2009 Alabama Crimson Tide

Coach Bryant · 07-15-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Husker_OS


	I don't know if you guys have read any of the articles, but McElroy is getting rave reviews from the Manning Passing Academy over in Louisiana. I think when Alabama takes the field in '09, people will realize how limited our offense was due to the lack of talent with JPW. McElroy's not a Heisman caliber QB but he's miles ahead of our previous QB in terms of talent. I look forward to seeing what Coach McIlwain has done with him.

Me too! OL is the #1 concern for me right now.

auburntigersfan · 07-15-2009, 04:26 PM

That sucks if the Grant stuff is true because we aren't even recruiting him to the same position as Seastrunk and Dyer.

tigerfan2 · 07-15-2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Husker_OS


	I don't know if you guys have read any of the articles, but McElroy is getting rave reviews from the Manning Passing Academy over in Louisiana. I think when Alabama takes the field in '09, people will realize how limited our offense was due to the lack of talent with JPW. McElroy's not a Heisman caliber QB but he's miles ahead of our previous QB in terms of talent. I look forward to seeing what Coach McIlwain has done with him.

Ok I'm not saying the kid sucks or anything but if McElroy is so good and JPW was so bad why wasn't he the starter? I know JPW was a senior but they both had the same amount of time in the system. Not trying to hate I mean auburn doesn't even have a quarterback.

tigerfan2 · 07-15-2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Husker_OS


	I don't know if you guys have read any of the articles, but McElroy is getting rave reviews from the Manning Passing Academy over in Louisiana. I think when Alabama takes the field in '09, people will realize how limited our offense was due to the lack of talent with JPW. McElroy's not a Heisman caliber QB but he's miles ahead of our previous QB in terms of talent. I look forward to seeing what Coach McIlwain has done with him.

Ok I'm not saying the kid sucks or anything but if McElroy is so good and JPW was so bad why wasn't he the starter last year? I know JPW was a senior but they both had the same amount of time in the system. Not trying to hate I mean auburn doesn't even have a quarterback.

Husker_OS · 07-15-2009, 08:41 PM

Because JPW was the starter when Saban got here. And in '07, Saban basically kept JPW as the starter so the transition would be easier for the offense since at the time, McElroy was a freshman. Then '08 came, and since JPW had the experience, there was no QB competition.

The last season had nothing to do with talent at QB, it had everything to do with experience and the ability to manage a game.

Husker_OS · 07-15-2009, 08:44 PM

Sports Illustrated's SEC preview editions will be hitting the stands soon. 4 covers...Saban...Kiffin...Nutt...and Meyer.

No Les Miles...or Gene Chizik...*chuckle*

Husker_OS · 07-16-2009, 06:22 PM

Brandon Fanney is transferring. Most likely to UNA.

This all but solidifies Hightower's starting role as the Jack. Starting LB's against VT...

Rolo, Reamer, Hightower, and either Nico Johnson or Jerrell Harris.

Upshaw might be the #2 jack. That's a hell of a LB corps.

Coach Bryant · 07-16-2009, 08:41 PM

I think Hightower will do very well at Jack, and should generate some pass rush. I still hate to see Fanney leave. He made a major contribution last year to the team's success, and was graded highly by the coaches. We could always use his experience, and the depth he would provide. I guess we wasn't comfortable with the idea of splitting time with Hightower, and had been in Saban's doghouse. Oh well....Another one of Shula's boys makes an early exit.

trobinson97 · 07-16-2009, 11:13 PM

I hate to see him leave as well. He's a solid player. Gotta get those numbers down somehow though. On the bright side, he is going to UNA and I know Bowden is ecstatic to have him. Huge upgrade for the Lions, and the Tide have better talent waiting in the wings.

Husker_OS · 07-17-2009, 05:08 AM

I know Auburn was expecting to have a big recruiting weekend this coming weekend, but hey atleast they got one thing right, there is a big recruiting weekend in the state of Alabama this weekend..

List of Visitors this weekend for Alabama
-Rivals100 ATH Keenan Allen
-Rivals100 ATH Demarco Cobbs
-Rivals100 DE Gabe King
-Rivals100 DE Alfy Hill
-Rivals250 DT Carlton Martin
-Rivals250 DT Byron Bennett
-Rivals250 LB Chris McCain
-Rivals250 TE Brian Vogler
-Rivals250 LB C.J. Mosley

In addition, several commits from the '10 class will be there as well as Lincoln(AL) RB D.J. Howard. Its possible he could get an offer at the camp and IF that happens, look for him to name us his leader.

