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re: Class of 2016 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: Waiting On Demetris Robertson Edition
Posted on 7/1/15 at 5:43 pm to chattabama
Posted on 7/1/15 at 5:43 pm to chattabama
quote:shea patterson is an idiot
Shea Patterson thinks that OM has a good shot of landing Greg Little, Devin White, and Shyheim Carter.
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Posted on 7/1/15 at 5:49 pm to chattabama
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This thread has become such a bitch fest
Posted on 7/1/15 at 5:50 pm to narddogg81
From what I've heard, they have a slight chance at Little (less than A&M or Bama, but better than everyone else), decent chance at White (as of a few weeks ago they were viewed as a serious threat, and a better shot than him signing with LSU, but that could have changed.. I'm not sure of recent developments), and no chance at Carter. Heck, even the LSU folks have given up on Carter.
Posted on 7/1/15 at 6:02 pm to Sandkhan
So are you saying that you know every time an OM recruit is paid for, and it's not happening anymore?
Because I know from one of the horses mouths that they were paying recruits just a few seasons ago when they signed their goat class.
Because I know from one of the horses mouths that they were paying recruits just a few seasons ago when they signed their goat class.
This post was edited on 7/1/15 at 6:03 pm
Posted on 7/1/15 at 6:11 pm to SECSolomonGrundy
I didn't even touch this area. He's in the MASSIVE minority with that statement. But what's the use? "My source vs. your source" battles are pointless.
Do I think Bama cheats a little bit? Sure.
Do I think we cheat as bad as anybody out there. Not quite. I believe there are a handful of programs going 100 in a 55, whereas I believe we're going with the flow that most of the other power programs are going in (USC, Oklahoma, Ohio State, etc...). I believe Ole Miss, since Freeze has been there, has been going about 110 at times. The Barn can sign some pretty good players at this point without cheating, but based on my informants (is it okay for me to say that, or is it arrogant?), I believe they target a handful of really important guys every year that are viewed as make-or-break guys and give them the Cam Newton treatment. If that makes me a "typical Bama sunshine pumper", then by all means consider me a typical Bama sunshine pumper.
Do I think Bama cheats a little bit? Sure.
Do I think we cheat as bad as anybody out there. Not quite. I believe there are a handful of programs going 100 in a 55, whereas I believe we're going with the flow that most of the other power programs are going in (USC, Oklahoma, Ohio State, etc...). I believe Ole Miss, since Freeze has been there, has been going about 110 at times. The Barn can sign some pretty good players at this point without cheating, but based on my informants (is it okay for me to say that, or is it arrogant?), I believe they target a handful of really important guys every year that are viewed as make-or-break guys and give them the Cam Newton treatment. If that makes me a "typical Bama sunshine pumper", then by all means consider me a typical Bama sunshine pumper.
Posted on 7/1/15 at 6:52 pm to Bama3714
Anyhow... about Bama recruiting and not what other schools are or aren't doing....
Posted on 7/1/15 at 6:55 pm to Alahunter
Which is what he normally does until someone bitches about it. Arrest them.
Posted on 7/1/15 at 7:04 pm to crimsonian
I go out of town for 8 hours and the thread turns into the Auburn Recruiting Thread. 
Posted on 7/1/15 at 7:04 pm to crimsonian
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Which is what he normally does until someone bitches about it. Arrest them.
This. Plus what other schools do/ do not do may affect our recruiting.
Sandkhan thinks OM doesn't cheat. 3714 thinks they do. Why can't they keep discussing their differences of opinion? I don't think everyone needs to agree to keep board harmony. I don't want this place to turn into TideFans.
Frankly, this place was kind of boring when little discussion was had and it was just a stream of Saint and my posts. No offense to our posting, but it's nice to hear differences in opinions. I think the reason Saint and I post all of those articles is to generate some discussion, even if we don't all agree.
Posted on 7/1/15 at 7:22 pm to chattabama
Back to recruiting: 
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‘Bama Boomed in June
John Garcia Jr.
Recruiting Analyst
Alabama is one of the assumed programs when pundits try to project programs with the chance at a recruiting national title, but there was some doubt at the end of May in the class of 2016. Eight verbal commitments in June, and another trio of underclassmen on board, and the talk is back to where it has always been under Nick Saban.
Posted on 7/1/15 at 7:23 pm to chattabama
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BamaMag.com fields a weekly recruiting question and answer feature, where members can fire away with anything on their collective mind. In the spring and into May, as Alabama was extremely calculated in recruiting and off to a “slow” start by the numbers, there was legit concern from the sample of the fanbase.
Was Alabama’s recruiting run over?
Was Nick Saban no longer atop the recruiting world?
Were prospects “over” the Alabama fad?
No was the common answer from the site’s staff, as patience was recommended while the selective process inched closer to the always critical month of June.
