TigerGumbo:
Respect is earned from the good job that
people do. That LSU offense has been below average for these past four
or five years, and that was LSU head coach Les Miles problem. A problem that as I speak
has not been resolved yet.
The LSU college football fans are very passionate people, but are still not inclined to shed crocodile tears. When LSU offense spurted and failed the LSU tiger fans cried for real.
If the new offensive coordinator Cam Cameron fixes this LSU moving the football problem. LSU and Les Miles will be respected as much as anyone else who earns it.
The LSU college football fans are very passionate people, but are still not inclined to shed crocodile tears. When LSU offense spurted and failed the LSU tiger fans cried for real.
If the new offensive coordinator Cam Cameron fixes this LSU moving the football problem. LSU and Les Miles will be respected as much as anyone else who earns it.
Geaux Tigers!!!
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LSU Spring Football Practice Report (4.16)
April 16, 2013 - © 2013 Tiger Rag
Linebackers impress, Beckwith watches from sidelines
Offensive Report by HUNT PALMERBBI Senior Writer
As we enter the final week of spring ball, it’s apparent that the team is moving more crisply and more is being done at these practices than was done three weeks ago. That’s what you’d expect as spring ball comes to a close.
We were able to watch nearly a half an hour of practice today, and it started with the Oklahoma Drill. We’ve got video coming, but here were some of the notes I took.
Ego Ferguson, Danielle Hunter and Freak Johnson were a virtual brick wall up there. Hunter made a pair of nice plays, and he drew the praise and encouragement of Jordan Allen in the process. Good to see those two supportive of one another.
I also noticed that they used a little tempo in that period. They wanted to get the ball and snap it.
Fehoko Fanaika put an excellent block and drive on Lamin Barrow. He’s also got Barrow by 125 lbs, so that helps.
Dillon Gordan may have been the star of the drill. He owned Mickey Johnson.
J.C. Copeland participated even though he had a green jersey on. No one can stop him in there. He’s just a bowling ball.
Micah Eugene and Dwayne Thomas took their turn beating Armand Williams.
Then they split for individuals and I took the offense.
I’m telling you Zach Mettenberger is having a big spring. Other than his first throw, he was just about on the money all day, and today they worked on deep crosses and flies.
Couple of uncharacteristic drops from Jarvis Landry, but he’ll be just fine.
Stephen Rivers struggled with the wind a bit, as did the other guys. He looks better throwing the crossing route than the deep ball.
Anthony Jennings looks very comfortable with all of the throws, still a little bit more than Hayden Rettig.
I made it a point to watch Dillon Gordon in the pass catching drill, and he looks great. Logan Stokes on the other hand won’t be hauling in too many passes. Gordon also drew praise from Les Miles when the tight ends were working with the OL on blocking. Gordon is the total package in my book.
Speaking of the OL, there were a pair of absences. Elliot Porter and Jerald Hawkins didn’t work out. Of the other guys, I thought Trai Turner looked great. He’s so strong in there.
The running backs did a ton of footwork today. Alfred Blue looks like he could play tonight if they needed him. He was weaving through cones without as much as a misstep. He and Jeremy Hill are a scary proposition.
One more workout Thursday with the student body present. Then they finish this thing up with the spring game Saturday afternoon.
Defensive Report by LUKE JOHNSON
Tiger Rag Assistant Editor
Every time I’ve watched the LSU defense practice this spring I invariably end up wandering over to the linebackers for the majority of the time slotted for the media.
That was the case again today. It may not be the best tactic, since it is my duty to inform the public of the goings on in the 15-20 minutes open to us and the linebacker corps is usually the hardest one to see. But the linebackers, as a whole, have been a sight to see this spring.
Today, like it has other times this spring, the linebackers stood out among the rest of the defensive position groups. Maybe it’s because the linebackers are the only ones going close to full speed during drills, but they were flying out there today.
Nobody in particular stood out, but every one of them displayed speed getting to the ball carrier during an open-field tackling drill. The linebacking unit is a deep group, and that’s got to be music to defensive coordinator John Chavis’ ears — especially with all the talent he’s losing at other spots along the defensive line.
Watching the linebackers from the sidelines today was Kendell Beckwith, a four-star recruit from East Feliciana who will join the Tigers this fall and add to a potential embarrassment of riches.
Now, on to the other members of the defense.
I haven’t been particularly impressed with sophomore Corey Thompson at safety this spring. He’s got the size and the speed to be a star at the position, but he has looked a step behind in some of the drills the defensive backs have run.
Then I saw him attack the ball in the air today, and now I may be reversing course.
