Is actually trending on Twitter right now.
And for the record, I fully support this!
And for the record, I fully support this!
#FireSaban
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That’s obviously ridiculous. But it does look like people have figured out his defense. He’s got NFLers everywhere and they get shredded by every spread team with athletes.
Saban’s defense struggles with spread offenses and getting guys into space and he struggles against DT QBs as well which Lawrence isn’t. He builds his defense to stop the run.
Bama’s defense is good against the short/quick passing game. They typically don’t cover the intermediate to longer passing routes as they rely on getting to the QB before those passing plays develop. Last night Lawrence was give all night to throw so they could throw more downfield last night and Bama doesn’t cover that well.
Yeah, so, everyone’s got the guy whose won 5 of the last 10 National Titles figured out?
He beats the same team last year but now all of a sudden he can't beat the spread. He beat Watson and Clemson couple of years ago but loses the next. Folks sung the same song but he wins one every other year.
Whatever!
Whatever!
Didn’t Clemson still score a lot of points. The fact of the matter is Bama’s defense was not that strong this year. Certainly not as strong as past Bama’s defense.
31.5 the past 4 years against the other best team the past 4 years. Two out of those 4 years one or the other teams have struggled to score points. One of those years Clemson didn't have a great (but yet decent) QB. It's all how one wants to read stats. Is it a worry that Bama gives up more points vs usual to a great team or that Clemson doesn't reach their average vs a better defense compared to other defenses they face?
Does Alabama have a tendency to give up more points to a duel threat QB that's surrounded by other quality offensive skill position players vs a pocket passer with fair offensive skill position plauers? Sure, what team doesn't?
Honestly I hope the kryptonite vs Saban is found but I just don't see it. I just think there is an equal team out there talent and coaching staff wise. It happens and it's been part of the game as far as I can remember. Just as amazing on the flip side minus this previous game Clemson with DC Brent V has given up a bunch of points to Bama compared to usual.
Does it really matter because Clempson is just stockpiling top 3 recruiting classes year after year after year as well. They aren't going anywhere any time soon. In all honesty who was going to be able to beat their defensive line this year? Was that the doping/drugs? Who knows. They caught 3 players on the team for the drugs, you know there were more, but those guys were outright manhandling the Bama line, and that's generally Bama's strength.
My point is, even if Bama fades a bit and let's other SEC teams in there to compete in the playoffs, you will still be facing Clempson for a good number of years coming. At least in The SEC, some teams put up a fight against Bama. Nobody in the ACC is going to be able to compete against Clempson for a long time, now that Miami and FSU seem to have whiffed at the head coaching game this round through.
My point is, even if Bama fades a bit and let's other SEC teams in there to compete in the playoffs, you will still be facing Clempson for a good number of years coming. At least in The SEC, some teams put up a fight against Bama. Nobody in the ACC is going to be able to compete against Clempson for a long time, now that Miami and FSU seem to have whiffed at the head coaching game this round through.
Here's the stat no one is focusing on:
Bama and Clemson have met in the playoffs every year since 2015.
Number of DCs Clemson has had in that time - 1
Number of DCs Bama has had in that time - 3
Number of OCs Clemson has had in that time - 1
Number of OCs Bama has had in that time - 4
Bama has become a victim of its own success when it comes to coaches. Coaches now want to come to Bama, stay 2 years, win a NC, and bolt for a better job. It hurts player development as they are working with different coaches every year.
It's a problem Saban will have to deal with, and I'm not sure what the solution is.
Bama and Clemson have met in the playoffs every year since 2015.
Number of DCs Clemson has had in that time - 1
Number of DCs Bama has had in that time - 3
Number of OCs Clemson has had in that time - 1
Number of OCs Bama has had in that time - 4
Bama has become a victim of its own success when it comes to coaches. Coaches now want to come to Bama, stay 2 years, win a NC, and bolt for a better job. It hurts player development as they are working with different coaches every year.
It's a problem Saban will have to deal with, and I'm not sure what the solution is.
This is a misnomer. Clemson's recent classes (247 Composite Rankings):
2018 - 7th
2017 - 16th
2016 - 11th
2015 - 9th
That averages 10.75
They are currently ranked 6th.
Bamer's defense wasn't nearly as good as some previous years. The DB's got smoked two games in a row. They play a soft zone and depend on their front 7 to get pressure (sounds like UF this year eh?) The difference though was Bama's inexplicable poor execution. Their offense carried them this year, they laid an egg in the final game. Tua was way off and seemed to press, the OC panicked and called some strange stuff, and 4 trips to the red zone resulting in 3 points is enough to get your ass beat 99% of the time. Convert at least half of those and it's an entirely different game.
Clemson seems to always get key top recruits everyone else wants (QB and D Line etc.) but sometimes their ranking isn't good due to low numbers. They seem to mostly go heavy on the numbers just every few years.
I know that’s the conventional wisdom, but what if he doesn’t? Clemson would probably be willing to give him all the money in the state and change the name to dabo u if he stays. Who do you hire then if you’re bama and you fire saban? Granted you’ll have a stacked roster, but they’ve shown that anything less than an undefeated natl title gets you fired. Maybe they get urban a miracle cure and he comes out of retirement for a few weeks?
I hate Saban and hope he retires soon.
Fire Saban?
Just STFU. Stupid .
Fire Saban?
Just STFU. Stupid .
Clemson will deal with it pretty soon. Maybe not this yesr but in the future.
