Pour it on SEC Brethern BAMA deserves it..

[DIXIE'S PRIDE]

After 10 games in 2006 there is not much to be proud of in regards to playing winning football. I'm sure that our players and coaches have done their best but it has been a pure dissappointment. Taking nothing away from the Miss St. or any other team this year. Alabama football has gotten progressive worse as have the decisions as the year has gone along. No two ways about it. No other coach deserves or fan base deserves it more than the STATE fans so congratulations.

As for the 2006 season it is a wrap in my book! I'm not a quitter nor will I waiver in my support for the team, however, I am man enough to admit that this season has gotten the best of me and that is much more a bigger dissappointment than the football team. Good luck to LSU and AU in the last two games of the season.

NEXT YEAR?

[BamaFever06]

NEXT YEAR?

Only if we've got a coach that wants to win.

[AUFootball24]

Stick with your team, bama fans. We all have down years. Just ask the Vols fans. You guys WILL be back, it's just a matter of time.

[oldgrandpa]

Stick with your team, bama fans. We all have down years. Just ask the Vols fans. You guys WILL be back, it's just a matter of time.
You said it well and thinks. True Bama fans always stick with their team. RTR!!!

[AU Blaaaaaaaake]

Stick with your team, bama fans. We all have down years. Just ask the Vols fans. You guys WILL be back, it's just a matter of time.


Lets just hope its a matter of a really long time! :goodjob:

[palmettocock]

Keep your heads up Bama, I know it hurts right now, but yall are still a good football team, and you have PLENTY of players coming back next year that will be HUNGRY.

[WooPigSooie!]

Tough loss but everyone knows Bama is a quality ball program... just a rugh season they will come back soon, there is no doubt about it.

[AUChamps]

So it's now offical. Mike Shula is Alabama's equal to what we had with Doug Barfield. Not so fun when you lose and look like crap is it? 'Bama has the talent to win, and that's being fair, but so long as Mike Shula is coach at Alabama, then you guys will NEVER do well. If I were you, I'd call for the heads of Shula, Moore, and Witt. Complete cleaning of the slate from the President to the AD to the Coaching Staff.

[AU Blaaaaaaaake]

God I hope they don't get rid of Shula. He's a great coach and needs at least a 10 year extension.

[WAR DAMN EAGLE]

I will try to express this without being a butthole:I have contended all year that Shula needed to go for Bama to succeed at a higher level.Granted,I think Auburn is very average this year-but what is the difference between the results Auburn and Bama have achieved?COACHING,Auburn rises to the occasion in big games,Bama tries,but ultimately falls short,often sabotaging themselves with penalties,turnovers,and bad playcalling.Talent the difference?I don't think so.I would argue that Bama's defense is better than Auburns this year.On offense,if Auburn had Bama's recievers I think we would be undefeated,and JPW is awesome.It comes down to game prep,playcalling,and intangibles,getting into the players heads and convincing them that they can play with anybody.If the powers that be have any sense,they will try to grab up one of the free,or hot coaches out there this year before another program does.

[AUChamps]

God I hope they don't get rid of Shula. He's a great coach and needs at least a 10 year extension.
I said "If I were Alabama" I would. Hell now I understand how sweet it was for Alabama in the 70s to be highrolling while Auburn was in the bottom.

I want to see the latest on KeepMikeShula.com; can't wait to have a good laugh, and that's not even counting what Finebaum has to say on Monday!

[BamaDude06]

My thoughts on the game:

Once again, our problem is the OL. I expect to see some changes made for the bowl game, and major changes for next season. I think its too late for anyt changes for LSU/Auburn.

Defense needs to come into the game with the same energy they bring in the second half. It pisses me off when some fans in the stadium were blaming the offense for the loss, but the defense gave up 17 points very easily.

I want to see a replay of Arenas punt return. Both watching in the stands and the replay on the Jumbotron it appeared his knee was not down. If it wasn't down that ref needs to be suspended a game, as all should, for his early whistle.

