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More olineman. No more filler guys like a couple we just signed. I think our Oline is soft and it doesn’t help that we have filler guys behind them that can’t function enough to find their way on to the field for one play of relief. Surely we can find some HS Olineman who have competed at a high level, who would benefit us over one offer juco filler guys.

Need speed and strength in secondary. Can’t wrap up, play man to man or tight coverage. We missed on McGee. We’ve gotten an opportunity to land some HS DBs back on the market in Strong and Daniels, likely P5 bound.

Need lateral and closing speed in front seven to make open field tackles and pass rushers of course. Emmit Gooden won’t play a down of FBs football. Diallo is still out there, has a math class to complete next semester before he can consider SEC schools. TaMarion Johnson, Jequaries Martin, Jalen Rayam, Isaiah Forte still available. Obviously, I’d go HS and make Rayam and Forte top priority like they should have been all along.

WRs lack breakaway speed and can’t get open. 3 of the 5 guys can’t catch. Lost perry. Missed on Minter and Mitchell. Signed Watkins. Probably would’ve signed parham regardless if the other 2 were eligible

RB is an emphasis of course. Brown is physical and hits the hole well. No breakaway speed or agility at this position. That’s why we picked up Street, Davis and are in on two other RBs.

QB is fine. First off, he’s running for his life, then WRs can’t get open. not his fault there. I do think he can make some better decision when deciding to tuck and run.

Don’t be so reliant on jucos. We got our butts kicked on instate HS prospects and we didn’t really even try.
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RE: The Early Signing Period: What to Expect for UAB Football
(12-22-2017 04:36 PM)BlazinBham Wrote:  More olineman. No more filler guys like a couple we just signed. I think our Oline is soft and it doesn’t help that we have filler guys behind them that can’t function enough to find their way on to the field for one play of relief. Surely we can find some HS Olineman who have competed at a high level, who would benefit us over one offer juco filler guys.

Need speed and strength in secondary. Can’t wrap up, play man to man or tight coverage. We missed on McGee. We’ve gotten an opportunity to land some HS DBs back on the market in Strong and Daniels, likely P5 bound.

Need lateral and closing speed in front seven to make open field tackles and pass rushers of course. Emmit Gooden won’t play a down of FBs football. Diallo is still out there, has a math class to complete next semester before he can consider SEC schools. TaMarion Johnson, Jequaries Martin, Jalen Rayam, Isaiah Forte still available. Obviously, I’d go HS and make Rayam and Forte top priority like they should have been all along.

WRs lack breakaway speed and can’t get open. 3 of the 5 guys can’t catch. Lost perry. Missed on Minter and Mitchell. Signed Watkins. Probably would’ve signed parham regardless if the other 2 were eligible

RB is an emphasis of course. Brown is physical and hits the hole well. No breakaway speed or agility at this position. That’s why we picked up Street, Davis and are in on two other RBs.

QB is fine. First off, he’s running for his life, then WRs can’t get open. not his fault there. I do think he can make some better decision when deciding to tuck and run.

Don’t be so reliant on jucos. We got our butts kicked on instate HS prospects and we didn’t really even try.


Some of this and were playing a few guys out of position.

QB should be better with Johnston.

RB is fine but like BnB mentioned no homerun hitters. Still time for this.

WR too reliant on certain guys. No true go to guy but he wouldn't get the ball much because we can't throw. Walker should be a huge part going forward.

OL I think we're fine there now just move a few guys around and we have a three deep

LB could use good youth but I would pass on the two Thompson kids for the Auburn transfer.

Front seven as a whole to start out Ima 4 base DL guy.
A little less subbing, keeping the few pass rushers we on the field.

Secondary needs playmakers and for a few guys to play the right positions too. A good bit of speed and athleticism.
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What has happened with Sederian Copeland?? He caught some big passes early in the season, and I havent heard his name mentioned since.
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(12-23-2017 12:52 PM)BlazrDawg Wrote:  What has happened with Sederian Copeland?? He caught some big passes early in the season, and I havent heard his name mentioned since.

I've wondered the same thing. He is one of our few WR's with some actual explosiveness.
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Diallo off the board to Texas A&M lol we play him soon.
Gooden may be off the board too.
Wonder why we have seemed to back off Mose Hall?
How high on the list is Tamarrion Johnson?
Forte and Martin are must haves.


Are Rayam and Roberson the only LB we are looking at?

