OT: Alabama Center Seth McLaughlin Enters Portal

Submitted by BursleyHall82 on January 3rd, 2024 at 11:32 PM

Good luck in the future, big fella! We will not forget you! He's one of nine Bama players entering the portal. LINK.

Blinkin

January 4th, 2024 at 6:36 AM ^

He was a trouble spot for them all year. Even I noticed when I watched the Bama Georgia game, and I'm a real amateur at OL observation. Granted, I think Michigan's excellent DL forced him into his worst performance of the year, but ultimately it's on Saban and Rees for not either fixing his problems or having a backup to replace him with. They had all year to figure something out, and ultimately all they could do was leave him in while he was getting annihilated in the biggest game of the year. 

Double-D

January 4th, 2024 at 7:23 AM ^

Giovanni El Hadi is a testament to the culture and OL development under Harbaugh and Moore that he has patiently waited his turn.

He has had three starts and gets playing time.  There are some benefits to getting blow out games  

He would probably have started on any other Big Ten team this year except maybe OSU and Iowa.

Our OL should be really good next year.

https://mgoblue.com/sports/football/roster/giovanni-el-hadi/24341

NJblue2

January 4th, 2024 at 1:15 AM ^

Well according to every non-Michigan fan, this guy is the sole reason Bama lost the game to Michigan. Michigan had no chance without this guy. 

You're a Michigan legend Seth.

Midukman

January 4th, 2024 at 6:02 AM ^

I’m just amazed at what Herbert has done with our bigs on both sides of the line. We have some of the fittest 300 plus slobs walking around college football. Absolutely the best in the biz. Just don’t mess with Mason Graham. Leave every ounce of baby fat and jiggle on that man. He’s perfect as is!