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Posted on 12/15/17 at 9:51 am to TideSaint
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Brenton Cox
Teams: Alabama vs. Georgia
The Buzz: What a ride it has been for Cox over the last few weeks. He visits Alabama, decommits from Ohio State, visits Georgia and he will return to Athens again this weekend just days before he announces his decision. The Buckeyes have been eliminated and the in-state Bulldogs seem to have a lot of momentum leading up to the decision.
Posted on 12/15/17 at 9:52 am to TideSaint
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Trey Dean
Teams: Alabama vs. Florida
The Buzz: What a final month for Dean, a former Tennessee commit. He decommitted from the Vols shortly after Jeremy Pruitt was named the new head coach, and although he had a good visit to Kentucky last weekend, he is down to the Crimson Tide and Gators. Florida will receive the final official visit from Dean before he announces his decision on Dec. 20.
Posted on 12/15/17 at 9:54 am to TideSaint
Mwikuta lets the secret out; commits to Alabama
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Miami was his dream school and he knows a lot about the Hurricane history in Coral Gables, but King Mwikuta is looking to create his own history in Tuscaloosa.
The Rivals 100 outside linebacker announced his commitment to Alabama Friday morning and it is something he has wanted to do for quite some time.
He will keep it to himself no more.
"My mind has been made up since the summer — maybe even before that," said Mwikuta. "I did want to take my time, visit other schools and all that, but I have known for a while that I wanted to commit to Alabama.
"I was there for the Champions Cookout in the summer and that is when I told coach [Nick] Saban that I was coming. It was in my heart and after I talked to my coach, I went to talk to coach Saban.
"I told him I was 1000-percent committed, but I wanted to wait for a special day to announce it. Today I turn 17 years old, so this is the special day for me."
Now that Mwikuta has let it his commitment out, he can't put into words how it feels.
"I honestly feel like a man. It is like I am getting married to someone I love. I really can't explain what it feels like right now. I can't believe where I am now and how I still have so much work to do.
"It is just a great feeling."
When the average college football fan thinks about Alabama football under Saban, winning comes to mind first for many. Sure, Mwikuta wants to win on the next level and that appeals to him in Tuscaloosa, but it is more about who he will be around when he gets there.
"I love the people at Alabama. I love them all. I have a great connection with the players, the coaches and just everyone that has anything to do with the program.
"Everyone has one goal there and that is to be successful. They make me feel comfortable and I have always felt at home there."
Florida State and Miami hung in there and Auburn was in and out of this race, but it came down to Alabama and Georgia. He has interest in the home-state Bulldogs, but the decision was really not that hard for the 6-foot-4, 220 pound junior out of Troup County.
"It wasn't that difficult," said Mwikuta. "I liked some other schools, but I really do love Alabama. It is just the right for me and who I am. They are the right fit for me and I am the right fit for me. They are going to make me better all around.
"Alabama is just different. They set their guys up for success. They do everything at a very high standard and I want to be a part of that."
This post was edited on 12/15/17 at 9:56 am
Posted on 12/15/17 at 10:02 am to TideSaint
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Slade Bolden is the same type of player and bigger already.
Higher ranked, too.
Posted on 12/15/17 at 10:02 am to TideSaint
2019 Rivals.com Alabama Top 30
1. OC Clay Webb
2. QB Bo Nix
3. OT Pierce Quick
4. OT Amari Kight
5. WR George Pickens
6. DE Mohamoud Diabate
7. S Trikweze Bridges
8. LB Ja'Len Sims
9. DE Jamin Graham
10. QB Taulia Tagovailoa
11. S Keshun Brown
12. QB Paul Tyson
13. DT Daevion Davis
14. DE Desmond Little
15. RB Tony Amerson
1. OC Clay Webb
2. QB Bo Nix
3. OT Pierce Quick
4. OT Amari Kight
5. WR George Pickens
6. DE Mohamoud Diabate
7. S Trikweze Bridges
8. LB Ja'Len Sims
9. DE Jamin Graham
10. QB Taulia Tagovailoa
11. S Keshun Brown
12. QB Paul Tyson
13. DT Daevion Davis
14. DE Desmond Little
15. RB Tony Amerson
Posted on 12/15/17 at 10:05 am to TideSaint
2019 Rivals.com Florida Top 70
1. RB Trey Sanders
5. DE Nolan Smith
10. OG Evan Neal
15. TE Keon Zipperer
16. OG Deyavie Hammond
36. S Cortez Andrews
1. RB Trey Sanders
5. DE Nolan Smith
10. OG Evan Neal
15. TE Keon Zipperer
16. OG Deyavie Hammond
36. S Cortez Andrews
Posted on 12/15/17 at 10:06 am to TideSaint
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There he is.
