The Jumbo Package | 10.7.11
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PrintAlabama football: Crimson Tide able to avoid mistakes | The Montgomery Advertiser
"We have all seen coach Saban go off on people when they do something stupid that can hurt us," Upshaw said. "So, we all don't want to get yelled at. We know what's right and what's wrong. It's okay to get in somebody's face, but all the pushing and stuff is not going to help you win. It can help you lose the game with penalties."
SECond down: Alabama owns fourth quarter " The Commercial Appeal
"It's a part of the philosophy of the program since we've been here for five years," said Saban, whose team plays Vanderbilt (3-1, 1-1 in the Eastern Division) on Saturday night in Tuscaloosa. "We want to win in the fourth quarter, that we have a fourth quarter program which is basically the strength and conditioning program that we do in the offseason, summertime."
AJ McCarron showing poise and a dash of feistiness in capably running offense - The Washington Post
The Tide has more rushes (15) for 20-plus yards than passes (13). McCarron’s two longest completions have come to running backs Trent Richardson and Eddie Lacy, and No. 3 came on a fake field goal. Those kinds of statistics might give McCarron, like McElroy, the label of a game manager. But "manager" isn’t a four-letter word, Saban points out. It’s about getting the offense into the right play, targeting the right receiver and otherwise executing correctly. "That’s what managing the game is, and that’s very, very positive," Saban said. "Being talented and not managing the game — calling the wrong play, total disarray, lots of penalties, lots of interceptions — how does that rate you? We haven’t had that."
TideSports.com - UA junior beginning to make his move
UA center William Vlachos said Richardson possesses much of the same intangible qualities -- and the ability to ignore the Heisman hype -- as former UA rusher and Heisman winner Mark Ingram. "Time will tell, but the way I see him working every day in practice is like he's the fourth-team tailback and he's got something to prove with a chip on his shoulder," said Vlachos, who blocked for Ingram's winning campaign in 2009. "He continues to practice hard and work hard."
Tide notes: Penalties, carries and conditioning are all part of Alabama's notebook | al.com
Saban was asked how he keeps his voice during the season? "The first day we have practice I lose my voice," Saban said. "But when we're yelling at them every day you don't lose your voice. It's called conditioning."
Alabama injury report: No decision on Eddie Lacy; no word on C.J. Mosley | al.com
"We might be better served not playing (Lacy) in this game," Saban said Thursday night. "..I haven't made the decision yet." Saban also mentioned linebacker C.J. Mosley (elbow), but he did not talk about his playing status. Mosley sat last Saturday 38-10 win at Florida still coping with an elbow injury he suffered in a 38-14 win against Arkansas on Sept. 24.
Chemistry lesson: Tide's offensive line bonding into a powerful unit | al.com
Has it just taken time for four returning starters and Steen, a third-year sophomore, to adjust to Jeff Stoutland, a new position coach? "I don't think so," Alabama coach Nick Saban said. "I just think new group, new chemistry. We played a lot of different guys, and I think some of it is style of team (opponent). "We're probably doing things now that are more suited to the players that we have. I think that has helped them improve, develop. They're more comfortable doing it."
Bo's Bloody Mary at Egan's should set you straight (Alabama gameday) | al.com
Ben Flanagan: Talk about the birth of Bo's Bloody Mary.
Bo Hicks: It started when I first started working here back in 2004. We were trying to decide when to open, and I knew parking was going to be a bummer. I'm a morning person, so I got down here early and lo and behold had people who wanted to come in at 8 a.m. So I let them in, and they wanted a Bloody Mary, so I began tinkering with a recipe. People really liked it, and it started building this crowd of people who wanted to come and sit and hang out for a while. So I started adding more and more additives, and now I think it almost qualifies as a WIC program breakfast with the amount of pickled things that are in it. The latest addition in the past couple of years has been the sushi ginger on the top, which really settles your stomach. Sometimes you need a Bloody Mary, you really need your stomach settled a little bit.
