[Stoney]

Originally Posted by tvolsfan

I don't see why you think he is so good. He is no better than third best in the conference, and I doubt he is top 5 nationally.

You will when you see him hoist the crystal ball in 2007.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Stoney

You will when you see him hoist the crystal ball in 2007.

Wow, so he's gonna retire and go into fortune telling? Cause that's the only way Saban's getting anywhere near a crystal ball next season.

[Stoney]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Wow, so he's gonna retire and go into fortune telling? Cause that's the only way Saban's getting anywhere near a crystal ball next season.

That really hurts coming from someone who thought OSU was going to win it all going away. Saban is really going to tear you guys up. So here is a question for you which college teams board is the most active about football?

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Stoney

That really hurts coming from someone who thought OSU was going to win it all going away.

Ha ha... yeah, though you'd come back with that. Don't forget I also had Michigan big in the Rose Bowl. Glad I didn't put any money on those predictions.

Originally Posted by Stoney

So here is a question for you which college teams board is the most active about football?

Oh, you guys, no doubt. Hey, I give credit where credit is due. Bama has some of the most dedicated fans I've ever seen, no doubt about it. But that doesn't change the fact that Saban only has a .683 winning percentage in the NCAA and unless he recruits an entire team of Percy Harvins, he won't win the SEC next season. In 2-3 years, maybe, but not next season.

[bamatothecore]

Originally Posted by tvolsfan
I don't see why you think he is so good. He is no better than third best in the conference, and I doubt he is top 5 nationally.

Saban was and is the best of the available crop at the time the Tide was coach hunting, bar none. If he gets our quarterback position and defense back on track, Alabama will have a very good year next season.

The season after that I would think he will turn heads nationally and in the SEC.

Roll Tide!!!

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by bamatothecore

The season after that I would think he will turn heads nationally and in the SEC.

Now see, this statement I can agree with. In 2-3 years, the way recruiting is going this year, Bama should be very good.

It's the high expectations for 2007 that I think are unrealistic.

[Stoney]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Now see, this statement I can agree with. In 2-3 years, the way recruiting is going this year, Bama should be very good.

It's the high expectations for 2007 that I think are unrealistic.

Oh ye of little faith... Saban said let my people go.... to the BCS BOWL. And the crimson seas parted and they entered in to the promised land.

[BamaGal4ever]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Now see, this statement I can agree with. In 2-3 years, the way recruiting is going this year, Bama should be very good.

It's the high expectations for 2007 that I think are unrealistic.

What if it is unrealistic? Why shouldn't Bama fans be allowed to be excited? What's wrong with us expressing ourselves? We enjoy sharing our hopes with others....celebrating acquiring a coach who can possibly put the Crimson Tide back in competition with the big dawgs.

Some people have the desire to constantly try and dash those hopes. Those who feel compelled to make snide comments and call us dilusional. Let me say this to those who taunt, scorn and insult us. We WILL NOT sucomb. We are strong. We are invincible....

WE ARE BAMA!!!

Many thanks to all Tide forum members who keep the faith.

[tvolsfan]

You are Bama, but no better than 4th best in the conference.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by BamaGal4ever

What if it is unrealistic? Why shouldn't Bama fans be allowed to be excited? What's wrong with us expressing ourselves? We enjoy sharing our hopes with others...

Excitement is well and good. It's the trash-talking teams like Florida, Auburn -- teams that are and have been light years ahead of you guys for years now -- like you guys have dominated them in recent years and like there's no chance you're going to lose to them this year that bothers me. Guess I just have a pet peeve about cases in which fandom blinds people to a point where they can't realistically appraise their teams and analytically break down their club's strengths and weaknesses, and come up with an honest appraisal of where they are and an achievable set of expectations.

[BamaGal4ever]

Originally Posted by tvolsfan

You are Bama, but no better than 4th best in the conference.

I wasn't referring to the team. I was talking about the fans. We have and will continue to pack our stadium and cheer our players on win or lose. I have no great expectations for next season. I only expect to see steady improvement in the years to come. (as I have said before) The only thing i wished to express was the fact that people who continually bombard us with negativity will not break our spirit. So go ahead and blow your horn. I'm looking forward to the day when you have to eat your words.

Btw, if Tennessee ever DOES rule, i'll be the first to admit it. I respect all NCAA teams. That doesn't mean I have to like them. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but when you have another losing season....and you will, dont expect to see me in your forum telling you how much you suck. I will never initiate mud slinging. I will only respond if you bring it to MY doorstep.

