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re: Class of 2018 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: So Long Old Friend Edition
Posted on 1/17/18 at 7:18 am to Bham Bammer
Posted on 1/17/18 at 7:18 am to Bham Bammer
Is he Greg McElory 2.0?
Game Manager with not great arm...still was enough for a Natty!
Game Manager with not great arm...still was enough for a Natty!
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Posted on 1/17/18 at 7:36 am to diggyson
Im sure we will be going after better QB's in the future, NS likes to take one in every class because you never know
Posted on 1/17/18 at 7:45 am to seanpendleton10
I believe he is just going to fill a roster spot. We have three guys right now who will play before him a n after next season possibly two more.
On my reason I believe we should even take a QB because the chance Hurts transfers. If I knew for certain Hurts wouldn't transfer, I'd save the spot for a higher needed position
On my reason I believe we should even take a QB because the chance Hurts transfers. If I knew for certain Hurts wouldn't transfer, I'd save the spot for a higher needed position
Posted on 1/17/18 at 7:59 am to YStar
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If I knew for certain Hurts wouldn't transfer, I'd save the spot for a higher needed position
That's the big question and If were taking one then it means were not 100% sure hurts wont transfer.
It's kinda crazy to think we were in the mix for Matt Corral, Emory Jones, Jarren Williams.
I would have taken Williams and not waited out Jones.The kid Corral off field issues must have been something,
Saban nor Mullen, just could not get bye.
Because the kid can sling the rock.
So was it Jones or just now a roster fill with Tua little brother coming in next year?.
Then having Tua as jr and little brother a true freshmen.My biggest concern with Purdy is arm strength,
based on competition he's played against.
This post was edited on 1/17/18 at 8:15 am
Posted on 1/17/18 at 8:01 am to YStar
Well we need to fill the spots. Have eight left and probably won't fill them smh.
Posted on 1/17/18 at 8:05 am to AjA77
I mean, I think it's a pretty good bet that Jalen is going to transfer or switch positions. I don't think he's going to sit there and be a backup QB for the remainder of his eligibility. Mac Jones could very easily transfer as well (I mean a light has to go on at some point that you aren't going to play). You've got to bring in somebody at QB this year for an emergency situation. Then bring in one or two next year that will be ready to compete for the job when Tua vacates.
Posted on 1/17/18 at 8:11 am to Tide or Die87
To be honest, I'd rather take less or exactly what we need this year so we can take more 2019.
Seriously 2019, seems to be a huge year talent wise. What we needed to get this year were DT, DE, OLBs and DBs. We seem to be on schedule with that.
Next year us the year top stack up on OL, QB, RB, WR, LB...
Seriously 2019, seems to be a huge year talent wise. What we needed to get this year were DT, DE, OLBs and DBs. We seem to be on schedule with that.
Next year us the year top stack up on OL, QB, RB, WR, LB...
Posted on 1/17/18 at 8:32 am to YStar
Nick has to sign a QB this class and he will not be elite but you need one. One injury to to either of our top two QB's in were in trouble. I hope both Jones and Jalen stick with Bama. Brock might be the scout team guy for 2018. I remember when we thought Ben Davis was going to be a playa.
Posted on 1/17/18 at 8:38 am to JoseyWalesTheOutlaw
Recruiting is far from an exact science. Like Josey said, you've got to take a QB just to get some depth in there. We could go down the list of 5-stars that didn't pan out and guys at the end of the class (star-wise) that ended up being really good players for us.
Posted on 1/17/18 at 8:48 am to Tide or Die87
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Well we need to fill the spots. Have eight left and probably won't fill them smh.
Bet we will fill our spots. We will snag a QB, 2 WR's, 1 OL, 2 DB's, 2 DL and 1 LB. That's nine and we're full. My guess would be:
QB- Purdy
WR-Ross, Copeland
OL- Sewell or Petit-Frere
DL-Brown, Langham
LB- Vernon Jackson
DB- ITS and Eddie Smith
Posted on 1/17/18 at 8:51 am to tider04
Does anyone know if Christopher Allen or Vandarius Cowan have the ability or skill set to play inside? We're getting pretty loaded up at OLB from what I can tell but I don't see a lot of depth inside.