Thompson is a big man — he’s listed at 6-foot-2 and 210 pounds — and that immediately led me to think he’d be best as an Eric Reid-type player: adept in the passing game and devastating when an unaware receiver across the middle.
But coaches were trying to throw the ball over his head today, and he kept flying high to get the ball. It was an impressive display of physical ability, and I’ll be looking for him in center field this fall.
Defensive backs Ronald Martin, Craig Loston, Jalen Mills and Derrick Raymond were not at practice today.
Quotable
“You’ve got to be more physical! This ain’t for the faint of heart, brother.” — Defensive line coach Brick Haley to freshman defensive lineman Christian LaCouture during a shed drill.
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VIDEO: “Big Cats” drill
April 16, 2013 - © 2013 Tiger Rag
LSU offense squares off against defense in eight-man drill
By LUKE JOHNSON
Tiger Rag Assistant Editor
Emotions were high at LSU spring practice today, as members of the offense and defense squared off against one another during the “Big Cats” drill.
The drill pits three down linemen and one member in the backfield on either side of the ball. The offense has three tries to advance the ball 10 yards. Things got chippy at times as each side was battling for some personal pride.
Note: I apologize for the shoddy camera work. The players weren’t the only ones jockeying for position, as LSU coach Les Miles repeatedly had to shoo the media (and non-participating players) away from the drill.
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Ranking the SEC's College Football Coaches for 2013
Alabama's Nick Saban is clearly the top coach in the SEC.
By: Steven Lassan | 4/8/13, 7:33 AM EDT
Coaching is one of the driving forces in building a national championship team or program. No matter how much talent a program has, it can’t win a national title if the coaching is questionable.
Considering how important coaches are to teams or even making preseason predictions, Athlon is taking a look at how each conference stacks up with its head coach rankings for 2013.
Ranking the coaches in any college football conference is a difficult task. Many factors play into just how successful a coach is at any school. How well are the assistants paid? Are the facilities up to par with the rest of the conference? Can the coach recruit or is he more of an X's and O's manager? Are there off-the-field or age issues to take into consideration? Has a coach built a program or continued the success from a previous coach? How is the resume outside of their current position? These questions and more were posed to the editors at Athlon Sports, as they were asked to rank the coaches of each of the six BCS conferences. One thing to keep in mind - the record is not always indicative of where a coach should rank in a conference.
Ranking the SEC Head Coaches for 2013
1. Nick Saban, Alabama
Record at Alabama: 68-13 (2007-present)
Record at LSU: 48-16 (2000-04)
Record at Michigan State: 34-24-1 (1995-99)
Record at Toledo: 9-2 (1990)
Overall Record: 159-55-1 (17 years)
Saban
is without question the best coach in college football. He started his
career as a head coach in 1990 with Toledo, then spent the next four
seasons as the defensive coordinator with the Cleveland Browns. In 1995,
Saban was hired as Michigan State’s head coach and guided the Spartans
to a 34-24-1 record under his watch. Saban left East Lansing for Baton
Rouge and LSU in 2000 and led the Tigers to a 48-16 record in five
years, including a national championship in 2003. Saban had a two-year
stint with the Dolphins but jumped at the opportunity to lead Alabama in
2007. After a 7-6 record in his first season, Saban is 61-7 in his last
five years with the Crimson Tide, which includes three national
championships. At 61 years old, Saban is still at the top of his game
and should have Alabama in the mix for a SEC and national title every
year he is on the sidelines.2. Steve Spurrier, South Carolina
Record at South Carolina: 66-37 (2005-present)
Record at Florida: 122-27-1 (1990-2001)
Record at Duke: 20-13-1 1987-89)
Overall Record: 208-77-2 (22 years)
After
six consecutive seasons with at least five losses, Spurrier has
delivered two (if not three) of the best seasons in South Carolina
football history. It clearly took some time to build the Gamecocks into a
consistent winner for the first time in program history. But there is
no doubt the Gamecocks have become one of the league's top contenders.
