Alex Butler

It’s Louisiana they invented dealing in shady politics and dealings lol. They’re probably thinking they have 27 million more dollars than the Aggies did and look at them now! They’re investing money in the swamp and hoping it turns into waterfront luxury. They were ready and willing to spend with us on Herman too. Let them learn the hard truth with Lame Coffin.

Simple, why spend the money when the return is going to be so minimal versus your current position group. Especially considering what they felt was more important. We’ll never know, but I’m not confident much of any back would’ve fared well this year. You add in injuries to both and the quick trigger to bail on the running game and you’ve got a big spend for little to no gain. I didn’t hear a ton about the RB room preseason other than we have the only returning thousand yard back and CJ Baxter is coming back healthy along with Clark and Gibson. From my recollection there was optimism about them especially after the OSU game this year. But you tell me what resources you’d choose to reallocate to have one of these guys?

None of these dudes are Bijan let’s be clear. I didn’t say anything about being terrible. All I’m arguing is that the production noted isn’t comparable. I don’t think Bijan would be as productive as he could be with this offensive line versus what we’ve had in the past. We had worse offensive lines with him but also played in a weaker big 12. I’m not sure Ricky Williams or Bijan could do much behind this line compared to one that has more cohesion and talent.

Ok, we’re not comparing apples to apples. Different teams, different lines, different skill players, different QB, different opponents, different scheme, and different play callers. Not to mention ton which of these guys would’ve really been interested in coming into a RB room already crowded with a team leader, program guy, 1000 yard back, and. 5 star coming back strong (we were told) from an injury. Not to mention the requirements of backs in this offense also knowing they weren’t ever going to be the guy. That title always will be Arch’s. Let’s deal in what we have not what might could have happened if. My guess is those guys would’ve played poorly too then y’all would be complaining how much we spent on a back we didn’t need and can’t use and we should’ve spent it on a receiver or defensive tackle.

Maybe, maybe not.

Which of these would’ve been better behind our line? What do we give up to get them?

Maybe, but those guys weren’t available. Which back in the portal would you go back and take if you could? Would they fair any better than Tre with this OL? DB position has depth and experience but again Gilbeau didn’t work out at CB. Who from the portal would you have gotten? There’s only so much you can do in the portal and so much you can spend. This team is a playoff team on paper but we played erratic and lost a bad one at FL, then got boat raced in the fourth quarter against a UGA that is playing as well as anyone in the country. We’re going to agree to disagree. I think the talent is there it’s just under performed this season.

You mean the 1,000 yard back from last year that’s been limited by injuries, few carries, and a bad OL? I think he is a starter but we did miss on Baxter being back healthy and Gibson not fixing fumble issues. LG has been bad RG has been good with Campbell. DB is young and they’ve had injuries and Gilbeau failed to progress as a starting CB. Manny has been terrific and our WRs are really gelling now that they’ve gotten reps with Arch.

Some damn good LBs in this group. Agent 0 is the best of all of them in my opinion, just look what his impact was when he was out last week. Whether he wins or not, definitely deserves it in my book!!

I may have had a couple of milkshakes what of it?!

What if we did 20 and the conference championship was gone and replaced by a play in for the 4th and 5th seeds from power four with 4 at large bids?!

Don’t be sorry. I feel you’re handling it perfectly well. Perhaps he’s in a strangermood than normal

Let’s go to with first 2 rounds at home stadiums and first round bye for top 4 with no conf championship games.

I don’t think we know if the players are meshing with him or not. The head coach has said he wants to play more man. I’m going to trust the DC that has proven to work within the system and adapt as well as the coach with more NFL skins on the wall than most anyone in college football.

They’re going to be badass next year. Give Akina a chance to really work the young guys. The Gilbeau experiment was an unfortunate flop but we have a TON of talent and football character back there. Losing a lot, but we have the talent and players to make big leaps. Trust the process Akina will get these dudes back with Huff flexing on them.