Alabama
Jonathan Atchinson
Brent Calloway (eventually signed with Alabama)
Cyrus Kouandjio
TJ Yeldon
Reuben Foster (eventually signed with Alabama)
Dee Liner

Auburn
Melvin Ray (signed with Alabama in 2008, walked on to Auburn)
Corey Grant (signed with Alabama in 2009, transferred to Auburn)
Craig Sanders
Brent Calloway (eventually signed with Alabama)
Reuben Foster (eventually signed with Alabama)
Kalvarez Bessent
Stephen Roberts

Other than 3 players (TJ Yeldon, Cyrus Kouandjio and Corey Grant) there hasn't been any real success on the college level. We have some that are yet to be seen (Melvin Ray, Stephen Roberts and Reuben Foster) and also some huge busts (Craig Sanders, Kal Bessent, Brent Calloway, Jon Atchinson and Dee Liner). Did I leave anyone out?

Just following some of the careers of these guys, would it be wise for Auburn and Alabama to stop flipping guys from each other? I threw in transfers as well... Also, if there was a recruit that flipped from Alabama to Auburn, then back to Alabama (or likewise) - he was counted on both lists.

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Posted by Aman

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Posted on 2/11/15 at 11:09 am to TTsTowel

Melvin Ray played baseball instead of going to Bama. I'm not sure I would consider that a flip. Calloway was a Bama commit for a year before he flipped to Auburn at the all star game three weeks before signing day. I would say Bama held on to him more than Bama flipped him.

This post was edited on 2/11/15 at 11:10 am

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Posted by bamasgot13

Birmingham

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Posted on 2/11/15 at 11:15 am to TTsTowel

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Should Auburn and Alabama stop flipping recruits from each other?

No. I get your point, but Bama had two 3 year starters on the list you gave. Both started at highly important positions. Roberts may end up being a valued contributor to AU this year (like Grant has been in past seasons).

I think it seems like a bigger deal b/c it is Bama and AU, but both teams have flipped kids from other schools with similar mixed success rates.

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Posted by AHM21

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Posted on 2/11/15 at 11:17 am to TTsTowel

Why?

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Posted by LSUNV

In the woods or on the water

Member since Feb 2011

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Posted on 2/11/15 at 11:20 am to TTsTowel

If I was getting the short end of the stick I would start this thread too

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Posted by joeyb147

Member since Jun 2009

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Posted on 2/11/15 at 11:23 am to TTsTowel

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and also some huge busts (Craig Sanders, Kal Bessent, Brent Calloway, Jon Atchinson and Dee Liner).

While Sanders wasn't a dominate DE or anything, he was a solid player on an SECC team. He sure as hell shouldn't be listed with those other clowns.

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Posted by GumpDyke

Nashville

Member since Dec 2014

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Posted on 2/11/15 at 11:27 am to TTsTowel

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TJ Yeldon, Cyrus Kouandjio and Corey Grant

One of these doesn't belong.

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Posted by gatortrav88

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Posted on 2/11/15 at 11:34 am to TTsTowel

chris casher and justin shanks for fsu havent done much either maybe bama just produces alot of busts

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Posted by bamarep

Member since Nov 2013

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Posted on 2/11/15 at 11:38 am to TTsTowel

Why don't we just all hold hands and sing the Barney song while we're at it.

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Posted by elposter

Member since Dec 2010

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Posted on 2/11/15 at 6:04 pm to TTsTowel

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Should Auburn and Alabama stop flipping recruits from each other?}

No. You go after the best guys you can get even if they are "committed" somewhere else. Alabama has a couple of three year starters on your list who contributed heavily to national championships. I'm good with Alabama continuing to employ the same strategy in recruiting.

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