Not only is Spurrier extremely relevant in the league heading into the
2013 season at age 68 (April 20), but he has achieved at a high level
over time as well. in a conference known for its ability to devour
quality coaches, few have proven to be as adaptable and as consistent as
Spurrier. He has an incredible 122-41 record in SEC play over his
20-year career in the league for an average of more than six conference
wins per season (6.1). With one national championship under his belt
from his time at Florida, should he bring a conference crown to
Columbia, his name would belong with those two guys from Alabama as the
SEC's greatest of all-time. The only problem is Carolina has gone from
first to second to third in the East the last three seasons despite
appearing to get better on the field.3. Mark Richt, Georgia
Overall Record at Georgia: 118-40 (2001-present, 12 years)
Yes,
Spurrier has been around longer than the Georgia coach, but along with
Gary Pinkel of Missouri, Richt is your longest tenured coach in the
nation's toughest league. And he added his sixth SEC East title and
fifth SEC title game appearance to his resume in 2012. A model of
consistency, Richt has won at least eight games in all but one of his 12
SEC campaigns and has never finished a regular season under .500 and
never missed a postseason. Fans were restless following the low point of
the tenure — a loss to UCF in the Liberty Bowl following the 2010
season, but he made quality staff adjustments and has rebounded with
back-to-back SEC championship game appearances. Richt returned the Dawgs
to prominence with two SEC titles in 2002 and 2005, but after two
straight losses in Atlanta, Georgia faithful are eagerly waiting to cap a
season a with a win in the Georgia Dome rather than a loss. A win would
likely earn Richt his third SEC Coach of the Year award.RELATED CONTENT: Ranking All 125 College Football Head Coaches for 2013
4. Kevin Sumlin, Texas A&M
Record at Texas A&M: 11-2 (2012-present)
Record at Houston: 35-17 (2008-2011)
Overall Record: 46-19 (5 years)
Sumlin’s
debut at Texas A&M was a rousing success. In the Aggies’ first
season in the SEC, Sumlin guided Texas A&M to an 11-2 record, helped
to propel quarterback Johnny Manziel to the Heisman, and had the Aggies
on the doorstep of playing in a BCS bowl. Sumlin came to Texas A&M
after a 35-17 record in four seasons at Houston, which included a 12-1
mark in 2011. The Alabama native built a strong resume as an assistant,
making stops at Wyoming, Minnesota, Purdue, Texas A&M and at
Oklahoma under Bob Stoops. One of the underrated aspects of Sumlin’s
hire was a top-notch coaching staff, which included Kliff Kingsbury and
Brian Polian, who both departed for head coaching jobs in the offseason.
However, Sumlin restocked his staff, and with Texas A&M reeling in a
top-10 recruiting class, the future looks bright in College Station.
Sumlin’s next priority? Cut into Texas’ hold on the state and elevate
Texas A&M into a consistent contender in the SEC.5. James Franklin, Vanderbilt
Overall Record at Vanderbilt: 15-11 (2011-present, 2 years)
Vanderbilt
had never been to back-to-back bowl games in program history, but in
just two short years, that is exactly what Franklin has done for the
Commodores. It really is the only statistic that matters as Vandy has
achieved at a higher level than ever before in the 117-year history of
the program. With the only exception of attendance — which is still very
strong compared to pre-Franklin standards — everything about this
program screams S-E-C. Franklin has the Dores recruiting at an all-time
rate, the offense is scoring at unprecedented levels and the program as a
whole has a swagger never before seen on West End. Franklin is
meticulous in his holistic and forward-thinking approach to selling a
program and its exactly what a program like Vanderbilt has to have if it
wants to continue to grow and contend with much more powerful SEC
programs.6. Dan Mullen, Mississippi State
Overall Record at Mississippi State: 29-22 (2009-present, 5 years)
Each
BCS conference seems to have one coach that cannot be judged strictly
on his record. Mullen fits that profile for the SEC, as he is coming off
his fifth year in Starkville and has a 29-22 overall record. Although
Mullen’s overall record isn’t overly impressive, Mississippi State is
arguably one of the toughest jobs in the SEC. The Bulldogs have played
in three consecutive bowl games under Mullen and are coming off a 4-4
conference record in the always loaded SEC. Mullen is 3-1 against rival
Ole Miss and has won seven or more games in each of the last three
seasons. Prior to taking the top spot at Mississippi State, Mullen
worked as an assistant under Urban Meyer at Bowling Green, Utah and
Florida. There’s no question Mullen needs to consistently beat some of
the top teams in the SEC West to climb higher in the coach rankings.