[AUChamps]

My thoughts on the game:

Once again, our problem is the OL. I expect to see some changes made for the bowl game, and major changes for next season. I think its too late for anyt changes for LSU/Auburn.

Defense needs to come into the game with the same energy they bring in the second half. It pisses me off when some fans in the stadium were blaming the offense for the loss, but the defense gave up 17 points very easily.

I want to see a replay of Arenas punt return. Both watching in the stands and the replay on the Jumbotron it appeared his knee was not down. If it wasn't down that ref needs to be suspended a game, as all should, for his early whistle.
I guess NEO WAS RIGHT! I dare you to call his rumor a lie now; you know that the Crimson Nation would take Butch Davis right now!

[IBLEEDORANGE]

Hang in there, Trust me i know how much it hurts to have a team With alot of talent but just isnt winning games, Just keep your heads up and keep supporting Alabama every week, you'll make it through the season.

[BamaDude06]

No we wouldn't. Shula is NOT GETTING FIRED at the end of this season. Period. THE END.

[AUChamps]

No we wouldn't. Shula is NOT GETTING FIRED at the end of this season. Period. THE END.
You wish. If it comes down to Mal Moore being forced to retire/resign then he just might throw Shula to the wolves, contracts and president be damned.

[scfan5338]

Stick with your team, bama fans. We all have down years. Just ask the Vols fans. You guys WILL be back, it's just a matter of time.
Agree. I dont think Bama will ever be down for a long time. They will be back next year. But there was one Bama fan who said they were good enough to be in the SEC title game?? Whatever the heck happened to that and who was it? I dont know who but I'm sure there were a couple of bama fans that were laughing at USC when we only beat them by 15. But as much as I hate to say it Bama will be back.

[AUFootball24]

Shula has something like an $8 mil. buyout. I hope Bama's been saving!

[IBLEEDORANGE]

yeah, i really dont think Shula should get fired, cause shulas a good coach, just having a bad year, (like Tennessee Last year), I say Shula will get another year to get the team back to winning games

[AUChamps]

Shula has something like an $8 mil. buyout. I hope Bama's been saving!
You'd be suprised how many 'Bama fans would be willing to put up their trailor as collateral for a better coach then Shula.

[GatorNation]

After 10 games in 2006 there is not much to be proud of in regards to playing winning football. I'm sure that our players and coaches have done their best but it has been a pure dissappointment. Taking nothing away from the Miss St. or any other team this year. Alabama football has gotten progressive worse as have the decisions as the year has gone along. No two ways about it. No other coach deserves or fan base deserves it more than the STATE fans so congratulations.

As for the 2006 season it is a wrap in my book! I'm not a quitter nor will I waiver in my support for the team, however, I am man enough to admit that this season has gotten the best of me and that is much more a bigger dissappointment than the football team. Good luck to LSU and AU in the last two games of the season.

NEXT YEAR?

I'm really tempted to give you guys a hard time after all the BS you gave us last year after the 31-3 loss in Tuscaloosa, but I'll be the better fan and say tough loss....

Keep your head up. Shula is the real deal.

[AUChamps]

I'm really tempted to give you guys a hard time after all the BS you gave us last year after the 31-3 loss in Tuscaloosa, but I'll be the better fan and say tough loss....

Keep your head up. Shula is the real deal.
BTW, Kentucky now has more SEC wins then Alabama.

And I don't see Alabama beating another SEC opponent.

[WallyGoat]

I will express this without being a butthole:I have contended all year that Shula needed to go for Bama to succeed at a higher level.Granted,I think Auburn is very average this year-but what is the difference between the results Auburn and Bama have achieved?COACHING,Auburn rises to the occasion in big games,Bama tries,but ultimately falls short,often sabotaging themselves with penalties,turnovers,and bad playcalling.Talent the difference?I don't think so.I would argue that Bama's defense is better than Auburns this year.On offense,if Auburn had Bama's recievers I think we would be undefeated,and JPW is awesome.It comes down to game prep,playcalling,and intangibles,getting into the players heads and convincing them that they can play with anybody.If the powers that be have any sense,they will try to grab up one of the free,or hot coaches out there this year before another program does.

