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Posted on 11/13/16 at 12:41 pm to TideSaint
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The majority of Alabama’s commitments were in playoff action over the weekend. Here’s a look at how they did:
2017
Najee Harris, RB, Antioch (Calif.) – Harris rushed for 289 yards and three touchdowns in Antioch’s 29-17 win over San Ramon Valley in the first round of the playoffs.
Dylan Moses, LB, Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy – Moses and company pitched their third straight shutout in a 38-0 victory over St. Frances Academy. The Ascenders are 10-0 on the season.
Jerry Jeudy, WR, Deerfield Beach (Fla.) – The Bucks won their playoff opener 27-7 on Friday against Western. Jeudy caught four passes in the win.
Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Honolulu (Hawaii) St. Louis – The Crusaders beat Waianae 42-7 to advance to the state title game next week. Tagovailoa was 13 of 15 passing for 162 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for 67 yards and another score.
Markail Benton, LB, Phenix City (Ala.) Central – The Red Devils shut down Auburn 48-9 in the second round of the playoffs.
Elliot Baker, OT, City College of San Francisco (Calif.) – The Rams moved to 7-3 on the season beating Contra Costa 19-14 on the road. CCSF amassed 349 yards of offense, including 160 on the ground.
Akial Byers, DT, Fayetteville (Ark.) – The Bulldogs had a bye week awaiting their Nov. 18 playoff opener.
Brian Robinson, RB, Tuscaloosa (Ala.) Hillcrest –The Patriots were eliminated from the playoffs by Spanish Fort 16-7. Robinson rushed for 93 yards and a touchdown.
Chadarius Townsend, ATH, Tanner (Ala.) – The Rattlers advanced past the second round in the playoffs defeating Sand Rock 49-14 on Friday. Townsend passed for three touchdowns, and ran for another.
Mac Jones, QB, Jacksonville (Fla.) Bolles – The Bulldogs beat East Gadsden in the first round of the playoffs 40-0. Jones threw for 150 yards and a touchdown in the win.
Kedrick James, TE, Waco (Texas) La Vega – The Pirates advanced in the playoffs beating Fredericksburg 43-18 on Thursday night.
Kyriq McDonald, CB, Madison (Ala.) James Clemens – The Jets were eliminated from the playoffs by Hoover 14-7. James Clemens allowed just 202 yards of total offense in the loss.
Brandon Ruiz, K, Gilbert (Ariz.) Williams Field – The Black Hawks advanced in the playoffs defeating Marana 41-14. Ruiz was 2 for 2 on field goals with a long of 58 yards. He was also 5 for 5 on extra points.
Thomas Fletcher, LS, Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy – The Ascenders beat St. Frances academy 38-0.
2018
Dameon Pierce, RB, Bainbridge (Ga.) – The Bearcats advanced to the second round of the playoffs with a 50-12 win over Whitewater. Pierce rushed for 152 yards and five touchdowns.
Malcolm Epps, TE, Spring (Texas) Dekaney – The Wildcats were eliminated by Klein Collins 35-0. Epps caught two passes for 14 yards.
2019
Trey Sanders, ATH, Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy – The Ascenders beat St. Frances Academy 38-0. Sanders rushed for 95 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the win.
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Posted on 11/13/16 at 12:55 pm to TideSaint
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Brooklyn (NY) Poly Prep five-star offensive tackle Isaiah Wilson made his much anticipated official visit to Florida State over the weekend.
“It was very fun, me and my mom enjoyed,” Wilson told Noles247 on Sunday after the trip to Tallahassee. “I definitely loved being here (FSU) and it’s something I’m going to think about highly.”
Wilson was the only official visitor on campus this weekend, which meant he received the coaching staffs undivided attention.
“I familiarized myself with everyone. I’ve always talked to coach (Jay) Graham and coach (Rick) Trickett, but it was about getting on campus and seeing how everything works and how everyone interacts,” he said.
One of the highlights of the trip was Wilson’s time spent with FSU offensive line coach Rick Trickett.
“He made it clear to me that I was important. I like the way he is, very straight forward, he doesn’t sugarcoat anything, so that was helpful.”
