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Posted on 1/21/15 at 10:18 am to BamaPanic
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“We’ve had several opportunities and given Lance several opportunities through the years and this same circumstance has occurred several times before.
What "same circumstance has occurred several times before". We all know the rumors surrounding him leaving for Knoxville on his last stint. Is that what is being hinted?
Posted on 1/21/15 at 10:21 am to chattabama
I think it is a little more simple than that. UT is a rival, other assistants have left and ended up coaching at rivals.
Posted on 1/21/15 at 10:22 am to Taskrj
Saw that yesterday. Pretty telling if you ask me.
Posted on 1/21/15 at 10:31 am to BIGJLAW
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Saw that yesterday. Pretty telling if you ask me
Yea. I doubt TL could work for NS again.
Posted on 1/21/15 at 10:40 am to Alabamya
Dang..Anderson you could do better, Baw.
Posted on 1/21/15 at 10:43 am to BamaPanic
We have 7 Db commits, we were never going to sign all of them. We also have a 5* for 2016 already. One of custis and mcgraw has to go and maybe both the 2 5 star corners we would still have in the clad would soften the blow somewhat, plus the 2 we got last year. It world sick to lose mcgraw, but our recruiting has been outstanding the last 2 cycles at that position
Posted on 1/21/15 at 10:56 am to Alabamya
That's what I thought at first. But it's a mug shot, and nobody looks hot mug shots. And it's also only a face pic. I bet her body is a ten.
Posted on 1/21/15 at 10:58 am to narddogg81
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We have 7 Db commits, we were never going to sign all of them. We also have a 5* for 2016 already. One of custis and mcgraw has to go and maybe both the 2 5 star corners we would still have in the clad would soften the blow somewhat, plus the 2 we got last year. It world sick to lose mcgraw, but our recruiting has been outstanding the last 2 cycles at that position
That's my thought. And really, it's safety tat I'm mostly concerned about. They either suck our are three and done. It's hard to maintain consistency when guys are leaving early, and the others ate acc level safeties.
Posted on 1/21/15 at 11:06 am to CCTider
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Offensive tackles take on a greater position of importance in today's collegiate football scene given the elevated importance of an imposing aerial attack. Aside from protecting the passer, these linemen must also seal off the edge for running backs to do damage along the perimeter.
Posted on 1/21/15 at 11:07 am to CCTider
Our problem want with safeties this year. It was the CBs.
Posted on 1/21/15 at 11:07 am to TideSaint
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7. 4-star Isaiah Prince
Height/Weight: 6'6"/272 lbs
High School: Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Greenbelt, Maryland
247Sports Ranking: No. 7 offensive tackle; No. 105 overall
Bleacher Report Score: 82/100
Uncommitted: Considering Ohio State, Maryland and Alabama
Isaiah Prince is being pulled toward his home-state Terrapins, but a pair of national powerhouses loom large. He is set to spend time at Alabama and Ohio State in January, taking things down to the wire.
Bleacher Report Analysis
Prince may have desirable size and length, but there are significant strides to be made before he can make an impact at the collegiate level. His lack of power (10/15) limits the amount of damage he's able to do off the snap and leaves him as an average run-blocker (7/10).
There's a lot to like about his physique and the way he deals with pass-protection responsibilities (23/25). Prince implements a smooth slide-step and sustains solid bend as his duties command lateral movement.
It's difficult to project Prince as an immediate-impact tackle, but a redshirt season could allow him to develop into a quality bookend.
Posted on 1/21/15 at 11:08 am to TideSaint
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4. 4-star Chidi Valentine-Okeke
Height/Weight: 6'6"/305 lbs
High School: Faith Baptist Christian Academy, Ludowici, Georgia
247Sports Ranking: No. 4 offensive tackle; No. 101 overall
Bleacher Report Score: 90/100
Uncommitted: Considering Alabama, Auburn and LSU
Chidi Valentine-Okeke, another Nigerian product, is apparently a lock to play in the SEC. He expects to decide between Alabama, Auburn and LSU, according to Wesley Sinor of AL.com.
Georgia previously hosted him for an official visit, but a change at offensive line coach altered the situation.