Nah, you didn't sound like a butthole at all. In fact you are pretty dead on.

[BamaDude06]

OK, most people had Bama going 7-5, with loses to Arky, UF, UT, LSU, and Auburn. So Bama should fire Shula for losing one game we were "supposed" to win? So should Auburn fire Tubberville for losing a game to Arky they were "supposed" win? How about Richt for losing a game they were "supposed" win vs Vabdy?

We can still win seven games. We just have to play our A+ game.

[TaySC]

I stated earlier in the season that KY and Vandy are better than the West patsies, Ole Miss and Miss State. Add Bama to that list....

[BamaDude06]

I stated earlier in the season that KY and Vandy are better than the West patsies, Ole Miss and Miss State. Add Bama to that list....

...even though Bama beat Vandy.

Take you sunglasses off. Bama is better than Ole Miss, Miss State, Vandy, and Kentucky. We just did not play like it today.

[AUChamps]

OK, most people had Bama going 7-5, with loses to Arky, UF, UT, LSU, and Auburn. So Bama should fire Shula for losing one game we were "supposed" to win? So should Auburn fire Tubberville for losing a game to Arky they were "supposed" win? How about Richt for losing a game they were "supposed" win vs Vabdy?

We can still win seven games. We just have to play our A+ game.
Um, Richt has now lost to Vandy AND Kentucky. You don't lose to the bottom feeders of the East, along with Tennessee and Florida.

You know, it's remarkable that they even beat SC, and that was just because Newton wasn't QB yet, or else them Dawgs would be 0-5 in the SEC East. Don't forget the barely wins against Ole Miss and a crappy Colorado team.

[WallyGoat]

I stated earlier in the season that KY and Vandy are better than the West patsies, Ole Miss and Miss State. Add Bama to that list....

Vandy almost beat us, UK would have beat us had we played them. This is very embarrasing to be at the bottom of the barrell with Ole Miss and MSU.

[TaySC]

...even though Bama beat Vandy.

Take you sunglasses off. Bama is better than Ole Miss, Miss State, Vandy, and Kentucky. We just did not play like it today.


OK then, since this is the way logic works on here, I will once again say that USC is better than UGA.

Funny how that never works for me because of the head to head, but you can choose to ignore it..... :whistle:

[BamaDude06]

Vandy almost beat us, UK would have beat us had we played them. This is very embarrasing to be at the bottom of the barrell with Ole Miss and MSU.

Depends on which team shows up. Our defense is two faced this year. If they would have played with their heads in the game all 60 mins, Bama wins.

[TaySC]

Um, Richt has now lost to Vandy AND Kentucky. You don't lose to the bottom feeders of the East, along with Tennessee and Florida.

You know, it's remarkable that they even beat SC, and that was just because Newton wasn't QB yet, or else them Dawgs would be 0-5 in the SEC East. Don't forget the barely wins against Ole Miss and a crappy Colorado team.

USC NOW would beat UGA NOW by 3 to 4 TD's.

[TaySC]

Depends on which team shows up. Our defense is two faced this year. If they would have played with their heads in the game all 60 mins, Bama wins.

Your theory ASSumes that the other team played their best for all 60 minutes.

What if they had played with their heads in the game all 60 minutes?

[BamaDude06]

Your theory ASSumes that the other team played their best for all 60 minutes.

What if they had played with their heads in the game all 60 minutes?


Bama's D is better than the offense for UGA, USC, Ole Miss, UK, MSU, Vandy, Arkansas, and Auburn, imo.

