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re: Class of 2016 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: Waiting On Demetris Robertson Edition
Posted on 8/16/15 at 12:36 am to TideSaint
Posted on 8/16/15 at 12:36 am to TideSaint
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Preseason college football polls don't mean quite as much as they used to. Thanks to the College Football Playoff (which will release its first set of rankings Nov. 3), the Associated Press and USA Today coaches polls have been taken entirely out of the postseason decision-making process, which is probably for the best.
But if you think they're entirely meaningless, just take a gander at Twitter or your favorite team message board on Aug. 23. That's when the Associated Press will release its annual preseason poll, sparking anger, debate and intense interest among college football fans.
Preseason top-25 polls don't have any sort of binding effect on the playoff process, but they do have a way of setting expectations and standards for those ranked both high and low.
Last year, nine teams that started the season in the AP Top 25 ended it out of the rankings, and three schools that began unranked finished in the top 12.
So missing the preseason Top 25 is hardly a death knell, but it's still an interesting talking point. Here, we'll take a crack at projecting the Associated Press Top 25, with an eye on several factors: the coaches poll (a year ago, the two polls had 24 of 25 teams in common), season outlook and key injuries.
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Posted on 8/16/15 at 12:37 am to TideSaint
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3. Alabama
In eight seasons at Alabama, head coach Nick Saban has set very high standards. Saban is demanding, and nothing less than the best satisfies him. The same can be said for Crimson Tide fans, especially with three titles (and counting) in the Saban era. That means seasons like 2014 aren't good enough. The Tide went 12-2 and won the SEC but suffered a 42-35 Sugar Bowl defeat to Ohio State.
Alabama will welcome back just nine starters but is expected to reload in typical fashion. One of the biggest questions is at quarterback, where senior Jake Coker is trying to hold off a quartet of young players including Blake Barnett. Blake Sims was a big success as a one-and-done quarterback, and if Coker does the same with a talented roster, another College Football Playoff berth could be in the offing.
Posted on 8/16/15 at 12:39 am to TideSaint
Their rankings prediction for other teams we play this season:
6. Auburn
9. Georgia
12. LSU
16. Ole Miss
18. Wisconsin
20. Arkansas
25. Mississippi State
6. Auburn
9. Georgia
12. LSU
16. Ole Miss
18. Wisconsin
20. Arkansas
25. Mississippi State
Posted on 8/16/15 at 3:24 pm to TideSaint
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Hank doesn't think we will push for a 2nd QB in this class anymore.
Does he say why? I don't think I understand what has changed. Is this because it was Pass or bust?
Posted on 8/16/15 at 6:08 pm to I Like FBall
Already mentioned in the practice thread, but Ricky Town has asked for a transfer from USC.
Posted on 8/16/15 at 6:19 pm to chattabama
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Damon Sayles ?@DamonSayles 2h2 hours ago
2017 5-star QB Tate Martell (@TheTateMartell) will make either #Bama, #GoBlue, #GigEm or #FightOn happy Thursday. Committing at 7 p.m. PT.
Posted on 8/16/15 at 6:24 pm to chattabama
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InsideBamaRecruiting ?@RTRnews Aug 14
2018 4-Star OLB Billy Joseph Thinking of two schools Miami & Bama-I'm in love with Bama says Josep
Posted on 8/16/15 at 6:39 pm to chattabama
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Mike Farrell ?@rivalsmike 5h5 hours ago
Big in-state commitment on Sunday for #PSU from 4-star DE Karamo Dioubate
Posted on 8/16/15 at 6:39 pm to chattabama
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Hank South ?@HankSouth247 6h6 hours ago
#Alabama on top for elite in-state safety (VIP)
Myles Mason
Posted on 8/16/15 at 6:48 pm to chattabama
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2. Ahmmon Richards WR Wellington: The Miami commit is fresh off visits to Alabama, Auburn and Tennessee, who all are expected to get an official visit from the 6-foot-2, 180-pound prospect this fall. Richards admitted possible coaching changes is the reason for his visits to other programs.
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Posted on 8/16/15 at 9:32 pm to chattabama
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Matt Hinton ?@MattRHinton 4h4 hours ago
Town was once committed to Alabama, but Tide fans will be interested in his exit from USC b/c it gives Bama the undisputed recruiting title.
Posted on 8/16/15 at 9:34 pm to chattabama
A WR just decommitted from LSU. I wonder if this puts them back in the Mykel Jones sweepstakes.
Posted on 8/16/15 at 11:03 pm to chattabama
According to a reliable insider that I trust, Nigel Knott was at practice yesterday. I've seen nothing on the sites about this, so it might have been intended to be on the "down-low". I don't know. But that's very encouraging anyway. He's THE corner I'd love to sign in this class. More than Shyheim Carter. Even minus an inch or two, he's such an athletic freak that it's tough to imagine him not being very very good.
Posted on 8/16/15 at 11:13 pm to chattabama
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Ricky Town has asked for a transfer from USC.
He's only been there for a few months. Talk about a head case. Gunner Kiel 2.0.
Makes me glad he flipped.
Posted on 8/16/15 at 11:15 pm to chattabama
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Damon Sayles ?@DamonSayles 2h2 hours ago
2017 5-star QB Tate Martell (@TheTateMartell) will make either #Bama, #GoBlue, #GigEm or #FightOn happy Thursday. Committing at 7 p.m. PT.
Aggie unfortunately.
Posted on 8/16/15 at 11:38 pm to chattabama
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Mike Farrell ?@rivalsmike 5h5 hours ago
Big in-state commitment on Sunday for #PSU from 4-star DE Karamo Dioubate
Posted on 8/17/15 at 12:13 am to Bama3714
Bone posted he visited on the 15th on the 15th.
Posted on 8/17/15 at 12:22 am to MagillaGuerilla
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Bone posted he visited on the 15th on the 15th.
And you got this info where with no account?
Posted on 8/17/15 at 7:16 am to TideSaint
I approve of that gif.
Posted on 8/17/15 at 9:59 am to chattabama
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Already mentioned in the practice thread, but Ricky Town has asked for a transfer from USC.
Bet he ends up at Florida.
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