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re: Class of 2018 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: So Long Old Friend Edition
Posted on 8/25/17 at 9:14 am to TideSaint
Posted on 8/25/17 at 9:14 am to TideSaint
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We heard both his coach and recruiting analysts say he hadn't tipped anyone off as to his commitment, yet everyone was leaning Auburn the last 24 hours before he announced.
How does that happen if he never talked to anyone about it?
I think he maybe didn't intentionally tip his hand like "I'm leaning AU", but people could probably tell he wasn't excited with the "we'll use you like we did Drake" comments and also I read somewhere that he'd communicated a concern about playing time at Bama. Maybe they read those tea leaves.
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Posted on 8/25/17 at 9:14 am to TideSaint
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Can't copy & paste so will summarize. Number in parenthesis is the number of spots left according to KN
QB (1) - Justin Fields - UGA/FSU getting buzz but AU continues to think they are in the mix
RB (0-1) - More than likely done though someone like Harold Joiner who could play multiple positions is still an option
WR (1-2) - Justyn Ross/Seth Williams/Anthony Schwartz are top 3 targets with Williams being most likely right now
TE (0-1) - No sure thing AU takes a TE but keep an eye on Michael Parker/Nic McTear/Ben Sims
OL (3) - AU would like to land one more guard and maybe 2 tackles. Trey Hill top guy at guard, Dylan Wonnum top guy at tackle
DL (3-4) - AU aiming for another DT or two and at least two ends/bucks. Andres Fox could commit soon though LSU looks to be trending. Coynis Miller has UF #1 but KN still thinks he ends up at AU. AU looks good for Richard Jibunor who could commit next month
LB (1-2) - JJ Peterson/Quay Walker/Channing Tindall are the top targets. Peterson a Bama lean, Walker a Bama commit but thought to be flippable and Tindall a SCAR lean. Still work to be done here
DB (1-2) - AU done at safety so looking for CB. Kyler McMichael is top target & sounds like his commitment might be shaky. AU/UGA & others waiting to pounce
In the comments someone asked for backup options at QB if Fields goes elsewhere & KN mentioned 3* Steven Krajewski & 3* Yanez Rogers. Someone else asked about other DT targets & KN mentioned 3* John Mincey (Arkansas Commit), Jalen Cunningham (Bama lean) and said Andres Fox could grow into a DT
Posted on 8/25/17 at 9:16 am to bamasgot13
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I think he maybe didn't intentionally tip his hand like "I'm leaning AU", but people could probably tell he wasn't excited with the "we'll use you like we did Drake" comments and also I read somewhere that he'd communicated a concern about playing time at Bama. Maybe they read those tea leaves.
Perhaps.
He apparently plays some 8-ball pool app with Chip Lindsey all the time.
Posted on 8/25/17 at 9:18 am to TideSaint
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Hoover thrived last season in the state of Alabama, winning every matchup against in-state opponents - all the way to the Class 7A state title game. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers lost both of their games against out-of-state opponents: a home game to Grayson (36-14) and a road game against Allen of Texas (25-7).
On Friday, Hoover has a chance to earn some football revenge. The Bucs travel to Grayson in a season opener for both nationally-ranked teams.
What do the Bucs want to do differently?
Let’s start on special teams. In 2016, Hoover miscues on special teams gave Grayson great field position, leading to easy scores. It started with an errand Hoover snap on a punt and continued with a muffed punt. Both plays led to fourth-quarter touchdowns for Grayson.
What’s different for Hoover?
The Buccaneers are in a better position to score fast. Or big. While coach Josh Niblett is committed to running the football, a hallmark of the program, receivers Shedrick Jackson, George Pickens and others offer big-play options.
Grayson graduated most of its starters from last season’s 14-1 team. But Hoover can expect to face a new crop of highly-rated college prospects, including Owen Pappoe, the nation’s No. 1-ranked outside linebacker in the Class of 2019.
Can Pappoe interrupt the timing of Hoover’s passing game, while helping Grayson take control of the line of scrimmage? Or will Hoover’s offensive line move the pile forward, and the Bucs utilize its special teams standouts Barret Pickering and Will Reichard?
Grayson is young, having graduated most of the starters from last season’s 14-1 team. But this year’s team is also talented. Pappoe, offensive lineman Wanya Morris, linebacker Kevin Harris, safety Kenyatta Watson II, running back Ronald Thompkins and defensive linemen Tru Thompson and Trente Jones are ranked in the Top 50 of 247Sports composite rankings for Georgia’s Class of 2019.
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I want to see how the Sophomore QB from Hoover, Robbie Ashford, handles playing a full varsity game. His uncle posts on BOL.
Posted on 8/25/17 at 9:20 am to TideSaint
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Meet this year's AL.com A-List
Over the past three weeks, AL.com has released its ranking of the top 15 senior recruits in the state. It's based off abilities, what we think and what college coaches think based on offers.
The list could change throughout the season. Meanwhile, here is the AL.com preseason A-List and links to the stories profiling each player.
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Posted on 8/25/17 at 9:20 am to TideSaint
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15 - Cam Taylor, QB/ATH, Park Crossing
Taylor, who transferred from Prattville to Park Crossing, committed to Missouri over the summer over Mississippi State and others.
Taylor will play safety at the next level, but is also one of the top quarterbacks in the state.
A-LIST: Cam Taylor overcomes tragedy, serious knee injuries
THIS WEEK: Park Crossing faces Jeff Davis at Alabama State on Friday at 7 p.m.
Posted on 8/25/17 at 9:20 am to TideSaint
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14 - Allen Love, DL, Huffman
The 6-foot-2, 290-pound Love is one of the top defensive linemen in the state and has the versatility to play anywhere on the defensive line.
