Call it what it is. A Coronation.

jethreauxdawg

Heisman
Dec 20, 2010
12,092
17,761
113
I don't know.

I think Clemson or OSU could beat them. I think this is just like the 2014 team. Hurts is Simms 2.0. His arm doesn't scare me, and I don't feel Bama's defense is as elite as usual. Guess we'll find out soon.
 

bulldogcountry1

Redshirt
Jun 4, 2007
2,311
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I just realized how sick I am of Saban. The guy is well on his way to winning yet another NC, yet he looks like he's coaching the 2003 MSU football team. Every time they put the camera on him, he's pacing the sideline and looks like he's questioning his entire existence.
 
Nov 12, 2007
26,200
10,358
113
The amusing thing to me is that the rest of college football focuses on creating these spread, hi scoring offenses and Bama keeps winning with their powerful defense.
 

Shmuley

Heisman
Mar 6, 2008
24,418
12,620
113
There were jackasses on here in 07 (C34 being one) who predicted Saban would fail at Bama. Not that he would "leave after 2 years." They said he would "fail."
 

CochiseCowbell

Heisman
Oct 29, 2012
15,914
15,068
113
I wasn't alive/cognizant while Bear did his thing at Bama. But Saban there seems to have a lot of the same traits coaching/discipline wise. Nick just lacks the Southern Charm & the lax recruiting rules Bryant bended.
 

KurtRambis4

Redshirt
Aug 30, 2006
15,926
0
36
Coach used to always

tout Les was greater than Nick...lulz. One of his many dubmass predictions.
 

PBRME

All-American
Feb 12, 2004
11,615
5,802
113
Les rode Saban's coattails to success at LSU. He lasted a lot longer than I thought he would. It will be the same after Saban leaves Bama. Will take a long time for the level to lower unless the NCAA dismantles them.
 
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KurtRambis4

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Aug 30, 2006
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Nah. This whole

fans holding not beating Saban against him is ridiculous, though. Wouldn't you agree?
 

goodknight

Sophomore
Jan 27, 2011
820
138
43
At least I've never seen a coach on our sideline or booth get a snack from a nostril on national tv!
 

was21

Senior
May 29, 2007
10,013
637
113
I would agree it's ridiculous. We all know why they think that way when you think about it since it has a regional smell
 
Nov 12, 2007
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I wasn't alive/cognizant while Bear did his thing at Bama. But Saban there seems to have a lot of the same traits coaching/discipline wise. Nick just lacks the Southern Charm & the lax recruiting rules Bryant bended.

I was for the 70's and forward... Hence my hatred is higher for the Gumps than the Bowties.
 

Msubulldogfan1

Freshman
Sep 12, 2013
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I think Clemson or OSU could beat them. I think this is just like the 2014 team. Hurts is Simms 2.0. His arm doesn't scare me, and I don't feel Bama's defense is as elite as usual. Guess we'll find out soon.

Hell this may be the best defense he's had at bama. But it seems like we say that every year.
 

Msubulldogfan1

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Sep 12, 2013
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I think the only way to beat bama is vertically and with a mobile QB. If you don't have WRs that can get downfield and create separation, you're not beating them.
 

Salty Sands Dawg

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Aug 25, 2012
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He did more than bend the rules, he used the rules to his advantage, manipulated people and ran the conference accordingly, thus the reason for certain programs getting visits from the NCAA that he thought shouldn't be competing with him (ex. Bob Tyler-Miss. St., Doug Barfield-Auburn). He also had a heavy influence with the bowls. There's a reason they got the Cotton and we got the Sun in 1980 and make no mistake about his influence in that decision. Bryant with all of his charisma would likely have a tougher time with the game today because he wouldn't have the same ability to control and set the stage.
Even though the game is different today, Saban manages it to perfection in his own way. For that, I admire the Hell out of him.
We'd be lucky to ever have someone with half of his drive and intensity.

I wasn't alive/cognizant while Bear did his thing at Bama. But Saban there seems to have a lot of the same traits coaching/discipline wise. Nick just lacks the Southern Charm & the lax recruiting rules Bryant bended.
 

jethreauxdawg

Heisman
Dec 20, 2010
12,092
17,761
113
Maybe, but

Hell this may be the best defense he's had at bama. But it seems like we say that every year.

I think their stats are overblown by weaker offenses in the SEC this year. They don't appear to be as intimidating this year and don't have their normal depth.
 

Msubulldogfan1

Freshman
Sep 12, 2013
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I think their stats are overblown by weaker offenses in the SEC this year. They don't appear to be as intimidating this year and don't have their normal depth.

That's a fair argument about the SEC offenses. But they just held the PAC 12s best team to 7 points.
 

Msubulldogfan1

Freshman
Sep 12, 2013
8,835
80
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He did more than bend the rules, he used the rules to his advantage, manipulated people and ran the conference accordingly, thus the reason for certain programs getting visits from the NCAA that he thought shouldn't be competing with him (ex. Bob Tyler-Miss. St., Doug Barfield-Auburn). He also had a heavy influence with the bowls. There's a reason they got the Cotton and we got the Sun in 1980 and make no mistake about his influence in that decision. Bryant with all of his charisma would likely have a tougher time with the game today because he wouldn't have the same ability to control and set the stage.
Even though the game is different today, Saban manages it to perfection in his own way. For that, I admire the Hell out of him.
We'd be lucky to ever have someone with half of his drive and intensity.

We'd also be lucky to have bamas resources.
 

KurtRambis4

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Aug 30, 2006
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My apologies, Ebert.

The thread was on Saban, and how he's built the best football program any of us have ever seen. Being that this is a MSU board, I tied it in w the comment that it's laughable how some of our clown-dick fans hold not beating Saban, against Dan. Next time I'll be sure to check in with you, prior to posting, for approval.

Try not getting so worked up. It's just a message board. Have a happy new year.
 

Leeshouldveflanked

All-American
Nov 12, 2016
14,591
9,725
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Saban eats the same thing everyday for Breakfast and Lunch

He eats the same thing everyday so he doesn't have to waste time deciding what he wants for lunch... do you think he would have a Hevesy or Sallach on his staff?.... NO.... he ranks his assistants and lets go of the underperformers and rewards the high achievers.... He wouldn't have let Brian Johnson go to Houston because it may hurt Hevesy's feelings if Johnson was promoted...
 

KurtRambis4

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Aug 30, 2006
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Is it possible

Johnson left because the position was more appealing at Houston, given that he's from there and was given total control of the offense?
 

jethreauxdawg

Heisman
Dec 20, 2010
12,092
17,761
113
They've benefited from an easier schedule than normal

Yeah out of the mountains of questionable statements that have been posted on this board over the years, this one is right there at the top. They are the 85 bears with more pick 6's.

What SEC team has a decent offense? Ole miss in September was the only good offense they faced. They gave up 43 points. Yes they held Washington to 7. They were C-USA slow. If the teams play like they did last night, Clemson wins by 10+

ETA: I'm not saying they are bad, I'm saying I don't think they are as elite as they have been in recent years. They are still very good.
 
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Old Fart Dawg

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Sep 2, 2012
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Yeah out of the mountains of questionable statements that have been posted on this board over the years, this one is right there at the top. They are the 85 bears with more pick 6's.


OMG, does that mean they are going to make a rap video?
 
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