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re: Class of 2018 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: So Long Old Friend Edition
Posted on 4/5/17 at 10:51 am to TideSaint
Posted on 4/5/17 at 10:51 am to TideSaint
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Big-time visitors expected at Alabama on Wednesday
The University of Alabama canceled classes on Wednesday due to expected severe weather across the state. Whether coach Nick Saban decides to cancel practice remains to be seen, but the Tide are expected to host several important recruits. Here are the notable names expected in town:
* indicates recruit already has an Alabama offer
-*Nation’s No. 1 junior college tight end Dominick Wood-Anderson (Yuma, Ariz.) — already in Tuscaloosa
-*4-star Miami cornerback commit Josh Jobe (Miami) — nearly flipped to Alabama a few months back
-*4-star safety Trey Dean (Hampton, Ga.)
-*4-star cornerback Chris Smith (Atlanta)
-*2019 4-star offensive tackle Pierce Quick (Trussville, Ala.)
-*2019 4-star defensive end King Mwikuta (LaGrange, Ga.)
-*2020 wide receiver Kobe Hudson (LaGrange, Ga.)
-*2020 quarterback Harrison Bailey (Marietta, Ga.)
-4-star running back Harold Joiner (Mountain Brook, Ala.) — offer watch
-4-star offensive guard Tank Jenkins (Montgomery, Ala.)
-2019 quarterback Paul Tyson (Trussville, Ala.) — great-grandson of Bear Bryant
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Posted on 4/5/17 at 10:55 am to TideSaint
Does Alabama really see him as a RB?
Posted on 4/5/17 at 11:02 am to CapstoneGrad06
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Does Alabama really see him as a RB?
No idea. If they offer today I'm sure we'll get an article from at least one site with an interview with Joiner.
He'll probably detail it then.
Posted on 4/5/17 at 11:09 am to TideSaint
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I'm trying man. I gotta tell you, though, my motivation for posts is coming from a very different direction this year. That dude on the Auburn board is fricking relentless with his posts and I'll be damned if their thread is bigger than ours.
I honestly think that loss was a kick in the gut for us all. We lost coaches on top of that. It feels like everyone is struggling. I really thought I'd be back in some kind of football groove by now. I was born in 76, so that's the first championship loss in my lifetime
Posted on 4/5/17 at 11:19 am to Cobrasize
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I honestly think that loss was a kick in the gut for us all. We lost coaches on top of that. It feels like everyone is struggling. I really thought I'd be back in some kind of football groove by now. I was born in 76, so that's the first championship loss in my lifetime
Same here. I was born in 80.
Now we know what it feels like to be losers.
Posted on 4/5/17 at 11:25 am to TideSaint
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Spring football is in full swing and many teams have some big shoes to fill with departed stars. We already took a look at 10 huge names that need replacing. Here are 10 more college stars that left a huge hole on their team with significant question marks regarding their replacement.
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Posted on 4/5/17 at 11:26 am to TideSaint
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Alabama DE Jonathan Allen
Next up: While Alabama fans will definitely miss Allen, they have also been patiently waiting for the emergence of Da’Shawn Hand in Tuscaloosa. The former No. 1 recruit in the country has contributed over the last two seasons, but not at the level that was expected of him. So with Allen heading to the NFL, everyone will be watching to see if Hand can take that important next step this fall.
Newcomer help: This can go two ways, but with true freshmen usually finding it difficult to crack the Alabama two-deep, the more likely option is JUCO end Isaiah Buggs. Buggs arrives at Alabama as more of a pass rushing force than Allen was, but it will be extremely difficult for him to match Allen’s all-around dominance on the defensive line. If a true freshman does make an impact on the defensive line in 2017 than it will likely be LaBryan Ray. Athletically gifted, it is very possible that he will push his way into playing time this fall.
Farrell’s take: This is it for Hand, our No. 1 player in 2014. This is his time to shine and while I don’t see him dominating like Allen, that’s a high bar that’s been set. Hand has all the skills and work ethic to have a great year and jump into the mix as a star after waiting his turn while Buggs could also impact very early.
Posted on 4/5/17 at 11:27 am to TideSaint
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It’s our job at Rivals.com to get the information on which schools the nation’s top prospects will end up signing with when the time comes. But sometimes the best clues come from fellow recruits. At this past weekend's Dallas stop of the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp Series presented by adidas, we asked fellow prospects where some of the Midland’s best players will end up and their answers may surprise you.
