New vibe in the Alabama facility? We explain the Center/QB exchange & have our Vandy spring preview

Bracket busted? Let's talk football. This week, we're talking the Kadyn Proctor surprise and what his return will mean for Alabama. Cole Cubelic also talks about whether the vibe has changed in the Alabama locker room and what he learned at the team's pro day. Plus he shares his thoughts on the snap issues.
Then, Cole dives into the Vanderbilt spring game. What's in store for Clark Lea's Commodores this season? Tune in.
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[@thomasbaughman9941]

Snaps in the dirt or 4 feet over the QB's head are 100% the center.

[@mws755]

Yes

[@1stJohn215]

I am a huge Bama fan. Luv listening to Cole! Great communicator and luv his technical knowledge. I listen every time he is on!

[@johnhammond4214]

Great show as ever Cole - someone speaking who has actually played the game at a high level!

[@SuthrnRed]

ROLL TIDE!!! So excited for this season of change! 💪

[@ICSam23]

Cole, sorry bud, but placing some blame on Jalen Milroe is full of (it). You are apart of the crowd just have say something negative about QB Jalen Milroe. All of the blame is on the Center. Everything starts with him. You are not invested in the Alabama program, so you are not paying as close of attention to what has happened or is going on with the program. Cole, for the record, Seth did have multiple poor snaps with Bryce Young. It never changed with Jalen at the helm. Snapping the ball low, high, left, right, a knuckleball, a dribble, before the QB is ready or prior to the clap, is all on the center bro. IMO, for you to say or insinuate that part of it is on the QB is absolutely ridiculous.

[@Todd_B639]

R. Day should have kept his mouth shut, trying to make excuses for Seth. The cadence is the same at practice, and Nick Saban said he doesn't do it at practice. I think Seth was "backdoor" gambling on games.

[@PurpleHazeVanNederlands]

They never mention how awful Seth was, or how no one wanted Rees as an OC. Ryan Day could have just said he isn't having issues but the snap issues lay with Seth and Seth alone. Day will be fired soon

[@gelato3299]

Everything you said was all fact I remember Seth had some horrible snaps with b young

[@Jameywells777]

Who cares what some Auburn idiot Saya

[@austinmcgee9074]

LSU fan here I will say since last season I’ve said Milroe can have a heisman season this year with a little off season passing development he’s an elite runner and good deep ball guy intermediate and decision making were the only lack I’d definitely say he’s gonna be scary in deboers system Now that said we gone beat em in Death Valley geaux tigers

[@Legal_Savant]

HUH??!??! Seth DID have several bad snaps with Bryce. You're usually on it Cole, but you're wrong here.

[@briangreen256]

He didn't say Seth didn't have any. He said he had some.

[@Legal_Savant]

He had several, so he is wrong, which is what I said. @@briangreen256

[@gingobellz4800]

​@briangreen256 NO at 17:36 Cole said there weren't many.bad snaps with Bryce. Cole however, said it in a way that it is Jalens fault.

[@captnjim44smith74]

Every podcast I learn more. Since I am older than you, that’s high praise, but I have never been in the depth as you have.

[@nedwright3257]

Good info. I like this type of analysis - deep, detailed, technical. Nice job Cole

[@PapaVickers]

Cube, another great show. Keep 'em coming!

[@jaydensmith6502]

I appreciate the Clemson mention during the culture segment. While it’s disappointing Dabo hasn’t fully utilized the transfer portal, it’s been encouraging to see the majority of the team play hard into the last two bowl games despite underwhelming seasons. I’m sure if I was a financial contributor to that program I’d appreciate that effort, for the short-term at least.

[@OfficialLeBear]

Wow… I wasn’t expecting the cube show to be this good, can you please talk about Texas 🙏🏾

[@randymcneill4455]

Seth was so bad last year, I am convinced it was intentional.

[@Legendary_UA]

100% spot on about Proctor.

[@bamabob99]

Great job.

[@craigwooden7649]

Seth, rolling the ball to Jalen or snapping the ball 2 feet over his head and snapping the ball on the wrong snap count, none of those are on the QB.