[TaySC]

Bama's D is better than the offense for UGA, USC, Ole Miss, UK, MSU, Vandy, Arkansas, and Auburn, imo.

OK then.... in your world Bama won today and is now 10-0.

[WallyGoat]

Bama's D is better than the offense for UGA, USC, Ole Miss, UK, MSU, Vandy, Arkansas, and Auburn, imo.

Um...It's good to defend Bama, but how do you compare our O to everyone else's D. Especially MSU who just beat our D...convincingly?

Sorry dude, I don't understand the comparison.

[BamaDude06]

Um...It's good to defend Bama, but how do you compare our O to everyone else's D. Especially MSU who just beat our D...convincingly?

Sorry dude, I don't understand the comparison.

Which is why I said if they play with their heads in the game.

[WallyGoat]

Which is why I said if they play with their heads in the game.

Aha! But they didn't, so....

Hey, forget about it, there's always next year. :mellow:

[BamaDude06]

OK then.... in your world Bama won today and is now 10-0.

Yes. We are 10-0.

Someone needs to look in the mirror before they call someone else an ass.

[AU Blaaaaaaaake]

Bama's D is better than the offense for UGA, USC, Ole Miss, UK, MSU, Vandy, Arkansas, and Auburn, imo.


:laugh: :yelrotflm :yelrotflm :yelrotflm :yelrotflm :laugh:

[timNem]

You wish. If it comes down to Mal Moore being forced to retire/resign then he just might throw Shula to the wolves, contracts and president be damned.yo, moore is already in the process of retiring. its in transition now, waiting on newsome to finish up his business

[WAR DAMN EAGLE]

Nice pic from Bryant Denny on Yahoo Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/photo?slug=4acbed51984448038e5d22993d29edd0.missis sippi_st_alabama_football_albd104&prov=ap)http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061104/capt.4acbed51984448038e5d22993d29edd0.mississippi_ st_alabama_football_albd104.jpg

[WallyGoat]

Nice pic from Bryant Denny on Yahoo Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/photo?slug=4acbed51984448038e5d22993d29edd0.missis sippi_st_alabama_football_albd104&prov=ap)http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061104/capt.4acbed51984448038e5d22993d29edd0.mississippi_ st_alabama_football_albd104.jpg

Heh! I saw that on another board. Funny how sometimes the only thing you can do when your team is embarrased is laugh.

I know Bama fans want to defend Shula, but he really has got to go.

[BamaDude06]

Heh! I saw that on another board. Funny how sometimes the only thing you can do when your team is embarrased is laugh.

I know Bama fans want to defend Shula, but he really has got to go.


No Shula needs to stay. The OL coach needs to go.

[AU Blaaaaaaaake]

No Shula needs to stay. The OL coach needs to go.


http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d107/BlakeyMcblake/blockingwithmike.jpg

[BamaFever06]

Nice pic from Bryant Denny on Yahoo Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/photo?slug=4acbed51984448038e5d22993d29edd0.missis sippi_st_alabama_football_albd104&prov=ap)http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061104/capt.4acbed51984448038e5d22993d29edd0.mississippi_ st_alabama_football_albd104.jpg

I'd be right in the middle of those guys.

But really, is anyone surprised? With the piss-poor play calling, involving close games between Vandy, DUKE, Ole Miss, and any other patsy we've played, we all knew this was bound to happen. But I would have rather lost to Duke than the fighting Croomies.

[BamaDude06]

I'd be right in the middle of those guys.

But really, is anyone surprised? With the piss-poor play calling, involving close games between Vandy, DUKE, Ole Miss, and any other patsy we've played, we all knew this was bound to happen. But I would have rather lost to Duke than the fighting Croomies.

Because Shula's playcalling TOTALLY prevented the OL from blocking.

[BamaFever06]

Because Shula's playcalling TOTALLY prevented the OL from blocking.

And Shula couldn't have made changes, like, gee I don't know, taking dumbass Capps out since he can't block to save his life? Anyone can stand there and get in the way and STILL block better than that idiot can.

