Nick Saban explained his hiring of an offensive coordinator was part of a…(get this!)…process! He said he always talks to four or five coaches to fill slots on his staff, and does massive amounts of research. Knowing that Saban is as methodical as he is, that makes sense. Saban talked about Applewhite’s departure. He said [...]
Archive | January, 2008
Alabama’s new OC
A donkey competing in the Kentucky Derby, that is the difference between salaries at Fresno State compared to Alabama, according to Fresno State’s head coach Pat Hill. Alabama hired Jim McElwain officially Wednesday. McElwain’s strongest asset may be the management of quarterbacks. He jokingly cast the blame on quarterback Tom Brandstater, who often took criticism [...]
One week until Signing Day
Thanks for all the feedback on the Raycom post. It was nice to hear not only from fans who thought Raycom sucked, but media persons who have experienced it first hand. I appreciated all the emails. One week to go until signing day. That sound you don’t hear are top recruits committing to Auburn. At [...]
Come Back to Mobile?
What moron came up with that ad campaign showed during the NFL Network’s presentation of the Senior Bowl? Isn’t that just admitting your town was a joke? Isn’t that admitting the stereotype of Alabama was correct—that stereotype where the state and its people are backwards, and have just now entered the 20th Century, instead of [...]
Raycom sucks
Raycom Sports’ broadcast sponsored by Alltel Wireless is the most amateur broadcast of major college athletics ever witnessed. To call it a joke, would be an understatement. The picture quality witnessed during the Kentucky vs. South Carolina game and the Alabama vs. Auburn game Saturday was pathetic on anything larger than a 20†tv screen. [...]
USA courting disaster
The joke of the day comes from the Mobile Press Register. The Mobile paper reveals the absolute idiocy of the University of South Alabama (USA) in its search for a head coach: The Press-Register has learned that former Alabama and Texas A&M head coach Dennis Franchione and Pittsburgh Steelers assistant head coach John Mitchell, a [...]
Sealing the deal
With about two weeks to go until National Signing Day, Nick Saban is busy making his final push on recruits. Here’s an article explaining the fallout of the departures of Ron Middleton and Major Applewhite: Thankfully, both Middleton and Applewhite were responsible for just two players each and Saban appears to use multiple coaches (including [...]
Deep breath time
Fans have tons of advice for Nick Saban on hiring an assistant coach. Thank God, Nick Saban doesn’t have time for this shit. He isn’t going to name a coach based on popularity. He is going to pick a coach based on what works for him. Leadership is like that; leaders don’t stick a finger [...]
Applewhite considered
Without a doubt, Major Applewhite will now get all the blame for Alabama’s poor offensive performance last season. Whatever one thinks, Alabama’s offense didn’t live up to expecations, or as Kevin Scarbinksy said, “clearly underachieved.†And someone is going to be blamed for it. Three guesses who. Advertisement: Story continues below Scarbinsky makes one major [...]
Reports: Applewhite to Texas
Mack Brown made great moves following a disappointing second loss to Texas A&M. He improved his defense byhiring Will Muschamp, and if reports are accurate has hired a very strong recruiter in Major Applewhite. The odd thing about this is why didn’t Applewhite push for a head coaching position when his name was very hot [...]
A Monday in recruiting season
Alabama hosted a gigantic recruiting weekend with several important recruits including one of the fastest rising prospects in the nation, defensive back Alonzo Lawrence. First let me provide the super duper exclusive recruiting information. All the recruits were super duper thrilled and had a super duper time and are just super duper impressed, and really, [...]
Thursday thoughts
I’ve avoided writing much about basketball this season, and I’ll continue as long as possible. I loved watching basketball when Wimp Sanderson was the coach, and Alabama was winning SEC titles and making the Sweet 16 in the NCAA tournament. Everyone wants Mark Gottfried to be successful. But it would be an understatement to say [...]
Is the SEC just this good?
Is the SEC just this good? Probably. I’m shocked at just how good LSU’s players are compared with Ohio State. The difference was once again writ large for the nation to see. When an inept coach defeats a great coach, you know the difference is talent—an enormous talent difference. The Ohio State University’s bowl drought [...]
AU observers begin to admit problems
Pundits covering AU now admit there are serious problems in the Auburn athletic department. Of course, the myth in this story is that Will Muschamp was happy. Muschamp was already aloof, according to one person who spoke with Muschamp during early December—not long after AU’s win over UA. The Auburn blog raises this question: “Are [...]
Report: Chaos on the plains
According to OrangeBloods.com, the Texas Rivals.com site, Auburn’s defensive coordinator Will Muschamp was hired by the Longhorns. Not only does Auburn face the learning curve for a new offense, but reportedly must now face a new defensive coordinator in 2008. Of course, the burning question is why would anyone make the move from Auburn to [...]
Will 2008 be Wilson’s year?
Hope everyone is enjoying the New Year. It seems odd to say, but I am glad the season is over. It was long and exhausting, and I’m sure I’m not the only one exhausted by it. Let’s hope the recruiting season and spring practice provides upgrades to how the offensive line and defensive line plays [...]
Update: Future of Croyle in KC
What is the future of Brodie Croyle in Kansas City? You’ve got offensive assistants being fired, the Chiefs losing games they probably shouldn’t, and lots of questions about game management decisions swirling around Chiefs head coach Herm Edwards. It could mean the future is unclear, but Edwards and other assistants and players with Kansas City [...]
Report: Middleton to Duke
The Birmingham News is reporting that Alabama assistant Ron Middleton is expected to take a job with David Cutcliffe at Duke. The report cites sources close to the situation. Middleton has commitments from Terrence Cody (DT) and Jermaine Preyear (RB), and was working on the recruitment of two five-star players including Michael Brewster (OL) and [...]
Tony Mitchell’s suspension much needed
As the Crimson Tide takes the floor tonight in basketball’s version of the Iron Bowl (part one, anyway), it’ll do [...]