[@MetallicAAlabamA]

Thanks Cubes! I came here to listen to college football news, and even was going to give Vandy some of my eyeball time. Now my eyeballs are full of tears because you just had to bring up the tournament brackets, which I burned 1gm after it started on Thursday. I'm an Alabama fan. Live here in the Shoals, where muh boy Mark Sears is from. But after they had the struggles late in the reg season, scoring 100pg but allowed 150pg. I had Bama getting bounced by Charleston. I'm happy and excited they're in another sweet 16, and Nate Oats is going to take this program to a final four, Mark Sears it down! But my bracket turned to dookie! Nate Oats may not do it this tournament, but maybe he will. Either way, you roouined my happiness! 😂 #RollTide

[@nedwright3257]

Just found your show. I still have a beef after he consistently talked down Toledo during our 2015 win over Arkansas. However - I can forgive. Nice show Cole.

[@hackermusic3355]

I don't have a doubt in my mind that Seth had the yips. I've seen the yips plenty in 40 years on a baseball field. The thing about the yips is they can show up from out of nowhere (usually under pressure) and they may go away as mysteriously as they showed up, or they may not. More practice is rarely the answer because it's the action you have practiced the most in your life (like throwing a ball or putting in golf) most likely to get the yips.

[@scottellis800]

Great video!

[@wa1w511]

So good

[@joshberry66]

Yea the ball rolling 30 feet to the right of Milroe has nothing to do with Milroe lol. That’s crazy

[@jaxongriffith5321]

I’m all for defending your guy but to then say it was the cadences fault indicating that it was the quarterback fault when throughout the season the ball was dribbled on the grab or at the feet is ridiculous. Happened literally all season!!

[@dylann2038]

Coke i think everyone missed the part where you said if it’s an inaccurate snap it’s on the center no matter what the circumstances. Because everything you said was right

[@gingobellz4800]

If there are snapping issues this year, well Jalen will have somethings to explain

[@captnjim44smith74]

Sometimes address playing no. 1s all game vs no. 2s ! LSU used to play two platoons, go team and white team !

[@THEDC777]

I really believe that Deboers is more in touch with the current state of football. Also, bamas old strength & conditioning coach Scott Cochran was at the athletic facility this weekend. I think hes coming back. If so, this new alabama team will be special. ROLL TIDE

[@Britton_Thompson]

Jalen's cadence has nothing to do with rolling the ball to the QB or shooting it wide left. That's just poor technique/form- which McLaughlin suffered from

[@josephhoward9016]

Cadence doesn't matter when the snap is at your ankles! It was all short snap McLoughlin and I'm soo happy he's at the acorn university 😂😂

[@joeyphillips1181]

If im not mistaken I think Proctor had to gain weight before the 2023 season because they wanted a huge OL but I think he would probably be better if he dropped a few pounds

[@darnellrtr252]

Unless there’s an injury Milroe is the guy RTR

[@Steve-rc5is]

The talk in Tuscaloosa this Spring is that Milroe has improved immensely in the Deboer system. I agree Milroe is QB1 through the A-Day game and I would be surprised if anything changes into the start of the season. RTR!

[@darnellrtr252]

@@Steve-rc5is oh yes I expect Milroe to win the heisman next season.,

[@jimmiecalvert3572]

Jalen Milroe is quarterback one but he will not be quarterback one after A day and I believe he will hit the transfer portal and I don’t believe a top-five team will pick him up as a quarterback His best chances of success is be a running back

[@darnellrtr252]

@@jimmiecalvert3572 that’s cool I respect your opinion. You’d be right if Milroe didn’t actually progress throughout the season. You’d be right if Milroe didn’t have an outstanding work ethic. The guy gets to the facility at 4 am in the morning. He worked out with QB coaches during spring break. For you to assume he won’t continue to progress is beyond me. Do me a favor just go watch the first drive of the Auburn game and the Georgia game. That shows you his true potential. He had one heck of year as a first year starter. RTR

[@darnellrtr252]

@@jimmiecalvert3572 you do realize no other QB in the nation can do what milroe does right?