Bleacher Report Analysis
He asserted himself as one of America's premier offensive linemen during work at U.S. Army All-American festivities, where he appeared to belong among long-established blue-chip blockers.
He already does an exemplary job of exploding off the snap, firing up through an opponent's chest plate, earning a score of 23/25 for hands. Once Valentine-Okeke gains an immediate advantage, he controls the defender's path and clears out a lane for his running back.
His raw strength (14/15) allows him to manhandle foes despite a lack of elite technique. This element of his approach lends itself well to run blocking (9/10), as Valentine-Okeke bullies defenders downfield.
Posted on 1/21/15 at 11:08 am to TideSaint
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3. 4-star Drew Richmond
Height/Weight: 6'5"/310 lbs
High School: Memphis University School, Memphis, Tennessee
247Sports Ranking: No. 3 offensive tackle; No. 55 overall
Bleacher Report Score: 90/100
Committed to Ole Miss on Sept. 9, 2014
The Rebels reeled in Drew Richmond despite substantial competition from SEC foes Alabama and Tennessee. He's set to spend time at Texas prior to signing day.
Bleacher Report Analysis
He provided some highlight blocks during the three-day stretch in Beaverton and appeared to implement new lessons he learned from instructors.
Richmond does a great job at the point of contact, rolling his hips and punching through the defender (15/15 for power). He was a little overanxious at times, which cost him, but it was an impressive performance overall.
He seemed to take better angles than what showed up on game tape, but of course there's a big difference between drills and live-game action when linebackers enter the equation. Richmond is ridiculously strong for a high school student and can get away with some mistakes by simply overpowering his opponent.
His reach in pass protection is solid but not spectacular (21/25). It would be interesting to see how Richmond would adapt to playing guard if asked to make that transition in college.
The outlook here is that he would benefit from a year on the sidelines, cleaning up his technique and building even more strength. Whenever Richmond is deemed ready to take on a starting role, he has plenty of promise.
Posted on 1/21/15 at 11:14 am to TideSaint
Ryan Bartow CB'd Prince to Bama
Posted on 1/21/15 at 11:16 am to Rizzy
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Alabama may not have added any hardware to the postseason trophy cases in Tuscaloosa, but Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide are on cruise control to another recruiting national championship. Alabama is the leader in the latest team recruiting rankings for the Class of 2015 with just over two weeks until National Signing Day.
Alabama has scored the top recruiting haul each season since 2011, so Alabama’s spot atop the current team rankings is hardly a surprise. This year’s haul currently includes the nation’s top running back, Damien Harris (profile), and the nation’s top wide receiver, Calvin Ridley (profile). Alabama also has a commitment from the state’s top recruit, defensive tackle Daron Payne (profile) and the top prospect out of New Jersey, safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (profile). California dual-threat quarterback Blake Barnett (profile) is a four-star addition to the recruiting class as well.
Skim down the Rivals 100 and you will see nine players committed to Alabama, and six more undecided players are considered in the running for Alabama. Alabama has four five-star players currently in line to join the program. Only Florida State has more five-star players (five). While some programs must operate by a quality over quantity approach, Alabama uses both. Of Alabama’s 26 players currently committed, 20 are either four or five-star recruits.
Another year goes by but it is the same old pattern for Saban and company. Alabama does not rebuild, it simply reloads.
Posted on 1/21/15 at 11:16 am to Rizzy
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Ryan Bartow CB'd Prince to Bama
Which one?
Posted on 1/21/15 at 11:16 am to Rizzy
Posted on 1/21/15 at 11:17 am to TideSaint
So Custis, Moton, and possibly McGraw. 27 seems to be the magic number which it has been hinted at we are already at. Some based on reports Charlot is # 27. But if the other 3 go elsewhere who do we finish with. Even with Charlot it appears the staff still want at least one more WR maybe 2.
Posted on 1/21/15 at 11:19 am to TideWarrior
Prince Tega moved up to #130 on Rivals:
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"This kid came out of nowhere as a class of 2016 prospect with freakish measurables and impressive but raw film. We felt his ceiling was off the charts for a rising senior. Now that he's re-classified for 2015, he's still a special prospect and someone who needed to be in the Rivals250, but his development timeline just got a bit shorter. That being said, he could be very special." -- Mike Farrell, National Recruiting Director
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