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re: Class of 2017 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: Say Your Goodbyes Edition
Posted on 11/4/16 at 2:37 pm to TideSaint
Posted on 11/4/16 at 2:37 pm to TideSaint
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If Lane Kiffin gets a coaching job elsewhere, will Tua Tagovailoa stay committed?
From (@Sammycurtis17)
I don’t think there will be much of an effect on the 4-star quarterback from Hawaii’s recruitment if Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin leaves the team at the end of the season for a head coaching opportunity.
You’d have to live in a hole to not have heard about all of the buzz surrounding Kiffin and this potentially being his last season in Tuscaloosa. When it comes to Tagovailoa’s commitment to Alabama, there’s only one word to describe it: solid. He hasn’t taken any visit to a school not named Alabama this fall. The last time he visited a school was back in the summer when he trekked to Tuscaloosa for Alabama’s summer camp. It sure is hard to flip to another school if you haven’t visited in several months.
Now Tagovailoa is expected to still take visits elsewhere, but as the days go by, the chances he sticks with Alabama get better. So, I don’t think Kiffin possibly leaving matters to Tagovailoa. In case you didn’t know, the nation’s No. 1 dual-threat quarterback is an early enrollee, too, so he’ll be at Alabama this January.
Is it possible we know what Kiffin is going to do before Tagovailoa enrolls? Yes, but it’s also very likely we don’t. That’s why I don’t think Kiffin leaving matters.
Another thing to mention: Tagovailoa does have a relationship with Kiffin, but his relationship with Nick Saban is very strong. Saban would reassure Tagovailoa in the event Kiffin leaves that he remains in the team’s future plans.
When it comes to other recruits, Kiffin is very hands off when it comes to recruiting. Several recruits who I’ve talked to that have Kiffin as their primary recruiter have described him as “awkward” and they have said he doesn’t interact much with them.
There won’t be much of an impact when it comes to recruiting if Kiffin leaves.
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Posted on 11/4/16 at 2:37 pm to TideSaint
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I know he’s committed to FSU, but does Alabama have any chance with Stanford Samuels III?
From (@JackIke16)
Alabama would love to flip 5-star Florida State cornerback commit Stanford Samuels III, but the only way I see that happening is if Seminoles coach Jimbo Fisher leaves for LSU, which is possible.
According to numerous reports, Fisher is LSU’s top coaching target, and there is familiarity with Baton Rouge as he was the Tigers’ offensive coordinator for seven seasons. But let’s be real, coaching in the ACC is much easier than the SEC West where you have to go up against Saban and Alabama every year. But, he may want a change of scenery after being in Tallahassee since 2007. I don’t know what Fisher is thinking when it comes to his future.
Samuels is a Florida State legacy, and his father remains close to the Seminoles program to this day. But the 5-star recruit has said for several months now that Alabama is his No. 2 school. You can never count out Alabama.
Posted on 11/4/16 at 2:38 pm to TideSaint
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Which player or two do you see us missing out on, not because they don’t want to come to Bama, but because we run out of spots?
From (@RollTideRichard)
Numbers are already tight as Alabama has 21 commitments in the Class of 2017 with needs still to be filled. Alabama would like to add at least three more defensive linemen, two more wide receivers, at least one more linebacker and one or two more defensive backs. They also would take commitments from 5-star prospects Isaiah Wilson and Trey Smith (both offensive linemen) and LB Baron Browning. I don’t see them in Alabama’s plans right now, but if they wanted in, they would have a spot.
I think there are three names to consider for your question: 4-star running back Anthony McFarland, 4-star wide receiver Tarik Black and 4-star offensive tackle Jedrick Wills.
McFarland named Alabama his leader this summer, but the Tide have slowly faded in his recruitment because there’s just no logical way to squeeze in a third running back commitment when other areas have to be addressed. Running back is already deep on Alabama’s current roster, so three running backs is just not necessary.
Black loves Alabama. If you follow him on Twitter, you’d see multiple tweets from him praising the Tide. He’s not a top wide receiver target, though. Devonta Smith, Nico Collins and Henry Ruggs remain the team’s top wide receiver targets, as they’ve been for months. Black should be considered a backup option right now.
