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"I really enjoyed my time at the University of Alabama, but I think it is the right time for me to move on to the NFL," Coffee said on Friday afternoon. "Alabama has been a tremendous place for me to develop as both a football player and a person. I couldn't have asked for a better group of coaches. I want to personally thank Coach (Nick) Saban and Coach (Burton) Burns for everything they have done me."

Glen Coffee: "It is the right time for me to move on to the NFL" - The Rap Sheet - al.com

Upon further reflection (and reading y'all's very persuasive arguments in the comments section from yesterday), I think I'm finally getting the decision. The prospect of running behind a line that's missing an All-American LT, All-SEC C, and a senior RG with loads of starts, plus splitting time with Ingram again (and likely one or two of Trent Richardson, Roy Upchurch, Terry Grant, Ivan Matchett, Tremaine Preyear, and Demtrius Goode) would probably make me want to take my chances in the draft now rather than risk seeing my draft stock fall (or injury, for that matter). I'm honestly still a little shocked though, since you just don't think about juniors leaving early unless they are a lock for the first round (a la Andre Smith). Anyway, best of luck to him in both the draft and the pros. Pittsburgh, if you're reading this, Willie Parker can't stay healthy and you know you need another solid between the tackles runner with good open field speed to compliment Moore. Give me one more reason to pull for the Steelers!

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Don’t forget Jeramie Griffin. I’d guess that right now he’d be the #2 back after Ingram, considering Upchurch’s injuries.

by Mac T on Jan 10, 2009 11:12 AM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Also...

…with the possibility of an offensive philosophy shift should Star Jackson prove he’s ready to be the starter over the spring, we might not see as many carries for the backs.

by Todd on Jan 10, 2009 12:06 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i made star jackson on my vidja game...

and if reality is anything like “create a player mode” then he’s going to be bad ass! lookout previous All Purpose TD Record of 78 in a season…

by tempebamafan on Jan 10, 2009 12:35 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Star is the wild card

If there’s one thing that could take pressure of our developing O line, young WRs, and stable of RBs, is a QB who can run and pass well. As always, you hope he learns to run through his progressions, read defenses, etc. But man, you can’t coach speed and evasiveness and it gives even good defenses that one extra wrinkle that’s so hard to prepare for. This is the scenario I’d like to see play out, for sure.

"That rug really tied the room together."

by pantsfucious on Jan 10, 2009 1:00 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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