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re: Class of 2017 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: Say Your Goodbyes Edition

Posted on 1/30/17 at 6:48 pm to
Posted by chattabama
12essee
Member since Jun 2012
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Posted on 1/30/17 at 6:48 pm to
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Plaquemine safety prospect Todd Harris decided to make his announcement on NSD, and while he has a top four of LSU, Alabama, Arizona State and TCU, it really comes down to the two SEC foes. LSU and Alabama have always been the top two choices for Harris, and him leaving the state looks unlikely at this stage, although nothing should be tabbed as shocking anymore. The Tigers made a strong push in recent weeks, and the buzz is that he is leaning to stay home. Sticking with LSU on this one.
Posted by chattabama
12essee
Member since Jun 2012
19315 posts
Posted on 1/30/17 at 6:49 pm to
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Alabama and Devonta Smith look to be a thing again, despite news hitting this weekend that Alabama wide receiver coach Billy Napier was taking the offensive coordinator position at Arizona State. A report surfaced on Monday that Smith, along with two other Alabama targets, made a trip to Alabama over the weekend. When it became evident that the dynamic receiver cancelled his official visit to Miami this weekend, it also came with some information that Alabama could be the culprit.
Posted by chattabama
12essee
Member since Jun 2012
19315 posts
Posted on 1/30/17 at 6:49 pm to
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Just to keep things balanced, let's stick to the theme of uncertainty. LSU's pursuit of edge rushers K'Lavon Chaisson and Markaviest Bryant has them firmly in the mix for their services, with the chances of landing at least one of them being reasonable in nature. Bryant took a visit to Auburn this weekend, and Georgia continues to make a strong push. LSU had momentum, and it sounds like they may be able to hold on. Not much seems to have changed in recent days with Bryant, so I'm sticking with LSU.

Chaisson remains a possibility, but I'm more confident with Bryant at this point. Chaisson always seemed to be searching for another school, as LSU did everything they could to seal the deal, and that still appears to be the case. Chaisson to Texas still feels likely.
Posted by chattabama
12essee
Member since Jun 2012
19315 posts
Posted on 1/30/17 at 6:50 pm to
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In short, safety Todd Harris, defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis, defensive lineman Marvin Wilson, edge rusher Markaviest Bryant and linebacker Tyler Taylor warrant the highest level of confidence of the remaining prospects on LSU's board.
Posted by TidalSurge1
Ft Walton Beach
Member since Sep 2016
36467 posts
Posted on 1/30/17 at 7:10 pm to
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In short, safety Todd Harris, defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis, defensive lineman Marvin Wilson, edge rusher Markaviest Bryant and linebacker Tyler Taylor warrant the highest level of confidence of the remaining prospects on LSU's board.

Potential YUGE finish for them.
Posted by South Alabama Tide
Member since Feb 2015
3200 posts
Posted on 1/30/17 at 7:31 pm to
5 for 5
Posted by TideWarrior
Asheville/Chapel Hill NC
Member since Sep 2009
13143 posts
Posted on 1/30/17 at 7:39 pm to
Would be a great finish for them.
Posted by remaster916
Alabama
Member since Oct 2012
13037 posts
Posted on 1/30/17 at 7:43 pm to
Harris and Taylor to LSU

Bryant to Georgia

Wilson to FSU

Mathis to Bama

Posted by remaster916
Alabama
Member since Oct 2012
13037 posts
Posted on 1/30/17 at 7:52 pm to
I wonder what the numbers will be for the 18 class. With two blueshirts taking spots, Byers coming next year and Ruggs' little brother coming as a package deal, that is 4 spots taken up from the 17 class.

The rest of the class needs to be lights out.
This post was edited on 1/30/17 at 8:18 pm
Posted by TidalSurge1
Ft Walton Beach
Member since Sep 2016
36467 posts
Posted on 1/30/17 at 8:00 pm to
LINK ]Aubrey Solomon Recruiting Update: 5-Star DT Has Decision Made
Robert Judin | Jan 30, 2017 (includes video)
quote:

Five-star defensive tackle Aubrey Solomon knows the school he’ll end up playing at next season, so here’s the latest on the nation’s No. 11 overall player. . .
Posted by chattabama
12essee
Member since Jun 2012
19315 posts
Posted on 1/30/17 at 8:08 pm to
Newberg still thinks Ruggs to FSU. Nee is sticking with Ruggs to Bama.
Posted by YStar
Member since Mar 2013
19915 posts
Posted on 1/30/17 at 8:21 pm to
Oh yeah you the "last push!" Dumbass that thought we should have pushed for Akers a couple days before Najee showed up in Tuscaloosa and Can showed up at FSU.

Just one last push!

That last push would have made Najee flip.
Posted by chattabama
12essee
Member since Jun 2012
19315 posts
Posted on 1/30/17 at 8:21 pm to
Delusion at its finest: An FSU fan:

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Yeah I know it's part of the game....sometimes I wish we used dirty tactics like some of these schools and recruits do but at the same time I'm glad we are the classiest program in the nation.




Posted by TidalSurge1
Ft Walton Beach
Member since Sep 2016
36467 posts
Posted on 1/30/17 at 8:29 pm to
LINK ]How Tosh Lupoi became Alabama's top recruiter
AL.com | Jan 30, 2017
Posted by TideSaint
Hill Country
Member since Sep 2008
83584 posts
Posted on 1/30/17 at 8:32 pm to
Just a FYI, Nick Saban is the highest paid public employee in the entire United States.
Posted by TidalSurge1
Ft Walton Beach
Member since Sep 2016
36467 posts
Posted on 1/30/17 at 8:37 pm to
He earns every penny of it.
Posted by TidalSurge1
Ft Walton Beach
Member since Sep 2016
36467 posts
Posted on 1/30/17 at 8:41 pm to
LINK ]Some interesting visitors in Tuscaloosa on Sunday just days before signing day
SEC Country | Jan 30, 2017
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...SEC Country confirmed with a source close to the program that both of Alabama’s 4-star wide receiver targets, DeVonta Smith and Henry Ruggs III, were in Tuscaloosa on Sunday. That was the only way for Alabama to see them before signing day because the contact period ended Saturday night. Recruits were allowed to visit schools on Sunday during the quiet period...
Posted by TideSaint
Hill Country
Member since Sep 2008
83584 posts
Posted on 1/30/17 at 8:41 pm to
Anyone know if the mods can grant editing rights to a post to two or more normal posters?

ETA: RA'd to get Hunter and Flesh's attention.
This post was edited on 1/30/17 at 8:45 pm
Posted by phil4bama
Emerald Coast of PCB
Member since Jul 2011
11857 posts
Posted on 1/30/17 at 8:42 pm to
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I wonder what the numbers will be for the 18 class. With two blueshirts taking spots, Byers coming next year and Ruggs' little brother coming as a package deal, that is 4 spots taken up from the 17 class. The rest of the class needs to be lights out.


The numbers will be tight next year. I doubt we'll be able to bring in a full 25 but never doubt the master. Saban always makes the numbers work somehow.
Posted by TideSaint
Hill Country
Member since Sep 2008
83584 posts
Posted on 1/30/17 at 8:44 pm to
We will sign a full 25 next year.
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