After arriving to much fanfare, Manning finished the spring as the third-string quarterback behind returning starter Quinn Ewers and redshirt freshman Maalik Murphy, a four-star recruit last year. So when Manning struggled in his first appearance in a Longhorns uniform, completing 5 of 13 pass attempts for 30 yards, the message boards lit up. It was their first glimpse of perhaps the most famous recruit of his generation, a new line in football royalty. Texas fans rose to their feet as Arch Manning entered the Longhorns' spring game and seemed to be holding their breath on every play. Let's pump the brakes and watch an actual game before expecting someone who has never coached at the FBS level try to win games against several proven commodities. Reality check: Taking away the 2020 season for obvious reasons, Colorado's second-best record in the Pac-12 since joining the conference was 3-6 (twice). But a betting slip for that to actually happen might not turn to trash until the middle of the season. Now, let's be clear: Having the ability to compete does not mean Colorado is suddenly a betting favorite to win the conference. By the time the roster movement stabilizes prior to next season, the Buffs will have a roster capable of competing in the Pac-12. With every player who enters the portal to leave, there is seemingly several more - mostly better - players ready to step into that scholarship spot. And the most important thing Sanders has accomplished is that he's made CU a place where sought-after players want to compete. An overnight transformation from a program fading toward irrelevancy to one of the most talked-about in college football is nearly impossible in the sport. The Deion Sanders experiment has been a phenomenon in Boulder. So probably best not to sleep on the Tide. It also helps that just about all of Alabama's toughest opponents (LSU, Ole Miss, Tennessee and Texas) have to visit Bryant-Denny Stadium in 2023. It's a fair one: If the Crimson Tide can't win a national title with Bryce Young (they did win an SEC title), is it realistic to expect them to win with Jalen Milroe or Ty Simpson, and now, last-minute Notre Dame transfer Tyler Buchner? How well Alabama is able to run the football this season will be a key, and look for the defense to be much more aggressive in forcing turnovers and negative plays. Reality check: Yes, there's the obvious question about quarterback. Talent or depth won't be a problem in 2023. There's plenty of blossoming talent on this team in receiver Malik Benson, defensive tackle Jaheim Oatis, offensive guard Tyler Booker, offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor, running back Jam Miller and safety Caleb Downs. The last time we heard that, Alabama won two of the next three national titles and played in four straight national championship games. Already, we're starting to hear (yet again) that the window is closing on Alabama's dynasty and that perhaps Saban's best days are behind him. There's also plenty of motivation - or the "yummy" rat poison - as Saban calls it. Saban likes the makeup of his new-look coaching staff, and there's an edge and physicality to this team that might have been lacking a year ago. Alabama has been to every playoff but two since the 2014 season, but it will be back on college football's grand stage in 2023. They watched from home as Georgia captured its second straight national championship. But that's what the Crimson Tide were last season come College Football Playoff time - spectators. Spectating hasn't been part of "The Process" under Nick Saban at Alabama. So with spring games wrapped up and the latest transfer portal window closed, let's go through some of the season's hottest takes while also providing a reality check for each one.Īlabama will return to the College Football Playoff Spring football is prime time for overreactions. Georgia's three-peat hopes, Arch Manning's progress and more spring football overreactionsĬollege Football, Alabama Crimson Tide, Colorado Buffaloes, Texas Longhorns, Washington Huskies, Clemson Tigers, Georgia Bulldogs, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, UCLA BruinsĬlemson's offense is in trouble! Arch Manning is all hype! There's no way Georgia can three-peat! You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser
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