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Title: "Three departing players explain what went wrong in 2013, advise how Alabama can fix it in 2014" Post by: WALL-E on January 22, 2014, 08:59:02 AM Three departing players explain what went wrong in 2013, advise how Alabama can fix it in 2014
Title: Re: "Three departing players explain what went wrong in 2013, advise how Alabama can fix it in 2014" Post by: Chechem on January 22, 2014, 01:03:43 PM Quote Specific details to explain why a sect of Alabama players didn't "buy in" during the Crimson Tide's disappointing 11-2 season are hard to come by. Even the players who are no longer with the team are reluctant to name names. Norwood cited "a bunch of distractions," but didn't provide any specific instances. The arrest and subsequent dismissal of four players in February served as the first of numerous off-field instances that, at least from an outsider's perspective, took the focus away from Alabama's quest to win a third consecutive national championship. ??? ??? Title: Re: "Three departing players explain what went wrong in 2013, advise how Alabama can fix it in 2014" Post by: pmull on January 22, 2014, 01:37:09 PM Quote Hubbard provided some of the strongest words toward the unnamed group of players that wasn't on the same page. "I think the people who didn't buy in are eliminated from our team," Hubbard said. "At Alabama, we do things a little bit different than everybody else. Our standards are a lot higher than everyone else and next year will be a great year for Alabama." Alabama's disdain for losing starts at the top with Saban, Hubbard said. "When you lose, it reignites the fire," Hubbard said. "Everyone hates losing around there, so when it happens, no one's happy. When you win, everyone's happy." You have to hate losing more than you enjoy winning. I have no doubt there will be a big change in attitudes this spring. Title: Re: "Three departing players explain what went wrong in 2013, advise how Alabama can fix it in 2014" Post by: Old Tider on January 22, 2014, 02:47:15 PM What other team would have a "disappointing 11-2 season"? I don't think API would use that description.
Title: Re: "Three departing players explain what went wrong in 2013, advise how Alabama can fix it in 2014" Post by: N.AL-Tider on January 22, 2014, 03:04:16 PM 4 National titles in 5 years coming?
Title: Re: "Three departing players explain what went wrong in 2013, advise how Alabama can fix it in 2014" Post by: Marshal Dillon on January 22, 2014, 04:05:40 PM 4 National titles in 5 years coming? 4 in 6 years. :duh: Title: Re: "Three departing players explain what went wrong in 2013, advise how Alabama can fix it in 2014" Post by: pmull on January 22, 2014, 04:15:23 PM 4 National titles in 5 years coming? 4 in 6 years. NALT is expecting to win the next 3. Title: Re: "Three departing players explain what went wrong in 2013, advise how Alabama can fix it in 2014" Post by: ricky023 on January 22, 2014, 05:40:47 PM 4 National titles in 5 years coming? 4 in 6 years. NALT is expecting to win the next 3. I think NALT has the right game plan. #+ :clap: RTR! Title: Re: "Three departing players explain what went wrong in 2013, advise how Alabama can fix it in 2014" Post by: Jamos on January 22, 2014, 05:55:36 PM A bad apple will ruin a whole barrel if it isn't removed and when you have more than one bad apple, it's essntial to make sure you remove all of them or the problem is still there.
I'm thinking there might be some more players hit the road before next August. Title: Re: "Three departing players explain what went wrong in 2013, advise how Alabama can fix it in 2014" Post by: Marshal Dillon on January 22, 2014, 07:18:36 PM Thinking about this, I have determined these were the potential problem children:
Stinson Pagan Fulton Drake?? Kamara?? N. Perry C. Kuandjo Jamos :think: Title: Re: "Three departing players explain what went wrong in 2013, advise how Alabama can fix it in 2014" Post by: 2Stater on January 22, 2014, 07:35:12 PM You can bet your azz one of them was Stinson.
Title: Re: "Three departing players explain what went wrong in 2013, advise how Alabama can fix it in 2014" Post by: Marshal Dillon on January 22, 2014, 08:29:49 PM You can bet your azz one of them was Stinson. Kinda obvious, ain't it? Plus, I am sure Pagan & Fulton were problems, too. Title: Re: "Three departing players explain what went wrong in 2013, advise how Alabama can fix it in 2014" Post by: 2Stater on January 22, 2014, 08:52:01 PM Definitely at least a handful of them that did not buy in, with some of them creating, let's call it bad chemistry, amongst the team. I think most or all of them will be gone this year, and good riddance! I see a big, committed resurrection of the team this fall.
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