[@Da-Boo33]

Snap of ball low high left right has nothing do with qb ... that's like blaming clock manager on fan 🙄

[@ronpruitt3832]

Cadence and quarterback alignment doesn’t have anything to do with all of the worm burner snaps all season. It was like a three bounce ground ball the shortstop couldn’t get to and went 15 yards past the quarterback. So many low snaps that Milroe needed ankle pads. Yes, there were bad snaps with Bryce Young. Bryce was so good that he fielded the bad snaps and still made plays and that covered up the issue.

[@rhaynes46]

It was primarily Seth's fault. Several snaps were OVER Milroe's head. Others sometimes back to back were on the ground at his feet....NOT THE QB'S fault.

[@christinasteele8839]

The only way we’ll know is when he is on the hot seat during games next year.

[@christinasteele8839]

I mean Seth

[@tyson5630]

If you can play you can play. He was elite last year as a true freshman ending the season as an Freshman All-American. None of that other stuff matters as much. Guys want to win so they want the best player at every position that gives them the best chance to win. His teammates talked him into coming back..that tells you everything. *Every true freshman ever struggled their first year in the SEC🤷🏾‍♂️

[@mws755]

These are college kids and they all understand the NIL and portal situation. If there is resentment for Proctor , it will fade out

[@Todd_B639]

Proctor has to earn it back, but Chris Owen's said it's not gonna be a problem in the locker room

[@jamminj81]

But, he was rolling the ball back there. It was good snaps at the wrong time. The ball was all over the place when ne snapped the ball.

[@Jox945TV]

👍

[@kyoung4534]

I always thought the center issue was more about Jalen and Seth not necessarily getting along or communicating off the field than anything else. They just work well together nothing more nothing less.

[@alanpreston1822]

Remember one of the guys who was penciled in at one of those starting tackle positions also entered the portal before.

[@timothyfarner3259]

I don't care what either Coach has to say about Seth! You were a center at the college level. How many times did you hit your leg with the ball when snapping the ball? How many times did you roll the ball to the QB? How many times did you center the ball when the QB was looking at the sideline? I studied Seth all season and both he and Milroe contributed to mistakes. But overall, probably 80% was on Seth!

[@user-gw1iy8nh9r]

Center Was Problem Not Jalen Cole!

[@davidhorn2981]

Bryce saved many, many bad snaps.

[@Home-Evaluator-4242]

Look, Jalen was young and very green!! But, Seth was great against GA and Ark when he came in and took the job from Are Center at the tome Dalcourt. Now what makes no sence to me is if Seth was as bad ,and we havd Dalcourt and Brockermier at the 3rd string spot...But Seth did have at least 4 bad snaps thr year before against the lost in TN and LSU and Auburn. So, i do believe it was more on MCGLOGLAN from cadence and having a shot line last yr and speeding up to get the edge on there compation. So whats wierd to me is why haven't Saban and the OC switch in theirdle of the season

[@briangreen256]

Milroe will start but if he shows the same indecisiveness as he did last year,there will be a new starter. It isnt a popularity contest anymore.

[@mr.bigglesworthyoumagnific4281]

Dont count Austin Mack out at QB..hes a cam newton type who knows deboers offense..

[@christinasteele8839]

Do you expect Day to say Seth has problems with snapping? Really?

[@briangreen256]

When a qb is hesitant or indecisive, it can mess up some qb/center exchanges. Nobody would know this more than someone that has played the position. Dont listen to these people giving you crap about your knowledge 👍

[@lynnwilliams5432]

Nutritionist should keep inflammation private.

[@clewis382]

If Jalen starts all year, wr won't win a natty

[@mws755]

You're foolish. Still hating after the great season Jalen had and has continued to get better. Don't know a football from a hockey puck

[@clewis382]

So much double talk

[@__B--MAN__]

Well, at least he admits to being a homer THIS time. LOL