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actually, i didn't realize he was a true freshman until after the game moondog Send a noteboard - 08/01/2010 09:09:23 PM
namely, that gilbert played as though he slept through the team meetings. the fact that he made the game somewhat watchable in the second half is probably more to do with his coaches than his own preparation.


But this kid is a true freshman. I mean, how many games did he play in this year? How many snaps did he get? I mean, playing in practice is nothing compared to the actual game and the fact that he picked up so quickly is amazing. I don't think he slept through team meetings or anything. He was just inexperienced. If anything he wasn't given preparation enough. I mean... why wasn't there a more viable backup? One more experienced?


but i still think that he could have come out better prepared than he did. he pretty much looked like he had no idea which team was his until the 4th quarter. i will agree he was inexperienced, but maybe he'll get to prove that he belongs as the starter next year. in last night's game, he almost proved he wasn't even that good of a backup...
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Alabama's national championship is tainted - 08/01/2010 04:01:23 PM 702 Views
Doesn't sound tainted to me - 08/01/2010 04:11:57 PM 476 Views
I agree- a better team would adapt to the injury - 08/01/2010 06:14:17 PM 470 Views
exactly. i made the same point in my "feel sorry for alabama" thread - 08/01/2010 06:49:42 PM 469 Views
Re: exactly. i made the same point in my "feel sorry for alabama" thread - 08/01/2010 09:04:27 PM 419 Views
actually, i didn't realize he was a true freshman until after the game - 08/01/2010 09:09:23 PM 461 Views
Re: actually, i didn't realize he was a true freshman until after the game - 08/01/2010 09:12:31 PM 507 Views
No Way. - 08/01/2010 04:13:53 PM 544 Views
Yes, but not for the reason you mention. - 08/01/2010 04:52:56 PM 556 Views
Very very true. Let there be a playoff already! *NM* - 08/01/2010 05:06:47 PM 194 Views
Yep. *NM* - 08/01/2010 06:46:42 PM 195 Views
Injuries happen. Besides that, when do Alabama and Boise State play? *NM* - 08/01/2010 06:45:14 PM 190 Views
Boise State has an opening in 2011. I'd love to see that game. *NM* - 08/01/2010 07:08:48 PM 184 Views
Injuries do not taint Championships, ever. - 08/01/2010 09:00:02 PM 475 Views
Meh, we're arguing semantics. - 08/01/2010 09:36:56 PM 445 Views
How about "cheapened"? *NM* - 08/01/2010 10:06:02 PM 211 Views

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