I think the reaction is because he’s not only a corner stone player but he’s loved by the fans and the locker room. He’s one of the faces of the new era. It’s bigger than just on field production. That can always be replaced
Exactly so, back to the math of the situation, it is what it is!!! Roll Tide Mbakwe: Alabama fans will be even more elated the staff kept him than they are now before he is done.
According to them anyone who leaves isn't good enough to play unless they decide to come back then all of the sudden they're the best player ever......
I think Bak is lowkey jealous that Ryan gets all the attention and love. He was expecting to be Mr Football when he stepped on campus but the coaches used him poorly. I’m excited to see him play WR, I think that will give him a better opportunity to shine and use him skills.
This is why Coach Saban retired. A coach should not have to constantly recruit and re-recruit every year while trying to develop players and win games. Even a coach has stipulations in their contract to be met or there are consequences for the coach. Until the portal and NIL situation is made to hold players accountable for "changing their commitments" college football will suffer. Saban was right.👍
Jimmy is exactly right… We need to be better at math… Does the Alabama Fanbase think that “Roster Managemen” simply means who we are going to recruit or go after in the portal… That’s only half the story the other half is who do we push out the door… In a kind way… To make room for these other people That we’re looking to get… We only get 85 spots for scholarship players… Right?
As much potential as he has to be an elite player on the field play was secondary here he was talismanic for this program and an anchor in the locker room. I just don’t think we could afford to lose him in terms of optics and overall direction of the program under KDB plus it signifies to other schools that they can’t just come and poach us with money anymore, and that Alabama is modernizing itself in terms of NIL.
At this point ive gone past giving a shite!!!! They are slowly destroying the game i really, truly love and its breaking my heart!! Please take me back to 2009 to 2020 when Bama football was played as it should and there was nothing betrer!!
So you want to go back to win Alabama dominated everyone else. Yeah we would all like that but every good thing must come to an end. That doesn’t mean the game is being ruined.
Bro if given the Chance Bak could be just as good as Ryan, dude literally went toe to toe with Ryan in a state Championship and won. Bro not a scrub compared to Ryan he's just as good he just had to learn the position that Bama wanted him to play.
Glad Mbakwe changed mind, but that was because Bama had to increase his NIL payment, right? Regardless, NIL and wide open transfer portal is pathetic and doing lasting damage going forward imo.
When people say on RUclips & TV, “Well everybody just has to accept the NCAA NIL & Portal environment”. No I do not - I will be playing golf on Saturday’s next fall & early winter. I will not support NCAA football with my money or time.
Think about all the kids that have been high profile players that left Bama that have not played at the spot they landed and have been back in the portal again.
We’re at 83 yes, but we also understand that the transfer portal is still open!! Will we stay at 83 is the question!! We need to have a plan in place just in case more guys go to the portal!! The reason we are going after guys is for replacements!! We understand that we might not can get them now, but if a spot opens up via a player goes to the transfer portal, we have the right replacement in place!!🐘🐘🐘
Jimmy, with all due respect sir…this issue or situation is much bigger than Mbakwe or any other player leaving. Even playing the numbers game (I.e. 85 scholarships). The fact that NIL and this unforgivable Transfer Portal is killing college football nationwide. Pouching and I say pouching with inevitable confidence, is an atrocious act. I quit watching the prima dona’s in professional sports because of collective bargaining agreements and over inflated salaries. College is sliding down a slippery slope and soon will follow suit. College football fans supported teams because of the purity of the game!
Guys, a show about comments? Let's just say opinions vary and focus on portal news. With such a tight roster and and incoming freshman some have to go to make room. Roster management is a key responsibility of the coaching staff.
guys everyone talking about how bad it would have been to lose M Bak what if the worse thing is him staying? There has to be some division in the locker room, jealousy? Starters not making as much money and having to give up playing time because he wants guaranteed playing time! Don't see how the others except this or view this as a positive. We see it as a positive because he is an in-state kid that is high profile, but our defensive backfield is full of 5 star out of state kids and division may set in! This kid did this publicly, why? I think we should have let him go, until the universities say no these kids will continue to do this! And letting him go would have probably been best for cohesiveness' of the team. But its done now hope it all works out!