Egan's the best kept game day secret in Tuscaloosa? (Alabama gameday) | al.com
"Egans is my favorite game day bar because it's such a cross section of Alabama fans," says local photographer David Smith. "You have a mix of young and old coming together for a common purpose. You have the older people, many from out of of town, coming in the morning to get a top notch Bloody Mary from Bo Hicks, but then you'll see the regulars coming in and out all day. It might get crowded and there might not be a place to sit all the time, but I wouldn't want to watch a game at any other bar in town."
SEC expansion plans must account for national picture | Tidefans.com
If the SEC wants to go for 16 strong football teams, it should only do so if it can reasonably be assured that a playoff or plus-one system is just around the corner. Otherwise, all it is doing is adding television markets so that it can add fans who can watch as the SEC churns out an endless supply of 10-2 teams that get left out of the BCS Championship Game.
Some Questions and Answers about this Team Moving Forward - And The Valley Shook
Yet, for all my concerns regarding Lee, they are multiplied by 10 for Alabama. A.J. McCarron is nothing more than a warm body. Perhaps that's all they need with Richardson toting the rock, but with LSU's outstanding rush defense, they can force Bama to have to make completions to win, and I'm not sure A.J. has that in him... not against this secondary. Sure, the game is in Alabama, so that does tilt the odds in their favor slightly, but I still really like our chances in this game. I feel like we are the better team, and I'd fall back upon the dominance of our resume to date to win that argument.
and etc.
Southeast Conference Athletic Directors' Pay - Team Speed Kills
The Conference Realignment Timeline Infographic - Anchor Of Gold
Video: Tide's Trent Richardson talks about that big smile, the Heisman and more | al.com
Video: Tide's Courtney Upshaw discusses his big play(s) | al.com
How is Alabama running back Eddie Lacy recovering from a sore foot? (video) | al.com
Video: Nico Johnson talks about a chip on Tide's shoulder | al.com
Video: Tide's Barrett Jones on guarding and hugging AJ McCarron | al.com
Michigan's 2012 opener vs. Alabama worth $4.7M - USATODAY.com
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Bo knows...
…his Bloody Mary….
"High standards come from passion within...." --Coach Nick Saban
by NiceLittleSaturday on Oct 7, 2011 8:12 AM CDT reply actions
Yep...
Way to go, “Right Way Bo”!
"Auburn people are stinky"- my 3 yr.old daughter
by You can call me Al on Oct 7, 2011 9:00 AM CDT up reply actions
But when we’re yelling at them every day you don’t lose your voice. It’s called conditioning.
A’IGHT?!?
"Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that." - George Carlin
He puts his voice through the 4th quarter program.
"Let's go be champions, boys!" - Greg McElroy
(Formerly SugarBowl93)
by RememberTheRoseBowl on Oct 7, 2011 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Lee over McCarron?
Delusional much, cajuns?
by Patrick Murphy Sux on Oct 7, 2011 8:16 AM CDT reply actions
BUFFALO SWEAT!
it’s the only way to start a gameday
People who live in glass houses should not hang out with Charles Barkley.
by Wallacewade04 on Oct 7, 2011 8:59 AM CDT up reply actions
LSWhat?
I’d fall back upon the dominance of our resume to date
Really?
LSU/MSST => 19-6
GA/MSST => 24-10
"Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that." - George Carlin
Unfortunately they will probably beat UF at least as bad as we did,
nevermind that they’re playing at home and not playing against Brantley and Demps may still be slowed. You’re welcome, LSU.
God bless our Dark Lord.
Saw lot of the local media pumping Oregon after last night as well
gotta make that schedule they have gotten so much respect on still look good I guess. They are still acting like the UF game this week will only prove their dominance even further. None yet have had a retort when I asked them “You mean UF Lite?”
