POLL: Which Alabama Underclassman Is Going to Shine in 2010?
by kleph on Aug 12, 2010 9:00 AM CDT
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Last week's poll asked which Crimson Tide player was primed for a break-out performance in 2010. Subsequently we were chided by quite a few of our readers for not including more underclassmen.
There was a bit of logic behind that, actually. The amount of talent Coach Saban has amassed in Tuscaloosa has made days of freshmen starters a thing of the past. And even a sophomore will likely have to be something special to get significant playing time (hello, Trent Richardson).
But that's not to say a freshmen or unheralded sophomore can't make their mark if they work hard and impress the coaching staff. Coach Saban has shown he's more than willing to put a young player in the mix if he thinks they are ready and as we've amassed more depth the coaching staff has shown more willingness to utilize it.
Moreover, areas that have been hit hard with NFL Draft and graduation attrition -- such as the secondary -- makes it almost a certainty some young player is going to get a lot of highlight clips on Saturday night Sportscenter this fall.
So, with that, our question this week is who will it be? What freshman (or sophomore who isn't already a standout) is going to make a name for themselves over the next five months? As usual, if you pick "other" please let us know your suggestion in the comments.
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Jalston Fowler and Darrington Sentimore.
2 more possibilities, should they earn enough playing time.
I think Sentimore and Square
will both shine this year.
by HarveyBirdmanAAL on Aug 12, 2010 9:19 AM CDT reply actions
Same here
Pretty much by default. He’ll see the field way more than the others, so the odds are in his favor. So many of these guys are going to be absolute monsters in future years.
Some people say "If you can't beat them, join them". I say "If you can't beat them, beat them", because they will be expecting you to join them, so you will have the element of surprise.
by BamaHadMeAtHello on Aug 12, 2010 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions
Gibson
If he can consistently play like he did at A-Day, then God help the opposing DBs.
Lacy if he's qualified yet
Otherwise, I’m taking Kerry Murphy.
by Bama philosophe on Aug 12, 2010 9:53 AM CDT reply actions
“has lacy qualified” jokes are old and busted. ely signing fanshots are the new hawtness.
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If...
…Marcell Dareus misses any games, we’re all going to notice Kerry Murphy in a big way. Even if Dareus plays, Murphy will play a vital role on this year’s defense.
"High standards come from passion within...." --Coach Nick Saban
by NiceLittleSaturday on Aug 12, 2010 10:39 AM CDT reply actions
Sentimore
I believe it was Sentimore that Saban gave a pretty good compliment to in the all access show on ESPNU the other day. I have to go with him because of that.
I would not be surprised
if Alfy Hill has a big freshman year. He could be the heir to Hightower.
As much as I hate Auburn I hate Tenn. that much more.
#28 for Milliner...
can’t be a bad start to follow Arenas.
"We all look at it not so much as a rebuilding year, but more as a reloading year.." - Greg McElroy
I feel like I've heard good things about Fowler in practice
Kerry Murphy should also step up in a big way, though it might not be as noticeable if Josh Chapman is usually the man playing. I really really hope Milliner is standout – when I saw the results I had the feeling it was wishful/hopeful thinking, and I guess the comments confirmed that.
"You know, we had a lot of fun tonight. But there's nothing funny about vapor lock! It's the third most common cause of cars stalling. So please, take care of your car and get it checked!" -Joe Namath
That's what she said.
"High standards come from passion within...." --Coach Nick Saban
by NiceLittleSaturday on Aug 12, 2010 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Technically this is not an underclassman mention...
He’s a junior, but I fit him in the “not new but new to us” category. I think DeQuan Menzie is one to keep an eye on this year.
hot damn!
you really are a woman…
The beauty of The Process is that you have never arrived, so you get to continue being perpetually awesome... -Espyonage
by tempebamafan on Aug 12, 2010 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Whats great about these young guys in the secondary is that..
most of them are the tall, rangy types-Nick Saban players-that he takes a particular interest in so that they become NFL prototypes in his system. Granted, last year, we had some talent and the year before, but if Dre and Menzie plus Milliner can all stay healthy, along with Mark Barron with help from BJ Scott, at least this year and next year we will be DARING anyone to throw past the LB’s…if they have the physical ability with the mental capacity to understand Sabans system…GAME OVER…..which will be the sequel to this years movie….NICK SABAN: GAMEOVER—-don’t even think about throwing that weak shit down field, our secondary is like a bunch of frisbee catching dogs, our linebackers are velociraptors and our Def. line is a bunch of grizzly bears, who in the hell wants to face that?
"We don't have to ride around in limos to sell recruits. We have over 57 years of NFL coaching experience on Alabama's coaching staff. Thats what we sell."
Coach Nick Saban
Im thinking Kerry Murphy.....
but I’m a little biased in his case…..I really tend to think that just about everyone on this list except for Blake Sims will get a chance to make a difference this year….I especially think that the defensive guys like Sentimore, Fowler, and (fingers crossed) Milliner will have a big impact…..
Jalston The Beast
because he brings the PAIN!
The beauty of The Process is that you have never arrived, so you get to continue being perpetually awesome... -Espyonage
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