However, it’s not easy to win the division right now, especially as
Alabama, LSU and Texas A&M could all be top-15 teams in 2013. If
Mullen was at one of the top jobs in the conference – Florida, Alabama,
LSU or Georgia – he would easily win at a higher level.7. Les Miles, LSU
Record at LSU: 84-21 (2005-present)
Record at Oklahoma State: 28-21 (2001-04)
Overall Record: 113-42 (12 years)
Needless
to say, Miles’ interesting personality sometimes distracts from his
coaching ability. The Ohio native got his chance to be a head coach in
2001, as he was hired to lead Oklahoma State. The Cowboys went 4-7 in
his first year but recorded at least seven victories in each of the next
three seasons. Miles parlayed his success with Oklahoma State into the
top spot at LSU, which he has held since 2005. Under Miles, the Tigers
have had plenty of success – 84 victories and seven finishes in the
Associated Press top 25 poll. LSU is 34-6 over the last three years and
played for the national championship after the 2011 season. Although the
Tigers have experienced plenty of success under Miles, there’s also a
sense of disappointment. LSU went 10-3 with a team that was picked among
the top two by most preseason polls last season. The Tigers also had a
disappointing 8-5 2008 campaign and are 1-3 in their last four bowl
games. There’s no question Miles is a solid coach, but he has plenty of
talent at his disposal, and the Tigers have slightly underachieved.8. Bret Bielema, Arkansas
Record at Arkansas: 0-0 (First Season)
Record at Wisconsin: 68-24 (2006-2012)
Overall Record: 68-24 (7 years)
Bielema’s
decision to leave Wisconsin for Arkansas came as a surprise, but the
lure of coaching in the SEC was tough to turn down. In seven years with
the Badgers, Bielema had a 68-24 record, and led Wisconsin to three
consecutive Rose Bowl appearances. Bielema led the Badgers to five
finishes in the Associated Press' top 25 and had four seasons of 10 or
more victories. Although Bielema was a good coach in the Big Ten, the
road is much tougher in the SEC. Arkansas is in for a transition year in
2013, and the team will have to contend with improving programs at
Texas A&M and Ole Miss in the West. While Bielema isn’t likely to
lead the Razorbacks to a 10-win season in 2013 or '14, he is a good pick
for a program that should be a consistent bowl team. Bielema will need
some time to adjust to the SEC, but he should be a good fit at Arkansas.9. Hugh Freeze, Ole Miss
Record at Ole Miss: 7-6 (2012-present)
Record at Arkansas State: 10-2 (2011)
Record at Lambuth: 20-5 (2008-09)
Overall Record: 37-13 (4 years)
After
a successful debut in Oxford, a case could be made Freeze should be
ranked higher on this list. The Mississippi native inherited an Ole Miss
team that went 2-10 in the year prior to his arrival and guided the
Rebels to a 7-6 finish with a victory over Pittsburgh in the BBVA
Compass Bowl. After finishing 2011 as the SEC’s worst team, Ole Miss was
one of college football’s top 40 teams last year. Success and
improvement hasn’t just been limited to one stop for Freeze, as Lambuth
was 20-5 from 2008-09 under his watch, and Arkansas State went 4-8 prior
to his arrival, only to win 10 games in Freeze’s only season in
Jonesboro. Freeze is bringing in a top-five recruiting class to Oxford,
and the program is clearly headed in the right direction. The
Mississippi native has never been a head coach at one stop long enough
to show he can sustain success for five or more seasons. However,
considering his recruiting haul and track record so far, there’s little
to doubt Freeze will continue to climb on this list in the coming years.10. Will Muschamp, Florida
Overall Record at Florida: 18-8 (2011-present, 2 years)
The
fiery Florida coach proved a lot in his crucial second season at the
helm in Gainesville. His team was one lost fumble at the goal line away
from playing for a national championship in the SEC title game. His
teams play with fierce physicality and his side of the ball, the
defense, has been a major strength. His track record of big-time success
— two national championship game appearances as a defensive coordinator
— under Nick Saban, Mack Brown and Tommy Tuberville points to his
ability to grind it out in a brutal conference. Yet, at times, his teams
tend to play out of control — much like his coaching style — and its
the only thing keeping him from being one of the league's elite field
generals. So with a reworked defense and third(-ish) year starter under
center, Gators fans are anxiously awaiting Muschamp's third season.
Finishing a game against Georgia would go a long way to proving Muschamp
is the long-term answer.11. Butch Jones, Tennessee
Record at Tennessee: First Season
Record at Cincinnati: 23-14 (2010-2012)
Record at Central Michigan: 27-13 (2007-2009)
Overall Record: 50-27 (6 years)
The
book on Jones is fairly straight forward. His teams have won at least a
share of a league championship in four of his six seasons as a head
coach. Two of them were outright while at Central Michigan and two of
them were co-championships in the always murky Big East with the
Bearcats. He has an excellent win-loss record and has taken a
forward-thinking approach in his short tenure at Tennessee and it has
made for big waves on the recruiting trail. However, he took over
programs built up by Brian Kelly at his previous two stops and it
remains to be seen if he can compete with the likes of Spurrier, Richt
and Saban every single season. There is some renewed energy in Knoxville
but fans can't be in anything but wait and see mode with Jones, the
Vols' fourth head coach since 2008.12. Gary Pinkel, Missouri
Record at Missouri: 90-61 (2001-present)
Record at Toledo: 73-37-3 (1991-2000)
Overall Record: 163-98-3 (21 years)
Pinkel
has a long and storied career on the sidelines at both Toledo and
Mizzou with at least 70 wins at both. He built the Tigers football
program to never before seen levels of success, both in the win column
and in the box score. He is essentially responsible for Missouri being
an attractive option for the SEC and needs to be given a lion's share of
credit for the three-letter patch currently on their shoulder pads. He
is No. 3 all-time in wins and is just 11 wins from becoming Missouri's
winningest coach in history. That said, he never broke through in the
Big 12 with a conference championship and, last year, watched his team
post its worst finish since Pinkel's second season (2002). He has been
around a long time and gets a lot of credit for building Mizzou football
into what it is today, but now he is facing the biggest and best the
game has to offer.13. Gus Malzahn, Auburn
Record at Auburn: 0-0 (First Season)
Record at Arkansas State: 9-3 (2012)
Overall Record: 9-3 (1 year)
Although
Gene Chizik was the head coach for Auburn’s national title team in
2010, it’s pretty evident much of the credit for the team’s success was
due to quarterback Cam Newton and Malzahn. And after spending one year
at Arkansas State, Malzahn is back at Auburn as the head coach. In his
one season with the Red Wolves, Malzahn led the team to a 9-3 record.