Wilson brought his mom along with him for the weekend visit. They arrived on campus Friday afternoon and left around noon on Sunday.
Next weekend Wilson will take an official visit to Michigan and the following weekend he’ll be at Alabama. He has no timetable for a final decision.
Posted on 11/13/16 at 1:01 pm to TideSaint
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ANTIOCH, Calif. — Alabama 5-star running back commit Najee Harris showed all in attendance Friday night at Antioch High School why he’s rated as the nation’s No. 1 recruit.
Harris led the Panthers to a 29-17 victory in their first-round playoff game against San Ramon Valley. Harris had 289 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns on 35 carries. He also had 4 receptions for 41 yards. What’s more impressive about his 330-yard performance is the fact that Harris put up those ridiculous stats while San Ramon Valley constantly stacked the box anticipating his touches.
Check out his highlights in the video at the top of the page.
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Posted on 11/13/16 at 1:07 pm to TideSaint
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The MHSAA and Mississippi Association of Coaches announced Thursday the Mississippi Mr. Football winners for each class, as chosen by both organizations and a statewide committee of high school coaches and media.
Clinton star quarterback Cam Akers won the 6A Mr. Football. He has completed 123 of 192 passes for 2,343 yards with 25 TDs and four interceptions for the Arrows (10-1). He has also rushed for 1,312 yards and scored 22 TDs.
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Posted on 11/13/16 at 1:10 pm to TideSaint
So, what's our path to the #1 class? Are we expected to land anyone who can make up the difference between us and Ohio State?
Posted on 11/13/16 at 1:11 pm to AllBamaDoesIsWin
It would likely take flipping OSU players. Their class this year is ungodly.
Posted on 11/13/16 at 1:38 pm to KareemAbdul
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Can't wait to be playing in Bryant-Denny next year... lord knows I'm anxious for this opportunity
Posted on 11/13/16 at 5:02 pm to TideSaint
I was hoping Gibbs or Stevens would get that safety spot.
Have heard positive news concerning both lately.
Have heard positive news concerning both lately.
Posted on 11/14/16 at 12:51 am to TideSaint
I'm willing to be majority of these kids are m the inner city. Remember Reuben Foster doing the GD handshake before a highschool football game. Never stopped the staff from taking him. Anyone can get shot. Not like he killed someone.
Posted on 11/14/16 at 8:21 am to Tide or Die87
I agree. If you're black and from the city or outskirts you're going to be affiliated with something. That is the circumstance, not of the individuals creation. Not everybody can transition out of that, but the majority do. It's just that people love to be negative and focus on the minority that don't.
Regarding being shot at, Reuben was just in Auburn not too long ago when his fam got killed in the club and he was shot at. Thats how I think he hurt his hand. Nobody knows because he was shuttled out and back to Tuscaloosa before news hit.
My point? shite happens.
I was shot at in college. Multiple times. Doesn't make me a horrible person either.
I'm not saying we should go for Moultry, I'm just saying kids deserve chances. We all have got them.
Regarding being shot at, Reuben was just in Auburn not too long ago when his fam got killed in the club and he was shot at. Thats how I think he hurt his hand. Nobody knows because he was shuttled out and back to Tuscaloosa before news hit.
My point? shite happens.
I was shot at in college. Multiple times. Doesn't make me a horrible person either.
I'm not saying we should go for Moultry, I'm just saying kids deserve chances. We all have got them.
This post was edited on 11/14/16 at 8:23 am
Posted on 11/14/16 at 10:15 am to TideSaint
So this is an interesting quote from Chadarius Townsend:
I thought we wanted him to play defense.
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“Pretty much just talking about what I can play as and stuff like that,” Townsend said. “They can see me as being at a position like Kenyan Drake was and doing a lot of stuff he did. That’s what I see myself as, too.”
I thought we wanted him to play defense.
Posted on 11/14/16 at 10:27 am to YStar
My bad for the down vote was trying to up vote.
Posted on 11/14/16 at 10:33 am to Tide or Die87
USCw flipped QB Jack Sears yesterday. I think they have given up on Tua. 
