General New Years 6 Bowl Game Day Thread

[FaithInIrish Forever 4,707]

Bama's on now vs KSU. no score yet on ESPN. Since ND won. I will watch more. You?

[FaithInIrish Forever 4,707]

Bama losing to KSU by 10 early.

[EddieAngel 508]

I was hoping it would last but I think that Bama is awake now. k State looks more motivated but Bama has way more talent. 

[FaithInIrish Forever 4,707]

4 minutes ago, EddieAngel said:

I was hoping it would last but I think that Bama is awake now. k State looks more motivated but Bama has way more talent. 

yup gains are getting longer and longer, deep over, just now.

[EddieAngel 508]

 

Just now, FaithInIrishForever said:

yup gains are getting longer and longer, deep over, just now.

Having 5 stars in all your skill positions helps. The talent gap is easy to see. 

[FaithInIrish Forever 4,707]

punching it in. 14-10.  Big talent plays big unfortunately.

[FaithInIrish Forever 4,707]

Just now, EddieAngel said:

 

Having 5 stars in all your skill positions helps. The talent gap is easy to see. 

thats why ND has to keep trying to recruit the best players or players that can turn into the best players.

[EddieAngel 508]

No Bama senior opt outs? Crazy man.

[EddieAngel 508]

2 minutes ago, FaithInIrishForever said:

thats why ND has to keep trying to recruit the best players or players that can turn into the best players.

Agreed. Morrison scares me, his phone has got to be blowing up.

[FaithInIrish Forever 4,707]

Just now, EddieAngel said:

Agreed. Morrison scares me, his phone has got to be blowing up.

Good news is in his interviews you can tell he's an ND fit.  Well spoken. Strong family background, anything's always possible but the 3 or 4 for 40, the value of the ND education should resonate.

[EddieAngel 508]

1 minute ago, FaithInIrishForever said:

Good news is in his interviews you can tell he's an ND fit.  Well spoken. Strong family background, anything's always possible but the 3 or 4 for 40, the value of the ND education should resonate.

That’s helpful. I think NDs NIL position definitely favors keeping players so if we can get them here we can keep them. 

[OKelleyIrish 1,198]

15 minutes ago, EddieAngel said:

No Bama senior opt outs? Crazy man.

Kansas State

QB Adrian Martinez - Injury
WR Malik Knowles - Injury
LB Krew Jackson - Transfer Portal
CB Ekow Boye-Doe - Injury
CB TJ Smith - Transfer Portal

Alabama

WR Traeshon Holden - Transfer Portal
WR Christian Leary - Transfer Portal
WR JoJo Earle - Transfer Portal
RB Trey Sanders -Transfer Portal
DB Khyree Jackson - Transfer Portal
OL Amari Knight - Transfer Portal
OL Tommy Brockermeyer - Transfer Portal
OL Damieon George - Transfer Portal
OL Javion Cohen - Transfer Portal
DL Braylen Ingraham - Transfer Portal

[FaithInIrish Forever 4,707]

Just now, OKelleyIrish said:

Kansas State

QB Adrian Martinez - Injury
WR Malik Knowles - Injury
LB Krew Jackson - Transfer Portal
CB Ekow Boye-Doe - Injury
CB TJ Smith - Transfer Portal

Alabama

WR Traeshon Holden - Transfer Portal
WR Christian Leary - Transfer Portal
WR JoJo Earle - Transfer Portal
RB Trey Sanders -Transfer Portal
DB Khyree Jackson - Transfer Portal
OL Amari Knight - Transfer Portal
OL Tommy Brockermeyer - Transfer Portal
OL Damieon George - Transfer Portal
OL Javion Cohen - Transfer Portal
DL Braylen Ingraham - Transfer Portal

Martinez did have a few carries though so he must just have a small group of plays.

[OKelleyIrish 1,198]

16 minutes ago, EddieAngel said:

No Bama senior opt outs? Crazy man.

Posted the opt outs above, but both teams are pretty good (roster). Bama will be missing 2 starters (one LB IIRC, can't remember the other). I think KSU is without 2 too. IMO, both coaches/teams taking seriously. Most Bama fans I know are let down (no CFP), and care less lol... But don't want to lose either....

Young is worried about his draft position (wants the #1 spot). Stroud is improving in mocks lately. 

[OKelleyIrish 1,198]

2 minutes ago, FaithInIrishForever said:

Martinez did have a few carries though so he must just have a small group of plays.

Yup.

Howard has started the second half of the season, so not a bid deal that Martinez is out anyway. But yes, saw at least 2 runs from him.  

[EddieAngel 508]

3 minutes ago, OKelleyIrish said:

Posted the opt outs above, but both teams are pretty good (roster). Bama will be missing 2 starters (one LB IIRC, can't remember the other). I think KSU is without 2 too. IMO, both coaches/teams taking seriously. Most Bama fans I know are let down (no CFP), and care less lol... But don't want to lose either....

Young is worried about his draft position (wants the #1 spot). Stroud is improving in mocks lately. 

 

3 minutes ago, OKelleyIrish said:

Posted the opt outs above, but both teams are pretty good (roster). Bama will be missing 2 starters (one LB IIRC, can't remember the other). I think KSU is without 2 too. IMO, both coaches/teams taking seriously. Most Bama fans I know are let down (no CFP), and care less lol... But don't want to lose either....

Young is worried about his draft position (wants the #1 spot). Stroud is improving in mocks lately. 

I read that. I was thinking more of NFL opt outs. Bama has a fair number of guys going to the NFL but they are all playing.

[EddieAngel 508]

98 yards in 51 seconds after a goal line stand. That is a back breaker.

[OKelleyIrish 1,198]

5 minutes ago, EddieAngel said:

 

I read that. I was thinking more of NFL opt outs. Bama has a fair number of guys going to the NFL but they are all playing.

IMO, trying to help draft position. Stroud is trending lately, so Young needs help right now with Stroud playing in the CFP. 

And Saban talked strongly about participation (very old school) and treating like a CFP game. 

[OKelleyIrish 1,198]

2 minutes ago, EddieAngel said:

98 yards in 51 seconds after a goal line stand. That is a back breaker.

I was excited with 10-0... 

And now 21-0 since lol.. oh well. It's Bama... 

Maybe we get spoiled, and KSU started well in the 2H. 

[OKelleyIrish 1,198]

35-0... 

yuck... Tide rolling... 

I expected a 20+ point win, but KSU teased me... 

 

My top 4 (best, not most deserving)...

UGA, UM, Bama, OSU... 

Hope at least TCU plays well vs UM... I can see a UM blow out. 

 

Cheering for TCU to win it all... I know, won't happen... but I'm cheering for them.