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Posted on 1/29/17 at 8:43 am to phil4bama
Tom Loy, Notre Dane writer, CBd Ruggs to fsu
Posted on 1/29/17 at 8:46 am to chattabama
Small tidbit that may mean nothing:
Yesterday they honored the football team at halftime. Robert Foster was still with them.
Yesterday they honored the football team at halftime. Robert Foster was still with them.
Posted on 1/29/17 at 8:56 am to chattabama
I really thought Ruggs was as close to a sure thing as we coujd get. Not looking good now
Posted on 1/29/17 at 8:59 am to Bear88
So far the only cb that worries me even a little is Newberg's. Loy's is likely reactionary as a result of Napier leaving.
If the national guys start to CB him then I'll worry
If the national guys start to CB him then I'll worry
Posted on 1/29/17 at 9:21 am to chattabama
LINK ]Predicting where the top 12 uncommitted 2017 college football recruits will sign
by Alex Kirshner and Bud Elliott | Jan 27, 2017
by Alex Kirshner and Bud Elliott | Jan 27, 2017
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National Signing Day is less than a week away. Some college football prospects have already enrolled at their new schools for the spring semester, and the 2017 players who haven’t can put pen to paper for next fall on Feb. 1.
We’ve reached the point where the vast majority of the country’s top 2017 prospects are already verbally committed to some school or another. Most of those commitments will stick, though not all will. This post is a rundown of the 12 highest-rated prospects who don’t have a current verbal commitment to any school. It’s an update of a post from earlier in January, before a few committed.
The players featured here are ordered by their ratings on the 247Sports Composite, which aggregates industry player evaluations. SB Nation Recruiting’s Bud Elliott (@SBNRecruiting) weighs in, as well...
Posted on 1/29/17 at 9:22 am to TidalSurge1
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Aubrey Solomon, 5-star DT, Lee Co., GA
Solomon is a former Michigan commitment, but he decommitted in August, leading to this headline: “A four-star tackle says he decommitted from Michigan because they sent a thank-you card for an event he didn't attend and also spelled his name wrong.” He’s been a late riser in recruiting rankings, going from highly rated to really highly rated. Alabama, Georgia, USC, and former home Michigan are highly involved.
Bud’s take: I have no idea where he will go. Solomon told me during the Army All-American Bowl week that Alabama leads, but he has changed his visit plans around several times. Michigan and Georgia do not think they are out of this race, despite his unflattering comments about the Wolverines. Solomon might be truly torn, or he may be trying to create some drama for his final call. I am going to go with Michigan, but my confidence is low...
This post was edited on 1/29/17 at 9:31 am
Posted on 1/29/17 at 9:23 am to TidalSurge1
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LaBryan Ray, 5-star DE, J Clemens (AL)
Ray is a listed 6’4 and 260 pounds, and his mix of oomph and quickness makes him a moldable and attractive prospect for everybody. He could project as a three- or five-technique. Ray’s been dealing with a torn labrum but expects to have that fixed up soon enough. He’s taken or expects to take visits to Florida, Ole Miss, Tennessee, and Alabama.
Bud’s intel: Ray has two teammates committed to the Tide in corner Kyriq McDonald and tackle Kendall Randolph. Alabama has far more stability than any of his other contenders, and pumps out top picks at his position. I don’t believe he will say no to Alabama...
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Posted on 1/29/17 at 9:24 am to TidalSurge1
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Devonta Smith, 4-star WR, Amite (La.)
Smith is another speedster, but he’s more than that. Watch him work at The Opening, where we thought he performed excellently. He catches the ball with his hands, and his routes are so smooth.
He’s got great leaping ability, great hands, and great speed. There’s no reason he can’t be a star at the next level. Alabama, Miami, FSU and LSU seem well-positioned.
Bud’s take: It is hard to discount his camp’s connection to Alabama defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt. The feeling from Alabama people is similar to the one they had with Shyheim Carter’s camp last year, who lived just 20 minutes away from Smith. (Alabama signed Carter, who followed Pruitt from Georgia to Alabama). As of now, I am picking Alabama. But the Tide are going to be fighting competition from the Hurricanes and Seminoles down the stretch, both of which have better situations for early playing time. If Alabama has room, I think it will land Smith. He loves Alabama. In fact, when I asked him for his top two NFL comparisons, he named Julio Jones and Amari Cooper, both former Crimson Tide stars...
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Posted on 1/29/17 at 9:37 am to chattabama
Didn't Ruggs try to commit in August and Bama wouldn't take his commitment at the time?
If so, I hope they didn't piss him off by doing that. Bama has already lose quite a few players by doing this.
If so, I hope they didn't piss him off by doing that. Bama has already lose quite a few players by doing this.
Posted on 1/29/17 at 9:38 am to Bama3714
And I don't understand why people believe your bullshite.
Posted on 1/29/17 at 9:40 am to CapstoneGrad06
Because he reads more bullshite than any guy on here.
Posted on 1/29/17 at 9:41 am to AHM21
Sure he does.
Posted on 1/29/17 at 9:41 am to TidalSurge1
How does Miami and FSU have early playing time available while Bama does not? Bama lost 2 starting receivers last year and there isn't a lot of depth at the WR position.
Bama has missed on receivers the last 2 recruiting cycles, that is why they have had to take graduate transfers.
Bama has missed on receivers the last 2 recruiting cycles, that is why they have had to take graduate transfers.
Posted on 1/29/17 at 9:56 am to YStar
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Exactly. That's how we struggled so much after BB. People wanting to bring coaches home or contiune a legacy instead of getting the brst replacement.
There's a difference in wanting to see a former player become the WR coach, and just hiring head coaches because they "played for the Bear".
Taylor was a GA under Saban in 2007-2008. Coached WRs at Appalachian State and in the NFL with Carolina. He's been a solid RB coach at Stanford and recruited well. He wouldn't be a bad hire and has ties to Saban already. It's not out of left field.
As for wanting to see more players signed from Alabama? Is it all that bad to want the roster to be closer to 50%? The state does produce a lot of talent.
Posted on 1/29/17 at 10:04 am to remaster916
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How does Miami and FSU have early playing time available while Bama does not? Bama lost 2 starting receivers last year and there isn't a lot of depth at the WR position.
I would think FSU's pitch to Ruggs would be more towards the uncertainty of the next Bama WR coach and also the uncertainty of Bama's passing game moving forward. Just a thought.
Posted on 1/29/17 at 10:06 am to CapstoneGrad06
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Is it all that bad to want the roster to be closer to 50%?
That percentage is fine if we only want to compete for the West and we only want to do so every 3-4 years. If we want to compete for national titles every year then you go find the best players available at position without regard to their home state and you try to make them part of the Alabama family. This state does produce great talent, but not in the numbers of a Ga, FL, TX, etc.
We need out of state talent. As long as you win and maintain relationships then you will have a shot at the local talent too.
Posted on 1/29/17 at 10:09 am to bamasgot13
I think that percentage provides plenty enough talent to compete for championships. Especially when you expand that to a 500 mile radius of Tuscaloosa.
Posted on 1/29/17 at 10:38 am to chattabama
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o far the only cb that worries me even a little is Newberg's. Loy's is likely reactionary as a result of Napier leaving.
If the national guys start to CB him then I'll worry
This I think with Napier leaving you will see a lot more speculation on both Ruggs and Smith and a lot of sites using the Napier for click bait up to NSD.
Plus I am sure rival insiders are already posting about how Napier leaving helps them.
Posted on 1/29/17 at 10:47 am to TideWarrior
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Plus I am sure rival insiders are already posting about how Napier leaving helps them.
The moment the news was viral.
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