There’s no question Malzahn is one of college football’s top offensive
minds, and his one year of experience at Arkansas State should have him
better prepared for coaching in the SEC. However, Malzahn still needs to
prove he can be a successful head coach at the SEC level. With more
head coaching experience, Malzahn should rank higher on this list. And
with his familiarity with the team in 2013, Auburn could be the
most-improved team in the SEC.14. Mark Stoops, Kentucky
Overall Record at Kentucky: First Season
The
newest kid on the SEC block, Stoops' future as a head coach is anyone's
guess. What we do know is this: He hails from Youngstown, Ohio and
played defensive back for Iowa before he worked his way up through the
ranks. Stoops was a defensive coordinator for Houston then Miami then
Arizona (with his brother, Mike) and ultimately Florida State in 2010.
He took the 108th-ranked defense and turned it into the 42nd-rated unit
in one season before finishing fourth and second nationally in total
defense in 2011 and '12 respectively. He did a great job finishing the
recruiting cycle for the Wildcats, but at one of the toughest power
conference jobs in the nation, it takes more than a few recruiting wins
to be successful in Lexington.by Braden Gall (@BradenGall) and Steven Lassan (@AthlonSteven)
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You could ask 20 different people to rank the best coaches in the SEC 1 through 14, and you might get 20 different lists.
It's hard to imagine that anyone wouldn't have Alabama's Nick Saban in the top spot. When you win three out of the last four national championships, you're doing a lot of things right. Even those fans who detest Alabama would have a hard time not putting Saban No. 1.
After that, it's a crap shoot, and the other thing to remember is that a coach ranked near the top right now could plummet two or three years from now. It changes in a hurry in this league.
Athlon Sports has ranked all 125 FBS head coaches, and Saban not surprisingly was No. 1. Ohio State's Urban Meyer was No. 2 and Kansas State's Bill Snyder No. 3.
There were five SEC head coaches in the top 20, which again isn't surprising.
What is surprising is that LSU's Les Miles wasn't one of them.
South Carolina's Steve Spurrier was the second SEC coach on the list at No. 5 overall. Georgia's Mark Richt was No. 11, Texas A&M's Kevin Sumlin No. 16 and Vanderbilt's James Franklin No. 17.
And where's Miles?
Try No. 24 nationally ... and seventh in the SEC.
Mississippi State's Dan Mullen was ranked just ahead of Miles at No. 23, and new Arkansas coach Bret Bielema was right behind Miles at No. 25.
Nobody's arguing that Miles isn't quirky and downright strange at times. There have been some well-documented clock management issues on his watch and the giant egg the Tigers laid offensively in the 2011 BCS National Championship Game.
But doesn't winning 11 or more games in five of your eight seasons in the toughest conference in the country count for something? One of the supposed knocks on Miles is that he has great talent. That's always been one of my favorites.
In the realm of college football, nothing is more important than acquiring talent and developing that talent.
Wimp Sanderson, the former Alabama basketball coach, used to always have a classic comeback any time somebody would try and temper his success with the argument that he always had great players.
"You oughta get you some because they sure make coaching a lot easier," Sanderson would say.
Some critics dismiss Miles' success by saying anyone could win big at a place like LSU with its resources, tradition and fertile recruiting grounds. Without a doubt, LSU is one of the top coaching jobs in all of college football. I'd also point out, however, that from 1989-99, the Tigers had just three winning seasons. Miles, by contrast, has won 10 or more in six of his eight seasons.