Love committed to Ole Miss, but many other power 5 programs have tried to sway him following head coach Hugh Freeze's resignation.
Love remains committed to the Rebels.
A-LIST: Football propels Love to family's first college scholarship.
THIS WEEK: Huffman is off
Posted on 8/25/17 at 9:20 am to TideSaint
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13 - Tae Provens, RB, Madison County
One of the state's top athletes, Provens has committed to LSU as a running back, though he has the versatility to play in the secondary at the SEC level.
A-LIST: Tae Provens initially spurned football as a youngster
THIS WEEK: Madison County is off
Posted on 8/25/17 at 9:21 am to TideSaint
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12 - Myles Mason, ATH, Hewitt-Trussville
A four-star athlete, Mason projects as a safety in college, though he'll also play receiver for Hewitt-Trussville, the school he transferred to after playing three years at Pleasant Grove.
Mason has a final five of Alabama, Auburn, LSU, Clemson and Florida State.
A-LIST: Myles Mason bound to follow family's path to entrepreneurship
THIS WEEK: Hewitt-Trussville faces Pell City in the AHSAA Champions Challenge on Friday at 7 p.m. at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery.
Posted on 8/25/17 at 9:21 am to TideSaint
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11 - James Foster, QB, Sidney Lanier
The state's top dual-threat quarterback, Foster committed to Missouri in April. Other schools, like Baylor, have offered since then.
A-LIST: Near-death experience shapes quarterback James Foster
THIS WEEK: Sidney Lanier beat Lee-Montgomery 28-13 on Thursday to open the season.
Posted on 8/25/17 at 9:21 am to TideSaint
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10 - Tank Jenkins, OL, Park Crossing
Jenkins is the top offensive lineman in the state. His finalists include Auburn, Louisville and Miami.
A-LIST: Tank Jenkins wants to be the biggest bully on the field
THIS WEEK: Park Crossing faces Jeff Davis at Alabama State on Friday
Posted on 8/25/17 at 9:22 am to TideSaint
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No. 9 - Shedrick Jackson, WR, Hoover
Jackson is the great-nephew of Bo Jackson, but the Hoover star wideout has blazed his own trail to success.
A-LIST: Jackson's leadership will be key this fall for Hoover's success
THIS WEEK: Hoover travels to Grayson (Ga.) on Friday
Posted on 8/25/17 at 9:22 am to TideSaint
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No. 8 - Andres Fox, DE, Mobile Christian
Fox has blossomed into one of the state's top defensive players. He has a final four of Alabama, Auburn, LSU and Stanford.
A-LIST: Fox goes from average to animal on the defensive line
THIS WEEK: Mobile Christian beat Lighthouse Private Christian 48-13 on Thursday.
Posted on 8/25/17 at 9:22 am to TideSaint
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No. 7 - Jack West, QB, Saraland
The Saraland quarterback gave Stanford a verbal commitment before his junior season. He was offered by the likes of Alabama and Auburn before starting a varsity game.
A-LIST: Jack West shooting for stellar senior season.
THIS WEEK: Saraland travels to Cartersville, Ga., to face Heard County (Ga.) on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. on ESPNU.
Posted on 8/25/17 at 9:23 am to TideSaint
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No. 6 - Harold Joiner, RB, Mountain Brook
Joiner is one of the top athletes in the country and could play a number of positions at the next level. He aspires to play running back and his top schools at the moment - LSU and Michigan State - would give him that opportunity. Alabama and Auburn have also offered.
A-LIST: Joiner is a sneakerhead at heart
THIS WEEK: Mountain Brook hosts Gulf Shores on Friday
Anyone going to watch our future RB in person tonight?
Posted on 8/25/17 at 9:23 am to TideSaint
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No. 5 - Seth Williams, WR, Paul Bryant
Williams is one of the more physical receivers and better athletes in the state. He is being recruited as a receiver but also has the build for a safety. He was an all-state performer in football, basketball and track last season.
A-LIST: How Seth Williams got past his Keyshawn Johnson moment
THIS WEEK: Bryant is at Tuscaloosa County on Friday
Posted on 8/25/17 at 9:23 am to TideSaint
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No. 4 - Asa Martin, RB, Austin
Martin is back in Alabama after spending his junior season at IMG Academy in Florida. He recently committed to Auburn over Alabama, Clemson and Florida.
A-LIST: Asa Martin continues Courtland's gridiron legacy
THIS WEEK: Austin hosts Jasper
Posted on 8/25/17 at 9:24 am to TideSaint
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No. 3 - Coynis Miller, DL, Jackson-Olin
Miller is the state's top defensive lineman. He also plays quarterback on short-yardage situations. Florida currently leads for Miller, but Auburn is right behind and then Alabama, Louisville and Oregon.
A-LIST: Coynis Miller wants to help others mimic his success
THIS WEEK: Jackson-Olin is at Woodlawn
Posted on 8/25/17 at 9:24 am to TideSaint
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No. 2 - Jalyn Armour-Davis, ATH, St. Paul's
Armour-Davis is one of the top athletes in the country. Many big schools wanted him to play either side of the ball. He has committed to Alabama as a defensive back.
A-LIST: Armour-Davis puts family above everything
THIS WEEK: St. Paul's is at Fairhope
Posted on 8/25/17 at 9:24 am to TideSaint
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No. 1 - Justyn Ross, WR, Central-Phenix City
Ross, a five-star recruit in some services, is one of the more physical receivers to come out of the state in some time. He is down to Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida and Florida State.
A-LIST: Read about Ross and the bond with his mother, who served our country overseas
THIS WEEK: Central hosts Bob Jones on Friday
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