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Diego Ricardo
| Favorite team: | Alabama  |
| Location: | Alabama |
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| Occupation: | Software Engineer |
| Number of Posts: | 12067 |
| Registered on: | 12/29/2020 |
| Online Status: | Online |
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re: Portal & Roster Tracker (see first 2 posts for updated roster info) - PORTAL CLOSED
Posted by Diego Ricardo on 1/17/26 at 2:33 pm to SECSolomonGrundy
It’s a pretty decent gap filling class. No superstars so folks will act like it is garbage. Really just need some depth WRs now.
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re: Portal & Roster Tracker (see first 2 posts for updated roster info) - PORTAL CLOSED
Posted by Diego Ricardo on 1/17/26 at 2:31 pm to Bear88
Green is going to be great. Reminds me of Raekwon Davis
re: Alabama 83 @ Oklahoma 81 Final - SECN
Posted by Diego Ricardo on 1/17/26 at 2:26 pm to Bryant91092
This team is clearly close. Just wish oats wouldn’t need to kick them in the rear at halftime
re: Portal & Roster Tracker (see first 2 posts for updated roster info) - PORTAL CLOSED
Posted by Diego Ricardo on 1/17/26 at 2:04 pm to crimsontater
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if we keep the same st coach, theres next years fair catch specialist on punts
The reason we had so many fair catches is Cole Adams did what he was supposed to do most of the time. The problem was we don't really have any jammers that do a good job of winning matchup. Frankly, we had some want-to issues at DB with run defense and similar want-to issues with blocking from the WRs. These problems may be bigger than the STC and may just be a jimmies and joes problem.
The specialist problems are bigger than STC too. Going to be hard to fix a punter who is a bit slow to get it off and not great at getting distance with hang-time. Going to be hard to be consistent kicking when the long snapper is bad too. Also, probably affected punting to some degree.
re: Portal & Roster Tracker (see first 2 posts for updated roster info) - PORTAL CLOSED
Posted by Diego Ricardo on 1/17/26 at 10:39 am to tide06
Alabama just needs to sign some FCS WRs with good production and experience at that level. We need depth at WR that we can trust if they're called into action, not top-tier playmakers.
The Yale WR I saw on here several days ago would be an interesting add in that respect.
There are several FCS WRs who made it big in the NFL. Cooper Kupp won the triple crown for receivers in 2021 and he's from Eastern Washington.
The Yale WR I saw on here several days ago would be an interesting add in that respect.
There are several FCS WRs who made it big in the NFL. Cooper Kupp won the triple crown for receivers in 2021 and he's from Eastern Washington.
re: Portal & Roster Tracker (see first 2 posts for updated roster info) - PORTAL CLOSED
Posted by Diego Ricardo on 1/17/26 at 7:58 am to LucedaleTider
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Say what you will but bama is a top tier developmental program for future transfers to OSU and the Texas schools.
Kidding … sorta
We lost two guys who would have started in 2026 and neither were stars. Time to up the Wellbutrin dosage.
re: Portal & Roster Tracker (see first 2 posts for updated roster info) - PORTAL CLOSED
Posted by Diego Ricardo on 1/16/26 at 9:07 pm to Bamadiver
Brooks is depth. Probably the 6OL package blocking TE
re: Portal & Roster Tracker (see first 2 posts for updated roster info) - PORTAL CLOSED
Posted by Diego Ricardo on 1/16/26 at 7:45 pm to UASports23
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Facebook undefeated.
The jeets are pros at AI slop that lassos the dumbest uncs and aunts you know on facebook
re: Portal & Roster Tracker (see first 2 posts for updated roster info) - PORTAL CLOSED
Posted by Diego Ricardo on 1/16/26 at 6:28 pm to UASports23
He’s got a lot of experience but I’m always worried about how LOS guys transition between subdivisions.
re: Portal & Roster Tracker (see first 2 posts for updated roster info) - PORTAL CLOSED
Posted by Diego Ricardo on 1/16/26 at 1:20 pm to TideSaint
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Oregon DL Terrence Green is on campus.
I just found some HS highlights of this guy but he's one of those 330lb guys who has almost no bad weight. Sorta Raekwon Davis-esque as a DT. Think they even wear the same number 99.
re: Portal & Roster Tracker (see first 2 posts for updated roster info) - PORTAL CLOSED
Posted by Diego Ricardo on 1/16/26 at 7:42 am to Amarillo Tide
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Why the hell would you be down voted for that post? We have some posters that would down vote "Merry Christmas" being posted.
Like I've posted recently, you need to consider the words of America's Greatest Ex-Mayor Eric Adams :lol:
“All my haters become my waiters when I sit down at the table of success."
re: Portal & Roster Tracker (see first 2 posts for updated roster info) - PORTAL CLOSED
Posted by Diego Ricardo on 1/16/26 at 7:40 am to Sandkhan
Raiders definitely are in a wilderness that they've been in since Thomas Brady sent them to an icy tuck ruled hell.
