re: Alabama Class of 2014 Recruiting MEGATHREAD (Goodnight sweet Prince)

Kirby visited Raekwon McMillan today. I know he loves Ohio State at the moment, but Kirby doesn't miss on many recruits once he sets his sites on them. Could get interdasting...

Watching A-day, both Ivory and Lake move well for big guys; especially Lake

I had though I had clicked enter with this an hour ago, but I think my brother Google calling me deterred me. It had just came out during the NG conversation.

Frazier:

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"I talked to Coach Napier about their depth chart and how I would stack up with the rest of the guys. He said they have two nose guards now. I would probably sit out, and be starting by my sophomore year. I would help the team win another national championship.

"Coach Napier said I am their No. 1 defensive tackle recruit. I think very highly of that. I don't really take into consideration where all the websites have me ranked. When Alabama tells you that you are the No. 1 guy on their board I think that's really special."

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Weird in the same span that TS reports Elam is at the top, then they release this right after

Recruits hear what they want to hear, right?

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Recruits hear what they want to hear, right?

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If Bone puts out a Mosley article saying it, he's trolling

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I mean, technically a defensive tackle and a Nose Guard are completely different...well...I mean, sort of.

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Terminology wise yes, some DCs refer to one of the outside lineman as a DT in a 34. Jets and Ravens do, Ngata played right DT before moving to NG(he may move back with the Williams' hype).

In this instance though, Frazier mentions details that points to him referring to the NG spot.

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As good as Daniel McCullers is for Tennessee, he still couldn't stay on the field. He's not a sackmaster, but you still want to get the most snaps as possible.

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I agree...kid is a 2 down lineman at best right now,atleast until he can upgrade his conditions.

Interesting as well on the Reakwon news. Wasnt he quoted a while back as saying he didnt want to go to the same school where Foster went?


Also to anyone in the know, how is the staff doing with Ermon Lane. He looks, runs and plays like Sammy Watkins to me. Is he Miami's to lose?

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Also to anyone in the know, how is the staff doing with Ermon Lane. He looks, runs and plays like Sammy Watkins to me. Is he Miami's to lose?

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There hasn't been much news on Lane in a while.

Having said that the prognosticators over at 247 sports have Lane to Bama at 57%, at least for now.

I've argued with some folks on other boards about our numbers at TE. It definitely looks like we'll take two TEs in this class.

I think two TEs for the 2014 class is paramount. When that class arrives, we will have two seniors, a junior, and two sophomores at TE/H-back. We use a lot of guys in two and three TE formations, not to mention the use of the H-back. Assuming guys in the '14 class redshirt, we'll need those two when Vogler and Jones leave after 2014.

BOL Recruiting Nuggest recap:

-Rueben Foster and Raekwon McMillan have discussed playing together. Ohio State leads but UA is making up ground.
-Cam Robinson is looking into being a December graduate which will speed up his decision making process. UA in very good shape.
-Feel good about the two JUCO OTs, Eluemenor and Mavety. Eluemenor has the higher ceiling, but Mavety is better right now.
-Tre Williams to Auburn. Zach Whitley took his spot.
-Marlon Humphrey is fast.
-Grant Hill set the Alabama state record for the discus and has the best throw of anyone in the country this year. He also ran the 1600M in a little over 5 minutes at 300 pounds. fricking man beast.
-Nussmeier has evaluated Cornwell, Chryst, Kizer, Park, Tyler Harris, and Brandon Harris in person. No one can commit without throwing at camp. No one.
-We apparently lead for Ermon Lane but being a Miami kid you have watch out for the Hurricanes. Signing Day decision.