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re: Class of 2017 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: Say Your Goodbyes Edition
Posted on 7/28/16 at 3:10 pm to CapstoneGrad06
Posted on 7/28/16 at 3:10 pm to CapstoneGrad06
Christian Bell just committed to Wisconsin.
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Posted on 7/28/16 at 3:11 pm to TideSaint
I wish him well
Posted on 7/28/16 at 3:17 pm to BIGJLAW
I understand the desire to sign the top guys from the state, but I don't know if program loyalty plays much of a factor. Justin Coleman is transferring from the basketball team. Christian Bell is transferring from the football team (after grayshirting).
At the end of the day, players will do what is in their best interest in most cases. Coaches will sign the best players to fit the needs for the team/locker room.
To put a number on the number of instate kids before evaluating the talent seems to be a bit of putting the cart before the horse. Alabama will always produce championship level talent. However, that pool may not be 7-10 deep year in and year out though.
At the end of the day, players will do what is in their best interest in most cases. Coaches will sign the best players to fit the needs for the team/locker room.
To put a number on the number of instate kids before evaluating the talent seems to be a bit of putting the cart before the horse. Alabama will always produce championship level talent. However, that pool may not be 7-10 deep year in and year out though.
Posted on 7/28/16 at 3:45 pm to TideSaint
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Deerfield Beach four-star wide receiver Jerry Jeudy is set to announce a commitment at 8:30 p.m. EST during a live broadcast of The Tony Sands Show at the Tilted Kilt in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Jeudy, who is ranked by 247Sports as the nation's No. 28 overall prospect, has long been a target of Miami, but Alabama is believed to be the favorite heading into the decision.
InsideTheU takes a look at the recruitment.
The Player: Jeudy might not be the most physically imposing wide receiver prospect at 6-1, 177 pounds, but he's one of the best double-move route runners in the class. He put on a show out at The Opening earlier this month and followed it up with strong performances at Miami's Paradise Camp and Florida's Friday Night Lights. The Top247 recruit drawn plenty of comparisons in the past to current Alabama star Calvin Ridley and that's because he makes plays like Ridley and has knack for getting open deep.
The Scoop: Miami, Alabama Florida, Tennessee and Florida State are all listed as finalists, but this is believed to be somewhat of a three-team race between the Crimson Tide, Gators and Hurricanes with Alabama the heavy favorite to land the dynamic wideout. Jeudy was in Tuscaloosa a number of times this summer to see primary recruiter Mario Cristobal and has developed a strong relationship with a number of Alabama commits. Still, the rising senior was at Miami two weeks ago for a visit and was also at Florida last weekend. That has both programs in the mix.
The Pick: Alabama. There's a reason why 247Sports' Ryan Bartow put in an Alabama Crystal Ball pick for Jeudy last July, and that's because the SEC program has long been the favorite to sign him. Cristobal and Nick Saban have made the out-of-state wideout a priority ever since they offered him last summer and that in turn created a situation where it will be hard for Jeudy to say 'no' to them. Miami made up ground when Mark Richt took over for Al Golden back in December and wide receivers coach Ron Dugans was brought on board, but it will likley end up being too little, too late.
Posted on 7/28/16 at 4:05 pm to TideSaint
Word on the Arkansas board is Montaric Brown may have just committed to them.
Posted on 7/28/16 at 4:11 pm to TideSaint
Posted on 7/28/16 at 4:12 pm to TideSaint
Probably unrelated to Stevens but I hope we get him
Posted on 7/28/16 at 4:18 pm to Rizzy
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Probably unrelated to Stevens but I hope we get him
Me too. If not, our Safety board is gonna get real thin.
Posted on 7/28/16 at 4:20 pm to TideSaint
Posted on 7/28/16 at 4:21 pm to Rizzy
I see Abrell is asking for prayers again. But it is Thursday I guess. And water is wet.
Posted on 7/28/16 at 4:24 pm to TideSaint
Always asking for prayers
Posted on 7/28/16 at 4:26 pm to Rizzy
Safety isn't looking good with Brown to the Pigs and Stevens to LSU.
Posted on 7/28/16 at 4:37 pm to remaster916
At this point we may only land Townsend at Safety and he's better as an offensive player.
Posted on 7/28/16 at 4:40 pm to TideSaint
Hank said he sees it as a plus that Montaric Brown committed to Arkansas in regards to Stevens
Posted on 7/28/16 at 4:44 pm to Rizzy
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Hank said he sees it as a plus that Montaric Brown committed to Arkansas in regards to Stevens
I'm waiting on Shea Dixon and Sonny Shipp to break their somewhat silence on Stevens before I believe anything. They still have their CB picks in for Alabama.
Posted on 7/28/16 at 5:12 pm to TideSaint
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Class of 2017 four-star defensive end Jarez Parks revealed his top 8 on Twitter Thursday afternoon.
Florida, Alabama, LSU, Clemson, USC, Oklahoma, Florida State and Auburn are the final schools in contention for Parks.
Posted on 7/28/16 at 5:21 pm to TideSaint
Jeudy announces in two hours. 
Posted on 7/28/16 at 5:22 pm to TideSaint
I just saw where Jacoby Stevens has already made his decision and will publicly announce on the 8th. With Montaric Brown committing today I'm hoping that wasn't a coincidence.
Posted on 7/28/16 at 6:07 pm to Rizzy
Hank said there is Intel going around that it's possible Juedy may wind up committing to Florida but they still expect him to choose Bama.
Posted on 7/28/16 at 6:37 pm to Rizzy
If he doesn't pick Bama there will be some melting
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