It is when the school year wraps up, many camps begin and loose ends are largely tied up in the evaluation process. Couple it with prospects able to spend more time in Tuscaloosa, checking out the facilities, sitting down with Saban, etc., and it seemingly always results in tangible adds. In the 2015 cycle, the middle of June brought Alabama Blake Barnett, the five-star quarterback that helped UA close with one of its best recruiting classes of all-time. It is often a good 30-day span for perception.
This year, it was no different, and perhaps could end up being one of the best months of recruiting any program had. UA landed eight rising-senior prospects and another trio in the 2017 class during the month of June.
Next posts coming from LINK
Posted on 7/1/15 at 7:23 pm to chattabama
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Jalen Hurts kicked off Alabama’s run, ending the process on June 4 with a Crimson TIde pledge. It was important in several ways, with UA landing a quarterback, and a dual-threat at that, while continuing to flex muscle in the state of Texas two weeks after it shocked the recruiting world with the commitment of fellow Lone Star State elite and five-star Kendell Jones. Hurts impressed on tape and in the spring evaluation period when Alabama saw him in person, and Hurts admitted he’d been leaning toward Saban’s program for some time.
Posted on 7/1/15 at 7:24 pm to chattabama
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The day after Hurts popped, JUCO four-star offensive tackle Charles Baldwin did the same for UA. He was on an overnight trip to Tuscaloosa, where he was already leaning prior to the visit. His coaches at ASA College advised him to take the trip despite notions that he’d commit before even seeing campus, though the result was the same just days later. UA has targeted offensive tackles over the last two cycles, and Baldwin could be ready to play upon arriving in January.
Posted on 7/1/15 at 7:25 pm to chattabama
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One of the not-so-talked-about pledges on board with ‘Bama in the month was four-star linebacker Jaquan Yulee, who also happens to be the No. 2 inside linebacker prospect in the entire country. The Virginia native long had UA atop his list, but the numbers breakdown with several elite linebackers high on the Crimson Tide created a bit of a blur before the commitment went down. In-state prospects like Ben Davis and Lyndell Wilson will likely have a spot until the end, so how many linebackers does the Tide take beforehand?
Posted on 7/1/15 at 7:25 pm to chattabama
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June 11 was the day Alabama found its kicker of the future. In one of the more unique stories of the 2016 cycle, relative football rookie Eddy Pineiro exploded at UA’s kicking camp the week before with reported kicks north of 60 yards. With a few names established before his, there was some movement with other programs, but the result was one that surprised few in the end with Pineiro popping for ‘Bama. He has since gone viral, again, with a 73-yard field goal connection. Seriously.
Posted on 7/1/15 at 7:26 pm to chattabama
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Hours after Pineiro committed, the surprise pledge of the month occurred within state lines in Riley Cole. The versatile athlete, who projects at inside linebacker to Saban and company, had just earned his first Power-5 offer in Wake Forest during the week. After another trip to Tuscaloosa, shortly after impressing at camp, it resulted in a scholarship offer and immediate commitment
Posted on 7/1/15 at 7:26 pm to chattabama
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Two days later, on June 13, UA hosted many elite prospects during a visit Saturday combined with its O-line/D-line and 7-on-7 team camp. Among the prospects receiving the red carpet treatment was emerging tight end prospect Miller Forristall, who picked up his ‘Bama scholarship offer among many others earlier in the month during an impressive camp run. He aimed to do the same at Georgia on June 12, but didn’t hear the good news as he then scheduled an impromptu visit to Tuscaloosa where he would inform the staff of his intent to play for the reigning SEC champions.
Posted on 7/1/15 at 7:27 pm to chattabama
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During that June 13 event, one of the other talents to have planned intimate time with the staff, with family in-tow, was Khalid Kareem. The Michigan native, who had already planned a June 24 announcement date, was worked out as a JACK linebacker prospect and fell in love with the position. Michgian was still the team to beat after the trip, but the final night’s rest tipped the scales towards UA’s favor for good and he surprised some with the Alabama announcement.
Posted on 7/1/15 at 7:27 pm to chattabama
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On the month’s last day, Alabama landed another in-state standout, one formerly committed to rival Auburn, in Quinnen Williams. The versatile defensive lineman, who could be a tackle or end on the next level, spent four days in Tuscaloosa to kick off the month before backing off of the AU pledge and taking the rest of the month to evaluate towards the end of the process. There may not be an in-state prospect who rises as much as Williams over his senior season.
Posted on 7/1/15 at 7:28 pm to chattabama
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During said camp in Tuscaloosa to kick off June, it resulted in many new underclassmen scholarship offers. Among them was Alex Leatherwood, the Pensacola offensive lineman who has since added offers from Florida State and many others. The Seminoles are already a legit threat, but the camp standout remains on UA’s commitment list in 2017.
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