Posted on 1/17/18 at 8:55 am to YStar
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I believe he is just going to fill a roster spot. We have three guys right now who will play before him a n after next season possibly two more.
On my reason I believe we should even take a QB because the chance Hurts transfers. If I knew for certain Hurts wouldn't transfer, I'd save the spot for a higher needed position
Regardless if Hurts transfers or switches positions...I will always believe going heavy on one position in a class to fill needs (to the extreme like 8 of the same position...not just signing 1 extra guy) leaves another position more bare potentially.
I always think of it as a mini starting group per class...so at least 1 QB, 1 RB (I like at least 2) at least 3 OL, at least 3 DL, at least at least 2 or 3 LBs (this can obviously vary depending on scheme and hybrid guys), at least 3 DBs with at least 1 being a projected S, at least 1 TE and at least 3 WRs , that 19 AT THE LEAST and THEN you add extras you need regardless of who you know is leaving or switching positions or not
JMHO
Posted on 1/17/18 at 9:18 am to BuccWildBammer
Sounds like Karl Scott, the La.-Laffayette DC (just hired as their DC... was DB coach at Texas Tech for a couple years), is going to come on as safeties coach for us. Already been a DC, DB coach, LB coach, and recruiting coordinator. Houston is his home, with deep TX and LA connections in recruiting. Comes very highly recommended by Golding (and obviously Napier).
It's pretty obvious we're going to be hitting MS, LA, TX, Ark (what little there is there), and AZ (with Banks) hard in recruiting in 2019 onward.
It's pretty obvious we're going to be hitting MS, LA, TX, Ark (what little there is there), and AZ (with Banks) hard in recruiting in 2019 onward.
This post was edited on 1/17/18 at 9:19 am
Posted on 1/17/18 at 9:21 am to Bama3714
I like it, taking the fight to Louisiana and Texas.
I hope Locks keeps developing in Florida, if he can become anything close to what he is in the DMV area, watch out...
I hope Locks keeps developing in Florida, if he can become anything close to what he is in the DMV area, watch out...
Posted on 1/17/18 at 9:41 am to tider04
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QB- Purdy
WR-Ross, Copeland
OL- Sewell or Petit-Frere
DL-Brown, Langham
LB- Vernon Jackson
DB- ITS and Eddie Smith
That might be one too many. Only 8 spots left. They might take Ruggs (S/LB) as a blueshirt instead of Smith.
This post was edited on 1/17/18 at 9:43 am
Posted on 1/17/18 at 10:00 am to TidalSurge1
I kind of wish we wouldn't take a full class so we can count back and take more for 2019.
I know that won't be popular to people obsessed with ratings and class rank, but next year there is so much talent.
If we get the QB, two DBs and another DT, we would have met all our needs.
I know that won't be popular to people obsessed with ratings and class rank, but next year there is so much talent.
If we get the QB, two DBs and another DT, we would have met all our needs.
This post was edited on 1/17/18 at 10:01 am
Posted on 1/17/18 at 10:06 am to TidalSurge1
Eddie Smith named the Vols his leader and on his twitter whole family decked out in orange and a photo of his mother wearing the power T gloves. Not sure where we stand but we are currently chasing UT at the moment.
Posted on 1/17/18 at 11:32 am to TideWarrior
Newest Alabama QB target talks possibility of committing next weekend and more
SEC Country
SEC Country
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Could Brock Purdy be Alabama’s next quarterback?
New Alabama assistant coach Jeff Banks traveled to Arizona on Monday to meet with Brock Purdy and his family. Banks was expected to fly back to Alabama on Tuesday, but the snowy weather in the Yellowhammer State kept the Tide’s special teams coordinator on the West Coast.
Because recruiting rules prohibit an assistant coach from visiting a prospect multiple times in one calendar week, Banks couldn’t spend more time with Purdy and his family on Tuesday. So, the coach, after speaking with coach Nick Saban, delivered Purdy the news he was waiting to receive over FaceTime.