I wouldn't necessarily have Miles in my top 3 coaches in the SEC, but he'd certainly be in my top 5.
Here's a look at how Athlon Sports ranked the SEC head coaches:
1. Nick Saban, Alabama
2. Steve Spurrier, South Carolina
3. Mark Richt, Georgia
4. Kevin Sumlin, Texas A&M
5. James Franklin, Vanderbilt
6. Dan Mullen, Mississippi State
7. Les Miles, LSU
8. Bret Bielema, Arkansas
9. Hugh Freeze, Ole Miss
10. Will Muschamp, Florida
11. Butch Jones, Tennessee
12. Gary Pinkel, Missouri
13. Gus Malzahn, Auburn
14. Mark Stoops, Kentucky
Who's too high, and who's too low? Let us know, and we'll re-visit this topic later in the week.--
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Alabama tailback Derrick Henry,
the No. 1-rated athlete in the ESPN 150 in 2013 and the Crimson Tide's
top-ranked signee, is out for the remainder of spring practice with a
fractured leg bone.
"Derrick Henry suffered a fractured fibula in Saturday's scrimmage and had successful surgery this morning with Dr. Lyle Cain," coach Nick Saban said in a statement. "With the support of our medical staff and the hard work and dedication Derrick has shown since he arrived, we are confident that he will make a full recovery for the start of camp this fall."
Earlier Tuesday, Henry's high school coach, Bobby Ramsay, had said that the running back fractured his tibia.
The 6-foot-3, 238-pound early enrollee set the high school career rushing record at Yulee (Fla.) High in November, surpassing Ken Hall's previous mark of 11,232 yards.
He was one of seven freshman to begin school at Alabama in January.
It's
fair to be disappointed by Derrick Henry's injury, but it's
unreasonable to think there will be any tangible repercussions on the
football field for the Crimson Tide, Alex Scarborough writes. Blog 
According to statistics released by Alabama, Henry had been the
team's third-leading rusher through two scrimmages this spring with 131
yards on 29 carries.
Saban and teammates had spoken highly of Henry before the injury, marveling at his physicality at the position.
"We were talking about it on the sideline -- me and a couple of the players -- how Henry looked like a bigger version of Trent Richardson," senior linebacker C.J. Mosley said. "... He came in and killed the first quarter program."
Said Saban: "Henry, obviously, is a guy that has flashed at times of being a big, fast, strong guy. ... Certainly is a guy that can help us in some areas of our team next year."
The loss of Henry hurts in the short term as Alabama was already dealing with the rehabilitation of two other backs this spring: Jalston Fowler and Dee Hart, both of whom suffered season-ending knee injuries during last season.
But reinforcements are not far behind. Not counting Henry, Alabama signed three top-10 tailbacks in the 2013 class: Alvin Kamara, Tyren Jones and Altee Tenpenny.
On signing day, Saban explained his reasoning for taking so many backs. And now that injuries have hit, it's easy to see why.
"We have one guy coming back that rushed for 1,000 yards," Saban said, referring to starter T.J. Yeldon. "We have another guy that carried the ball a few times as a freshman, and two guys that got hurt that may or may not be able to come back and play that position very well.
"To me, to have really good depth at running back, you need five really good players. Three of those guys usually play a lot, so I know in your guys' little fantasy football world you put these guys' names down, but there are circumstances. I think a lot of these guys are going to have a good opportunity to contribute next year."
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It's hard to imagine that anyone wouldn't have Alabama's Nick Saban in the top spot. When you win three out of the last four national championships, you're doing a lot of things right. Even those fans who detest Alabama would have a hard time not putting Saban No. 1.
After that, it's a crap shoot, and the other thing to remember is that a coach ranked near the top right now could plummet two or three years from now. It changes in a hurry in this league.
Athlon Sports has ranked all 125 FBS head coaches, and Saban not surprisingly was No. 1. Ohio State's Urban Meyer was No. 2 and Kansas State's Bill Snyder No. 3.
There were five SEC head coaches in the top 20, which again isn't surprising.
What is surprising is that LSU's Les Miles wasn't one of them.
South Carolina's Steve Spurrier was the second SEC coach on the list at No. 5 overall. Georgia's Mark Richt was No. 11, Texas A&M's Kevin Sumlin No. 16 and Vanderbilt's James Franklin No. 17.
And where's Miles?
Try No. 24 nationally ... and seventh in the SEC.
Mississippi State's Dan Mullen was ranked just ahead of Miles at No. 23, and new Arkansas coach Bret Bielema was right behind Miles at No. 25.
Nobody's arguing that Miles isn't quirky and downright strange at times. There have been some well-documented clock management issues on his watch and the giant egg the Tigers laid offensively in the 2011 BCS National Championship Game.