I don’t think JM’s mature enough to play both ways… We shall see… Now that he’s got the big bag will see if he becomes salary soft… In the meantime, he and RW, embarrassed the University & the fans (whether the fans realize it or not)with this public shake down… Alabama football program was always elite and a cut above… That seems to be going away quickly… And I am one fan (since 1966) that is ticked about it I don’t care that the kid was paid, but I care about is how this looks to younger players… What kind of an example is this setting?
@joshjeffcoat26RMFT If it's true that they were playing games instead of working it out behind the scenes, then no, I won't be. Don't need those type of players
Meh, whatever. I'd have let him walk. I understand the world of college football now but this dude isn't even a generational player. He's just good and he's asking for7 figures? . He can pull that Bama jersey on and I will always cheer for Bama but my player fandom is waning.
Why delete my comment about Capitalism? College football is a business and people need to accept. I hope more “So Call” Bama fans leave Does that work?
You understand that there is no pure capitalism, right? We have a mixed economy, meaning that there are rules in place. College football is the wild West right now. There's no real rules. We need rules, dude.
*I dont agree on Devonta Smith. They are/should be looking for an upgrade at THAT position. Is it Red? Sincerely doubt it.Decent player in some ways. But doesnt run well.Of course neither does Malachi or Hubbard...Will Lee be elite? Mincey?...Bak?....Taylor?....I believe 1,or more could be/will be...Could guys like this play Husky,or Nickel? I believe so 100%... *I also counted 62 (Minus Grads+WO's) at this moment...63 now with Collins... Without the New schollie guys...This number will undoubtedly change..Who? Possibly any,all,or none of Domani,Jihaad,Milroe,LTO,Book,+Keenan.....I believe 4 of them leave,with Keenan+Domani returning(My opinion)..Would be nice IF LTO,Campbell,+Book did return.....But I doubt it..Lawson has to return or transfer..Milroe HAS to go for a multitude of reasons... *Here is my list of guys who will Quite possibly be "shown the door" soon,or at least after Spring....1)KMack and/or Howard 2)Simpson(eventually) 3)Daniel Hill 4)2 of Montgomery,Alinen,Pritchett,Vandemark,or Roberts 5)One of the returning ILB's 6)1-2 WRS *I believe we will have 10-12 More subtractions...Of course I will probably be wrong🤣🤣🤣 *You know we are going to add at least 1 WR...Upgrade on the O-Line(2)...Add a QB...Add at least 1 ILB....HAVE to add on to our D-Line(Collins plus 2 more)...And always on the lookout for "THAT guy" at RB or Pass Rusher... *The problem with Recruiting HS kids? You have to keep recruiting them and playing add-on IF you want to keep the ones that you want for even 2 years...3yrs...or 4....Or make certain "concessions"..Like with Bak...The ones you want to keep...I would have hoped that Odom would have been one of those.Obviously not .....I may have liked his "aptitude","Altitude",and "attitude" MORE than what Coaches KD,JS,BE(Who I wish was OC),and NS... *Bak is going to play in the slot.And we are probably going to like it.And he is probably going to be hell on wheels...Will be shocked if he isnt....I agree that Bak will play on Offense against UM...And I also agree on your evaluation of Rico Scott..What Injuries did Bubba and jefferson suffer? *Screw the CFP's...They are a joke...A politicized ,dishonest joke..Why do I feel that way? No order....1)Indy 2)SMU.. The AQ's 3)Clemson 4)ASU 5)Boise...PLUS 6)ohio,PUsu,UTK,+Texas were obviously not poked,prodded,and fully examined by the clowns for being "worthy"..Just rewarded automatically for only having 2 losses....And in reality? All 4 played shit schedules overall...AND...ohio,PU,Texas,+Tenn. combined: 1)For 42 wins 2)These 42 wins came over teams who COMBINED to LOSE 35 MORE games than they WON🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 3)Of the 42 total wins? 33% of them (14) came over teams who had a winning record... It IS a Total Fraud....Do you believe that SOS was even considered? NOT me......