Are Daniels and Strong really giving us consideration?


We could use help at every spot.
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RE: The Early Signing Period: What to Expect for UAB Football
(12-23-2017 01:18 PM)Bham Blazer Wrote:  
(12-23-2017 12:52 PM)BlazrDawg Wrote:  What has happened with Sederian Copeland?? He caught some big passes early in the season, and I havent heard his name mentioned since.

I've wondered the same thing. He is one of our few WR's with some actual explosiveness.


Should've played at QB.
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RE: The Early Signing Period: What to Expect for UAB Football
(12-23-2017 01:42 PM)Big Dee Wrote:  
(12-23-2017 01:18 PM)Bham Blazer Wrote:  
(12-23-2017 12:52 PM)BlazrDawg Wrote:  What has happened with Sederian Copeland?? He caught some big passes early in the season, and I havent heard his name mentioned since.

I've wondered the same thing. He is one of our few WR's with some actual explosiveness.


Should've played at QB.
Don't understand your dislike for Erdely. Thought he had a very solid season. Receivers had trouble getting open and protection was often spotty at best. Erdely accounted for 29 touchdowns and was one of the toughest guys on the team. His teammates responded to him and he won eight games as a starting quarterback. I'm excited to see what he does in his second season as a starter.

Copeland was given a chance to play QB. He wasn't as good as what they had. As of now, I don't think he's with the team anymore.
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RE: The Early Signing Period: What to Expect for UAB Football
(12-23-2017 10:04 PM)busch Wrote:  
(12-23-2017 01:42 PM)Big Dee Wrote:  
(12-23-2017 01:18 PM)Bham Blazer Wrote:  
(12-23-2017 12:52 PM)BlazrDawg Wrote:  What has happened with Sederian Copeland?? He caught some big passes early in the season, and I havent heard his name mentioned since.

I've wondered the same thing. He is one of our few WR's with some actual explosiveness.


Should've played at QB.
Don't understand your dislike for Erdely. Thought he had a very solid season. Receivers had trouble getting open and protection was often spotty at best. Erdely accounted for 29 touchdowns and was one of the toughest guys on the team. His teammates responded to him and he won eight games as a starting quarterback. I'm excited to see what he does in his second season as a starter.

Copeland was given a chance to play QB. He wasn't as good as what they had. As of now, I don't think he's with the team anymore.

He’s a game manager if ever there was one. He likely isn’t going to lose any games for you, but he probably isn’t going to win any either. The line and receivers were problems for any qb on this team though without a doubt, and his toughness and leadership is apparent. I don’t love him as our starting qb, and i don’t hate him as our starting qb. We have a lot of big holes on this roster though, and qb isn’t a spot I’m worried about next year.
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(12-23-2017 10:13 PM)blazers9911 Wrote:  
(12-23-2017 10:04 PM)busch Wrote:  
(12-23-2017 01:42 PM)Big Dee Wrote:  
(12-23-2017 01:18 PM)Bham Blazer Wrote:  
(12-23-2017 12:52 PM)BlazrDawg Wrote:  What has happened with Sederian Copeland?? He caught some big passes early in the season, and I havent heard his name mentioned since.

I've wondered the same thing. He is one of our few WR's with some actual explosiveness.


Should've played at QB.
Don't understand your dislike for Erdely. Thought he had a very solid season. Receivers had trouble getting open and protection was often spotty at best. Erdely accounted for 29 touchdowns and was one of the toughest guys on the team. His teammates responded to him and he won eight games as a starting quarterback. I'm excited to see what he does in his second season as a starter.

Copeland was given a chance to play QB. He wasn't as good as what they had. As of now, I don't think he's with the team anymore.

He’s a game manager if ever there was one. He likely isn’t going to lose any games for you, but he probably isn’t going to win any either. The line and receivers were problems for any qb on this team though without a doubt, and his toughness and leadership is apparent. I don’t love him as our starting qb, and i don’t hate him as our starting qb. We have a lot of big holes on this roster though, and qb isn’t a spot I’m worried about next year.
He is much more than a game manager. He makes plays with his feet and his arm. That's my opinion. I respect that you also have an opinion but I don't agree. I think he wins games. Thought he played well yesterday. Had a bunch of passes dropped. He was also playing banged up for almost the entire season. Agree with you that there are some holes and QB is not one of them.
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(12-23-2017 10:04 PM)busch Wrote:  
(12-23-2017 01:42 PM)Big Dee Wrote:  
(12-23-2017 01:18 PM)Bham Blazer Wrote:  
(12-23-2017 12:52 PM)BlazrDawg Wrote:  What has happened with Sederian Copeland?? He caught some big passes early in the season, and I havent heard his name mentioned since.