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Posted on 4/5/17 at 11:27 am to TideSaint
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QB Jalen Mayden
The pick: Undecided
Why: “He’s not telling nothing. He’s secretive.” – 2019 DE Jayden Jernigan
The pick: Alabama
Why: “I think he wants to go there with his brother.” – OL Chans Jones, Dallas (Texas) Bishop Dunne
The pick: Illinois
Why: “I have no idea.” – Three-star LB Blake Barron, Rockwell, Texas
The pick: Mississippi State
Why: “He put them on to getting Myles Nash his offer.” – Three-star TE Maureece Wren, Mesquite (Texas) Horn
The pick: Baylor
Why: “We were talking about Baylor; he said that he was keeping his options open, but we were talking about Baylor." - DB Bee Jay Williamson, Mesquite (Texas) Horn
Posted on 4/5/17 at 11:29 am to TideSaint
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As the camp season winds down, but spring football at schools across Texas gets under way, Rivals250 linebacker Chad Bailey is expecting to be a name that college football fans are going to start hearing more and more.
The Missouri City, Texas, prospect already has a nice list of offers to his name, but expects a few more by spring’s end. On the Friday preceding his appearance in the Rivals Three Stripe Camp presented by Adidas, he was in College Station to check out the Texas A&M’s Friday Night Lights event. Later this month, he’ll visit LSU and he said that Alabama has started showing more interest as of late.
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Posted on 4/5/17 at 11:33 am to TideSaint
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Jaycee Horn took another recent visit as well, this time to Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
“Their resume speaks for itself.” Horn said. “I think I have a pretty good relationship with defensive backs coach Derrick Ansley and they are recruiting me hard also. They showed me the trophies in the office and I know you’ll be one of the best at your position when you go there because they develop their players so well. They’re an amazing school. I was shocked meeting head coach Nick Saban for a little bit but it was cool.”
His father is former Saints and Falcons WR Joe Horn.
Posted on 4/5/17 at 11:36 am to TideSaint
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1. Micah Parson (Penn State)
2. Xavier Thomas
3. Malcolm Lamar
4. Max Wright
5. Adam Anderson (Georgia)
Posted on 4/5/17 at 11:37 am to TideSaint
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Emerging on the recruiting trail, Montgomery (Ala.) Lanier linebacker La'Dedric Jackson gave onlookers a few examples why on Sunday. The three-star was active in drills with minimal wasted movement but he really shined brightest during the competition phase of the event. Not only was the rising senior vocal on the field, but he backed it up with the most physical play of any defender on this day. Jackson, who has LSU on top at this time, got multiple running backs on the ground at the line of scrimmage and played the football after that point.
Posted on 4/5/17 at 11:38 am to TideSaint
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Moultrie (Ga.) Colquitt County 2018 quarterback Steven Krajewski was very impressive. At 6-3 ½ and 203 pounds, he has good size, and can make all the throws. Krajewski showed good footwork, sound mechanics and great poise. He also displayed good accuracy and arm strength.
We lead for one Colquitt County player already in JJ Peterson.
This post was edited on 4/5/17 at 11:41 am
Posted on 4/5/17 at 11:39 am to TideSaint
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It is scary to think Marietta (Ga.) 2020 quarterback Harrison Bailey has three seasons of high school football left to play. The 6-4, 220-pound Bailey was sharp from beginning to end. He showed poise, anticipation and accuracy throughout the event. His ability to read defenses, mechanics and arm strength were also impressive. His early offers include Alabama, Florida, Georgia and LSU among many others.
Posted on 4/5/17 at 11:39 am to TideSaint
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College Park (Ga.) Woodward Academy 2020 athlete Arik Gilbert is one of the most physically impressive prospects in his class. The 6-5 ½, 242-pound Gilbert lined up at tight end on Sunday and was a matchup nightmare. He was too big for defensive backs and too athletic for linebackers to cover. Whether it was tough catch across the middle or long reception down field, Gilbert made it look easy. Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Michigan and Tennessee, among many others, have offered.
Posted on 4/5/17 at 11:40 am to TideSaint
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LaGrange (Ga.) Troup County 2020 athlete Kobe Hudson spent the day at wide receiver and was unstoppable. The 6-1, 180-pound Hudson ran good routes and did a nice job creating separation. He was also very physical and caught the ball well. Hudson showed why he is one the premier prospects in his class. His early offers include Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Georgia and Georgia Tech among others.
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