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Re: actually, i didn't realize he was a true freshman until after the game callandor1000 Send a noteboard - 08/01/2010 09:12:31 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...


But getting tossed into a game suddenly? Not just a game, but a National Championship game? I mean I'd have been more worried if he had done well. Instead, he showed flashes of if not brilliance, but something a little extra special and showed that there was something to really look forward to next season. This will only make the kid stronger, I'm sure.

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Alabama's national championship is tainted - 08/01/2010 04:01:23 PM 730 Views
Doesn't sound tainted to me - 08/01/2010 04:11:57 PM 507 Views
I agree- a better team would adapt to the injury - 08/01/2010 06:14:17 PM 503 Views
exactly. i made the same point in my "feel sorry for alabama" thread - 08/01/2010 06:49:42 PM 499 Views
Re: exactly. i made the same point in my "feel sorry for alabama" thread - 08/01/2010 09:04:27 PM 450 Views
actually, i didn't realize he was a true freshman until after the game - 08/01/2010 09:09:23 PM 487 Views
Re: actually, i didn't realize he was a true freshman until after the game - 08/01/2010 09:12:31 PM 536 Views
No Way. - 08/01/2010 04:13:53 PM 572 Views
Yes, but not for the reason you mention. - 08/01/2010 04:52:56 PM 585 Views
Very very true. Let there be a playoff already! *NM* - 08/01/2010 05:06:47 PM 205 Views
Yep. *NM* - 08/01/2010 06:46:42 PM 207 Views
Injuries happen. Besides that, when do Alabama and Boise State play? *NM* - 08/01/2010 06:45:14 PM 199 Views
Boise State has an opening in 2011. I'd love to see that game. *NM* - 08/01/2010 07:08:48 PM 195 Views
Injuries do not taint Championships, ever. - 08/01/2010 09:00:02 PM 507 Views
Meh, we're arguing semantics. - 08/01/2010 09:36:56 PM 476 Views
How about "cheapened"? *NM* - 08/01/2010 10:06:02 PM 221 Views

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