I've wondered the same thing. He is one of our few WR's with some actual explosiveness.


Should've played at QB.
Don't understand your dislike for Erdely. Thought he had a very solid season. Receivers had trouble getting open and protection was often spotty at best. Erdely accounted for 29 touchdowns and was one of the toughest guys on the team. His teammates responded to him and he won eight games as a starting quarterback. I'm excited to see what he does in his second season as a starter.

Copeland was given a chance to play QB. He wasn't as good as what they had. As of now, I don't think he's with the team anymore.

+1. This guy would bench Eardly and Nick Norton so that tells you all you need to know.
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RE: The Early Signing Period: What to Expect for UAB Football
(12-23-2017 10:04 PM)busch Wrote:  
(12-23-2017 01:42 PM)Big Dee Wrote:  
(12-23-2017 01:18 PM)Bham Blazer Wrote:  
(12-23-2017 12:52 PM)BlazrDawg Wrote:  What has happened with Sederian Copeland?? He caught some big passes early in the season, and I havent heard his name mentioned since.

I've wondered the same thing. He is one of our few WR's with some actual explosiveness.


Should've played at QB.
Don't understand your dislike for Erdely. Thought he had a very solid season. Receivers had trouble getting open and protection was often spotty at best. Erdely accounted for 29 touchdowns and was one of the toughest guys on the team. His teammates responded to him and he won eight games as a starting quarterback. I'm excited to see what he does in his second season as a starter.

Copeland was given a chance to play QB. He wasn't as good as what they had. As of now, I don't think he's with the team anymore.



It would be an open competition for me, all four scholarship guys would get a good shot.


Erdely is good not great, looked banged up at the end of the season. Only had 300 yard passing game.

I mean that's good an all, but the guy got a 3 star rating so something should be there at that spot. At worst he could've been the backup. If he's gone then Parham should be an impact guy.
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RE: The Early Signing Period: What to Expect for UAB Football
(12-23-2017 11:10 PM)ATTALLABLAZE Wrote:  
(12-23-2017 10:04 PM)busch Wrote:  
(12-23-2017 01:42 PM)Big Dee Wrote:  
(12-23-2017 01:18 PM)Bham Blazer Wrote:  
(12-23-2017 12:52 PM)BlazrDawg Wrote:  What has happened with Sederian Copeland?? He caught some big passes early in the season, and I havent heard his name mentioned since.

I've wondered the same thing. He is one of our few WR's with some actual explosiveness.


Should've played at QB.
Don't understand your dislike for Erdely. Thought he had a very solid season. Receivers had trouble getting open and protection was often spotty at best. Erdely accounted for 29 touchdowns and was one of the toughest guys on the team. His teammates responded to him and he won eight games as a starting quarterback. I'm excited to see what he does in his second season as a starter.

Copeland was given a chance to play QB. He wasn't as good as what they had. As of now, I don't think he's with the team anymore.

+1. This guy would bench Eardly and Nick Norton so that tells you all you need to know.

And yes I would bench Erdely,Norton, and Eardly. So what does it tell you?
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(12-23-2017 10:19 PM)busch Wrote:  
(12-23-2017 10:13 PM)blazers9911 Wrote:  
(12-23-2017 10:04 PM)busch Wrote:  
(12-23-2017 01:42 PM)Big Dee Wrote:  
(12-23-2017 01:18 PM)Bham Blazer Wrote:  I've wondered the same thing. He is one of our few WR's with some actual explosiveness.


Should've played at QB.
Don't understand your dislike for Erdely. Thought he had a very solid season. Receivers had trouble getting open and protection was often spotty at best. Erdely accounted for 29 touchdowns and was one of the toughest guys on the team. His teammates responded to him and he won eight games as a starting quarterback. I'm excited to see what he does in his second season as a starter.

Copeland was given a chance to play QB. He wasn't as good as what they had. As of now, I don't think he's with the team anymore.