[Tuck4Bama]

Originally Posted by Stoney

The gator fans don't deserve the National Trophy they don't care about the sport of football after the bowl game until September rolls around. Just look at the posts they are sorry...... Alabama fans deserve a shot they are loyal to the sports 365 days a year. As a matter of fact I don't know of any other team pro or college that supports thier football team as much as Alabama Fans. So to all of you out there,,,,

ROLL TIDE ROLL !!!

Have you taken a look at who has the #1 Recruiting class in the nation?
That's right the Gators. They have talent on top of talent and as long as they keep on winning the recruits will keep comming. I Love Alabama Football and will always be a loyal fan but let's give credit where credit is due, Florida destroyed Ohio State and The Gator players said themselves that Ohio State was not the best team that they had played. Bama played them closer than Ohio State. Like I said I am a Bama fan trough and through butI will give credit where it is due. I always want the Tide to win the west and even the SEC, but will always pull for an SEC team against a non confrece team. Ohio State has never defeated an SEC team in a bowl game.

I am married to a Gator fan and trust me just because you don't see a large number of posts on this site Gator fans have just as much pride and support their team as well as anyone, they just do it in different ways. most of my in-laws are season ticket holders for the gators, and boy when they go to the games they are having as much fun tailgaiting and cheer as loud as any fans, ever been to a game in the swamp? We can love the Crimson Tide and still respect another teams talent and achievments.

Roll Tide and Go Gators

[Stoney]

Originally Posted by Tuck4Bama

Have you taken a look at who has the #1 Recruiting class in the nation?
That's right the Gators. They have talent on top of talent and as long as they keep on winning the recruits will keep comming. I Love Alabama Football and will always be a loyal fan but let's give credit where credit is due, Florida destroyed Ohio State and The Gator players said themselves that Ohio State was not the best team that they had played. Bama played them closer than Ohio State. Like I said I am a Bama fan trough and through butI will give credit where it is due. I always want the Tide to win the west and even the SEC, but will always pull for an SEC team against a non confrece team. Ohio State has never defeated an SEC team in a bowl game.

I am married to a Gator fan and trust me just because you don't see a large number of posts on this site Gator fans have just as much pride and support their team as well as anyone, they just do it in different ways. most of my in-laws are season ticket holders for the gators, and boy when they go to the games they are having as much fun tailgaiting and cheer as loud as any fans, ever been to a game in the swamp? We can love the Crimson Tide and still respect another teams talent and achievments.

Roll Tide and Go Gators

Poor thing... you need therapy as bad as people married to Auburn fans. Wait till the chips fall before saying how good or bad the recruiting war goes Saban is still working his magic. Feburary 10th is coming quick.

[Tuck4Bama]

Originally Posted by Stoney

Poor thing... you need therapy as bad as people married to Auburn fans. Wait till the chips fall before saying how good or bad the recruiting war goes Saban is still working his magic. Feburary 10th is coming quick.

Do you honestly believe that Bama can out recruit the Gators? I keep hearing that Saban is great at recruiting and from the list of commits I am impressed but the gators are the defending national champions in both football and basketball. It took Urban Meyer four years to achieve a one loss season in the SEC. an SEC championship and National championship.The only way Saban is going to get some of the top players to sign is to promice the player and their families that they will play as true freshmen. If the big time recruits you want are going to have to sit for a full red shirt year they will sign with who they think will win their confrence. Our time to be back on top is comming but it will take a few years of steady improvement and Saban proving that he is going to be Bama's coach for a long time.

[Stoney]

Originally Posted by Tuck4Bama

Do you honestly believe that Bama can out recruit the Gators? I keep hearing that Saban is great at recruiting and from the list of commits I am impressed but the gators are the defending national champions in both football and basketball. It took Urban Meyer four years to achieve a one loss season in the SEC. an SEC championship and National championship.The only way Saban is going to get some of the top players to sign is to promice the player and their families that they will play as true freshmen. If the big time recruits you want are going to have to sit for a full red shirt year they will sign with who they think will win their confrence. Our time to be back on top is comming but it will take a few years of steady improvement and Saban proving that he is going to be Bama's coach for a long time.

Yes I do and keep this in mind Florida would have lost if we had of had Saban instead of Shula this past year. Wait until Feburary 10th before you grade out Saban on recruiting. We have arrived talent was never the problem leadership was. Shula lacked it and Saban has it. BCS 2007 is an expected goal. Oh ye of little faith...