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Posted on 2/27/15 at 3:39 pm to chattabama
your avatar!Posted on 2/27/15 at 3:44 pm to BlackPawnMartyr
Can't say I've ever had a three star signee grace my avi before, but it seemed appropriate. I really like the committed and signed part of the avi. 
Posted on 2/27/15 at 4:25 pm to chattabama
In direct response to the situation involving Matt Womack and LSU penalties Matt Womack tweeted:
"Roll Tide
— Matt Womack (@MattWomack2015) February 26, 2015"
"Roll Tide
— Matt Womack (@MattWomack2015) February 26, 2015"
Posted on 2/27/15 at 4:56 pm to Taskrj
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North Webster's Devin White wants to play linebacker in college, says Alabama's on him the hardest
North Webster athlete Devin White is one of the premier prospects in the country and could make an immediate as a running back or a linebacker whenever he steps foot on a college campus in 2016.
However, if White has his way, he'll be lining up on defense and not with the ball in his hands 20-plus times a game.
"Most schools are recruiting me as a running back," White said. "I'm a good athlete so I can do both. I'm trying to get them to lean to the defensive side.
"I've been thinking and doing research. I looked at the draft last year and saw how many linebackers were taken in the first round and how many running backs were taken in the first round - which was none. And there were some good running backs out there. I think linebacker would be the best fit for me and my family and make it easier on myself. I'll work even harder to be a great linebacker."
White has been doing both for North Webster and racked up 2,287 yards rushing with 30 touchdowns while recording 93 tackles as a junior. The previous season, despite missing time early in the early in the year with an injury, he rushed for 1,094 yards and 20 touchdowns while finishing with 99 tackles.
The 6-foot-1, 245-pound White has drawn the attention of schools from across the country including LSU and Alabama. And he figures Ole Miss is going to make a strong push soon, considering his good friend Shea Patterson of Calvary Baptist just committed to the Rebels.
"(Shea's) been recruiting me," White said. "Once I told him my final schools that I was focused on and he gave me his and they were similar, then when he let me know he was going to narrow it down and commit soon. Once he told me where he was going to commit to, cause I known for over a month now, I'm happy with that choice.
"That's a school that's really focused on me. So I can see them recruiting me really hard. He's a good friend. I want to play with him in college. I think we could build a good national championship team."
But the fight for White's services won't end as quickly as Patterson's did, especially considering the number of schools pressing for a commitment.
"Alabama has been on me the hardest," White said. "Arkansas is in the mix real hard. Ole Miss, Texas A&M, LSU of course. I think Florida State too. I've been building a good relationship with them so far. Notre Dame was on me hard until my coach left and went to Ohio State. So I guess I could be hearing from Ohio State now too."
White said a decision on where he'll attend school won't come for sure until he finds out when he's going to graduate.
If he graduates early, he'll make an announcement following the Under Armour All-America Game or the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. If he graduates in May 2016, he'll make a decision on National Signing Day.
"I want to see what everybody has to offer," White said. "I have a whole other year. There's been some schools recruiting me harder than others."
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Posted on 2/27/15 at 10:51 pm to chattabama
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Why Alabama Redshirt Freshman DB Marlon Humphrey Will Set SEC on Fire in 2015
By Barrett Sallee , SEC Football Lead Writer Feb 27, 2015
While Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany spins his wheels with the preposterous idea of reinstituting freshman ineligibility, the college football version of endangered species are preparing for their first seasons in competitive college football.
Redshirt freshmen used to litter rosters across the Southeast, but as more and more true freshman phenoms find the field across the SEC, redshirt freshmen are going the way of the dodo bird.
If you're looking for a redshirt freshman in the SEC who's going to explode onto the scene in 2015, look no further than Alabama defensive back Marlon Humphrey.
The son of former Alabama running back Bobby Humphrey, Marlon Humphrey signed with the Crimson Tide in the class of 2014 as part of a dynamic defensive back duo with fellow 5-star prospect Tony Brown.
At 6'1", 186 pounds, Humphrey is a taller defensive back who can go one-on-one with bigger wide receivers and bump them off routes at the line of scrimmage. He's got tremendous recovery and ball skills, is good in coverage and has everything it takes to be a star—including the speed of a track star.
Humphrey is spending his offseason on the Crimson Tide track team, where he's busy setting records in the 4X400-meter relay, according to Drew Champlin of AL.com.
