BamaJay 0 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 "This is the best opponent we've played for an opening game," Shula said. "They are very talented and very fast, very opportunistic." Not trying to flame here, but did Bama open with OU a few years ago? Or was that the second or third game, can't remember. Yeah we opened with OU in 2002 and 2003. UCLA in 2000 and 2001 Cool, I'm going to send that to an Ok State alum sitting next to me, so he can mock his friends. Thanks. UA did not open with OU. It was the 2nd or 3rd game of the seaon for both 2002 & 2003.U Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaGrad03 146 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Jay, you're right. It was the second game both years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUJarhead 70 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 UA did not open with OU. It was the 2nd or 3rd game of the seaon for both 2002 & 2003.U Doh! Thanks, Jay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECEstudentUA 9 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Ahh you gotta love the late summer/ early fall fights about nothing that doenst matter. You guys do realize that USC and MSU play tonight..........i know where ill be, in front of that TV cheering for Croom and the puppy dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaJay 0 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Ahh you gotta love the late summer/ early fall fights about nothing that doenst matter. You guys do realize that USC and MSU play tonight..........i know where ill be, in front of that TV cheering for Croom and the puppy dogs. I think Croom may be able to pull out a W tonight. I'm not sold on USC this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietfan 233 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I can understand the idea of riding with Darby the whole game--he could certainly "get 'er done". But there is also something to be said for only using him enough to stay in control. As long as the game is in hand, it might be wiser to 1) not risk injury to him, and 2) let QB JPW get game experience with his receivers in anticipation of needing them in future games. But obviously, winning comes first and Darby is the straightest path to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwegl 11 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 hum...that's not good if you are a fan of Hawaii. I would think that would to missed or broken tackles. Even though this is done to keep injuries down (I’m assuming that’s the case), this could lead to more injuries because the guys don’t know how tackle a REAL person correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUesquire 1 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I say again, see UGA/Boise St. to open the season last year if you want an idea of what Bama/Hawaii will be like this year. Just no comparison in athletes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subterranean_jack 112 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I have followed Hawaii for several years, and they are a fun team to watch. But Hawaii doesn't have a lot of depth, except at WR, hence no real tackling in practice. Generally, they try to outscore their opponent, and it works well at home. But, Hawaii is one of the worst road teams in college football. They repeatedly have lost on the road to teams they would have beaten by 3-4 TDs in Honolulu. I think some of the players have a mental block about being on the mainland. Brennan is a good QB and the WRs are very good, but I can't see Hawaii stopping Alabama's offense at all. Unless the Tide turns the ball over 4-5 times and gives Hawaii a lot of easy points, I think Alabama scores 35-42 points easy and wins by 3 TDs. AL 48 HI 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUesquire 1 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Darby will score faster than Eli can say, "He runs past Tualapha' a alapuanamokee hanutopanoku" "And the extra point is blocked by Mecka lecka hi mecka heiney ho" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarTim 3,456 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Would uat EVER "live it down" if they lose this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesfau 0 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I have followed Hawaii for several years, and they are a fun team to watch. But Hawaii doesn't have a lot of depth, except at WR, hence no real tackling in practice. Generally, they try to outscore their opponent, and it works well at home. But, Hawaii is one of the worst road teams in college football. They repeatedly have lost on the road to teams they would have beaten by 3-4 TDs in Honolulu. I think some of the players have a mental block about being on the mainland. Brennan is a good QB and the WRs are very good, but I can't see Hawaii stopping Alabama's offense at all. Unless the Tide turns the ball over 4-5 times and gives Hawaii a lot of easy points, I think Alabama scores 35-42 points easy and wins by 3 TDs. AL 48 HI 16 What were the highest point totals posted by Bama last year and against whom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saniflush 0 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 What were the highest point totals posted by Bama last year and against whom? 37 against South Carolina. 35 against Utah State 31 against UF 30 against USM 26 against Middle TN State 24 against Arkansas 18 against AU 17 against MSU 13 against UM, LSU, and Texas Tech 6 against UT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesfau 0 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 What were the highest point totals posted by Bama last year and against whom? 37 against South Carolina. 35 against Utah State 31 against UF 30 against USM 26 against Middle TN State 24 against Arkansas 18 against AU 17 against MSU 13 against UM, LSU, and Texas Tech 6 against UT Gracias. At what point in the season was the UF game? Edit: Here are the scores after Prothro was gone for the season: October 15 Mississippi W 13-10 October 22 Tennessee W 6-3 October 29 Utah State W 35-3 November 5 Mississippi State W 17-0 November 12 LSU L 16-13 November 19 Auburn L 28-18 January 2 Texas Tech W 13-10 Against quality opponents, Bama's O scored no more than 18 after losing Prothro. Prothro will not play against UH. UH wins this by outscoring Bama. Edit part deux: Here are UtahSt's passing stats from last year: Leon Jackson III 229 132 1547 8 Here are UH's (remember they play mostly common WAC opponents): Colt Brennan 350 515 4301 35 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottomfeeder 244 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 http://static.flickr.com/26/89267583_0b13f5002c_o.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saniflush 0 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 http://static.flickr.com/26/89267583_0b13f5002c_o.jpg Dude?????What am I missing????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottomfeeder 244 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 That's where Bama is preparing for Hawaii right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUesquire 1 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I take it as a reference to whether Jarijuana Simpson will be eating ice cream after covering Hawaii's backs out of the backfield all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saniflush 0 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 That's where Bama is preparing for Hawaii right? OK...I get it now. I think it is just their linebacking corps that has their meetings at that facility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottomfeeder 244 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I was hoping someone with photoshop would alter the picture a bit. Maybe add some things to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger in Spain 0 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Darby will score faster than Eli can say, "He runs past Tualapha' a alapuanamokee hanutopanoku" "And the extra point is blocked by Mecka lecka hi mecka heiney ho" Now, try saying it like the Snake after 3 or 4 or 10 hits off the bottle of scotch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaJay 0 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Darby will score faster than Eli can say, "He runs past Tualapha' a alapuanamokee hanutopanoku" "And the extra point is blocked by Mecka lecka hi mecka heiney ho" LOL, so what's your score prediction there Jambi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaGrad03 146 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 quietfan, i hadnt thought about it...but you're right. If the games in somewhat control...no need to ride Darby into injury. But perfect chance to get JPW comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUesquire 1 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 37 Islanders 21 with a late, meaningless score Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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