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Posted on 5/20/17 at 6:45 pm to TideSaint
I know I will get hated on, but I love that Saban is prioritizing Alabama kids so much. In a class of 22-25 I like to see 8-10 Alabama kids.
Posted on 5/21/17 at 8:24 am to CapstoneGrad06
Here's the hate.
That's essentially a football version of Affirmative Action. Taking numbers of something just for the sake of having numbers of something. If 8-10 Alabama guys are elite, I'm all for it. If the only top guys in-state wind up being Justyn Ross and Coynis Millet, then I hope we only sign two. It's supposedly a down year nationally overall for elite talent, so maybe we really could sign more in-state if they show out at camp. But give me the formula we've been using of simply signing the best players out there regardless of where they're from. I want to win far more than display Alabama HS football pride.
That's essentially a football version of Affirmative Action. Taking numbers of something just for the sake of having numbers of something. If 8-10 Alabama guys are elite, I'm all for it. If the only top guys in-state wind up being Justyn Ross and Coynis Millet, then I hope we only sign two. It's supposedly a down year nationally overall for elite talent, so maybe we really could sign more in-state if they show out at camp. But give me the formula we've been using of simply signing the best players out there regardless of where they're from. I want to win far more than display Alabama HS football pride.
Posted on 5/21/17 at 10:20 am to Bama3714
I think if the talent of an in-state kid is comparable to an out of state kid you take the in-state guy 10 out of 10 times.
For one thing, the in-state kids take the Iron Bowl personally. That's why Auburn always gives us fits when we obviously have the superior overall talent. They motivate their players with "Alabama doesn't respect you. They didn't even offer you a scholarship."
I know there's value in establishing recruiting in-roads out of state by taking some of these guys, but did signing Mike Marrow help us out in any fashion over the last 8 years?
For one thing, the in-state kids take the Iron Bowl personally. That's why Auburn always gives us fits when we obviously have the superior overall talent. They motivate their players with "Alabama doesn't respect you. They didn't even offer you a scholarship."
I know there's value in establishing recruiting in-roads out of state by taking some of these guys, but did signing Mike Marrow help us out in any fashion over the last 8 years?
Posted on 5/21/17 at 10:21 am to TideSaint
From the Auburn board:
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KN has update on 4* CB Jalyn Armour-Davis. He is hoping to commit this summer. Armour-Davis says it's a tossup between AU, BAMA & FSU. Travis Williams has taken the lead on his recruitment and chats with Armour-Davis at least every other day. Says a lot of the time they talk about stuff that isn't related to football. T-WILL and Greg Brown both visited his school this spring. Malzahn talked to him before his track state finals as well. We wanted him to visit for BCW but doesn't sound like he will. He has an interesting plan for visits. Doesn't like to come to camps or junior day but instead pop in during the week so he can see what it's like to be a student athlete at the school. He committed to play in the Army All-American game yesterday
Seems like Bama has fought their way back into this one. I am still hopeful we pull this out in part because of Travis Williams and fact we were his first offer. But sounds like this is a real battle. Need him to visit again before committing. Personally I think Armour-Davis is a more important target than Justyn Ross. AU doesn't get many chances to sign elite instate CBs and so they need to capitalize on this opportunity especially if Carlton Davis has a good year and leaves early. We will see what happens
Posted on 5/21/17 at 10:26 am to TideSaint
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Over the last few weeks, I've caught up with a few schools to check out their biggest prospects and see what other names were emerging as college prospects.
Here, we check out Pinson Valley, Park Crossing, McGill-Toolen and Paul Bryant to close out spring.
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Posted on 5/21/17 at 10:27 am to TideSaint
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PINSON VALLEY (May 11)
Pinson Valley is looking like a region championship contender after the Nixes - coach Patrick and son Bo - have moved into down.
Florida State was there on this day watching the star quarterback Nix, who has offers from Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Ohio State, Georgia and many more. He's just going to be a junior.
Receivers like Dylan Henderson and LiAllen Dailey will see their stock rise even more. Henderson recently earned an offer from Jacksonville State offer. Dailey has Louisville and Arkansas State. He's a 6-foot-2 physical receiver who will be a matchup problem.
Patrick Nix feels big offers will come in for defensive lineman Desmond Scott. Jackie Matthews was last year's quarterback. He's mostly playing cornerback and receiver and is the backup quarterback.
