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So, is it true Bama gave Roc Thomas the stiffarm waiting on LF?
Posted on 2/6/14 at 5:43 pm
Posted on 2/6/14 at 5:43 pm
We know they had Burton Burks calling Leonard Fournette all the way up until his signing ceremony.
Is it true Roc wanted to be a minion of Li'l Hitler, but never got that loving feeling?
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Posted on 2/6/14 at 5:44 pm to clamdip
No.
Posted on 2/6/14 at 5:46 pm to clamdip
Coach Burns wanted LF. From what I understand, he's rarely that vocal in the RBs that Alabama pursue. As a fan, I would rather take the talented instate kid. He was a lifelong fan that would have committed early on if he had been the priority.
Posted on 2/6/14 at 5:48 pm to clamdip
Sounds like he tried to commit to Bama a couple of times, but got slow played while Bama waited on LF.
Posted on 2/6/14 at 5:50 pm to clamdip
Yes, pretty early on
Posted on 2/6/14 at 5:52 pm to clamdip
Yes, it's true.
Posted on 2/6/14 at 5:54 pm to rbWarEagle
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No.
Posted on 2/6/14 at 5:57 pm to clamdip
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Four-star running back Roc Thomas tried to commit in the fall of 2012 and on a Junior Day last January to Alabama. Alabama was still waiting on Leonard Fournette so they couldn’t take that pledge. And they had Bo Scarbrough committed and four backs that hadn’t yet signed in the 2013 class. After his second attempt, Thomas went underground hoping for an offer. Eventually he pulled the trigger for Auburn. Alabama tried to go back in late with Lane Kiffin. No luck.
Posted on 2/6/14 at 6:10 pm to TreyAnastasio
Auburn fans will never admit it because, on the outside, it appears they out-recruited Bama for the kid, but in reality, Bama out-recruited themselves. I think they really didn't need a back in this class and were only going to take Fournette or Roc if he could be flipped late in the game.
Posted on 2/6/14 at 6:15 pm to TreyAnastasio
[quote]Four-star running back Roc Thomas tried to commit in the fall of 2012 and on a Junior Day last January to Alabama. Alabama was still waiting on Leonard Fournette so they couldn’t take that pledge. And they had Bo Scarbrough committed and four backs that hadn’t yet signed in the 2013 class. After his second attempt, Thomas went underground hoping for an offer. Eventually he pulled the trigger for Auburn. Alabama tried to go back in late with Lane Kiffin. No luck.[/quote
And how exactly do you know this to be the gospel?
And how exactly do you know this to be the gospel?
Posted on 2/6/14 at 6:16 pm to artompkins
Yes. Bama already had Bo Scarborough committed as well. He's rated higher than Thomas, albeit as an athlete, but he projects at RB for us.
Roc is still a beast. The numbers just didn't work out for him at Bama.
Roc is still a beast. The numbers just didn't work out for him at Bama.
Posted on 2/6/14 at 6:29 pm to clamdip
RB just wasn't a huge need. Bo can play RB and we have several young RBs on campus now.
Posted on 2/6/14 at 6:29 pm to clamdip
Probably is true. Don't care though. We get Roc. They don't.
Posted on 2/6/14 at 6:33 pm to clamdip
Just didn't want LSU with Buga Nation
Posted on 2/6/14 at 6:38 pm to RedMustang
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And how exactly do you know this to be the gospel?
It was in a big article that 247 released today about 2014 recruiting behind the scenes. Lots of good info like that tidbit in it.
Posted on 2/6/14 at 6:55 pm to clamdip
Cant complain about our class this year but still wish we landed Roc. Im really looking forward to Bo though so we'll be fine but Roc's highlight film looks filthy.
Posted on 2/6/14 at 7:03 pm to BAMAisDIESEL09
Shouldn't have wasted so much time on a kid who was never going to Bama.
Posted on 2/6/14 at 7:09 pm to FightinTiga
Up until 11 o'clock yesterday everyone thought Rashaan Evans was going to Auburn.
You never know what an 18 year old kid is gonna do.
You never know what an 18 year old kid is gonna do.
Posted on 2/6/14 at 7:10 pm to FightinTiga
Truth ....hopefully it doesnt bite us in the arse
Posted on 2/6/14 at 7:14 pm to FightinTiga
Rashaan Evans, Cam Robinson, Hootie Jones, Landon Collins, Reuben Foster say hello.
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