Comments on: Shane: 2009 could be Bama’s year

By: Superlative

Superlative — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:02:31 +0000

*waits

By: bamasux

bamasux — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 01:25:26 +0000

Ask julio for the score prediction…..if Chizik doesn’t work out by mid season, I propose replacing him with Lebo. At least we would then beat Bammer.

By: The BAMMER from St. Clair

The BAMMER from St. Clair — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 23:11:04 +0000

YO! Hey, “BAMADONTSUCK;” the “satan vs. cheez-it” matchup later on this year…we want a prediction!

By: bamasux

bamasux — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 14:21:15 +0000

A tale of two universities…..one amassing great coordinators and assistants…..one losing them at a one a week clip, trying to get away from satan. hahahahahaha

By: The BAMMER from St. Clair

The BAMMER from St. Clair — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:34:21 +0000

YO! “Ozarkadian,” welcome to this discussion of AU-BARN football on a ‘Bama site. Which one of the barnies were you calling out? “Julio,” “Bamasux,” and “Auburnisajoke formerly the fan known as Ballplay Indian” are some of the funniest barnies I’ve ever chatted with. Which one said that some pundits agreed with him? What’s your problem?

By: ozarkadian

ozarkadian — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 06:13:29 +0000

Did you really say that some national pundits agree with you. Don’t give yourself too much credit.

By: Auburnisajoke formerly the fan known as Ballplay Indian.

Auburnisajoke formerly the fan known as Ballplay Indian. — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 22:15:37 +0000

Do you think Kodi has the head to run that offense ? I think he got a little bit of a bad rap last year. Our Offensive line was TERRIBLE………….

Talented , but it seems they just couldnt learn how to read block.

By: julio

julio — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:12:39 +0000

yeah, it’s gonna be Malzahn. My guess would be that Malzahn would be a good qb coach, but I’m not really sure. He was qb’s coach at Tulsa, and that certainly seemed to work out well. The short answer is I guess we’ll have to wait and see. (kinda like Chizik, huh?)

By: Auburnisajoke formerly the fan known as Ballplay Indian.

Auburnisajoke formerly the fan known as Ballplay Indian. — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 18:15:22 +0000

Who is the new quarterbacks coach. Will Malzahn pick that up ?

By: bamasux

bamasux — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:58:12 +0000

Julio—Great informative post! It really summed up our offense last year. I haven’t given up on Kodi either, yet.

By: julio

julio — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:52:08 +0000

Call me crazy, but I still haven’t given up on Kodi Burns yet. I certainly don’t judge him by his performance as a true freshman, because Borges put together a package of about 5 or 6 different plays and that was the extent of his knowledge. As to last year’s cluster*%@#, who the hell would have thrived under those circumstances? Franklin came in and everyone knew that he was gonna go with Chris Todd. Hell, Franklin was the only reason that Todd even came to Auburn. Then Kodi got thrown in after everyone realized that Todd has the arm strength of my 92 yr old grandmother, and Franklin gets fired one week later. The entire offense he spent the last 9 months learning was then entirely dismantled, back yard football ensues, and his new position coach was so good that he currently holds the same position at Smiths Station High School. Amazing he didn’t put up Heisman type stats under those circumstances.

Burns has the physical tools. He showed he can be a really good passer in the Ole Miss game, but he made some horrible decisions and threw 3 picks in the red zone. Perhaps those decisions could improve with better coaching. He’s probably the 2nd best running qb in the SEC behind Tebow. Obviously, he’s gotta be able to do a lot more than take off and run, though. I just think he’s capable of being another DJ Shockley if he can get his head straight. That’s a hell of a big “if”, though.

By: Kreskin

Kreskin — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:06:27 +0000

I agree 100%.

By: Auburnisajoke formerly the fan known as Ballplay Indian.

Auburnisajoke formerly the fan known as Ballplay Indian. — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:40:11 +0000

Kreskin………We havent had a good QB coach at Auburn in YEARS. Al Borges ( believe it or not ) was probably the best wve had at Auburn in 20 years. We have always had a problem of bad quarterback play. Its seems we never have a great quarterback , with the excpetion of Jason Campbell for 1 year. And Brandon Cox was really solid in 05. And 06 until he got hurt and was forced to play. In 07 he just wasnt surrounded by anyone that could help him. Look at the Big 12………..They dont have physical specimans at QB, (except maybe Bradford), they are just really well coached. Thay know how to read the defense and adjust. They know where to throw the FREEKIN BALL !!!!!!!!!! They know how to get rid of the ball in a blitz situation. ETC………. Just well coached. In the SEC it is a little different, on the count of you must run some to win. I realise that. But they just produce great quarterbacks.While we produce all the other players.

By: The BAMMER from St. Clair

The BAMMER from St. Clair — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 07:40:20 +0000

YO! As a BAMMER, I must say that its a GOOD THING to have great expectations from the fans, but when its all said & done REALITY CAN BITE! If Alabama does win the West in 2009, it will be on the back of THE DEFENSE. Our offense will most likely get better as the season rolls along, but don’t expect an offensive line with possibly 2 freshmen starters to be able to provide the type of pass protection that we’re going to need. We will have to face BOTH Kentucky and Ole Miss ON THEIR TURF in ’09. We beat Kentucky by 3 and Ole Miss by 4 at home in ’08. South Carolina, Tennessee and LSU will played in Tuscaloosa, and trust me…ALL THESE TEAMS WILL BE AWARE OF OUR STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES! Seriously, I love the optimism of my fellow Bammers but we MUST BE REALISTS! I can see a rematch with Florida in the SEC Championship Game next year but IF WE GET THERE OUR DEFENSE WILL BE THE REASON!

By: Kreskin

Kreskin — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:11:05 +0000

Ahhh, y’all will be fine. That coaching staff is looking pretty damned solid on the surface, and I’m going so far as to say that y’all will surprise a few people next year.

I’m wondering if anyone will be able to help Kodi Burns be all he CAN be. Frmo what I saw (granted, it was limited) I don’t think that Todd kid has what it takes.