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re: Class of 2018 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: So Long Old Friend Edition
Posted on 2/15/17 at 11:05 am to MagillaGuerilla
Posted on 2/15/17 at 11:05 am to MagillaGuerilla
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Miami all up in it now.
Mark Richt hasn't had enough time to lose control yet
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Posted on 2/15/17 at 11:11 am to MagillaGuerilla
Neither is Xavier Williams it seems. He was expressing concern about the coaches exodus at Bama. I just hope we get a great recruiter for South Florida,we have built up too much goodwill to waste it now.
Posted on 2/15/17 at 11:13 am to My2Bits
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Jarez Parks, like lots of football recruits, loved the idea of a National Signing Day announcement.
Until he didn’t.
Parks, a Rivals250 prospect, spent his recruitment fighting to keep things under wraps. He did few interviews and, if he did one, he said less than Charlie Chaplin. Parks was building toward a moment. There was a commitment video shot in Paris and a National Signing Day press conference at his school. He’d planned to commit to Alabama but, somewhere along the way, the scholarship he’d held for months vanished.
What followed were public tears and confusion. In the end, Parks was permitted to sign a delayed scholarship agreement with the Tide, but will spend the upcoming season without a scholarship before joining the team in 2018.
Now, Parks’ story is the only thing prospects need point to when anyone asks, “Why would you commit so early?”
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Posted on 2/15/17 at 11:13 am to TideSaint
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Xavier Williams on the Jarez Parks situation:
Expiration dates on scholarship offers tend to arrive on the calendar unannounced. Xavier Williams, an Alabama commit in the class of 2018, saw all he needed to see from the Parks situation. Roughly a week after National Signing Day 2017 and a year before he’d sign with anyone, Williams made a choice. The four-star receiver was Alabama-bound and he wanted his commitment to be public. His situation and the one that befell Parks just days before were at least somewhat correlated.
“Those offers don’t last forever,” Williams said. “Your recruiting profile might say you have 50 offers, but it’s funny how that list cuts down and changes. That stuff can disappear real soon if you wait until you’re a senior. The only schools that want you are the ones that keep in contact. They can stop at any time.”
Backlash about de-commitments is common from fans and coaches. Just last year, Texas A&M assistant Aaron Moorehead was reprimanded for tweets not-so-subtly calling out quarterback Tate Martell for backing off his pledge to the Aggies. (Martell signed with Ohio State.) Because of pride or ego or exposure, the dozens of colleges that de-commit from players they’ve offered every day never creeps into the public consciousness.
In a world where scholarship offers mean literally nothing until papers are signed, everyone knows the stakes. The system dictates that trust is at a premium.
“You take notice of the things that happen,” Williams said. “We talked about Parks and what happened. All of us were like, 'Damn, I could get greyshirted at any time if I take too long.’ ”
The sentiment extends beyond players committed to and considering Alabama. Stone Cold Steve Austin’s don’t-trust-anyone mantra is permeating through the world of high school recruits.
Posted on 2/15/17 at 11:15 am to TideSaint
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1. ALABAMA
Jerry Jeudy and Devonta Smith
The skinny: If you were going to nitpick about Alabama in 2016, the depth of their receiving corps may have been one place to look. They looked to answer that issue with the additions of Jerry Jeudy, the No. 3 receiver, and DeVonta Smith, the No. 6 receiver, who they added on Signing Day.
Farrell’s take: This is a talented duo. Each brings different things to the table, but their success, at least in the short run, will be determined by the further development of Jalen Hurts as a passer. However, the addition of two speedy downfield threats who can also catch and run should help that along.
Posted on 2/15/17 at 11:17 am to TideSaint
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2. ALABAMA
Najee Harris and Brian Robinson
Although Harris committed to Alabama in the spring of his sophomore year, that did very little for the comfort level of Nick Saban and his staff as they had to fend off a host of pursuers for the following two years. Harris did not make it easier on them, making several visits and eventually announcing at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl that he would just show up at one school – either Alabama or Michigan – and not make a public announcement. Three days later he was in Tuscaloosa and the Crimson Tide bring in possibly the best prep running back since Adrian Peterson. They then added insult to injury for the rest of the SEC by also bringing in fellow Rivals100 back Brian Robinson in the class.
