Saban Says Keilan Robinson Would Be "Playing Alot at Bama"

I know I know...could be just public posturing for the sake of competitive advantage and making yourself feel good...but he comes across sincere and hard to argue.
Either way, fortifies a baffling question most of us have had...same question we had of Herman at times.
It is obvious we need another game wrecker like Worthy and seems there could be many ways to utilize KR..even beyond traditional RB. So, why not??
(Of course, we'll see him more this week..but why not before...)

Nick Saban says Keilan Robinson would ‘be playing a lot’ at Alabama

 

Oh brother. I'm suppose to believe Saban spends time dissecting the Texas football team during the season? Gimme a break.

 

Maybe, maybe not……but the dude does need more carries. Or is he hurt?

 

I don't view Saban's comments as anything to do with Robinson's production at Texas. Their RB room has been struck with injury and they are down to 2 scholarship RBs. I do think Robinson would be a major player in their scheme this year. Will be interesting to see how he gets used for us these final 2 games with Bijan out.

 

Last week he was hurt with the 'rona.

 

That seems like it crosses a line
To have a coach at one school say that about a player at another school
Especially with the portal

 

KRobs answer tweet....

 

I think old Nick may have heard some other players are thinking about getting in the portal.

 

At least he used the smile_cry and not just the cryface lol

 

Posturing while making KR the poster boy of what happens if you think anyone's pasture is greener than the one in Tusca.loosa.

Comment was not about Texas, not about Sark, but ALL about Alabama

 

Totally agree, Sabre. Likely spot on.

I just viewed it as a good springboard to talk about Keilan's "usage" since it has been a topic of discussion here this year.

Too bad we came into the year with 4 more talented players getting rave reviews and suppose to help us in Davis, Thornton, Robinson, and Omeire and due to injury and other factors haven't seen their impact with 3 of those but no one can explain the 4th - Robinson.

 

Not sure what to think about this comment. Was he rumbling about Sark taking some of his staff back when he left? Is he digging on Sark here because of some grudge? I mean crap why would almighty Bama be pointing fingers at lowly Texas unless there were some hard feelings either because someone would dare transfer from the holy of holiest or he’s holding a grudge against the coaches. Seems odd to me.

 

A little bit of chess from Coach Saban. "See what happens when you leave Bama?"

 

Yep, Saban "always be closing". Thats why he's the best.

 

It's almost that time of year...

 

Well...we will see Keilan on the field more this week.
Sark better hope he doesn't tear it up or he will have an even harder time defending the lack of usage.
And please...please...please...please...
Can we get creative out of the backfield or off the end or slot creative usage for guys like this??
Wheels, creative screens or even up the slot, short drags to involve scatback types and..even a tight end occassionally please. Whatever happened to the flanker?
Quick backs coming out of the backfield are deadly in the pass game...so are tight ends. He did it all the time at Bama. Where is it? Do we lack personnel? Is it the protection?
I do not pretend to know more than any of these coaches. I am just curious. Seems like you could wreak havoc on defenses with Worthy, Keilan, and a tight end mixing up routes and schemes...not to mention RJs versatility.

Thinking about Marshall Faulk and how he destroyed defenses catching passes out of the backfield.

 

You know what it is...

Look! A good photo of our offensive line!!!

 

Saban doing some November 'crootin.

 

Rain I say it’s the protection. Several times Bijan has run out from backfield to be initially covered and CT not having time to wait for him to get loose. And remember the screen we tried where it was completely blown up by the rush. I don’t throw blame on players incompetence or coaches scheme because I just do not know. I just know it has been disappointing.

 

I know this there were many times the QB had time to throw. Having said that i really believe it was a lack of creativity of play calling and that disturbs me cause Sark had the reputation of being a creative play caller. But to me he seems to be more of a conservative play caller. I can build a strong case for that.
Question: if a LB quickly went over to cover Bijan in the flat then why didn't we have a tight end or WR cut over to the vacant area for a pass? Etc.

 

Great post and if i could put 100 winner emojis there i would

 

I need to understand, with Bijan Robinson in the backfield until this game, exactly when we should have replaced him with KR? Sure, I could see KR getting perhaps 2-3 more touches a game as a slot receiver or the like, but who among us would have replaced BR with KR?

I completely agree that KR is very talented, but there’s no way he would have ever replaced BR except to spell him for a few carries in a drive. Then again, who among us hasn’t been impressed with Jonathon Brooks, or isn’t comfortable with Roschon?

My point: Is there really anything to complain about here?

 

He will get his chance Saturday to do exactly what his role has been, to fill in for BR if hurt. I’m hoping he blows it up and gets 200 yards. If he goes the same against KSt then we have 2 backs to rotate next year with Roschon moving to 3rd or perhaps a receiver slot cause he’s shown repeatedly he wants to play and be a part.

 

Saban has never snarked about one of his coaches getting promoted before

 

This wasn’t my idea but I really like it. How about Roschon at LB? He’s got the size, toughness, speed, and smarts.

 

He did play some DB in critical situations in HS. I believe he had a pick to stop Nederland & preserve the win his senior year.

 

Guys like Roschon will play wherever the coaches think they can/should play. He’s got the Sam type attitude and has proved it on the field. Really respect the kid.

 

If it were up to me I would put everyone on the offense (except for the offensive line) on defense. The team would be so much better and I would make decent D coordinator money.

 

Why doesn’t Saban comment on the players he’s recruited, offered a scholarship, and then the day before signing day revoked that scholarship?
Did it to a TE last year. The kid was the longest committed recruit Bama had at the time

 

Because he has won 72 NCs and can say what he wants to say.