But doesn't winning 11 or more games in five of your eight seasons in the toughest conference in the country count for something? One of the supposed knocks on Miles is that he has great talent. That's always been one of my favorites.
In the realm of college football, nothing is more important than acquiring talent and developing that talent.
Wimp Sanderson, the former Alabama basketball coach, used to always have a classic comeback any time somebody would try and temper his success with the argument that he always had great players.
"You oughta get you some because they sure make coaching a lot easier," Sanderson would say.
Some critics dismiss Miles' success by saying anyone could win big at a place like LSU with its resources, tradition and fertile recruiting grounds. Without a doubt, LSU is one of the top coaching jobs in all of college football. I'd also point out, however, that from 1989-99, the Tigers had just three winning seasons. Miles, by contrast, has won 10 or more in six of his eight seasons.
I wouldn't necessarily have Miles in my top 3 coaches in the SEC, but he'd certainly be in my top 5.
Here's a look at how Athlon Sports ranked the SEC head coaches:
1. Nick Saban, Alabama
2. Steve Spurrier, South Carolina
3. Mark Richt, Georgia
4. Kevin Sumlin, Texas A&M
5. James Franklin, Vanderbilt
6. Dan Mullen, Mississippi State
7. Les Miles, LSU
8. Bret Bielema, Arkansas
9. Hugh Freeze, Ole Miss
10. Will Muschamp, Florida
11. Butch Jones, Tennessee
12. Gary Pinkel, Missouri
13. Gus Malzahn, Auburn
14. Mark Stoops, Kentucky
Who's too high, and who's too low? Let us know, and we'll re-visit this topic later in the week.--
Respect is earned from the good job that
people do. That LSU offense has been below average for these past four
or five years and that was LSU head coach Les Miles problem. A problem that as I speak
has not been resolved yet.
The LSU college football fans are very passionate people, but are still not inclined to shed crocodile tears. When LSU offense spurted and failed the LSU tiger fans cried for real.
When the new offensive coordinator Cam Cameron fixes this LSU moving the football problem. LSU and Les Miles will be respected as much as anyone else who earns it
The LSU college football fans are very passionate people, but are still not inclined to shed crocodile tears. When LSU offense spurted and failed the LSU tiger fans cried for real.
When the new offensive coordinator Cam Cameron fixes this LSU moving the football problem. LSU and Les Miles will be respected as much as anyone else who earns it
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1 1. Nick Saban, Alabama
2 7. Les Miles, LSU
3 3. Mark Richt, Georgia
4 4. Kevin Sumlin, Texas A&M
5 2. Steve Spurrier, South Carolina
6 5. James Franklin, Vanderbilt
7 10. Will Muschamp, Florida
8 9. Hugh Freeze, Ole Miss
9 11. Butch Jones, Tennessee
10 8. Bret Bielema, Arkansas ...more
2 7. Les Miles, LSU
3 3. Mark Richt, Georgia
4 4. Kevin Sumlin, Texas A&M
5 2. Steve Spurrier, South Carolina
6 5. James Franklin, Vanderbilt
7 10. Will Muschamp, Florida
8 9. Hugh Freeze, Ole Miss
9 11. Butch Jones, Tennessee
10 8. Bret Bielema, Arkansas ...more
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1 1. Nick Saban, Alabama
2 3. Mark Richt, Georgia
3 7. Les Miles, LSU
4 2. Steve Spurrier, South Carolina
5 4. Kevin Sumlin, Texas A&M
6 5. James Franklin, Vanderbilt
7 8. Bret Bielema, Arkansas
8 9. Hugh Freeze, Ole Miss
9 11. Butch Jones, Tennessee
10 10. Will Muschamp, Florida ...more
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2 3. Mark Richt, Georgia
3 7. Les Miles, LSU
4 2. Steve Spurrier, South Carolina
5 4. Kevin Sumlin, Texas A&M
6 5. James Franklin, Vanderbilt
7 8. Bret Bielema, Arkansas
8 9. Hugh Freeze, Ole Miss
9 11. Butch Jones, Tennessee
10 10. Will Muschamp, Florida ...more
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les miles. what about coach 'champ??!!. the guy went 7-6 with that mess
urban left behind called an offense.( which is a better rec than
satan's his first year at bama ) then went 11-2 the following season,
which is the same rec satan had his sophmore season at bama. you know
what?? gators are going to answer all questions and prove all these
insane rankings wrong, on the field next season. go gators
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Nick Saban is one and you can either put Les Miles or Steve Spurrier at two.
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Steve Spurrier would have to be 2 because of what he did at Florida and SC. I would put Miles at 3 and Richt at 4.