The skinny: While the Crimson Tide will be returning a loaded backfield with Bo Scarbrough, Damien Harris, Joshua Jacobs and B.J. Emmons, plus the running ability of quarterback Jalen Hurts, they’ll also add Harris, the No. 1 running back, and Robinson into the competition.
Farrell’s take: Harris could be one of the best running backs in a decade if he puts it all together. Let's not overlook Robinson, as he would be the premier back in numerous classes. But the competition is fierce and it could take as much patience as it takes talent to make it at Alabama for this duo.
This post was edited on 2/15/17 at 11:22 am
Posted on 2/15/17 at 11:18 am to TideSaint
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With the 2017 recruiting cycle concluding earlier this month, the class of 2018 is now front and center. In the Southeast, there are several interesting recruitments developing, starting with the top-ranked offensive guard in the class, Atlanta four-star Jamaree Salyer.
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Posted on 2/15/17 at 11:19 am to TideSaint
These were their predictions:
Jamaree Salyer - Georgia
Greg Emerson - Tennessee
Justyn Ross - Auburn
Jamaree Salyer - Georgia
Greg Emerson - Tennessee
Justyn Ross - Auburn
This post was edited on 2/15/17 at 11:19 am
Posted on 2/15/17 at 11:19 am to TideSaint
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With the 2017 recruiting cycle concluding earlier this month, the class of 2018 is now front and center. In the Midwest, there are several interesting recruitments developing, starting with the No. 2 overall prospect in the class, Ohio offensive tackle Jackson Carman.
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Posted on 2/15/17 at 11:20 am to TideSaint
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Athlete L'Christian Smith
Outlook: A unique athlete who has the size of a tight end but the explosiveness and athleticism of a wide receiver, Smith is still deciding whether he wants to play football or basketball in college. Based on my discussions with basketball analysts, his potential on the gridiron is much higher and he should end up picking football. Ohio State has been tabbed as the early team to beat, but in the end I see Smith choosing to pave a unique path and I suspect that will be to the SEC.
Way-too-early prediction: Alabama
Posted on 2/15/17 at 11:21 am to TideSaint
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2. ALABAMA
Tua Tagovailoa and Mac Jones
The skinny: As Alabama has adjusted from dual-threat to pro-style quarterbacks in recent years, they added one of each in 2017. Leading the way is No. 3 dual-threat quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, while Mac Jones, the No. 9 pro-style quarterback, also joins him. However, with Jalen Hurts only a true freshman, both will likely have to wait their turn.
Farrell’s take: With a true freshman in Hurts taking the SEC by storm, it’s not easy to sign two four-star quarterbacks, but Alabama did it. Tagovailoa can run and throw like Hurts but with better mechanics, while Jones has that “it” factor and cocky confidence as a potential game manager. Bama can now run multiple offenses with this versatility.
Posted on 2/15/17 at 11:22 am to TideSaint
Auburn may feel great about the instate recruiting at first but after November rolls around, they'll come down from the fambly high.
Posted on 2/15/17 at 11:47 am to South Alabama Tide
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If Alabama wants to add 5-star wide receiver Terrace Marshall and offer 4-star dual-threat quarterback Justin Rogers in the Class of 2018, the Crimson Tide won’t get any assistance from their high school coach
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Parkway (La.) High School coach David Feaster appeared on ESPN 104.5 in Baton Rouge Wednesday morning to explain why Alabama isn’t welcomed on campus. It all stems from former LSU QB Brandon Harris, who attended Parkway before beginning his college career.
What a grandstanding little bitch. He's just doing this to brown nose the LSU fan base
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Posted on 2/15/17 at 12:18 pm to Cobrasize
So what happened to Harris at LSU? Discarded after one full year and now transferring. I remember Harris complimenting Bama for recruiting him and giving him a chance.He was very graceful about not being the ultimate choice at Alabama.
Dont know what the coaches problem is.
Dont know what the coaches problem is.
Posted on 2/15/17 at 1:43 pm to My2Bits
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So what happened to Harris at LSU?
Whatever it was it is Alabama's fault, ok?
Posted on 2/15/17 at 2:22 pm to My2Bits
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Dont know what the coaches problem is.
A butthurt LSixU homer holding a grudge is my guess
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