I am not going to believe this recent number of defections is all positive. From what I see, we are not building a stronger overall roster. Losing 5 stars and picking up 3 stars, worries me. If a 5 star isn't playing and a 3 star starts, does that mean he is better, or is that all we can get? I believe we can only tell at the end of next year when we look at our record. The question is, will the end of next year be too late for DeBoer? Alabama fans have been badly spoiled by Coach Sabans' success. If fans stop coming to games and stop contributing to the financial needs of the football program. This is my biggest concern.
bama tickets, clothing, gifts etc i spend annually = $1800 a year for me. its peanuts to some. ill be spending $0 in 2025. School, staff and 18 year olds have plenty in the bank
They trun bama into a 1 and out school so they can get bama on there resume and there out for the bag there is NO BAMA STANDARD anymore no team all me now
Luke and Jimmy are great.
This whole portal thing is giving me whiplash
I think the reaction is because he’s not only a corner stone player but he’s loved by the fans and the locker room. He’s one of the faces of the new era. It’s bigger than just on field production. That can always be replaced
I am cracking up "jimmy why are your lips doing that?" LOL
Exactly so, back to the math of the situation, it is what it is!!! Roll Tide
Mbakwe: Alabama fans will be even more elated the staff kept him than they are now before he is done.
Yall must haven’t seen Jaylen play in high school dude is HIM
According to them anyone who leaves isn't good enough to play unless they decide to come back then all of the sudden they're the best player ever......
Ryan and Bak have the potential to be as electric of a duo as smitty and waddle
I think Bak is lowkey jealous that Ryan gets all the attention and love. He was expecting to be Mr Football when he stepped on campus but the coaches used him poorly. I’m excited to see him play WR, I think that will give him a better opportunity to shine and use him skills.
This is why Coach Saban retired. A coach should not have to constantly recruit and re-recruit every year while trying to develop players and win games. Even a coach has stipulations in their contract to be met or there are consequences for the coach. Until the portal and NIL situation is made to hold players accountable for "changing their commitments" college football will suffer. Saban was right.👍
People were worried Ryan and Jalen could have left together.
Jimmy is exactly right… We need to be better at math…
Does the Alabama Fanbase think that “Roster Managemen” simply means who we are going to recruit or go after in the portal…
That’s only half the story the other half is who do we push out the door… In a kind way… To make room for these other people That we’re looking to get…
We only get 85 spots for scholarship players… Right?
105 in the 2025 season
@@akilabdul-aziz4058Wrong. The SEC is sticking with a maximum of 85 scholarships for 2025.
As much potential as he has to be an elite player on the field play was secondary here he was talismanic for this program and an anchor in the locker room. I just don’t think we could afford to lose him in terms of optics and overall direction of the program under KDB plus it signifies to other schools that they can’t just come and poach us with money anymore, and that Alabama is modernizing itself in terms of NIL.
At this point ive gone past giving a shite!!!! They are slowly destroying the game i really, truly love and its breaking my heart!! Please take me back to 2009 to 2020 when Bama football was played as it should and there was nothing betrer!!
Those days are long gone long gone
So take you back to the point where 3 teams hoarded 95% of the talent? 😂😂😂😂😂 those days are long gone thank god 😂😂😂😂😂 this is your new reality
So you want to go back to win Alabama dominated everyone else. Yeah we would all like that but every good thing must come to an end. That doesn’t mean the game is being ruined.
Bak off our 5 Stars!
Bro if given the Chance Bak could be just as good as Ryan, dude literally went toe to toe with Ryan in a state Championship and won. Bro not a scrub compared to Ryan he's just as good he just had to learn the position that Bama wanted him to play.
Glad Mbakwe changed mind, but that was because Bama had to increase his NIL payment, right? Regardless, NIL and wide open transfer portal is pathetic and doing lasting damage going forward imo.
When people say on RUclips & TV, “Well everybody just has to accept the NCAA NIL & Portal environment”. No I do not - I will be playing golf on Saturday’s next fall & early winter. I will not support NCAA football with my money or time.
BYE ✌🏾
😂it’s not that serious
I’m done as well I’m done supporting this
Ok
I'm not supporting it either. I paused my Yea-Alabama $20/mth donation awhile back.
Think about all the kids that have been high profile players that left Bama that have not played at the spot they landed and have been back in the portal again.
