'14 GA ILB Raekwon McMillan (OSU Verbal)

[NDBoiler]

of course he picked Urban.

He is the Ass Man

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[PANDFAN]

The playoff system will certainly help their access, but I don't think it bodes well for Alabama, or anyone else for that matter, winning back-to-back championships. It's incredibly hard to beat two teams of that caliber in a season period, much less in the space of a week or two. The necessity of preparing for 2 opponents would also put a significant dent in Bama's very real advantage after time off.

More specific to Bama, for the past 2 or 3 years Bama's played pretty badly coming off big games (especially LSU). You can get away with that when it's Mississippi State, but against a playoff-caliber team, you're not gonna dig out of that kinda hole (a la A&M 2012). Simply put, Alabama hasn't had a "trap game" on their schedule in recent memory, and the only stretch of two "real games" in a row they've had under Saban they ended up losing the 2nd game (LSU-aTm 2012). Bama has optimized their scheduling approach given the way the current system works, but it isn't conducive to success in the playoff, IMO.

what im suggesting is that as you put they don't have any "TRAP" games and they maybe lose in the sec championship or another game....they will still be in play in playoff system increasing their chances at playing for NCG...especially when saban is able to game plan and most likely will have played one of the teams in the playoffs during the season.

 

[T Town Tommy]

The playoff system will certainly help their access, but I don't think it bodes well for Alabama, or anyone else for that matter, winning back-to-back championships. It's incredibly hard to beat two teams of that caliber in a season period, much less in the space of a week or two. The necessity of preparing for 2 opponents would also put a significant dent in Bama's very real advantage after time off.

More specific to Bama, for the past 2 or 3 years Bama's played pretty badly coming off big games (especially LSU). You can get away with that when it's Mississippi State, but against a playoff-caliber team, you're not gonna dig out of that kinda hole (a la A&M 2012). Simply put, Alabama hasn't had a "trap game" on their schedule in recent memory, and the only stretch of two "real games" in a row they've had under Saban they ended up losing the 2nd game (LSU-aTm 2012). Bama has optimized their scheduling approach given the way the current system works, but it isn't conducive to success in the playoff, IMO.

The playoff system only helps Bama. When the stakes are higher, you have to up your game. I will take Bama against any two teams in a two week playoff most every year. Plus, don't forget, the other team has to come prepared as well.

 

[T Town Tommy]

Turn it off knucklehead!

The key to Bama next year is the play of AJ's replacement.

Yep. And right now that appears to be Coker from FSU. He is a better passer with a stronger arm than AJ. It will be interesting to see how he fits into Nuss' system... assuming he does actually enroll in the spring.

 

[chubler]

The playoff system only helps Bama. When the stakes are higher, you have to up your game. I will take Bama against any two teams in a two week playoff most every year. Plus, don't forget, the other team has to come prepared as well.

We'll have to agree to disagree- Nick Saban has yet to beat two quality opponents in consecutive weeks, or even over the space of a bye (at least as far as I am aware. I'm not very good at tracking Auburn's roller-coaster act recently so there could be one there somewhere). Bama's just not very good coming off a tough game under Saban, and I think that sinks them.

I think Bama gets a bigger boost in terms of getting in than anyone else, but I think it's detrimental to winning consecutive national titles and thus continuing the dynasty. In terms of single years, no doubt the playoff helps any elite team by giving them more consistent access, and Bama's certainly an elite team, so we might be talking around each other.

 

[GBdomer]

I'm sorry, what?

Haha wow sorry I'm in class and trying to hide that I wasn't on my phone. I'm saying if we could flip any player in the country to come to ND it would be Raekown. But Nyles Morgan will be great for ND. top 5 wants regardless if we can get them or not our
1. Raekown
2. Adoree Jackson
3. Andrew Brown
4. Lorenzo Carter
5. Jabrill Peppers

 

[Ironman8]

Haha wow sorry I'm in class and trying to hide that I wasn't on my phone. I'm saying if we could flip any player in the country to come to ND it would be Raekown. But Nyles Morgan will be great for ND. top 5 wants regardless if we can get them or not our
1. Raekown
2. Adoree Jackson
3. Andrew Brown
4. Lorenzo Carter
5. Jabrill Peppers

Haha gotcha. My list would probably be similar:

1. Peppers
2. McMillan
3. Tony Brown
4. Myles Garrett
5. Clifton Garrett

 

[PANDFAN]

Haha gotcha. My list would probably be similar:

1. Peppers
2. McMillan
3. Tony Brown
4. Myles Garrett
5. Clifton Garrett

FOR SURE

 

[GBdomer]

Haha gotcha. My list would probably be similar:

1. Peppers
2. McMillan
3. Tony Brown
4. Myles Garrett
5. Clifton Garrett

Man there are so many great corners. Humphrey, brown, Jackson, peppers, springs.

 

[Ironman8]

Man there are so many great corners. Humphrey, brown, Jackson, peppers, springs.

Yeah for sure. I just have Brown over Jackson because I think he is more of a pure shut down cover corner rather than elite athlete playing corner like Jackson.

 

[Irish Man3]

1. Peppers
2. A Brown
3. Raekwon
4. Watson
5. Hand

 

[GBdomer]

Yeah for sure. I just have Brown over Jackson because I think he is more of a pure shut down cover corner rather than elite athlete playing corner like Jackson.

Agreed. I would do anything to have Jackson as a slot receiver.

 

[dublinirish]

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[dublinirish]

tore his ACL on the first snap (special teams) of his first NFL preseason game last night for Miami. Done for the year.

 

[zelezo vlk]

tore his ACL on the first snap (special teams) of his first NFL preseason game last night for Miami. Done for the year.

Rough. Hope the kid recovers

 

[dublinirish]

Rough. Hope the kid recovers

injury might not be as bad as once feared. due for a scan today. tough break either way