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Super sucks HH is retiring. And bummer Luke is out. Both were tough guys. Hoping we are going "nice" again...

super meh

Lot of teams have lots newness... The HC needs to show out. Big year for Freeman.

Yup. Best lateral in CFB. If he sucks, he'll suck. But great opportunity to bet on himself.

Sorry, but your response is simpleton.... So couple questions???? Dare you answer... who were the top 4? or is that your rumor... who were the last 4 OCs, what were the # that year? where did they come from. where did they end up after when Bama? lol

On the roster, still seems math still is a bit out of whack. 24 signed, 5 new transfers. The 23 class looks like we'll be #10. Disappointing... given the start. 21 and 22 were better, and IMO both underrated (especially Alt21 and Morrison22)... 24 rank is banked on Carr right now. Hope that sticks...

Part of me thinks 9-3, part of me thinks 12-0.... If we are for real, we need to win vs OSU and USC at home... New OSU QB... USC's QB is going to good. USC's D? Don't know... No idea about Klubnik (Clemson). Year #2 is big for Freeman. I like our new QB... Without Rees, no idea about our O though. And if we end up with UT's OC, will be confused. I'd be much more optimistic with Rees.

Not excited about Ludwig.... unless he has a alter ego that is a passing genius.

IMO... not a hard choice. If he was next in line for ND, then it would tough. But we have a young HC already. Working for the best HC in CFB right now, perhaps best ever... Probably best springboard in the nation.. Succeed, and a nice D1 HC job, or even a NFL OC job... Probably the best chance to win a ring in the next 3 years... Cruit'n is easier... funding is easier.... weather is better.... facilities are better... top 5 QBs most years... top 5 rank in 5 stars in most years...

I thought the same thing when announced... Yup. Rumor was he had position coaching offers in the NFL too the last two years. The Rees complainers... just giggles right now. I don't know if he'll be great, or have a great career... but he has done well in a tough situation. This is lol. People get in line to subject themselves to learn from Saban. Look at OCs, DCs, and position coaches over the years. OCing at Bama, who is the #1 team of the last decade+, is better path than a HCing at a crap D1 team or even a NFL position coach job. 5th or 50th. Doesn't matter. Bama OC or DC is probably the best springboard in the nation.

Future is fun... lol. Gonna be fast i guess. Young guys, position switches, etc. I like the HC making choices.

You could argue best safety guys are from the CB room.

Speed, strength, etc.. gotta love it. I wish it could it took it. Instincts, brains, etc. need too. young.

Minich had 300+ yards on offense receiving. He was their starting X IIRC, and was their #3 per what I read. Doesn't matter to be honest. The point is he wasn't focused only on D. He at minimum he was either a starter WR or #3, also returned kicks and punts, and also ran track. Now, he'll be 100% focused. That doesn't mean he'll be good. Just now he'll be focused.

Our S scheme is a bit mixed (not really straight FS and SS). And bleeds between S and NB. I have no clue how the S depth chart looks in September, but I'd guess we'll see some change. Obvious returning guys - Brown/Watts/Henderson Transfers - Harper was listed S at OSU, but played a hybrid NB/S position. He could be either NB or S in 23. I like him at NB, but skinny. He can pattern match in verts, so wouldn't be shocked if he's a S in our scheme. Chatter is we're still looking for more Ss..... Frosh - both likely will need time, but both will get looks. Both have great traits. Position swap (from CB) - IMO, our CB room will be crowded. Perhaps Riley, Barnes, or Tucker jumps from CB to S. I'd bet at least one does...

Maybe. Morrison's film was raw too. Both Minich and Morrison played both ways (DB and WR, and both returned kicks). I think Morrison's game really clicked when he focused on D. Perhaps Minich does too.

Love Mickens. But our coaches puffed up all the guys early. And we kinda offered Benny later (vs other schools). I like Mickey too. IIRC, we offered him earlier than Benny. But doubt expected him to be great as a frosh. Perhaps later, but not this early. And the CB room was ripe (and young) with opportunity.

Oh I agree. Justin was 250ish too. That's my point. Just not sure we are driven by traits anymore though. Vaughns has been quiet for the last couple days. Has a bunch offers. And is only 225ish at DE. Interesting prospect.

Very interesting. At minimum, great depth. We needed it with Foskey and both Ades leaving. His traits (250ish) is closer to Foskey/Vyper, but most reports he'll likely slot at Big End. Nana was slotted at Big End at 250ish too. Not sure how much we're adhering earlier scheme these days.

We don't know (about Shuler/Mininch). But yes, rare a frosh is elite, and starts... But... nobody expected Morrison (90 rated, 35th CB, not top 300 kid) to kill it either...

Kids improve. So wouldn't assume. But never expected him to be elite. I've viewed him as a situational starter/snap guy depending the O scheme / QB we face. He's good at some things, not so good at other things. Regardless, at minimum, he's great depth.

Yup. IMO, my CB order would be Florida at 1 (if the QB situation Rashada blows up), and tied for 2/3 is TCU and TAMU.

Not saying Fisher moves inside. Just saying we look better, and deeper, at OT. I could see Fisher, Baker, or other T depth (like Wagner, Tanoa, Chan, or even Jagusah), get a look at iOL. Alt isn't going anywhere lol. When Harry had great depth at Ts in previous years, he moved guys to iOL. For instance, QNelson was considered an elite OT prospect, but we had great OTs already, and he went to LG to get the best 5 on the field. In short, always respected Harry for 2 things (on top of general development). Attitude, and willingness to move guys.

I'd bet on Florida, but TCU has certainly been a hot team so far in the portal. What is strange, TX (UT) was a big player when he was a recruit. And seems no interest from TX (can you say Arch lol). TAMU is mentioned a lot early. The situation with FL (Rashada) will be interesting. TCU is probably the easiest place to win the starting job though.

I feel exactly the same... He had to be hero at Wake. Won't need to do that at ND (I hope lol)... But it's good he can be, if need be...