Wills looked like he was going to be a part of Alabama’s class this summer. He was expected to make a commitment in early August, but he delayed it. His coach told SEC Country a decision could come later this month, but I don’t see him being in this class anymore.
It’s certainly a nice problem to have when you have to turn away some of the best players in the country because there’s just no space for them.
Posted on 11/4/16 at 2:39 pm to TideSaint
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Are there any players that could make a surprise commitment like Aaron Robinson last year?
From (@Jays_in_closet)
Aaron Robinson, a freshman cornerback, flipped from Florida to Alabama on National Signing Day last February. That definitely was a surprise. I wasn’t ready for that possibility.
I think this year the surprise could be South Carolina defensive line commit Javon Kinlaw. The Jones County Junior College prospect has said all of the right things since picking up an offer from Alabama in September. He has said he’s 100 percent solid with the Gamecocks and doesn’t know if he’ll visit other schools.
Kinlaw has risen on Alabama’s board on the defensive line, and if a visit does happen, I believe the Tide would push for a flip because DL is such a priority for Alabama this year.
Posted on 11/4/16 at 2:39 pm to TideSaint
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Do you see us signing one of Jacob Phillips, Will Ignont or Tadarian Moultry?
From (@DanyWithOneN)
We reported this week that Alabama has been in contact with Auburn commit Tadarian Moultry as of late. Moultry said the Tide staff hasn’t been communicating much with him, but the interest from Alabama is legit.
Moultry looked like he was going to commit to Alabama this summer, but the Tide wanted to see how he performed his senior season before accepting a commitment. He ended up committing to Auburn and hasn’t looked back on that decision. He’s actually done lots of recruiting for the Tigers and helped them land 4-star linebacker KJ Britt this past Monday.
With that being said, I don’t see Moultry in Alabama’s class at this time. I think he’s happy with his Auburn commitment.
Posted on 11/4/16 at 3:04 pm to ApeDeuce
About Ridley... that he's okay.
Posted on 11/4/16 at 4:45 pm to Bama3714
We got a CB for Chris Allen
Posted on 11/4/16 at 5:01 pm to Rizzy
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We got a CB for Chris Allen
It's from the SEC Country guy too.
Posted on 11/4/16 at 5:03 pm to TideSaint
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Here's a rundown of where you can catch Alabama commits in action over the weekend:
2017
Najee Harris, RB, Antioch (Calif.) -- The 6-3 Panthers face Pittsburg.
Dylan Moses, LB, Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy -- The 8-0 Ascenders play at Chaminade-Madonna on Saturday.
Alex Leatherwood, OT, Pensacola (Fla.) Washington -- The 1-8 Wildcats play at West Florida.
Jerry Jeudy, WR, Deerfield Beach (Fla.) -- The 7-1 Bucks play Cardinal Gibbons.
Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Honolulu (Hawaii) St. Louis -- The 8-1 Crusaders have a bye week before their playoff game against the winner of Farrington and Wainanae.
VanDarius Cowan, LB, Palm Beach Gardens (Fla.) -- Cowan is no longer on the team.
Markail Benton, LB, Phenix City (Ala.) Central -- The 8-1 Red Devils face Murphy in the playoffs.
Elliot Baker, OT, City College of San Francisco -- The 5-3 Rams face De Anza on Saturday.
Tyrell Shavers, WR, Lewisville (Texas) -- The 3-6 Farmers play Flower Mound.
Brian Robinson, RB, Tuscaloosa (Ala.) Hillcrest -- The 10-0 Patriots face Benjamin Russell in the playoffs.
Akial Byers, DT, Fayetteville (Ark.) -- The 8-1 Bulldogs play Van Buren.
Kendall Randolph, OT, Madison (Ala.) Bob Jones -- The 6-2 Patriots face Hoover in the playoffs.
Chadarius Townsend, ATH, Tanner (Ala.) -- The 7-2 Rattlers face Sulligent in the playoffs.
Mac Jones, QB, Jacksonville (Fla.) Bolles -- The 8-0 Bulldogs play Tec de Montererrey.
Major Tennison, TE, Bullard (Texas) -- The 3-6 Panthers play Kilgore.