"If wanting to win is a fault, as some of my critics seem to insist, then I plead guilty. I like to win. I know no other way. It's in my blood." -- Paul "Bear" Bryant
by GeauxCrimson on Oct 7, 2011 10:14 AM CDT up reply actions
From LSU
I’d fall back upon the dominance of our resume to date to win that argument
They have West Virginia, Oregon, and Mississippi State on the road as victories. The Oregon win is looking mighty good for them. WVU, who knows (defense got gashed that game). MSU, not looking so good.
We have PSU, Arky, and Florida. PSU on the road, who knows. Arkansas, we got them at home but dominated. Florida, night game at the Swamp, on the road, and we dominated them (but after Brantley went down, game was over before halftime).
So basically, I’d call it a wash. We know Florida and Arkansas victories were great for us, with PSU uncertain. For LSU, the Oregon win looks great, but WVU blasted their defense and the MSU game (which was closer than the final score, which wasn’t that great anyway) is looking like it might be on par with our Vandy game this weekend…..so I wouldn’t even call that one of their better wins.
At the end of the day, who the hell really knows?
The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his. ~General George S. Patton~
They have West Virginia, Oregon, and Mississippi State on the road as victories.
Oregon was not a true road game. Neutral site that wasn’t really neutral.
God bless our Dark Lord.
Doesn't matter in October
It’s all about November 5. That’s the only part of the resume that means a shit.
"That rug really tied the room together."
by pantsfucious on Oct 7, 2011 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions
THIS
LSU and ESPN can go on and on about that resume’. Resume’ won’t mean a thing after Nov 5th (if we are talking about MNC hopes).
"If wanting to win is a fault, as some of my critics seem to insist, then I plead guilty. I like to win. I know no other way. It's in my blood." -- Paul "Bear" Bryant
by GeauxCrimson on Oct 7, 2011 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions
Actually...
it was more like a home game to lswho…200 or so miles vs. over 1000 miles travel. Which made it easier for twice as many or more lswho fans to oregon fans to be in attendance.
ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!!!
I'm not sure I can take a month straight of corn-dog shit talk.
"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt." -Bertrand Russell
Try living in Baton Rouge
I’ve found that just letting them build themselves up and not arguing with them is the easiest way to handle it.
"If wanting to win is a fault, as some of my critics seem to insist, then I plead guilty. I like to win. I know no other way. It's in my blood." -- Paul "Bear" Bryant
by GeauxCrimson on Oct 7, 2011 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions
Right there with ya GC...
i live north of corndogville myself.
ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!!!
I'm down in Mobile,
and you wouldn’t believe the number of LSU fans that called into the local shows talking smack about how Florida was going to take us to the woodshed. Haven’t heard them this week…
"Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that." - George Carlin
by Slice of Life on Oct 7, 2011 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions
Can't wait til I move to Mobile
hopefully within another year. Just kinda a special place to me……better than Maryland at least.
The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his. ~General George S. Patton~
I've just kept reminding them
that we basically pulled the arms, legs, and tail off the Gators. All they have to do is walk up and shoot it in the head, and that I’ll be disappointed if they don’t win by 30+ point. (If you’ve never been actual gator hunting you might not know that getting the shot off cleanly can be a bit of a problem when they are flailing and rolling.)
"If wanting to win is a fault, as some of my critics seem to insist, then I plead guilty. I like to win. I know no other way. It's in my blood." -- Paul "Bear" Bryant
I've just started agreeing with them.
“Yep, you guys have a great team. Hope we can show up at all. You’ll shut down Trent and AJ will hand you the game.” It confuses them.
"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt." -Bertrand Russell
It's the easiest thing to do
They buy into all the ESPN hype (why not when ESPN basically gave them a NC in 2007?) I’ve was just raised differently – I almost NEVER talk smack before games, and do very little after. It does make for some fun times when they run their mouth for days and weeks at a time and then lose. In 2009, Raisin’ Cane’s (the founder is LSU Alumni) made some collectible cups at the beginning of the year with LSU logos and Les Miles on them that said “THIS SEASON NOBODY IS HUNGRIER THAN WE ARE” I’ve got about a dozen of them and pull them out EVERY TIME a bunch of my buddies are at the house. I don’t say anything, just pull out the cups and let the irony present itself.
