Could the Panthers beat Alabama?

[Carl Spackler]

In most circumstances, the answer to an NFL vs. college team question is "of course not, the NFL team is comprised of veterans who were the best at their positions in college." However, this is not the case with the sadsack Carolina Panthers, a team full of youth, inexperience and apathy. 

I'd pick Bama by 13 points. First off, the Panthers' offensive line would get decimated by Alabama, and Darnold's 40-percent completion percentage would eventually lead to a pick-six. I'd expect the Panthers to rush for as many as 5 yards against the Tide, and Bryce Young's biggest concern would be tearing a muscle while laughing at the defense. He could hand it off for 25 yards or drop back, count to 10 and hit his man uncovered. 

That's only the on-field side. Coaching personnel-wise, Nick Saban would have an absolute field day. You'd see Rhule going for it on 4th and 7 from his own 35 multiple times. 

Now that I think about it, give me Alabama and 19 points.

[janderson20vt]

Yes

[Brooklyn 3.0]

Yes. Cam would whip em.

[PandaMan]

Yes.  We’re bad, but we’re not that bad 

[Carl Spackler]

Just now, Brooklyn 3.0 said:

Yes. Cam would whip em.

Cam would. But he wouldn't be starting in this hypothetical scenario. Darnold is Rhule's guy as long as he's able to walk. 

[Davidson Deac II]

With ease.  Its grown men versus 19/20 year old kids.  In fact, I would be shocked if Alabama even scored.  

[Carl Spackler]

Just now, PandaMan said:

Yes.  We’re bad, but we’re not that bad 

You might think that, but in fact, they are that bad. I'd pick at least 3 of the 4 CFP teams by a touchdown. Even if it's a defensive struggle, Darnold's pick-six makes the difference.

[Carl Spackler]

2 minutes ago, Davidson Deac II said:

With ease.  Its grown men versus 19/20 year old kids.  In fact, I would be shocked if Alabama even scored.  

Grown men who couldn't get a scholarship offer from Alabama -- and many of whom are only 1-3 years older. Just some context. You're also looking at arguably the GOAT college coach against the worst coach in NFL history.

Edited December 28, 2021 by Carl Spackler

[Brooklyn 3.0]

2 minutes ago, Carl Spackler said:

Cam would. But he wouldn't be starting in this hypothetical scenario. Darnold is Rhule's guy as long as he's able to walk. 

Cam is our starter. Hypotheticals don't matter.

[PizzaTheHutt]

I always hate it when this question gets asked. Men vs. boys. Yes, Bama would be highly motivated to win. But you might as well be asking who wins with Darth Vader vs Batman because some questions aren't supposed to be answered 

(it's Vader by a country mile unless Batman has an anti-Force spray in his utility belt) 

[rayzor]

Yes. We're a really good college team. 

It's against pro teams we don't know what we're doing.

[Brooklyn 3.0]

Batman cheats. He'd find a way.

[Carl Spackler]

1 minute ago, PizzaTheHutt said:

I always hate it when this question gets asked. Men vs. boys. Yes, Bama would be highly motivated to win. But you might as well be asking who wins with Darth Vader vs Batman because some questions aren't supposed to be answered 

(it's Vader by a country mile unless Batman has an anti-Force spray in his utility belt) 

No one in their right mind would take the Panthers' starting OL against Alabama's starting OL. There's no comparison. Bama's got first-and second-day picks at all five spots. The Panthers have one, potentially two NFL-caliber players at that position group, which would be a major advantage for the team already boasting the superior coaching staff.

[Carl Spackler]

1 minute ago, rayzor said:

Yes. We're a really good college team. 

It's against pro teams we don't know what we're doing.

I'm quite convinced this is an 8-4 college team at best, the type who loses the Sun Bowl by 17 because they mailed it in in mid-November (like this team does every year!). Basically, Central Michigan is a mirror image.