"Jackie's got a ton of talent," Patrick Nix said. "There's a little bit of unknown. A lot of people are very intrigued."
Defensive back Rhasaan Christian is getting looks in the 2019 class. Pinson Valley also has an incoming freshman athlete that power 5 college coaches know about.
His nickname is "Kool-Aid." That's all I've got.
Posted on 5/21/17 at 10:28 am to TideSaint
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PARK CROSSING (May 13)
Saw Park Crossing play in a spring game loss to Hoover. The starters were down 28-23 after three quarters to the defending 7A champs.
Quarterback Cam Taylor and offensive lineman Tank Jenkins have power 5 offers and they will go to bigger schools. Taylor is likely a safety at the next level. He moved around pretty well for a guy coming off major knee surgery. He reminded me of Auburn signee Malcolm Askew playing quarterback at McAdory, but Taylor is a little bigger than Askew.
Running back Uziah McDaniels is an FCS or Division II talent, coach Smitty Grider said. Receiver Doron Mitchell had a nice game, catching two touchdown passes and should get some opportunities.
In the junior class, Tacorey Turner has in his first year playing football and already has an offer form Bowling Green. He's a basketball player and a tall corner, so coaches love that. Darius Hodges, at 6-foot-3 and 240 pounds, is also one to watch as a defensive end.
Posted on 5/21/17 at 10:29 am to TideSaint
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PAUL BRYANT (May 15, May 19 in spring game)
Seth Williams is the big recruit here, as the four-star recruit will be much better in college with better quarterback play. Would love to see him at The Opening because I think the 6-foot-2, 202-pound physical Williams would really stand out under the radar.
Alabama, Auburn, Georgia and Ole Miss are the top power 5 schools after Williams right now.
Cornerback Jamarcus Burrell, at 6-foot-2, has offers from the likes of Marshall and Arkansas State. Ole Miss is interested, coach Eldrick Hill, but has not yet offered.
Defensive end Landon Perry has Samford and some other FCS offers.
Watch out for these rising sophomores - defensive end Javaris Hoskins, safety Jy'Derius Gray and Xavier Morrow. Hill feels like they can be power 5 recruits. Morrow received an offer from Arkansas State this week.
Coaches from Alabama (Karl Dunbar), Memphis, Samford and UAB were at the spring game Friday at Huffman. Bryant won 27-3 in the half with the starters. Seth Williams had two catches, one long one down the right sideline and this 20-yard touchdown.
Posted on 5/21/17 at 10:38 am to TideSaint
Speaking of in-state kids, Thompson High School in Alabaster (same school as Taulia Tagovailoa) has a Class of 2019 OT that is about to explode onto the recruiting scene. Auburn has already offered and John Garcia loves him.
Amari Kight Highlights
His profile says he is 6'5" 300 pounds, but he gave an interview recently and he's supposedly up to 6'7" 315 pounds.
With Pierce Quick, Clay Webb and Kight in next year's class we may not have to step out of state for our OL haul.
Amari Kight Highlights
His profile says he is 6'5" 300 pounds, but he gave an interview recently and he's supposedly up to 6'7" 315 pounds.
With Pierce Quick, Clay Webb and Kight in next year's class we may not have to step out of state for our OL haul.
Posted on 5/21/17 at 11:26 am to TideSaint
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Alpharetta (Ga.) four-star cornerback Jaycee Horn feels Alabama, South Carolina, and Tennessee are a few of the programs recruiting him the hardest right now. The 6-foot, 175-pound prospect named the Crimson Tide as his leader.
“Bama is standing out right now,” Horn said. “Just their resume, and getting the chance to get coached by one of the greatest coach in the nation. So, that’s what puts Bama up top right now.”
Horn has been a frequent visitor to Tuscaloosa this offseason.
“I went down there three times. One for just a little visit, that’s when I first got the offer. Then, I went down there for a spring practice, and the last one was for the spring game. It was a crazy atmosphere, the fans are crazy. I felt like they made me a priority, I got to talk to Coach Saban and Coach Ansley a couple times.”
The Gamecocks are pressing to get Horn in their class.
“Coach [Will] Muschamp and Coach [Travaris Robinson] have had a lot of success with [defensive backs]. It’s a program on the come up, they’re trying to build a good program. They feel they can help me transform into a first round corner.”
