. On the surface this transition makes very little sense.
Sark - extremely adaptable OC who's all about making things simple and letting his players shine. Doesn't adjust to opponent even when his players ask him to because he doesn't want them thinking. Offense is fused together and playcalls are driven by defensive schemes. Cover 2? Run the ball. Single high zone? RPOs. Single high man? Deep crossers that look like RPOs initially. Get the ball to your playmakers in space.
BOB - massive playbook, tons of sight and coverage adjustments for QBs and WRs, tons of formations, route concepts that challenge WRs to win without scheme help.
Bama is a well-oiled machine that's seemingly too big to fail but if BOB does anything except carry the torch that Sark passed this could be a disaster. Tons of new starters and likely talent downgrades on that offense too at a lot of key positions.
Do you think we should put D'Eriq King out there? I've always sort of felt like we make sure King is 120% before sending him out there, ESPECIALLY when its an Alabama team you're facing. Possibility of a 14 game season if we make the ACC title game, we are major underdogs vs Bama so it is what is is, but vs App St/Mich St/we can win those 2 games with TVD/Matocha/Garcia at the QB spot. Then in Game 4 vs the FCS opponent we ease King in there for about 2-3 quarters, see how he responds to live game reps, and if all is well, we unleash him vs UVA the next week in the ACC opener.Alabama lost a lot of production on both sides of the ball. I'm sure the guys that move into those vacated positions will be equally as talented. The thing they'll have less of is experience. They may still be the best team in college football, but this is Miami's best case scenario of breaking in a new QB with not much experience in a brand new offense. Hopefully it takes them 2-3 quarters or more to get on track.
On one hand you have perhaps the best team in college football with less experienced personnel going against a less talented more mature and experienced team. It's going to be interesting how it plays out. I just hope it's a competive game.
Then scott patchan was a dennis Erickson recruitJobe was actually a Mike Shula Baga recruit.
Do you think we should put D'Eriq King out there? I've always sort of felt like we make sure King is 120% before sending him out there, ESPECIALLY when its an Alabama team you're facing. Possibility of a 14 game season if we make the ACC title game, we are major underdogs vs Bama so it is what is is, but vs App St/Mich St/we can win those 2 games with TVD/Matocha/Garcia at the QB spot. Then in Game 4 vs the FCS opponent we ease King in there for about 2-3 quarters, see how he responds to live game reps, and if all is well, we unleash him vs UVA the next week in the ACC opener.
My point: I don't think it's a good idea AT ALL to have your star QB coming off a major ACL injury to have his first live game reps post injury vs a supercharged, NCAA Football "create a player" cheat code of a frickin team that could probably win 8 or 9 games in the NFL. If King goes down I think our seasons trajectory changes significantly, although I do think we could win some games. Much better season for us, likely 10 or 11 wins if we get out the Bama game injury free.
Play him if he's healthy. Just don't call running plays for him. We saw it in the bowl game. The offense actually moved better when Pery was in the game because the designed QB runs were eliminated from the play calling. I think they had too many designed runs for King last year that most defenses were prepared for and disrupted drives. He's better running when things break down.Do you think we should put D'Eriq King out there? I've always sort of felt like we make sure King is 120% before sending him out there, ESPECIALLY when its an Alabama team you're facing. Possibility of a 14 game season if we make the ACC title game, we are major underdogs vs Bama so it is what is is, but vs App St/Mich St/we can win those 2 games with TVD/Matocha/Garcia at the QB spot. Then in Game 4 vs the FCS opponent we ease King in there for about 2-3 quarters, see how he responds to live game reps, and if all is well, we unleash him vs UVA the next week in the ACC opener.
My point: I don't think it's a good idea AT ALL to have your star QB coming off a major ACL injury to have his first live game reps post injury vs a supercharged, NCAA Football "create a player" cheat code of a frickin team that could probably win 8 or 9 games in the NFL. If King goes down I think our seasons trajectory changes significantly, although I do think we could win some games. Much better season for us, likely 10 or 11 wins if we get out the Bama game injury free.
Idk, I think he might make some interesting trades.Bob OBrien is going to **** them over
He’s awful
Do you think we should put D'Eriq King out there? I've always sort of felt like we make sure King is 120% before sending him out there, ESPECIALLY when its an Alabama team you're facing. Possibility of a 14 game season if we make the ACC title game, we are major underdogs vs Bama so it is what is is, but vs App St/Mich St/we can win those 2 games with TVD/Matocha/Garcia at the QB spot. Then in Game 4 vs the FCS opponent we ease King in there for about 2-3 quarters, see how he responds to live game reps, and if all is well, we unleash him vs UVA the next week in the ACC opener.
My point: I don't think it's a good idea AT ALL to have your star QB coming off a major ACL injury to have his first live game reps post injury vs a supercharged, NCAA Football "create a player" cheat code of a frickin team that could probably win 8 or 9 games in the NFL. If King goes down I think our seasons trajectory changes significantly, although I do think we could win some games. Much better season for us, likely 10 or 11 wins if we get out the Bama game injury free.
This is stupid....
I'm hoping TVD plays so well in the spring and fall they can keep King back to get 100% well for a few games and not feel undermanned.Do you think we should put D'Eriq King out there? I've always sort of felt like we make sure King is 120% before sending him out there, ESPECIALLY when its an Alabama team you're facing. Possibility of a 14 game season if we make the ACC title game, we are major underdogs vs Bama so it is what is is, but vs App St/Mich St/we can win those 2 games with TVD/Matocha/Garcia at the QB spot. Then in Game 4 vs the FCS opponent we ease King in there for about 2-3 quarters, see how he responds to live game reps, and if all is well, we unleash him vs UVA the next week in the ACC opener.
My point: I don't think it's a good idea AT ALL to have your star QB coming off a major ACL injury to have his first live game reps post injury vs a supercharged, NCAA Football "create a player" cheat code of a frickin team that could probably win 8 or 9 games in the NFL. If King goes down I think our seasons trajectory changes significantly, although I do think we could win some games. Much better season for us, likely 10 or 11 wins if we get out the Bama game injury free.
Brian Robinson is a very ordinary talent so if he's getting the bulk of the carries it won't be a UNC situation. It also helps that they have a more traditional run game with a lot of inside zone and DUO so the LBs won't have their eyes in conflict as much. Even with Najee Harris Bama wasn't a big-play run game but they could grind out yards if you let them, and they were effective in short-yardage and red zone.this is good info. the thing is that none of it matters if they can just line up and run the ball down our throats. nobody can run the ball on bama and i don't expect us to, and for that reason i don't expect us to be able to score many points. but if our front 7 can actually show up vs their OL (also a long shot) then i could see it being close for 2 or maybe 3 quarters
If ever there is a time to catch a team slipping it's week 1 as well know. Couple in the fact they are breaking in new starters all over the field and at several critical positions and also will be implementing a new OC and you have to think we have a shot. With all of the experience we've got coming back I am significantly more optimistic than I would be in almost any other year lol
Very interesting post , shows good insight Saban knows this game has every possible intangible and Scenario going his way .Has Saban ever lost a week one game in his career at Bama?
He has 20 nerds breaking down Kings mannerisms as we speak