Happy friday to everyone. As you might suppose, the response to yesterday’s video posted by Nick Saban and the Alabama players has been immense. Michael Casagrande points out that he has been seen almost 2 million times on social networks. He also has some background.
The idea grew out of several conversations in the past few weeks after George Floyd’s murder in Minneapolis. The soccer program made video calls with prominent black voices, including Condoleezza Rice, Charles Barkley, and Stephen A. Smith, and its message was clear: use your platform for positive change.
The veteran and other star player leadership group filmed their parts on Wednesday, and it was edited for release on Thursday afternoon.
To be honest, it doesn’t really matter what others think about protests, riots, etc. that have taken place. Anyone who cannot be proud of these young people for having gathered, listening to each other, and speaking out against injustice should do a soul-searching.
I especially liked this answer, in large part because former Chicago Bear Anthony Adams is so funny.
I stopped at the Tide Pride office to pick up my season tickets as some people are about to “end Bama’s football.” pic.twitter.com/xIWBcLMfQi
– Petty Riley (@ BC_Abrams32) June 25, 2020
Seriously, he’s a fun follower on Twitter and his YouTube channel is also great. He recently teased the coaches with too much energy on the first day of camp.
Continuing, Najee looks to be more heartthrob this season.
The difference this offseason came in technique. Malu said he changed things up a bit, creating a series of single-leg exercises and implementing a combination of upper and lower body work during the exercises to provide power and mobility.
“I feel like he’s back to his old self,” said Malu. “He’s really focused right now, making sure to stay mobile, agile. You will see it in how it breaks long runs. I feel like he’s comfortable enough. Last season, we didn’t see many long runs, but I think he has a clear mind now … This year, I think it will all come together. I think when we talk again we are going to say, ‘Dang, Najee won the Heisman.’ “
The NFL guys told him that top speed was holding him back. Sir helps the defenses if he improves in that area.
John Talty says the quiet part out loud.
“From a purely self-interested perspective, it is probably correct to say that I would prefer my entire team to get sick right now, so I am less likely to have an explosive outbreak in September,” said Binney. “But that’s macabre, that’s horrible. You want to contribute to the spread of a global pandemic and you want your students to get sick when the chance that they will have a serious long-term complication of this … is not zero. “
Rutherford agreed with his own asterisk.
“I think it is probably better, if they are going to be infected, to be infected now than later when you would have to sit down for a couple of weeks,” he said.
Where experts argue is believing in the inevitability that everyone will become infected.
The possibility of complication is not zero, but it is close to zero. I don’t apologize to any player for wanting to avoid the opportunity entirely and take a year off, but the short answer to John’s main question is “yes.” It is better for players to get it now than in three months.
Finally, Alabama added a walk-in QB.
“I’m looking at him as a first academic guy,” said Burnett. “I am not going to play at the next level. I’m looking to get a great education, make those great connections in an athletic department, with soccer coaches and (soccer) experience for one more season. “
During his time in the state of Mississippi, Burnett appeared in six games, two each in the 2017-19 seasons. He completed both passing attempts of his career for a combined total of 33 yards.
At 6 ft 2 in and 200 lbs, Burnett played his high school football at Bessemer Academy (Ala.), Where he led the Rebels to a perfect season in 2015, including their sixth AISA championship. He was named the Weisman High School Heisman 2015 for the state of Alabama.
One has to wonder if young Logan has an interest in training. I am sure you are very interested in getting an Alabama Championship Ring.
That’s all for today. Have an excellent weekend.
Roll Tide.