[BamaDude06]

And Shula couldn't have made changes, like, gee I don't know, taking dumbass Capps out since he can't block to save his life? Anyone can stand there and get in the way and STILL block better than that idiot can.


Who are you going to put in Capps place?

[BamaFever06]

Who are you going to put in Capps place?

So what, your telling me we don't have ANYONE lined up behind Capps to come in? If not, hell put in a defensive lineman or a damn tight end. If we are lacking depth on the O-line there's another red x going on Shula for lack of recruiting. Andre Smith can't block everyone.

[BamaDude06]

So what, your telling me we don't have ANYONE lined up behind Capps to come in? If not, hell put in a defensive lineman or a damn tight end. If we are lacking depth on the O-line there's another red x going on Shula for lack of recruiting. Andre Smith can't block everyone.

Kyle Tatum is just about as bad as Capps. We have YOUNG talent at OL. I think 5 out of our 6 signees from last year are redshirting, and Shula is not going to blow their redshirt seasons now.

I'll say it now: within two seasons we can have the best OL in the conference and could put lots of points up.

[BamaFever06]

Kyle Tatum is just about as bad as Capps. We have YOUNG talent at OL. I think 5 out of our 6 signees from last year are redshirting, and Shula is not going to blow their redshirt seasons now.

I'll say it now: within two seasons we can have the best OL in the conference and could put lots of points up.


Part of the OL problem is the coach. He obviously isn't doing much cuz the O-line has sucked the past two years. They should be at least decent this year due to experience from last year.

[BamaDude06]

Part of the OL problem is the coach. He obviously isn't doing much cuz the O-line has sucked the past two years. They should be at least decent this year due to experience from last year.

I agree. Some people "in the know" at Bama say Shula will be making a change at OL next year, but they won't say exactly what it is.

Part of our problem is Fran. He signed one OL man in his final recruiting class.

[BamaDude06]

I think their pass blocking is somewhat better this year, but still not good enough.

[TaySC]

Kyle Tatum is just about as bad as Capps. We have YOUNG talent at OL. I think 5 out of our 6 signees from last year are redshirting, and Shula is not going to blow their redshirt seasons now.

I'll say it now: within two seasons we can have the best OL in the conference and could put lots of points up.

USC has a younger )-line and beat MSU 15-0 on the road with a QB that is now our backup......

[BamaDude06]

USC has a younger )-line and beat MSU 15-0 on the road with a QB that is now our backup......

According to the dept chart on USC's website yall start 3 Seniors and 2 Sophmores. Bama starts 1 (true) Freshman, One redshirt Freshman, Two Juniors and 1 Sophmore.


Nice try. :glare:

[Neo]

According to the dept chart on USC's website yall start 3 Seniors and 2 Sophmores. Bama starts 1 (true) Freshman, One redshirt Freshman, Two Juniors and 1 Sophmore.


Nice try. :glare:



Did you bother to check and see if they were starters or even bench warmers?

That I know of, USC has 1 walk-on and 2 true freshmen. I don't know about the others though.

[BamaDude06]

That is who is listed as the starters.

[WAR DAMN EAGLE]

http://static.flickr.com/121/288920913_447a737e22.jpg

[Neo]

That is who is listed as the starters.


The senior is the walk-on. :wacko:

[WAR DAMN EAGLE]

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/ShakytheMoil/shuulaa.jpg HAHAHAHAHA!Great photoshop of the bag pic.

[RollTide227]

Heh! I saw that on another board. Funny how sometimes the only thing you can do when your team is embarrased is laugh.

I know Bama fans want to defend Shula, but he really has got to go.

In my opinion Shula is a fine coach...but on the other hand i think that he is too loyal to his coaching staff by not firing the offensive coordinator and the special teams coach.


Also i say alabama invests into a cloning maching and make about 10 #71 Andre Smith's
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