If we would have won, wouldn't it just shadow our immense lack of discipline?

[Despacio]

We had played three games before this one in which we commiited ten or more penalties. Sure there were concerns amongst the boards, but we were still 2-1 and there was still a lot of optimism. If we pulled out a win here, wouldn't it just have furthered our lack of attention to the INSANE amount of penalties being made and how costly they can be in trying to win?

By breaking the franchise record in penalties, this game displayed how costly penalties are, and how much they really can hinder a season. There is just no way Saban and crew allows this to continue, it was outright embarassing.

I dont believe there is any such thing as a "good" loss. I still remember the rationalizing taking place after we lost to the Texans in the season opener some time ago, saying things like "this was just a wake up call" or "at least we got a bad loss out of the way early." This was a bad loss, period. But its sets up a chance to see how this new teams, both coaches and players, react to a complete mental breakdown.

 

[McDuffie81]

I thought about that but there is no positive to this loss. We cant correct the penalties win or lose. Im pretty sure even with the win Saban wouldve been very "displeased" with the mental errors.

 

[canesfins13]

I thought this was what Saban was best at - discipline. Apparently not.

 

[Hellion]

I thought about that but there is no positive to this loss. We cant correct the penalties win or lose. Im pretty sure even with the win Saban wouldve been very "displeased" with the mental errors.

I agree but at least with a loss it magnifies the problem.
Now he can say "see what your mental errors caused?"

 

[gimmemybullits]

In a league with this much parity, penalities and turnovers are a killer. IMO the refs will continue to look for the phins until they straighten out their undisiplined play. It will be an additional hill to climb. This issue is getting worse and starting to look like Saban has little if any control over these guys. Too bad, maybe Saban is not the guy to lead this club.

 

[Danny1339]

You mean like the Denver game? Miami turns the ball over three times & wins. & Carolina? That pick at the end was absolutely huge!