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I will agree with that Abby.
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CLP4BAMA-There
is just so long you can say "he inherited a built program, thanks to
Nick Saban". Yes, Saban got it started but Les Miles has continued it.
Nick Saban hasn't been LSU's HC for the last 8 years. All of his
players are LONG GONE. Les Miles is quirky, I will give you that
but he is a very good HC that deserves some respect and Athlon Sports
didn't give him any. Shame on them!
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ability to develop is even more critical and that has been Miles Achilles Heel - Bakavious Mingo is a perfect example as he should - solely based on talent - been one of the top defenders in the country the last two years, but was not even a full time starter for LSU.
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Mingo came to LSU as the #155 recruit, according to Rivals, and the #9 player at his position. He will go to the NFL as one of the top 20 players in the draft, and top 3 at his position. You...more
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ability to develop is even more critical and that has been Miles Achilles Heel - Bakavious Mingo is a perfect example as he should - solely based on talent - been one of the top defenders in the country the last two years, but was not even a full time starter for LSU.
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Mingo came to LSU as the #155 recruit, according to Rivals, and the #9 player at his position. He will go to the NFL as one of the top 20 players in the draft, and top 3 at his position. You...more
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Wow,
this is a layup. The reason Les Miles isn't ranked higher is because he
inherited a built program, thanks to Nick Saban, and who has done less
with more than Les Miles in the SEC? I'm talking championships, not win
percentage. LSU fans can't tell me this dude shouldn't have more games
and championships. Real talk, this guy has been more lucky than good.
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Bammer alert.
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I dare to say this guy really deserves more credit and actually articulate why
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More than Dan Mullen, I'll agree with that
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Miles
is doomed to be the Rodney Dangerfield of SEC coaches. You know, in
2003, Saban lost to an 8-5 team at home in Tiger Stadium. At least when
Miles posted his 13-1 record his loss was to a 12-1 team.
Restomod
Member since Mar 2012
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Bama will press even harder for Fournette now... (Posted on 4/16/13 at 11:15 a.m.)
Looks like they lost another RB to injury, even if it is short term.
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RB Derrick Henry has broken leg
Updated: April 16, 2013, 4:34 PM ET
By
Alex Scarborough | TideNation
Tough Blow For Alabama
SEC blogger Chris Low discusses Alabama RB Derrick Henry's broken leg.Tags: Derrick Henry, Derrikc Henry Injury, Alabama RB, Chris Low
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"Derrick Henry suffered a fractured fibula in Saturday's scrimmage and had successful surgery this morning with Dr. Lyle Cain," coach Nick Saban said in a statement. "With the support of our medical staff and the hard work and dedication Derrick has shown since he arrived, we are confident that he will make a full recovery for the start of camp this fall."
Earlier Tuesday, Henry's high school coach, Bobby Ramsay, had said that the running back fractured his tibia.
The 6-foot-3, 238-pound early enrollee set the high school career rushing record at Yulee (Fla.) High in November, surpassing Ken Hall's previous mark of 11,232 yards.
He was one of seven freshman to begin school at Alabama in January.
Scarborough: Superficial Wound
It's
fair to be disappointed by Derrick Henry's injury, but it's
unreasonable to think there will be any tangible repercussions on the
football field for the Crimson Tide, Alex Scarborough writes. Blog Saban and teammates had spoken highly of Henry before the injury, marveling at his physicality at the position.
"We were talking about it on the sideline -- me and a couple of the players -- how Henry looked like a bigger version of Trent Richardson," senior linebacker C.J. Mosley said. "... He came in and killed the first quarter program."
Said Saban: "Henry, obviously, is a guy that has flashed at times of being a big, fast, strong guy. ... Certainly is a guy that can help us in some areas of our team next year."
The loss of Henry hurts in the short term as Alabama was already dealing with the rehabilitation of two other backs this spring: Jalston Fowler and Dee Hart, both of whom suffered season-ending knee injuries during last season.
But reinforcements are not far behind. Not counting Henry, Alabama signed three top-10 tailbacks in the 2013 class: Alvin Kamara, Tyren Jones and Altee Tenpenny.
On signing day, Saban explained his reasoning for taking so many backs. And now that injuries have hit, it's easy to see why.
"We have one guy coming back that rushed for 1,000 yards," Saban said, referring to starter T.J. Yeldon. "We have another guy that carried the ball a few times as a freshman, and two guys that got hurt that may or may not be able to come back and play that position very well.
"To me, to have really good depth at running back, you need five really good players. Three of those guys usually play a lot, so I know in your guys' little fantasy football world you put these guys' names down, but there are circumstances. I think a lot of these guys are going to have a good opportunity to contribute next year."
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