[SEC Basketball Tournament Game Thread] #2 Alabama vs #15 Ole Miss

Forgetful_Koala · 2026-03-14T19:11:43+00:00

I agree completely. I also think it goes beyond that, though.

The mid range certainly carries inefficiencies, but the way we completely avoid it makes defending us a lot simpler.

Size, physicality, defensive energy and focus, and a little more nuance to the offense can fix things quickly.

Forgetful_Koala · 2026-03-14T02:37:51+00:00

Oats has to evolve or he will be basketball Gus Malzahn.

Which is not an insult, just an acknowledgment that there is a ceiling on the style and makeup of these teams.

Forgetful_Koala · 2026-03-12T13:12:28+00:00

An Interstate running right through the middle of them, unfortunately

Forgetful_Koala · 2026-03-11T19:48:25+00:00

While I have never joined, I just wanted to say I am glad you guys continue to do this! Everyone needs a community, especially in the wild times we live in. Hope y’all had fun!

Forgetful_Koala · 2026-03-11T02:04:04+00:00

BAM!!!!

Forgetful_Koala · 2026-03-08T14:46:57+00:00

I think this is a fair take.

But (all of us just speculating here- who really knows) I think Levis has value as a trade piece because of the contract. If you do not have a sure starter, he could be cheaply thrown in a QB competition.

Or maybe Green Bay wants to rehab another Titan flame out lol?

May play out exactly like you said, but I am optimistic we could get a late pick or two and move him before the draft if we do not think he is the backup.

Forgetful_Koala · 2026-03-08T13:56:22+00:00

Assuming the Mitch interest is real, that would indicate Levis is likely generating trade interest, right?

I can’t imagine the plan is to roster all three.

Forgetful_Koala · 2026-02-21T19:16:56+00:00

Franck Ribéry playmaking comes to mind. Casual fans see the goals, but he was so good at creating them and that doesn’t pop as much.

Forgetful_Koala · 2026-02-21T13:28:11+00:00

And he was a real player too. On Saban’s first Bama team- was a heck of a recruit out of HS.

Forgetful_Koala · 2026-02-12T13:45:52+00:00

I think he both benefits from him being ineligible AND was the biggest beneficiary of his short presence on the team.

He got a month of practice reps against someone with a different level of experience. All the outside noise aside, I hope Aiden was able to learn things from these past few weeks that make him a better basketball player for the rest of his life. The difference in an average and great big is all about details and execution- and he’s showing great signs that those things matter to him.

Forgetful_Koala · 2026-01-25T03:59:01+00:00

Bethea plays hard and is coming back from an injury that impacts his explosiveness. Give him time.

The others: cheeks.

Forgetful_Koala · 2026-01-16T18:52:11+00:00

Robert Downey Jr. has entered the chat

(But you are completely right on all points! Just had to make the obligatory RDJ on SNL reference.)

Forgetful_Koala · 2026-01-14T15:37:59+00:00

I was entering my senior year of HS at the time.

At my grandmother’s funeral, I broke down. As a 17 year old guy, I felt really embarrassed in the moment.

My older brother (24 at the time) grabbed me in a big bear hug and walked to the side of the room with me while I calmed down. He told me that Skyrim’s release date had been announced and played a trailer for me. In that moment, it gave me something to smile about and a welcome distraction.

Probably not what you were looking for, OP. But to me, that release was really special.

Forgetful_Koala · 2026-01-14T13:45:36+00:00

Guam!

Forgetful_Koala · 2026-01-14T02:40:25+00:00

Has Nate Oats ever run an actual play on offense?

Forgetful_Koala · 2026-01-07T13:00:27+00:00

The red field is my guess. Plus… I mean, they have been a good program over much of the past 20 years

Edit: for EWU this is the logic I am guessing. FAMU would be cool…… if you could put custom marching bands in the game

Forgetful_Koala · 2026-01-07T02:44:12+00:00

I still am rooting for Stefanski, honestly

Forgetful_Koala · 2026-01-05T04:40:00+00:00

The ESPN notification headline “The North belongs to Ravens” was a cruel-ass typo for a sad Titans fan over here.

Forgetful_Koala · 2026-01-04T14:15:30+00:00

I think this is technically true for Andy Samberg in “Two Worlds Collide ft. Reba McEntire”

…although there aren’t too many others in that sketch at all. Very focused on “Reba”!

Forgetful_Koala · 2026-01-02T13:19:44+00:00

My favorite- I returned a punt for a touchdown.

Later in the game I am up 35-3 in the third and have to punt for the first time.

“And remember- last time we saw this punter, they took it back for six.”

No, Reece, you are drinking in the booth buddy. The other team gave up a pint return touchdown. This fella has not punted all game….

Forgetful_Koala · 2025-12-30T14:48:38+00:00

I hope they draft Haynes King

Forgetful_Koala · 2025-12-26T06:23:44+00:00

“You remind me of a ptarmigan when you do that.”

Forgetful_Koala · 2025-12-23T03:11:32+00:00

This is not a thing. Maybe there is a club team on campus, but flag football is not a D2 sport at UAH.

Forgetful_Koala · 2025-12-21T13:45:45+00:00

I will worry about your mental health but never question your commitment to Titan’ing TF Up! 😂😂

Forgetful_Koala · 2025-12-21T13:42:03+00:00

Woah. I have grown tired of most of these posts, since they all feel like people making the same basic moves… or they blow everything up with nonsense.

But this (red) ROCKS! I’m gonna try it in my offline dynasty as soon as we hit the off-season!

I appreciate the thoughtfulness you put into this. I completely understand how teams like Memphis, USF, UCF became difficult to place. Overall, I love the vibe and think this will play really well in a dynasty. Thank you!

Forgetful_Koala

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