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Posted on 9/5/13 at 9:49 pm to jatebe
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Didn't know that ESPN was a university...
Ummm, hello. Ever heard of ESPNU?
Sheesh
Posted on 9/6/13 at 9:57 am to LukeSidewalker
Yeah, because ESPN is defiantly the best site to go by when it comes to recruiting.
Posted on 9/6/13 at 10:44 am to LukeSidewalker
Been saying this a while, not that Bama is the best overall
But comparing population and per capita it is way above the best
But comparing population and per capita it is way above the best
Posted on 9/6/13 at 10:46 am to Tigah32
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Yeah, because ESPN is defiantly the best site to go by when it comes to recruiting.
You are missing the point of the stat. It doesnt matter who makes the rankings. Players from Alabama have lived up to their rankings at a higher percentage than players from other stats.
This post was edited on 9/6/13 at 10:47 am
Posted on 9/6/13 at 11:00 am to BuccWildBammer
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But comparing population and per capita it is way above the best
I can buy this... but the statement in the OP about "qaulity of recruits'... wtf does that even mean?... outside of the top 4 or 5 guys every year, AL doesn't come close to top-end talent in FL, TX, CA, GA, etc.
Posted on 9/6/13 at 11:02 am to lowspark12
Read my post above
Posted on 9/6/13 at 12:57 pm to lowspark12
not true either since there are tons of guys who fly under the radar, never get a scholly & go to smaller schools etc
Alabama's athletic talent is stout
Alabama's athletic talent is stout
Posted on 9/6/13 at 9:47 pm to BuccWildBammer
quote:Honest question: Could this be true, in part, because a good many Alabama high school players have been going to UA where they are receiving the best coaching in the country, thus making them look better? My point is, a 4* recruit is more likely going to look like they were a blue-chipper in high school if they would have gone to Alabama.
But comparing population and per capita it is way above the best
Posted on 9/6/13 at 11:35 pm to BuccWildBammer
It's true outside of of Tyler Love and BJ Scott most of the 5 star players from Alabama have all been beast in college and most went on to be 1st Rd picks. Most at least panned out. Andre Smith, Rolando McClain, Marcel Dares, Julio Jones, Mark Barron , Upshaw, Dre Kirkpatrick, DJ Fluker, Nico Johnson, Dee Miller, CJ Mosley, TJ Yellow, etc. Not to mention all the lower rated guys from AL that have it beasted
This post was edited on 9/6/13 at 11:36 pm
Posted on 9/7/13 at 1:16 am to BhamDore
quote:Have all gone to Bama.
Andre Smith, Rolando McClain, Marcel Dares, Julio Jones, Mark Barron , Upshaw, Dre Kirkpatrick, DJ Fluker, Nico Johnson, Dee Miller, CJ Mosley, TJ Yellow
Posted on 9/7/13 at 11:36 am to CockRocket
Jameis Winston didn't and he is looking like a beast. Neither did Kwon Alexander and he had a great freshman campaign at LSU last year. Chris Casher also looks to be an impact player at FSU. Their are a few bust, but far more of the high end players from AL pan out compared to other states.
Posted on 9/7/13 at 11:48 am to CockRocket
Not necessarily because there are guys like Justin Tuck, Phillip Rivers, Pat White, Jerrico Cotchery, Earl Bennett, Marcell Dareus. Terrell Owens, and a ton of others who didn't have the greatest HS coaches yet are stars in college and/or pros
Posted on 9/7/13 at 12:10 pm to BuccWildBammer
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Been saying this a while, not that Bama is the best overall
But comparing population and per capita it is way above the best
Even though LA produces the most NFL players per capita despite having fewer citizens than Alabama? According to USA Today last year, LA had 61 players on active NFL rosters, while the state of Alabama had 49. LA has 1 NFL player per every 74,318 people while Alabama has 1 NFL player per every 97,546 people.
Now lets break it down by 5 star recruits. Since I'm using 24/7's rankings, we can only go back to 2010. Since that time, LA has had 8 5 star caliber players compared to Alabama's 6. I now that's not a great sample size, but by just glancing at state rankings you can tell LA has produced more highly rated recruits.
Posted on 9/7/13 at 1:27 pm to BobBarker
I'm talking about kids that are considered D1 Athletes as well and guys historically also, but yes both states have a rich history and I will concede that La is just as good and at times better, but both of our smaller states can more than compete with Tx, Cali, & Fla more what I meant
Posted on 9/7/13 at 1:29 pm to BobBarker
The number of five stars produced has no bearing on the stat that was given.
Posted on 9/7/13 at 1:59 pm to BobBarker
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LA had 61 players on active NFL rosters, while the state of Alabama had 49.
How many of those players have gone in since 2006?
Posted on 9/8/13 at 12:59 am to TreyAnastasio
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The number of five stars produced has no bearing on the stat that was given.
True, but this thread is about the quality of recruits from Alabama. I simply pointed out that Louisiana has had more highly rated recruits in the last few years.
Posted on 9/8/13 at 5:07 am to LukeSidewalker
ESPn can say whatever they want, its all just a ploy!
I guess its Ga, Fl, Tx, and Cali's fault they produce soo many recruits that it waters down the top players within their state. There is no way bamas quality since 2006 is better than that of Ga, Fl, and Tx. I dont hardly see any top recruits coming form alabama. R Foster doesnt count either, hes from Ga, son!
I guess its Ga, Fl, Tx, and Cali's fault they produce soo many recruits that it waters down the top players within their state. There is no way bamas quality since 2006 is better than that of Ga, Fl, and Tx. I dont hardly see any top recruits coming form alabama. R Foster doesnt count either, hes from Ga, son!
Posted on 9/8/13 at 8:42 am to dawgsjw
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I dont hardly see any top recruits coming form alabama.
None at all? So you're telling me you didn't see....
Andre Smith, Rolando McClain, Marcell Dareus, Julio Jones, Mark Barron, Courtney Upshaw, Dre Kirkpatrick, DJ Fluker, Nico Johnson, Dee Milliner, CJ Mosley, and TJ Yeldon play? And those are just the recruits who went to Alabama over the past 7 years. All of them came from the state of Alabama.
This post was edited on 9/8/13 at 8:43 am
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