Posted on 11/14/16 at 11:42 am to TideSaint
quote:if we keep tua its gonna be interesting next year. Tua looks like the superior passer coming out of highschool and its similarly dynamic as a runner. Hurts obviously will have a year of college experience and all summer to get over the hump as a passer (assuming he is still struggling with accuracy by the end of the season). Now that we have popped our freshmen qb cherry, who is to say tua might not be the guy next year? Who the hell knows anymore, best guy is going to play.
USCw flipped QB Jack Sears yesterday. I think they have given up on Tua.
This post was edited on 11/14/16 at 11:44 am
Posted on 11/14/16 at 11:50 am to narddogg81
Posted on 11/14/16 at 11:51 am to TideSaint
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Will Alabama keep Najee Harris committed?
I spent the past four days in Antioch, Calif., the home of the nation’s top recruit and Alabama commit Najee Harris. I didn’t get a chance to talk with Harris himself because he doesn’t enjoy interviews, but I did speak to every single person important and close to his recruitment.
The feeling I got from those closest to Harris is that he ultimately will stick with the Crimson Tide when he makes his final decision, and it’s unclear when that will happen. Harris is back in Antioch on Monday after taking a weekend official visit to UCLA, which is one of the schools vying to flip his commitment. The Bruins aren’t necessarily a big threat, so there’s not much for Tide fans to worry about when it comes to the trip.
Michigan is Alabama’s top competition for the 5-star running back. Jim Harbaugh has done a fantastic job courting Harris, his family and his mentors. But Alabama has a significant advantage because the Tide have been in the picture since Harris’ sophomore year. That matters because everyone close to Harris has a better relationship with the Tide coaches than the Wolverines coaches. Harris’ trainer considers Alabama outside linebackers coach Tosh Lupoi “family.” Lupoi is from California and grew up not too far from Antioch.
Another advantage Alabama has over Michigan is Harris’ desire to compete with the best. I heard it countless times over the past few days that Alabama’s imposing defense entices Harris, and those in his camp feel like coming to Tuscaloosa would offer better preparation for the NFL.
His trainer actually told SEC Country that he hopes his prodigy sticks with Alabama. He is arguably the most important person in Harris’ life outside of his mother. Several other people close to him said they hope he attends Alabama, too.
Ultimately, it’s going to be Harris’ decision. But after spending the past few days in California, I am much more confident in saying Harris will be a part of the Crimson Tide come 2017.
Posted on 11/14/16 at 11:52 am to TideSaint
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Harris’ mother comments on Alabama
Because Harris has been committed to Alabama since his sophomore year, that’s allowed his mother — Tianna Hicks — to get close to the Tide coaching staff.
The U.S. Army All-American committed to Alabama the first time he visited Tuscaloosa, and he hasn’t looked back on that decision.
Hicks was also on the trip with her son when he committed, and that’s when she, too, fell in love with Alabama.
“First off, their record is impeccable and outstanding,” Hicks told SEC Country. “They have top-notch facilities. Nick Saban is a hard-working guy and serious about his business. I love how he runs the team, and I just love the whole program. I like the educational side of the program and I like how they take care of the players as far as tutoring, health care, housing, food — all of the things that moms worry about.
“I feel really comfortable that Saban and the team are going to take care of my son.”
One of the reasons why she is at peace with her son going to Alabama is because of Lupoi. As mentioned above, the assistant has been a constant in Harris’ life since he was a freshman in high school. He was one of the first college coaches in the country to believe that Harris was destined for great things before he became the best recruit.
“That’s family. He’s my boy. That’s my boy,” Hicks said of Lupoi. “We’re very close with him. He has a great personality. He really is looking out for Najee, as far as keeping in touch and making sure he is doing the things needed to get where he wants to be, so I appreciate him.”
Again, that’s just another reason why Alabama is going to be hard to beat when it comes to Harris’ recruitment.
Posted on 11/14/16 at 11:53 am to TideSaint
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Two new offers out for Alabama
Alabama hosted several recruits over the weekend for its game against Mississippi State, and two new offers went out.
2018 4-star cornerback Jairus Brents from Kentucky
2018 4-star safety Myles Sims from Georgia
Posted on 11/14/16 at 11:56 am to TideSaint
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