They're paying the cost of having a television draftnik be their GM in the recent past. If they actually have good draft classes stack for 2 or 3 more years, they may be able to do something but I think it the wrong time for the QB to be there. I actually think they should draft outside of QB this year and just roll with Geno Smith one more year. Build a roster that a new QB can succeed in.
They're paying the cost of having a television draftnik be their GM in the recent past. If they actually have good draft classes stack for 2 or 3 more years, they may be able to do something but I think it the wrong time for the QB to be there. I actually think they should draft outside of QB this year and just roll with Geno Smith one more year. Build a roster that a new QB can succeed in.
re: Portal & Roster Tracker (see first 2 posts for updated roster info) - PORTAL CLOSED
Posted by Diego Ricardo on 1/16/26 at 7:16 am to FWBFLlaw
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Let’s not forget that the QH class this year is down. Next year, he might not even be in the top 5 QB drafted
Two deadend franchises at the top of the draft has him spooked. His career was pretty much settled to be a bust from the outset.
re: Portal & Roster Tracker (see first 2 posts for updated roster info) - PORTAL CLOSED
Posted by Diego Ricardo on 1/15/26 at 7:17 pm to tide06
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6’4 245… sounds like LT Overton with better production to me…
Overton is almost 280. This guy is a fit for our edge position (Wolf). Also he’s probably going for money we ain’t spending.
re: Effect of the portal that Alabama may benefit from
Posted by Diego Ricardo on 1/15/26 at 5:13 pm to Vulcan Materials
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So you’re saying it’s a minor coincidence that Alabama just so happened to become an ultra national brand late 2000s while enrollment dispersal was quietly being overhauled by that walking corpse
Athletics has become so important precisely because “student life” is a big marketing angle for getting enrollment outside your home state. This is why you see university’s operating football at a loss because the gains on the recruitment end are so great.
I would say Nick Saban being hired was hitting big time on that strategy.
re: ESPN-Absolutely clueless about Alabama and the portal
Posted by Diego Ricardo on 1/15/26 at 2:00 pm to tattoo
It isn't fair but you're in trouble if you're waiting on the media to be fair to an established brand when they appear wounded. And really, the media not being nice does not matter. I'm more concerned with the team's response to the end of 2025 than people who are just talking like you and I but in front of a camera.
re: Portal & Roster Tracker (see first 2 posts for updated roster info) - PORTAL CLOSED
Posted by Diego Ricardo on 1/15/26 at 1:57 pm to Sl0thstronautEsq
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Based on how our staff operates? I'd put my money on platooning
I don't think platooning is great for OL continuity. I like the 6OL formations when you need to make a statement. However, I think great teams have 5 and stick with it. That was Huskies plan in 2022-23.
I think we platoon because of fitness of our linemen at guard being insufficient to move around like this offense wants. I'm telling you that if Lloyd or Haywood ends up playing guard, I doubt they come off the field much. They are definitely athletic enough to be a pulling guard in the offense for all the consequential snaps.
I can agree it may not be Lloyd or Carroll...it is probably Carroll or Haywood or Lloyd. Carroll and Lloyd are in the catbird seat already on campus and familiar with the scheme. So it may end up being Haywood at OG. However, those are 3 of our 5 best linemen more than likely. Got to get your best 5 on the field.
I also agree with the sentiment that Strayhorn may move to guard if another center prospect emerges in the transfer process. In that case, it'd probably be Sanders moving into a depth role.
re: Portal & Roster Tracker (see first 2 posts for updated roster info) - PORTAL CLOSED
Posted by Diego Ricardo on 1/15/26 at 1:20 pm to tide06
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Who are your two guards as of now?
I think Sanders and one of the OTs will slide in Lloyd or Carroll.
re: Portal & Roster Tracker (see first 2 posts for updated roster info) - PORTAL CLOSED
Posted by Diego Ricardo on 1/15/26 at 1:09 pm to TheTideMustRoll
I think we have our 5 starters on campus right now. Potential is a fine take for swing linemen.
re: Effect of the portal that Alabama may benefit from
Posted by Diego Ricardo on 1/15/26 at 12:50 pm to Diego Ricardo
Also, I would add that Alabama Polytechnic Institute's ability to out-maneuver the University of Alabama for the land-grant university status in the late 19th century likely makes the actual flagship university in this state more dependent on tuition revenue because Auburn University is getting additional federal monies due to their land-grant status.
re: Portal & Roster Tracker (see first 2 posts for updated roster info) - PORTAL CLOSED
Posted by Diego Ricardo on 1/15/26 at 12:30 pm to Sandkhan
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Does Yale include fair catches in their course curriculum
they teach that before letting you frick geronimo's skull to enter the society
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