"If wanting to win is a fault, as some of my critics seem to insist, then I plead guilty. I like to win. I know no other way. It's in my blood." -- Paul "Bear" Bryant
I don’t say anything
You have to at least say “that’s right, drink it in”
"Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that." - George Carlin
by Slice of Life on Oct 7, 2011 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Maniacal laughter
once the realize what they are drinking out of is better
"If wanting to win is a fault, as some of my critics seem to insist, then I plead guilty. I like to win. I know no other way. It's in my blood." -- Paul "Bear" Bryant
This is utter horseshit...
“Yet, for all my concerns regarding Lee, they are multiplied by 10 for Alabama. A.J. McCarron is nothing more than a warm body.”
If this “writer” were to understand football, as in CNS-style football, he would understand that AJ (no periods) has played very effectively this season. Has he overthrown a few deep balls? Sure. But has to wilted under intense pressure (see PSU, FL)? Nope. Has he forced the ball into coverage? Not really. Has he fumbled the ball? No. Has he failed to get the offense into the correct plays? No. Have his teammates turned on him? Nope. Has he lost a game as starter? No.
The only thing he has failed to do is act like he has to win games by himself. Strangely, J Lee at LSU has performed similarily to AJ. Noting spectacular, just winning football.
Idiot.
Proud mini-Saban.
Yeah, and it's not like he's just been handing off every time.
He has at least been attempting some downfield throws to keep the D honest.
God bless our Dark Lord.
Don't forget that AJ has NO PERIODS!!!!!!!!!!
"Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that." - George Carlin
by Slice of Life on Oct 7, 2011 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
is that a Saban pick from last year?
MEANINGLESS ARGUMENT TIME
We’re so much better than you are! I don’t care that talking about this now is pointless because we’re definitely going to play each other in five weeks!
We’re better than you!
Here’s my arbitrary reasons why:
1. Our quarterback is just better. Suck on that.
2. Trent Richardson can break the sound barrier. It’s crazy, I know.
3. Your defense prefers mimosas to dark beer in the morning. Obviously a sign of weakness.
4. Les Miles smells funny.
5. God.
People who live in glass houses should not hang out with Charles Barkley.
2. Trent Richardson can break the sound barrier. It’s crazy, I know.
And not because he’s fast. Because the sound barrier tried to hold him back, so he broke it. The sound barrier no longer exists.
"If wanting to win is a fault, as some of my critics seem to insist, then I plead guilty. I like to win. I know no other way. It's in my blood." -- Paul "Bear" Bryant
by GeauxCrimson on Oct 7, 2011 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions
The sound barrier still exists
TR’s just dragging it along with him while it tries to hang on for dear life.
The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his. ~General George S. Patton~
by Skarth on Oct 7, 2011 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions 6 recs
Given that Alabama's offensive success rate makes them third in the country
While LSU’s make them 35th, and that Alabama has faced tougher defenses to this point, I’m not gonna lose any sleep just yet. It would be nice, though, if AJ could get a bit more practice throwing the ball downfield against a handful of teams we’re expected to beat soundly. (/hopeforthebest
"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt." -Bertrand Russell
You said that more succinctly than I have been able to
I will add that I think AJ will get his test this weekend. Vandy has good DBs, has 14 INTs, and has very little chance of beating this Bama team. I think Saban uses this game to get some real downfield passing work in, as this is a game where AJ can be challenged without seriously risking a team loss. No offense, Vandy. Just calling it like I see it.
by loxodonta tuscaloosa on Oct 7, 2011 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions
That's right, Corndogs.
AJ’s just a warm body. Spread the word.
Love that quote from Saban about voice conditioning
Completely laughed out loud.
You can't win. You can't break even. You can't get out of the game.
Jasands?
'There are two pains in life. There is the pain of discipline and the pain of disappointment. If you can handle the pain of discipline, then you'll never have to deal with the pain of disappointment,'- Nick Saban
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