Bill from NYC

Am I wrong or was Rex's defense one of the worst, dumbest defenses in NFL history?

Look through any window, yeah Any time of day See the drivers on the roads Pullin' down their heavy loads Movin' on their way Drivin' down highways and the by ways (Where do they go) Movin' on their way Drivers with their shy ways and their sly ways

Two or three people fading in and out Like a radio station I'm thinking about But I can't hear Who gets breakfast? Who gets the lunch? Who gets to be the boss of this bunch? Who will steer? Turning Turning To see your face alone I'm hoping there's someone home

Well all I want is to just be free Live my life the way I wanna be All I want is to just have fun Live my life like it's just begun But you're pushin' too hard Pushin' too hard on me (too hard)

Good question. Could they possibly pay as much as Texas A&M, etc.?

Oh, I would be so glad Just to have a love like that, Oh, I would be true And I'd give my life for you. So meet me tonight, Just where the light shines from a window, And as I take your hand, Say that you'll, be mine tonight.

So true!!! Tbh I had not thought of the possibility of the NFL stepping in, and there are many ways in which they could. Btw, I agree 1,000,000% about this draft. I saw 1 early mock that had 6 or 7 QBs going in round 1, and I'm not sure that ANY of them are as good as Tua or Mac Jones, let alone Josh. Even Will Anderson who is potentially great (I liken him to some degree to Von Miller) took a step back this season so yes; I think that the quality will rapidly decrease unless the NFL steps in. Thanks for yet another great post!

I could not possibly agree more. That said, allow me to introduce you to our #1 pick in 2023..... https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Brian-Branch-DB-Alabama

I hope that you get someone to replace him. I can't imagine the money they are tossing around. As far as A&M, their roster is loaded with talent. Alabama was heavily recruiting their DT Water Nolen, who I think will be great. That said, carrying a roster full of millionaires didn't help them last season.

I agree. At last count Bama had 12 in the portal, and there is nothing to make me not believe that Saban ushered them into it as well. I think that the biggest problem I have with with NIL is that imo, it will never increase the quality of play for the athlete and will often decrease it. I have said this many times, who wants to box Mike Tyson or get hit by Ruben Foster if you have 500K in your pocket and a selection from an entire university chock full of hot coeds? I don't know where this whole thing will go, but it will wind up costing some of the better players money in the long run, or at least I think it will. Most of the best players come from poverty stricken backgrounds. I truly don't think that many, if not most of them are mature enough or prepared to handle themselves with all of this sudden cash. Jmo.

The glass was raised, the fired-roast The fullness of the wine, the dim last toasting While at port adieu or die A choke of grief heart hardened I Beyond belief a broken man too tough to cry Surf's Up Aboard a tidal wave Come about hard and join The young and often spring you gave I heard the word Wonderful thing A children's song

I heard on Sirius today that Miami offered Alabama OLB/Edge Dallas Turner 1 million dollars to transfer. I don't blame Miami; I have seen every snap of his at Alabama and I'm telling you that he is very, VERY good. That said, the system bothers me. I am not thinking that he will be a better player with a cool million (and who knows how much more) in his pocket. Will he be as hungry? Maybe so but I doubt it. I know that the players deserve money. I also know that Saban will be able to poach players from other teams and probably will, with or without Turner. I just think that that there should be a system in place. I get it that I am a bit reluctant to change. So are most people imo but this current system is like complete anarchy and needs structure imo. What do you think?

Nobody can do the (Shing-a-ling) like I do Nobody can do the (Skate) like I do Nobody can do (Boogaloo) like I do Nobody can do (Philly) like I do Well, don't you know I'm gonna skate right through Ain't nobody do it but me Nobody but me

Come along if you care Come along if you dare Take a ride to the land inside and you'll see How happy life could be if all of mankind Would take the time to journey to the center of the mind Would take the time to journey to the center of the mind Center of the mind

Probably so. My real point is that the bowl games are virtually pointless and represent little to nothing for ANY team.

True but he was nursed back into health from 2 very serious injuries (one non football related) in perhaps the best facilities and medical staff that exist anywhere. That in itself would cost anyone a TON of money. Please don't misunderstsand.....I want the kids to get paid but I also think that there should be a system in place. It is worthy to note that the US Supreme Court cannot agree on what day of the week it is, but; they ruled 9-0 against the NCAA for having no system in place at all. Even in the NFL players can't just take the money and run.

I can't say that I 100% blame Trey, but Saban carried him through a bad football injury and a serious injury sustained in a car accident. He probably would not have started but this (imo) ties into you post on this topic. There is far less loyalty these days. I want the players to earn money but there must be a fair system in place.

Alabama already has 12 in the portal. What I don't like is that they can take NIL money and just leave. Even NFL free agents don't have this kind of freedom. We were talking about bowl games having meaning.....who knows if we can even field a team?

When you put your arms around me I feel so satisfied I want to love you forever I just can't, I can't decide Every time I move I lose When I look I'm in And every time I turn around I'm back in love again Right back, right back In love again (Alright) Seems like, seems like Back in love again

This is too sad for words. May God bless her and her family.

Probably somewhere around 12....to inferior teams.

But it isn't just "someone like me." Bryce Young and Will Anderson are two of the very best players in college football. I strongly doubt that either of them will play. If they don't, forget about me.....are YOU going to view this game as a true measure of the Alabama team? There will certainly be other draft eligible players sitting out the game. Now, would I rather The Crimson Tide win? Of course I would but I place less importance on the final outcome of the game than I do on player development. Alabama has 2 talented QBs on the roster (and an incoming freshman). They need to compete for the starting job. Both the OL and DL will change drastically as well. Players need the chance to show what they can do. Oklahoma State will certainly play in a bowl game, no? What concerns you more, winning a somewhat unimportant bowl game, or developing players for the future? Sheesh!

It's your life and you can do what you want Do what you like But please don't keep me waiting Please don't keep me waiting 'Coz I'm so tired, tired of waiting Tired of waiting for you I'm so tired, tired of waiting Tired of waiting for you

Pure intelligence and class.

If you are not capable of interpreting my post, there is no point in me trying to spell it out for you yet again. Be well.