One thing more than any other that has led to him being in this spot is a failure in getting the youth on this team into games early and more often. It's where the talent is and is a major reason injuries and depth are such a problem. He mentioned Chandler. Kid has wheels so why did they not get him in more? He said they'd talked about it so why didn't they do it? Same question for LB, DL, secondary etc. You see how bama plays so many kids....well it's why they have depth and don't get worn down. It's also why injuries aren't as big a problem. His fear of youthful mistakes and the staffs apparent inability to develop players is why his recruiting won't save his job.
I know we are beating a dead horse, but I'll add to it. Byrd tweated something about a South Carolina defensive back being on an Island, and he looked up flights or something and came to a conclusion that the island didn't exist or something like that.
Anyway, the trash talk caused a stir and thought, dang - it'd be nice to see Tyler Bird back it up. I don't think he even saw the field against SC. It's like, when you are out, you are really OUT. I know Berry has been hurt, but I'd like to know, after he's graduated, how many plays he's played in his whole career. Can't be more than 20. Tell me that his only skill is kick returns, and I'll say, ok 20 plays is about right. (sarcastic here)
Darrell Taylor is another who must have ticked off Jones. If he played against KY, I didn't notice it.
Tim Priest was going off on the linebackers not playing their positions. Of course Bituli got tossed, McDowell injured, but dang. Some of these guys are seniors and still making boneheaded mistakes.
One more lick just so the horse we are beating dies..
Why do our defensive backs tackle up around the head and shoulders and try to wrestle the guy down? How may times has a running back drug a pile of orange jerseys 7 yards downfield before that last guy can jump on the pile (pushing it another 3 yards) until he falls.
Bama defenders hit the thighs, and feet when they tackle. (I know I hate even bringing them up). Runners go down. OK horse is dead.