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re: Class of 2015 Recruiting MEGATHREAD - Twilight Edition
Posted on 4/11/14 at 5:57 am to BuccWildBammer
Posted on 4/11/14 at 5:57 am to BuccWildBammer
Dabo is no more or less dirty than any college football coach, but there are plenty of other reasons to dislike him. I do feel strongly one way or the other about him. He is doing a really good job at Clemson, but he can certainly be obnoxious.
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Posted on 4/11/14 at 7:00 am to CrimsonTusk
something about him rubs me the wrong way so I would never want him back as HC at Bama. The way he likes to stir the pot with USC light is part of it
Posted on 4/11/14 at 8:07 am to mrbroker
It would be better if he stirred the pot, and didnt lose to them every year.
Posted on 4/11/14 at 8:28 am to TreyAnastasio
CeCe Jefferson tweeted this last night:
Posted on 4/11/14 at 9:09 am to TideSaint
Speaking of Jefferson, he will attend Florida State's spring game tomorrow.
Posted on 4/11/14 at 9:15 am to TideSaint
damn that dude looks like Nico Johnson
Posted on 4/11/14 at 9:21 am to SECSolomonGrundy
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damn that dude looks like Nico Johnson
That's what everyone on BOL said.
Posted on 4/11/14 at 9:29 am to TideSaint
Leo Lewis is attending Mississippi State's spring game tomorrow.
Posted on 4/11/14 at 9:50 am to TideSaint
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This shouldn't come as a huge surprise, but Alabama has the No. 1 class in the country, according to 247Sports.
Recruiting is almost down to a science in Tuscaloosa, and head coach Nick Saban is the mastermind. He already has nine commitments, including pledges from 5-star defensive end Mekhi Brown, 4-star running back Desherrius Flowers, 4-star guard Richie Petitbon and 4-star safety Deionte Thompson.
It wouldn't be shocking to see 'Bama add 5-star cornerback Minkah Fitzpatrick, 5-star defensive tackle Daron Payne and 4-star athlete Kerryon Johnson to the mix in due time.
It's going to be another big recruiting year for the Crimson Tide.
Posted on 4/11/14 at 9:56 am to TideSaint
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Josh Frazier is a 4-star defensive tackle who signed with Alabama in February. At 6'3" and 325 pounds, the Arkansas native already looks like a college player.
He has solid quickness at the snap, but his strength and power are what set him apart. He can drop his weight to anchor at the point of attack, which causes a lot of messes in the middle versus running plays.
Based on highlight tape, he has a chance to become a key player for the Crimson Tide's defense.
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The initial play of Frazier's highlight tape shows him as a nose tackle in a three-man front. He gets off the ball adequately, but look at him use his strength.
Frazier's punch is solid, but what is most impressive about this play is his fight and drive to pressure and finish. Most players of his size lack the tenacity and hunger to finish plays, but Frazier does a good job of it here.
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On this play, Frazier sits in the A-gap and takes on a double-team. This is a perfect example of a defensive tackle anchoring at the point of attack.
He recognizes the scheme quickly, drops his weight and simply tells both blockers he isn't going anywhere. However, instead of getting into a wrestling match with them, he fights to work off them and pursues the ball laterally down the line.
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This play is a simple and classic bull rush.
It's an illustration of the exceptional power and strength that Frazier has at the point of attack. He fires off the ball and immediately challenges the blocker before tossing him aside to get free.
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The big man has a little agility to his athleticism, which is shown on this play. Frazier's strength is his best asset, but he utilizes a quick swim move here.
He's sitting right over the center's head to cover up the pivot in this alignment and then eludes the snapper with quick hands. Also, look at how Frazier displays some short-area quickness when pursuing the ball.
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This is an awfully short clip, yet it does show Frazier using his mitts quickly to keep blockers off him in the trenches. With his size and power, if he can continue to improve his hand quickness, things could be nasty for opposing blockers in the SEC.
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If Play No. 2 was a perfect example of a defensive tackle anchoring, then this play is a flawless example. Frazier could stand to lower his pad level here, but watch him dig in at the point of attack.
His ability to powerfully anchor is impressive, yet he also doesn't lose sight of the ball. He causes a stalemate with the center and guard and then keeps his eyes on the ball before fighting off the blocks to help make the stop.
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Here's a play where Frazier appears to be playing with great anticipation. He immediately fires out from his 0-technique alignment to the A-gap. He gets so much penetration on this play that he forces the running back to cut back away from him.
However, the Arkansas native violently sheds his block to get free and surges to finish on the ball-carrier with good force.
Greg Powers of Scout.com wrote: "If he can get his technique to catchup with his power, he will present major mismatches."
Who needs Matt Elam?
Posted on 4/11/14 at 10:01 am to TideSaint
I like Frazier but I still have reservations about his physicality.
Posted on 4/11/14 at 10:03 am to CapstoneGrad06
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I like Frazier but I still have reservations about his physicality.
According to that article, being physical doesn't seem to be a problem for him.
Posted on 4/11/14 at 10:06 am to TideSaint
I base this on Arkansas fans saying it over and over. May be sour grapes but those sentiments were before he committed to Alabama.
Posted on 4/11/14 at 10:10 am to CapstoneGrad06
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I base this on Arkansas fans saying it over and over.
They don't know what the hell they are talking about. Frazier dominated during the Army AA Game practices against elite competition. He looked great in the game too.
Posted on 4/11/14 at 10:15 am to TideSaint
Forgive me, I live among them and any Arkansas prospect we go after I have to sift trough their crap.
Posted on 4/11/14 at 10:16 am to CapstoneGrad06
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Forgive me, I live among them
Prayers sent.
Posted on 4/11/14 at 10:19 am to TideSaint
David Sills, the QB from Maryland that Kiffin offered and accepted a commitment from when he was in 7th grade, is visiting today.
I don't know if I should post a dancing banana or the crying emoticon.
I don't know if I should post a dancing banana or the crying emoticon.
Posted on 4/11/14 at 10:39 am to TideSaint
I just watched David Sills' Junior Highlight film. Holy shite. This kid can play. Check out the third clip. I didn't know he was that elusive and athletic.
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He doesn't have the strongest arm, but how he is ranked so low? He has been coached by a personal QB coach so he has nice mechanics too.
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He doesn't have the strongest arm, but how he is ranked so low? He has been coached by a personal QB coach so he has nice mechanics too.
This post was edited on 4/11/14 at 10:42 am
Posted on 4/11/14 at 10:39 am to TideSaint
I get the feeling he'll be our QB for the 2015 class.
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