I meant Luke & Jimmy
We’re at 83 yes, but we also understand that the transfer portal is still open!! Will we stay at 83 is the question!! We need to have a plan in place just in case more guys go to the portal!! The reason we are going after guys is for replacements!! We understand that we might not can get them now, but if a spot opens up via a player goes to the transfer portal, we have the right replacement in place!!🐘🐘🐘
Y'all keep doing the scholarship math like the limit is still 85.
Unless I missed something (which is possible) the limit next year will be 105.
Negative - it was decided SEC will still keep 85 limit but rosters will be trimmed to 105. So, walk on cuts coming for 2025.
@@RotFlowerMusic If the SEC decided that, and the rest of the country didn't, they have gone insane.
Jimmy, with all due respect sir…this issue or situation is much bigger than Mbakwe or any other player leaving. Even playing the numbers game (I.e. 85 scholarships). The fact that NIL and this unforgivable Transfer Portal is killing college football nationwide. Pouching and I say pouching with inevitable confidence, is an atrocious act. I quit watching the prima dona’s in professional sports because of collective bargaining agreements and over inflated salaries.
College is sliding down a slippery slope and soon will follow suit. College football fans supported teams because of the purity of the game!
I liked Davonte Smith too, but Mbakwe has a HUGE upside! Smith may have peaked.
This NIL era is rough
Guys, a show about comments? Let's just say opinions vary and focus on portal news. With such a tight roster and and incoming freshman some have to go to make room. Roster management is a key responsibility of the coaching staff.
Jimmy, you ain't just whistling Dixie!
guys everyone talking about how bad it would have been to lose M Bak what if the worse thing is him staying?
There has to be some division in the locker room, jealousy? Starters not making as much money and having to give up playing time because he wants guaranteed playing time! Don't see how the others except this or view this as a positive. We see it as a positive because he is an in-state kid that is high profile, but our defensive backfield is full of 5 star out of state kids and division may set in! This kid did this publicly, why? I think we should have let him go, until the universities say no these kids will continue to do this! And letting him go would have probably been best for cohesiveness' of the team. But its done now hope it all works out!
FOR HIM TO SAY OH IT WASNT A BIG DEAL IF HE LEFT
Roll tide
RTR❤
I don’t think JM’s mature enough to play both ways… We shall see…
Now that he’s got the big bag will see if he becomes salary soft…
In the meantime, he and RW, embarrassed the University & the fans (whether the fans realize it or not)with this public shake down…
Alabama football program was always elite and a cut above… That seems to be going away quickly…
And I am one fan (since 1966) that is ticked about it
I don’t care that the kid was paid, but I care about is how this looks to younger players… What kind of an example is this setting?
You are 100% correct that those boys played a big public game to get him paid. Very shady. It seems that folks aren't realizing how this played out.
he played the game and got more $$ can’t fault the guy. RTR
Transfer portal warriors are not ever seen or heard after recruiting. $.05 a dozen.
If they were playing games with the portal to extort more money, they should've just let him go..
you will be glad they have him next year. It all sucks but that’s the reality of this new age.
@joshjeffcoat26RMFT If it's true that they were playing games instead of working it out behind the scenes, then no, I won't be. Don't need those type of players
@@cybergun01it did look like they were playing games. I hope they realize that not all fans are about that crap
Rolltide 🐘
Meh, whatever. I'd have let him walk. I understand the world of college football now but this dude isn't even a generational player. He's just good and he's asking for7 figures? . He can pull that Bama jersey on and I will always cheer for Bama but my player fandom is waning.
Big Facts!!!
Need him to stay so ryan will stay.
Why delete my comment about Capitalism? College football is a business and people need to accept. I hope more “So Call” Bama fans leave
Does that work?
You understand that there is no pure capitalism, right? We have a mixed economy, meaning that there are rules in place. College football is the wild West right now. There's no real rules. We need rules, dude.
Prentice never materialized and the coaching staff wasted Odom
*I dont agree on Devonta Smith. They are/should be looking for an upgrade at THAT position. Is it Red? Sincerely doubt it.Decent player in some ways. But doesnt run well.Of course neither does Malachi or Hubbard...Will Lee be elite? Mincey?...Bak?....Taylor?....I believe 1,or more could be/will be...Could guys like this play Husky,or Nickel? I believe so 100%...