He’s a game manager if ever there was one. He likely isn’t going to lose any games for you, but he probably isn’t going to win any either. The line and receivers were problems for any qb on this team though without a doubt, and his toughness and leadership is apparent. I don’t love him as our starting qb, and i don’t hate him as our starting qb. We have a lot of big holes on this roster though, and qb isn’t a spot I’m worried about next year.
He is much more than a game manager. He makes plays with his feet and his arm. That's my opinion. I respect that you also have an opinion but I don't agree. I think he wins games. Thought he played well yesterday. Had a bunch of passes dropped. He was also playing banged up for almost the entire season. Agree with you that there are some holes and QB is not one of them.

There is no doubt that he makes plays with his arms and feet. That doesn't prevent you from being a game manager.(this phrase isn't always a knock on a QB either) He doesn't turn the ball over, and he moves the ball steadily down the field when things are clicking. I didn't see many shots down the field, or passes into tight windows this season from him. That's not always necessarily on the QB, it may have been coached, especially this season.

I agree, he played well yesterday. He made several passes that our guys just didn't come up with. I wasn't meaning to trash the guy because I think he is a decent QB for us, especially right now.
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That your sports knowledge or lack there of should be in serious question.
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(12-24-2017 11:19 AM)ATTALLABLAZE Wrote:  That your sports knowledge or lack there of should be in serious question.

Lol

I guess that one ncaa bid assures his greatness. And one bowl appearance assures the other appearance. As for Eardley his time will come. Guess we shouldn't recruit guys who can take their spots.
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(12-24-2017 12:09 PM)Big Dee Wrote:  
(12-24-2017 11:19 AM)ATTALLABLAZE Wrote:  That your sports knowledge or lack there of should be in serious question.

Lol

I guess that one ncaa bid assures his greatness. And one bowl appearance assures the other appearance. As for Eardley his time will come. Guess we shouldn't recruit guys who can take their spots.
Nobody said you shouldn't recruit players to compete for anybody's position - Erdely included. If somebody comes in and is better than Erdely, then it will be his job. Simple as that. The coaches didn't feel Johnston or Copeland or Binn or anybody else was better than Erdely this year. They spent a lot more time watching the competition than you did.
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(12-24-2017 01:09 PM)busch Wrote:  
(12-24-2017 12:09 PM)Big Dee Wrote:  
(12-24-2017 11:19 AM)ATTALLABLAZE Wrote:  That your sports knowledge or lack there of should be in serious question.

Lol

I guess that one ncaa bid assures his greatness. And one bowl appearance assures the other appearance. As for Eardley his time will come. Guess we shouldn't recruit guys who can take their spots.
Nobody said you shouldn't recruit players to compete for anybody's position - Erdely included. If somebody comes in and is better than Erdely, then it will be his job. Simple as that. The coaches didn't feel Johnston or Copeland or Binn or anybody else was better than Erdely this year. They spent a lot more time watching the competition than you did.


Sure fella

They announced he won the job without a true competition months into the return. No other guy stood a chance outside of Johnston but we didn't know how his shoulder really was at the time.

Never did I say they should start over Erdley because he was the starter the moment he signed. All I'm saying is if we knew we was gunning (lol) for a medical redshirt for Tyler, Copeland should've been the backup. Or even Jacobs been the clear backup. Only two guys never practiced at other spots just QB, Erdely and Johnston everybody else was moved. Turner was a DB before coming back to QB and getting a scholarship.
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We had very little margin for error this year. That means few mistakes. As AB said we won games with smoke and mirrors this year. We did what we had to do. We didn't have a lot of sacks or interceptions, but they were timely. We made plays when we had to. We took advantage of our opposition's mistakes. That being said, Erdely was the perfect QB for this team - took care of the ball, didn't make mistakes, didn't help the opposition's defense, kept UAB in the game, managed rhe game as he should have. Now, next year we'll see, but for 2017, I have no complaints...
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(12-24-2017 01:57 PM)WesternBlazer Wrote:  We had very little margin for error this year. That means few mistakes. As AB said we won games with smoke and mirrors this year. We did what we had to do. We didn't have a lot of sacks or interceptions, but they were timely. We made plays when we had to. We took advantage of our opposition's mistakes. That being said, Erdely was the perfect QB for this team - took care of the ball, didn't make mistakes, didn't help the opposition's defense, kept UAB in the game, managed rhe game as he should have. Now, next year we'll see, but for 2017, I have no complaints...


It all worked out I guess, could've been worse or it could be been better. Team played well for a team with two bullets.
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Dee you are showing more of your ignorance with each post. Just thought I’d let you know before you bit your foot off.
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