Kedrick James, TE, Waco (Texas) La Vega -- The 8-0 Pirates play Burnet.
Jhavonte Dean, CB, Blinn College (Texas) -- The 5-4 Buccaneers' season ended last week.
Kyriq McDonald, CB, Madison (Ala.) James Clemens -- The 7-2 Jets face Spain Park in the playoffs.
Brandon Ruiz, K, Gilbert (Ariz.) Williams Field -- The 10-0 Black Hawks play Chaparral in the the playoffs.
Hunter Brannon, OT, Cullman (Ala.) -- The 6-4 Bearcats face Decatur in the playoffs.
Thomas Fletcher, LS, Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy -- The 8-0 Ascenders play Chaminade-Madonna on Saturday.
2018
Dameon Pierce, RB, Bainbridge (Ga.) -- The 3-5 Bearcats play Warner Robins.
Malcolm Epps, TE, Spring (Texas) Dekaney -- The 4-5 Wildcats face MacArthur
2019
Trey Sanders, ATH, Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy -- The 8-0 Ascenders play at Chaminade-Madonna on Saturday.
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Posted on 11/4/16 at 9:32 pm to TideSaint
Saw this online and figured I'd bring it here
Posted on 11/4/16 at 9:53 pm to Bama3714
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About Ridley... that he's okay.
Posted on 11/5/16 at 11:18 am to TideSaint
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A handful of Tide targets and commits weighed in with how they think the Alabama-LSU game would pan out on Saturday.
Javon Kinlaw, 4-star DE, Jones County J.C. (Miss.) -- "34-14 roll tide!"
Malcolm Epps, 2018 4-star TE and Alabama commit, Spring (Texas) Dekaney -- 42-28
Markail Benton, 4-star LB and Alabama commit, Phenix City (Ala.) Central -- 38-17
VanDarius Cowan, 4-star LB and Alabama commit, Palm Beach Gardens (Fla.) -- 42-14
Ryan Johnson, 4-star DE, Mobile (Ala.) St. Paul's Episcopal -- 35-14
Derrik Allen, 2018 5-star CB, Marietta (Ga.) Lassiter -- 34-17
Chadarius Townsend, 4-star ATH and Alabama commit, Tanner (Ala.) -- 42-13
Reuben Unije, 2018 4-star OT, Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy -- 24-17
Dare Rosenthal, 2018 4-star DT, Ferriday (La.) -- 34-14
Tariq Castro-Fields, 4-star CB, Upper Marlboro (Md.) Riverdale Baptist -- 24-14
Todd Harris, 4-star S, "Hardest prediction I've made. It's going to be a great game."
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Posted on 11/6/16 at 10:25 am to TideSaint
Last night's win should have helped us with all of the Louisiana kids.
Orgeron's lack of offense and clock issues probably didn't help his case to be hired as their next coach. He was Miles 2.0.
Orgeron's lack of offense and clock issues probably didn't help his case to be hired as their next coach. He was Miles 2.0.
This post was edited on 11/6/16 at 10:26 am
Posted on 11/6/16 at 10:43 am to TideSaint
music to my ears. come on up to title town boys!
Posted on 11/6/16 at 10:54 am to TideSaint
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Plenty of top recruits have Alabama and LSU among their top schools.
So, the eyes were in Baton Rouge as Alabama came out with a 10-0 win.
Here are some social media reactions. This post may be updated.
** 5-star Alabama linebacker commit Dylan Moses
** 5-star Bellaire, Texas defensive lineman Marvin Wilson
** 4-star Alabama WR commit Tyrell Shavers
** 4-star Alabama linebacker commit Markail Benton
** Clemmons, N.C., 5-star defensive end KJ Henry
** 2018 Austin High 4-star running back Asa Martin
** 4-star Connecticut receiver Tarik Black, set to visit Alabama next weekend
** 4-star Neville, La., defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis, a top Alabama target
** 5-star New York offensive tackle Isaiah Wilson, an Alabama target
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Posted on 11/6/16 at 11:06 am to TideSaint
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Check out how members of the AL.com A-List performed in the first round of the playoffs.