He sees South Carolina moving in the right direction with its program.
“There’s still a lot of room for improvement, but I think they’re going about it in the right way, recruiting some of the best athletes. They’re real high on my list because Coach T-Rob, his record speaks for itself.”
The Vols also remain in frequent contact with Horn.
“I talk to Coach Jones like four times a week. We got a great relationship. They just came by the school, so they are in a good place right now.”
This summer, Horn mentioned possible visits to Auburn, Florida, and Tennessee, but no dates had been set. A timeline for his commitment is not really in place either saying it could come this summer or after the season.
The 247Sports Composite, an industry generated average, currently ranks Horn as the nation’s No. 303 overall prospect in the 2018 class.
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He just named South Carolina his leader on Tuesday.
This post was edited on 5/21/17 at 11:28 am
Posted on 5/21/17 at 11:37 am to TideSaint
Posted on 5/21/17 at 11:37 am to TideSaint
Off topic: Florida's softball team has some girls that look really good in their white pants
Posted on 5/21/17 at 11:40 am to Cobrasize
They always look better than everyone else.
Posted on 5/21/17 at 11:45 am to TideSaint
Florida's pitcher has some junk in her trunk, but damn she is good
I just heard that she's only a sophomore. We have 2 more years of dealing with her
I just heard that she's only a sophomore. We have 2 more years of dealing with her
This post was edited on 5/21/17 at 11:49 am
Posted on 5/21/17 at 12:14 pm to Cobrasize
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RIVERDALE, Ga. — JJ Peterson, the nation’s No. 1 outside linebacker from Colquitt County High School in Georgia, had coaches from Alabama and Auburn at his spring game against Drew High School on Saturday.
The 4-star recruit shined in front of Tide defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt, as well as Tigers DC Kevin Steele and linebackers coach Travis Williams. The Crimson Tide lead for Peterson, who doesn’t have a timetable for his commitment.
Colquitt County coach Rush Propst told SEC Country after the game that Peterson is one of the best players he’s ever coached. Propst has coached for more than 20 years in Alabama and Georgia and has coached the likes of former Alabama quarterback John Parker Wilson and ex-Florida standout WR Chad Jackson.
Watch Peterson’s spring game highlights in the video above, which was created by SEC Country.
LINK with video
Posted on 5/21/17 at 12:20 pm to TideSaint
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KENNESAW, Ga. — Justin Fields is rated as the nation’s No. 1 dual-threat quarterback prospect in the Class of 2018, and he sure looked the part on Friday night.
Fields, a 5-star prospect from Harrison High School (Kennesaw, Ga.), shredded Kennesaw Mountain’s defense. Harrison’s offensive line is very inexperienced, but Fields’ escapability proved to be fruitful for the Hoyas as he led them to a 36-0 win in their spring game.
The Elite 11 finalist has been committed to Penn State since December 2016 but several SEC schools are pushing to flip his commitment. Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Georgia and LSU are hoping Fields changes his mind before he enrolls at the school of his choice in January.
“They are just saying they can do big things with me at their school and can compete for a national championship,” Fields said. “A lot of these schools are telling me that I have the ability to play early there, too.”
SEC Country was in attendance for Fields’ spring game. Check out the video above for his highlights.
LINK with video
Posted on 5/21/17 at 12:21 pm to TideSaint
Fields is Cam Newton 2.0.
He looks exactly like him on film.
He looks exactly like him on film.
Posted on 5/21/17 at 2:24 pm to TideSaint
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Alabama is expected to get four-star receiver Jaylen Waddle on campus June 5 for camp, he tells 247Sports' Taylor Hamm.
Posted on 5/21/17 at 2:28 pm to TideSaint
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Penn State commit Justin Fields has been in the headlines a lot lately because of the many other schools trying to pry him away from the Nittany Lions. James Franklin and his staff went at Fields' school twice during the current evaluation period as they work to hold onto Fields' commitment.
Fields mentioned Florida, LSU, Alabama, and Georgia as four schools that are working the hardest to flip him. In the video above Fields talks about his commitment status with Penn State, his thoughts on each of the four teams trying to flip him, if he is scheduling visits to other schools, and who he is recruiting for Penn State.
LINK with video
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