*I also counted 62 (Minus Grads+WO's) at this moment...63 now with Collins...
Without the New schollie guys...This number will undoubtedly change..Who? Possibly any,all,or none of Domani,Jihaad,Milroe,LTO,Book,+Keenan.....I believe 4 of them leave,with Keenan+Domani returning(My opinion)..Would be nice IF LTO,Campbell,+Book did return.....But I doubt it..Lawson has to return or transfer..Milroe HAS to go for a multitude of reasons...
*Here is my list of guys who will Quite possibly be "shown the door" soon,or at least after Spring....1)KMack and/or Howard 2)Simpson(eventually) 3)Daniel Hill 4)2 of Montgomery,Alinen,Pritchett,Vandemark,or Roberts 5)One of the returning ILB's 6)1-2 WRS
*I believe we will have 10-12 More subtractions...Of course I will probably be wrong🤣🤣🤣
*You know we are going to add at least 1 WR...Upgrade on the O-Line(2)...Add a QB...Add at least 1 ILB....HAVE to add on to our D-Line(Collins plus 2 more)...And always on the lookout for "THAT guy" at RB or Pass Rusher...
*The problem with Recruiting HS kids? You have to keep recruiting them and playing add-on IF you want to keep the ones that you want for even 2 years...3yrs...or 4....Or make certain "concessions"..Like with Bak...The ones you want to keep...I would have hoped that Odom would have been one of those.Obviously not .....I may have liked his "aptitude","Altitude",and "attitude" MORE than what Coaches KD,JS,BE(Who I wish was OC),and NS...
*Bak is going to play in the slot.And we are probably going to like it.And he is probably going to be hell on wheels...Will be shocked if he isnt....I agree that Bak will play on Offense against UM...And I also agree on your evaluation of Rico Scott..What Injuries did Bubba and jefferson suffer?
*Screw the CFP's...They are a joke...A politicized ,dishonest joke..Why do I feel that way?
No order....1)Indy 2)SMU.. The AQ's 3)Clemson 4)ASU 5)Boise...PLUS 6)ohio,PUsu,UTK,+Texas were obviously not poked,prodded,and fully examined by the clowns for being "worthy"..Just rewarded automatically for only having 2 losses....And in reality? All 4 played shit schedules overall...AND...ohio,PU,Texas,+Tenn. combined:
1)For 42 wins
2)These 42 wins came over teams who COMBINED to LOSE 35 MORE games than they WON🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
3)Of the 42 total wins? 33% of them (14) came over teams who had a winning record...
It IS a Total Fraud....Do you believe that SOS was even considered? NOT me......
I am not going to believe this recent number of defections is all positive. From what I see, we are not building a stronger overall roster. Losing 5 stars and picking up 3 stars, worries me. If a 5 star isn't playing and a 3 star starts, does that mean he is better, or is that all we can get? I believe we can only tell at the end of next year when we look at our record. The question is, will the end of next year be too late for DeBoer? Alabama fans have been badly spoiled by Coach Sabans' success. If fans stop coming to games and stop contributing to the financial needs of the football program. This is my biggest concern.
Need less mutes and intro phrases in 2025
The great Arnold Schwarzenegger that said f your rights during Covid? Come on bro don’t call him great
bama tickets, clothing, gifts etc i spend annually = $1800 a year for me. its peanuts to some. ill be spending $0 in 2025. School, staff and 18 year olds have plenty in the bank
Hilarious show
Chill. Delusional posts from earlier today.
wish he stayed gone.
now just caving. next they will be calling the plays and changing the uniforms if the 4 million dollar 19 year old pitches a fit
They trun bama into a 1 and out school so they can get bama on there resume and there out for the bag there is NO BAMA STANDARD anymore no team all me now
Roster wise we are falling behind talent wise. Other teams are getting good experienced talent out of the portal. We’re now behind Auburn and LSU.
Tell Mbakwe to hit the bricks. His heart ain't in Alabama
Funny thing is I think he DID want to stay at Bama, and he found a way to stay AND get paid.