“My family and I were so excited,” Purdy told SEC Country. “He FaceTime’d me, and I was excited to see him. He’s a good guy. He’s super energetic. He told me that ‘I have some good news for you.’ My heart dropped and then he told me that Coach Saban told him to call me to offer me a scholarship.”
SEC Country was alerted to Purdy likely receiving a scholarship offer over a week ago. The 3-star prospect from Perry High School (Gilbert, Ariz.) had picked up a preferred walk-on offer from the Tide on Dec. 13. Former offensive coordinator Brian Daboll and outside linebackers coach Tosh Lupoi reached back out to Purdy a week after that, he said, and told him to remain patient because the staff really liked his game and they would visit him after the dead period ended.
Purdy broke down his conversation with Banks and said it was easy to form a connection with the new Crimson Tide assistant.
“He broke down the plan of them getting a quarterback in this class,” Purdy said. “He said that I am the No. 1 guy on the board out of the ones that they are still trying to sign in the 2018 class. I am the guy they want to get. They want me to get up there on the visit and go from there decision wise.”
The 6-foot-1, 200-pound prospect led his school to the state championship while throwing for 57 touchdown passes and 4,410 passing yards. He also rushed for 1,016 yards and 10 touchdowns. Purdy was named the Gatorade Player of the Year in Arizona.
This post was edited on 1/17/18 at 12:07 pm
Posted on 1/17/18 at 11:33 am to TidalSurge1
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Those are gaudy stats, and it makes you wonder how a prospect such as Purdy goes under the radar for so long. He didn’t pick up his first Power 5 offer until Dec. 21, which is when Kansas offered.
He has a theory as to why his recruitment has taken so long to ignite. Quarterback recruiting is much different than every other position. Most schools lock in their quarterback recruits before the player’s senior season even begins. Schools want their quarterback in place so they can be the face of their recruiting class.
Purdy started his junior season playing with mononucleosis, keeping his weight down and making him weak. He played several weeks hovering around 180 pounds and just didn’t have the strength that colleges covet.
“I was small and looked frail,” Purdy admitted. “Once my senior highlights came out, I started getting looks by colleges. I have always been in touch with coaches, but they’ve wanted to see me in person to size me up. For the most part, these colleges get their guys after their junior year and shut things down. It helped that I got bigger and stronger this year. When the coaches come see me, they all say I’m bigger in person. Every single one of them.”
Banks was no different. He mentioned how he looks bigger than what his film suggests. Purdy will visit Tuscaloosa for the first time next week. He’ll visit Iowa State this weekend. He was originally going to visit UCF, but after Hawkeyes coaches visited him on Tuesday, he decided to change his plans. Those are the only two visits he has planned before National Signing Day on Feb. 7.
This post was edited on 1/17/18 at 12:06 pm
Posted on 1/17/18 at 11:33 am to TidalSurge1
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Purdy said Illinois and Oregon State have been in touch with him, but no offer had been extended his way.
As far as what he wants to get out of his visit to Tuscaloosa next weekend, Purdy said he’s just looking to experience everything the city has to offer.
“I just want to make sure it’s a great college town, and I know it will be,” he said. “I obviously want to meet the coaching staff and the players and build a good relationship with them. That’s going to be huge for my family and I. And then, obviously, meeting with Coach Saban. That will be a big deal. As a quarterback, you need to have a good relationship with the head coach, so that will be big.”
Alabama is an interesting spot right now when it comes to quarterback recruiting. The Tide are looking for their next offensive coordinator after Daboll left for the Buffalo Bills. Purdy said that Banks told him that he shouldn’t worry too much about it because Saban has the call on which quarterbacks they want to offer.
He still wants to see who Alabama hires, and he hopes the coordinator is in place by the time he visits next weekend.
“I want to find a system that I’ll be able to pick up pretty easily and as fast as I can so I can play, so I obviously want to know what kind of system they are going to run with their new offensive coordinator,” Purdy said.
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