Friday's playoff scoreboard
Next week's playoff pairings
Players' commitment status, if applicable, is in parentheses. This post may be updated.
1. LaBryan Ray, DE, James Clemens
Ray and the Jets' defense dominated in a 21-12 win over Spain Park. Full stats are not yet available, but Ray had a key deflection that led to an interception.
2. Henry Ruggs III, WR, Lee-Montgomery
Ruggs and Lee did not make the playoffs
3. Tadarian "T.D." Moultry, LB, Jackson-Olin
Moultry (Auburn) had 11 tackles in the Mustangs' 31-5 loss to Pinson Valley.
4. Nico Collins, WR, Clay-Chalkville
Collins caught four passes for 43 yards and scored on a 2-yard run in a 38-28 loss to Ramsay.
5. Markail Benton, LB, Central-Phenix City
Benton (Alabama) had six tackles and a pass breakup in a 56-7 win over Murphy.
6. Kendall Randolph, OL, Bob Jones
Randolph (Alabama) and the Patriots couldn't get much going offensively in a 31-10 loss at Hoover.
7. Brian Robinson, RB, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa
Robinson (Alabama) had 66 yards on nine carries with a touchdown as the Patriots beat Benjamin Russell 40-16, per the Tuscaloosa News.
8. Ryan Johnson, DE, St. Paul's
Johnson had an interception in a 45-7 win over Charles Henderson.
9. Austin Troxell, OL, Madison Academy
Troxell (Auburn) is injured, but the Mustangs beat Central-Florence 51-13.
10. Kenney "K.J." Britt, LB, Oxford
Britt (Auburn) and the Yellow Jackets were upset 31-17 by Muscle Shoals. No stats are yet available.
11. Alaric Williams, RB/ATH, Southside-Gadsden
Williams (Auburn) and Southside didn't make the playoffs.
12. Malcolm Askew, ATH, McAdory
Askew (Auburn) completed 13 of 19 passes for 213 yards and three touchdowns in a 24-7 win over Wetumpka.
13. Chadarius Townsend, ATH, Tanner
Townsend (Alabama) had 144 yards on eight carries (touchdowns of 40, 8, 67 yards) and hit 5 of 9 passes for 206 yards and two scores (40, 74 yards) in Tanner's 42-14 win over Sulligent, per the Decatur Daily.
14. Neil Farrell, DL, Murphy
Farrell (LSU) and Murphy lost 56-7 to Central-Phenix City.
15. Thomas Johnston, LB, Spanish Fort
Johnston set the AHSAA career record for tackles in a 23-22 win over Carver-Montgomery. He had 18 tackles and now has 637 for his career.
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Posted on 11/6/16 at 11:09 am to TideSaint
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Here's a look at how Alabama's commitments fared over the weekend, some of them in playoff action.
2017
Najee Harris, RB, Antioch (Calif.) -- The Panthers fell to 6-4 after a 61-35 loss against Pittsburg. Harris rushed for 62 yards on 19 carries and two touchdowns.
Dylan Moses, LB, Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy -- Moses didn't play in the 9-0 Ascenders' 43-0 win at Chaminade-Madonna.
Alex Leatherwood, OT, Pensacola (Fla.) Washington -- The Wildcats finished the season at 1-9 after a 31-12 loss at West Florida.
Jerry Jeudy, WR, Deerfield Beach (Fla.) -- The Bucks finished the regular season 7-2 losing at home to Cardinal Gibbons. Jeudy caught a 55-yard touchdown pass in the loss.
Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Honolulu (Hawaii) St. Louis -- The 8-1 Crusaders had another bye-week ahead of next week's state semifinals.
VanDarius Cowan, LB, Palm Beach Gardens (Fla.) -- Cowan was dismissed from the team last month.
Markail Benton, LB, Phenix City (Ala.) Central -- The Red Devils defeated Murphy 56-7 in the first round of the playoffs.
Elliot Baker, OT, City College of San Francisco (Calif.) -- The Rams moved to 6-3 on the season defeating De Anza 38-37. CCSF amassed 605 yards of total offense.
