Young Bull SZN: 2017-2018 Alabama Crimson Tide Athletics thread

[Crizzy]

As usual....









RMFT

 

[RammerJammer]

A rundown of what happened during Alabama's open practice

 

[PortCityProphet]

When asked how Kiffin’s and Daboll’s personalities differ, guard Ross Pierschbacher first complimented the man who helped the Crimson Tide’s offense catch up with today’s offensive schemes and strategies.

“Coach Kiffin was a great coach,” Pierschbacher said.

But …

“Coach Daboll is very down to business,” Pierschbacher continued after a pause. “Coming from the (New England) Patriots, I think Coach (Bill) Belichick runs a tight ship there just like Coach (Nick) Saban does. So I think it meshes pretty well.”

Down to business. Tight ship. Meshes pretty well with Saban.

In the three seasons Kiffin called plays at Alabama, I never heard his name in the same sentence with “down to business,” “mesh” and “Saban.” Kiffin was looser, not as disciplined and often drove Saban nuts.
The players loved Kiffin’s creativity, liked his personality, but Daboll has come in and made a strong early impression.

“Everyone really enjoys Coach Daboll and just his system,” Pierschbacher said. “He just seems very organized. I think the players respond to that, especially the young guys. He’s a demanding guy, but we get results. So I think that practice runs smoother. It’s just been good.”

Very organized. Demanding. Practice runs smoother. Is it me, or do you get the impression that wasn’t the case with Kiffin?

Pierschbacher also may have let the cat out the bag when saying the younger guys are trying to learn this “new offense.” He quickly corrected himself and said it’s not a new offense.

OK, Ross.

We’ll find out September 2 in Atlanta if there is anything “new” about Alabama’s offense under Daboll.

 

[TUA TAGOVAILOA]

Basketball related but John Petty had 22 points on 8-10 fg 6-8 from 3 in 16 minutes in Bama's first preseason game Sexton with 13

 

[RammerJammer]

www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2017/08/alabama_practice_report_tide_t_2.html#incart_river_index

 

[8====D]

Nikkas forgetting to tag me. . .again

@8====D

Roll Tide Roll !!!

 

[RammerJammer]

The classic good news/bad news scenario follows Alabama's special teams out of the first scrimmage of August.

One of the two post-possession resolutions looked strong, Nick Saban said. The other needs work.

Senior punter JK Scott was "fantastic" with his punting, Saban said after the steamy scrimmage on a humid Saturday afternoon. The 6-foot-6 senior averaged 45.6 yards per punt in his first three seasons and was a Ray Guy Award finalist as a freshman.

The punt return game on Saturday was strong too, Saban said.

Then, the bad news ...

"I think we have things to work on relative to some of the other areas in the kicking game," Saban said. "Missed a couple field goals. We had a couple blocked because we didn't really have good protection."




Saban didn't say who missed the field goals or how long they were. Stats were not released from the closed scrimmage.

"It's not just the kicker," Saban said. "It's the protection, the holder, the whole operation being on time. We need to do a lot of work in that area."

Yes our kicking game is still ass @1BadBamaFan

 

[Black White Sox Hat]

Yes our kicking game is still ass @1BadBamaFan

Another year of me walking out of the room during FGs

 

[RammerJammer]

Another year of me walking out of the room during FGs

On the bright side, hearing some VERY good things about the defense, in my opinion the only thing that can hinder the defense is a 2010 like complacency issue, because the talent is certainly there.

 

[RammerJammer]

www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2017/08/alabama_practice_report_notes_46.html

 

[CHERUB]

Nice piece on hootie Jones. He not a star (i thought he would be) but great dude. Glad he stuck with it

 

[RammerJammer]

@portcityplaya @1BadBamaFan @BelowTheMasonDixon @Thagatekeeper @rtrRaven

So brehs, what did y'all think of the first game?

I said it in the game thread but I'm happy that we got the win and luckily we got some cupcakes ahead to get this offense straightened out because Daboll's first game was...meh.

Defense balled out as always, just needed to settle down early on.

 

[Black White Sox Hat]

Just beat the number 3 team by 17 points.I'll take it.Looking at our schedule we've got it good for a while.Plenty of time to work on the O.

 

[Way Of The Gun]

Daboll's not the man for ya'll offense. Florida State's defense was tough but they couldn't capitalize.

 

[CHERUB]

@portcityplaya @1BadBamaFan @BelowTheMasonDixon @Thagatekeeper @rtrRaven

So brehs, what did y'all think of the first game?

I said it in the game thread but I'm happy that we got the win and luckily we got some cupcakes ahead to get this offense straightened out because Daboll's first game was...meh.

Defense balled out as always, just needed to settle down early on.

Defense back end is savage. DLine took a sliiightt step back not much but as a fan of the team u can tell. Jalen is Jalen. He'll put numbers up on lesser defenses. Damien Harris is a Man.