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Title: Tide focused on here and now Post by: 2Stater on August 15, 2012, 07:51:40 AM http://espn.go.com/college-football/preview12/story/_/id/8264970/college-football-alabama-crimson-tide-focused-season
Quote Barrett Jones still marvels at the sheer talent on the 2010 Alabama football team. It's a team that featured eight eventual first-round draft picks, and that number could grow depending on what happens in next April's NFL draft. Quote "There were so many first-rounders on that team, not only that year, but the next year and probably this coming year," said Jones, who won the Outland Trophy last season. "It's a reminder that it's not about talent. It's about coming together and everyone buying in to our purpose, and that purpose is to dominate our opponents every time we go out." Quote In his world, there are two ways to deal with success. Some teams get complacent after winning a title. Others get addicted to everything that goes into winning a title. Jones and his teammates are banking on this team having a serious addiction to winning based on everything they've seen to this point. Quote "This year's team hasn't accomplished anything," Saban said. "The only thing anybody is going to remember about this year's team is what we go out and do this year. I do like this team's focus, the way it has worked and the way it has gone about its business in doing everything it can to make this their season." Excellent read. Great perspective. not only from CNS, but the players as well. They seem to be committed to not repeating 2010. |