07-15-2009, 04:26 PM	#372 (permalink)
auburntigersfan MVP OVR: 33 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 4,379	Re: 2009 Alabama Crimson Tide That sucks if the Grant stuff is true because we aren't even recruiting him to the same position as Seastrunk and Dyer. __________________ "This is Auburn. Respect it." -Gene Chizik

07-15-2009, 08:41 PM	#375 (permalink)
Husker_OS Start Spreading The News OVR: 41 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa.Alabama Posts: 18,164	Re: 2009 Alabama Crimson Tide Because JPW was the starter when Saban got here. And in '07, Saban basically kept JPW as the starter so the transition would be easier for the offense since at the time, McElroy was a freshman. Then '08 came, and since JPW had the experience, there was no QB competition. The last season had nothing to do with talent at QB, it had everything to do with experience and the ability to manage a game. __________________ 1925-1926-1930-1934-1961-1964-1965-1966-1978-1979-1992 University Of Alabama '09 "You play fast. You play strong. You go out there and dominate the guy you're playing against. Make his *** quit. That's our trademark. That's our M.O.." --Nick Saban, University of Alabama Head Coach

07-15-2009, 08:44 PM	#376 (permalink)
Husker_OS Start Spreading The News OVR: 41 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa.Alabama Posts: 18,164	Re: 2009 Alabama Crimson Tide Sports Illustrated's SEC preview editions will be hitting the stands soon. 4 covers...Saban...Kiffin...Nutt...and Meyer. No Les Miles...or Gene Chizik...chuckle __________________ 1925-1926-1930-1934-1961-1964-1965-1966-1978-1979-1992 University Of Alabama '09 "You play fast. You play strong. You go out there and dominate the guy you're playing against. Make his *** quit. That's our trademark. That's our M.O.." --Nick Saban, University of Alabama Head Coach

07-16-2009, 06:22 PM	#377 (permalink)
Husker_OS Start Spreading The News OVR: 41 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa.Alabama Posts: 18,164	Re: 2009 Alabama Crimson Tide Brandon Fanney is transferring. Most likely to UNA. This all but solidifies Hightower's starting role as the Jack. Starting LB's against VT... Rolo, Reamer, Hightower, and either Nico Johnson or Jerrell Harris. Upshaw might be the #2 jack. That's a hell of a LB corps. __________________ 1925-1926-1930-1934-1961-1964-1965-1966-1978-1979-1992 University Of Alabama '09 "You play fast. You play strong. You go out there and dominate the guy you're playing against. Make his *** quit. That's our trademark. That's our M.O.." --Nick Saban, University of Alabama Head Coach

07-16-2009, 08:41 PM	#378 (permalink)
Coach Bryant 36-0! OVR: 23 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chattanooga, TN. Posts: 4,008	Re: 2009 Alabama Crimson Tide I think Hightower will do very well at Jack, and should generate some pass rush. I still hate to see Fanney leave. He made a major contribution last year to the team's success, and was graded highly by the coaches. We could always use his experience, and the depth he would provide. I guess we wasn't comfortable with the idea of splitting time with Hightower, and had been in Saban's doghouse. Oh well....Another one of Shula's boys makes an early exit. __________________ Alabama Football Vs. Auburn Football Records: 787-314-43 683-388-47 National Championships: 11 1 Conference Championships: 25 10 Bowl Appearances: 55 34 Bowl Record: 31-21-3 19-13-2 Thank you CFDW!

07-16-2009, 11:13 PM	#379 (permalink)
trobinson97 Swagg Team OVR: 48 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 9,972	Re: 2009 Alabama Crimson Tide I hate to see him leave as well. He's a solid player. Gotta get those numbers down somehow though. On the bright side, he is going to UNA and I know Bowden is ecstatic to have him. Huge upgrade for the Lions, and the Tide have better talent waiting in the wings. __________________ Gamertag - Depotboy. Not changing this sig til the Tide win another Championship or the world ends, whichever comes first. Dec, 7 2006.

07-17-2009, 05:08 AM	#380 (permalink)
Husker_OS Start Spreading The News OVR: 41 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa.Alabama Posts: 18,164	Re: 2009 Alabama Crimson Tide I know Auburn was expecting to have a big recruiting weekend this coming weekend, but hey atleast they got one thing right, there is a big recruiting weekend in the state of Alabama this weekend.. List of Visitors this weekend for Alabama -Rivals100 ATH Keenan Allen -Rivals100 ATH Demarco Cobbs -Rivals100 DE Gabe King -Rivals100 DE Alfy Hill -Rivals250 DT Carlton Martin -Rivals250 DT Byron Bennett -Rivals250 LB Chris McCain -Rivals250 TE Brian Vogler -Rivals250 LB C.J. Mosley In addition, several commits from the '10 class will be there as well as Lincoln(AL) RB D.J. Howard. Its possible he could get an offer at the camp and IF that happens, look for him to name us his leader. __________________ 1925-1926-1930-1934-1961-1964-1965-1966-1978-1979-1992 University Of Alabama '09 "You play fast. You play strong. You go out there and dominate the guy you're playing against. Make his *** quit. That's our trademark. That's our M.O.." --Nick Saban, University of Alabama Head Coach

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