"He was already so much faster than everybody else in high school so he was able to transition pretty smoothly," assistant track coach Matt Kane told Champlin. "He looks like a man as opposed to a college freshman, but he's not too bulky. People worry about that, but he's really got good football weight and everything."
As in, everything he needs to be a superstar.
The former Hoover (Alabama) High School standout was brought to Tuscaloosa to be an instant impact defender but instead had to adjust to working with the scout team. According to Michael Casagrande of AL.com, Humphrey did fine with that transition.
Alabama DB Marlon Humphrey (29)
"It wasn't too hard," Humphrey said. "Once you get over the fact, it's not too bad."
That hard work might pay off in a hurry, because aside from Cyrus Jones occupying one cornerback spot, the rest of the defensive rotation at corner is wide open. Eddie Jackson and Bradley Sylve were inconsistent last year, Tony Brown was relegated to a reserve role, and the Tide finished the year ranked 11th in the SEC in pass defense (226.0 yards per game) and opponent passing plays of 20 or more yards (43).
Inconsistency against the pass has been a problem that's lingered for two years in Tuscaloosa, and Mel Tucker was brought in to coach defensive backs in an effort to fix it.
That means a clean slate for everybody, which is huge news for Humphrey.
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Alabama DB Marlon Humphrey
Jones' improvement from Game 1 through Game 14 last year was an indicator that the light bulb went off in his head. So, barring any unforeseen injuries or problems, it's safe to assume that he's going to build off of that in the offseason.
For everybody else, the race is wide open.
Since nickel packages have evolved into more of the base defense in college football, that means there's even more of a chance for Humphrey to earn playing time and become a star.
Humphrey has the talent, is at a school that needs help and has the opportunity to shine thanks to a new position coach.
That's a recipe for redshirt success.
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Posted on 2/28/15 at 11:17 am to chattabama
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Ryan Bartow @RyanBartow
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#Alabama still on top for four-star WR Darnell Salomon.
Posted on 2/28/15 at 11:17 am to chattabama
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Derek Tyson ? @DerekTysonESPN
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No. 14 in the #ESPNJr300 Trayvon Mullen says #LSU is his leader.
Posted on 2/28/15 at 11:18 am to chattabama
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Ryan Bartow @RyanBartow
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#Alabama still has an edge for four-star TE Nick Eubanks. Live updates from the #MiamiNFTC:
Posted on 2/28/15 at 11:18 am to chattabama
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Ryan Bartow @RyanBartow
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WR Cavin Ridley says he's grew up a #Florida fan. Live updates from the #MiamiNFTC:
Posted on 2/28/15 at 11:20 am to chattabama
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WR Keyshawn Young says Alabama, Florida State & Georgia are the three standing out early in the process. He will not make a decision until January though.
Posted on 2/28/15 at 11:21 am to chattabama
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Monarch WR Cavin Ridley says he's wide open.
Said Alabama, Florida and Tennessee are pushing the hardest and places he wants to visit.
Says he grew up liking Florida.
Posted on 2/28/15 at 11:22 am to chattabama
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4-star TE Nick Eubanks said Alabama still has an edge for him. Also listed LSU, Georgia, USC and Miami.
No decision until senior year.
Posted on 2/28/15 at 11:25 am to chattabama
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CB Trayvon Mullen decked out in LSU gear. No leader, but LSU, Ohio State, FSU, TCU & Auburn are making him a priority early.
Posted on 2/28/15 at 11:26 am to chattabama
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Miami High WR Pie Young has Alabama as his leader. Says he is going to visit there for his spring game.
Posted on 2/28/15 at 11:27 am to chattabama
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Miami commit Joseph Jackson measured in at 6-5, 237. He is working out today at tight end. He plans to visit Alabama and South Carolina this summer.
Posted on 2/28/15 at 11:27 am to chattabama
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WR Darnell Salomon looking to commit this summer. Alabama, Auburn, Florida State & LSU at the top right now.
Posted on 2/28/15 at 11:28 am to chattabama
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4-star US Army All-American WR Darnell Salomon still has Alabama on top. Measured in at 6-3, 205.
Posted on 2/28/15 at 11:29 am to chattabama
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Linebacker Devin Bush said Georgia now leads FSU. Gonna visit Georgia in March.
This was the kid that tweeted "go tide" or something when he was offered
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