Tyrell Shavers, WR, Lewisville (Texas) -- The Farmers lost to Flower Mound 36-22 to finish the season at 3-7. Shavers, who started at quarterback, threw for 72 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran for 90 yards and another score.
Brian Robinson, RB, Tuscaloosa (Ala.) Hillcrest -- The Patriots won their opening round playoff game against Benjamin Russell, 40-16. Robinson rushed for 66 yards and touchdown.
Akial Byers, DT, Fayetteville (Ark.) -- The Bulldogs moved to 9-1 beating Van Buren 52-17.
Kendall Randolph, OT, Madison (Ala.) Bob Jones -- The Patriots season ended at 6-3 in the first round of the playoffs to Hoover, 31-10. The Buccaneers picked off Bob Jones four times.
Chadarius Townsend, ATH, Tanner (Ala.) -- The 8-2 Rattlers advanced in the playoffs defeating Sulligent 42-14. Townsend accounted for five touchdowns in the win -- passing for 206 yards and a pair, and running for 144 yards and another three.
Mac Jones, QB, Jacksonville (Fla.) Bolles -- The Bulldogs moved to 9-0 defeating Prepa Tec 59-15.
Major Tennison, TE, Bullard (Texas) -- The Panthers ended the season 3-7 losing to Kilgore 35-13.
Kedrick James, TE, Waco (Texas) La Vega -- The Pirates beat Burnet 63-23 to finish the regular season 10-0. La Vega racked up 688 total yards of offense, 533 of which were on the ground.
Jhavonte Dean, CB, Blinn College (Texas) -- The Buccaneers' season ended last week.
Kyriq McDonald, CB, Madison (Ala.) James Clemens -- The Jets won their playoff opener 21-12 over Spain Park. The James Clemens defense forced four turnovers.
Brandon Ruiz, K, Gilbert (Ariz.) Williams Field -- The Black Hawks remained perfect on the season beating Chaparral 37-14 in the playoffs. Ruiz hit three field goals from 53, 52 and 47.
Hunter Brannon, OT, Cullman (Ala.) -- The Bearcats were knocked out of the playoffs after losing to Decatur 35-10.
Thomas Fletcher, LS, Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy -- The Ascenders moved to 9-0 on the season winning 43-0 at Chaminade-Madonna.
2018
Dameon Pierce, RB, Bainbridge (Ga.) -- The Bearcats moved to 4-5 beating Warner Robins 24-21. Pierced rushed for 257 yards and a touchdown.
Malcolm Epps, TE, Spring (Texas) Dekaney -- The Wildcats were off this week and will face Klein Collins next week in the first round of the playoffs.
2019
Trey Sanders, ATH, Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy -- The Ascenders moved to 9-0 on the season winning 43-0 at Chaminade-Madonna.
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It's too bad Ruiz isn't on our team this year. He's a beast.
Posted on 11/6/16 at 1:55 pm to TideSaint
This needs to be made into a GIF
Daron Payne play
Daron Payne play
Posted on 11/6/16 at 2:03 pm to TideSaint
I'll have to see it to believe it on Ruiz. Until he nails a few next year, I'll have to assume he has peaked as a HS senior like our last 15 kickers.
Posted on 11/6/16 at 2:24 pm to TideSaint
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MIAMI - Four-star wideout Mark Pope, the nation’s No. 14 wide receiver in the 2018 class by 247Sports, said Alabama still leads with Miami second and Florida third.
Pope almost verbally committed to the Crimson Tide in the summer.
"Almost did," Pope said. "I had to think about it and (decided to) wait until my senior year. I like how they recruit their receivers and use them."
Pope said he's also big on the Hurricanes and Gators.
"(Hurricanes wide receivers coach) Ron Dugans is a trustful guy," Pope said. "I go to almost all of the UM games. There's nothing better than being home. UF is the same. It's right down the street. There's nothing better. I'm trying to build a relationship with their coaches. I hear from those (two programs) the most."
Pope, who has 12 verbal offers, plans to visit all three programs next spring before making a summer decision.
He said he's still hoping to get offers from Florida State, Virginia Tech, Texas and Clemson.
The Crystal Ball reads 100-percent for Alabama, where he almost publicly committed to last summer.
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