I'm no tease.... Hinted y'all would get news soon, The King was it.
Always been a fan, and I've posted here before several times. Just probably because y'all have a busy thread, nobody noticed, or thought it crazy.... Which it usually is
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Did Georgia want Mwikuta?
Great talent. Can't target them all. I heard nothing of us recruiting him, although we feel good at that spot and have. Our '19 is just waiting for '18 to clear out.
Personally, I feel his commitment is really strong.
He could of told us to go to hell like a kid from Tifton did the other day
As far as anything negative on him, I have heard nothing, and wouldn't put it on a board if I did. I'm old and still mess up..... Hourly. Not spreading chatter on a kid.
This post was edited on 12/15/17 at 10:52 am
Posted on 12/15/17 at 10:08 am to TideSaint
2019 Rivals.com Georgia Top 100
3. LB Owen Pappoe
9. King Mwikuta
10. S Jaylen McCollough
28. DE Derrick McLendon
43. ATH Jammie Robinson
3. LB Owen Pappoe
9. King Mwikuta
10. S Jaylen McCollough
28. DE Derrick McLendon
43. ATH Jammie Robinson
Posted on 12/15/17 at 10:11 am to AmericusDawg
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Shoot me your email Saint.
Done. I'd delete your address in the post above now. You don't want some angry dudes spamming the hell out of you.
Posted on 12/15/17 at 10:16 am to TideSaint
King Crimson: Elephant Talk (live on Fridays) - YouTube
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Posted on 12/15/17 at 10:19 am to TideSaint
That kid looks a lot taster than Slade. They don't look anything a like to me. Can't play Slade everywhere either. One day you guys want him at slot, next day rb, the next day the gah damn coach lol.
Posted on 12/15/17 at 10:27 am to TideSaint
2019 Rivals.com Louisiana Top 30
1. DT Ishmael Sopsher
2. CB Derek Stingley
3. OG Kardell Thomas
4. WR Devonta Lee
5. ATH Trey Palmer
6. CB Devin Bush
1. DT Ishmael Sopsher
2. CB Derek Stingley
3. OG Kardell Thomas
4. WR Devonta Lee
5. ATH Trey Palmer
6. CB Devin Bush
Posted on 12/15/17 at 10:28 am to Tide or Die87
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One day you guys want him at slot, next day rb, the next day the gah damn coach lol.
I want Slade at RB. I think Jaylen Waddle would be our slot guy. He is probably smart enough to coach though.
Posted on 12/15/17 at 10:30 am to TideSaint
2019 Rivals.com Mississippi Top 30
1. OLB Nakobe Dean
2. ATH Diwun Black
3. DE Nathan Pickering
6. ATH Brandon Turnage
1. OLB Nakobe Dean
2. ATH Diwun Black
3. DE Nathan Pickering
6. ATH Brandon Turnage
Posted on 12/15/17 at 10:32 am to TideSaint
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Alabama is still putting the finishing touches on its 2018 recruiting class but that doesn't mean the Tide aren't already eyeing the next batch of elite recruits. This weekend Alabama will play host to a number of elite 2019 and 2020 Tennessee prospects, including Rivals100 prospects Woodi Washington, Shamar Nash and Eric Gregory and 2020 prospects Jake Wray and Darin Turner.
"I'm excited to get back and see Alabama," said Washington, the nation's No. 28 overall prospect. "I visited earlier this year when they played Tennessee and that was a good atmosphere. I just want to get back and spend some more time with the coaches."
Saturday's visit will afford the players the unique opportunity to watch Alabama practice as they prepare to meet Clemson in the College Football Playoff.
"They are playing for the championship almost every year," Rivals250 defensive end Ani Izuchukwu said. "It will be good to go there and watch them prepare and see how they do it."
Izuchkukwu currently has the Tide in his top three, along with Ohio State and South Carolina and will also be making the trip.
Joining Washington and Izchukwu on the visit is several other players with Alabama offers, including four-star linebacker Jackson Hannah, four-star defensive tackle Joseph Anderson, three-star defensive tackle Tymon Mitchel and 2020 offensive lineman Jake Wray.
Rivals250 defensive back Adonis Otey, a one-time Tennessee commitment, added an offer from the Tide on Thursday and said he's excited to get to talk to the coaches in person.
"This is a big offer for me," Otey said Thursday." They want me to come down and check it out so I'm going with a bunch of my guys from Tennessee so we can all see it together."
The group of Tennessee visitors is part of a contingent of elite underclassmen visitors expected in Tuscaloosa over the weekend.
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Posted on 12/15/17 at 10:32 am to Tide or Die87
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That kid looks a lot taster than Slade.
Posted on 12/15/17 at 10:34 am to TideSaint
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Earlier this week, five-star cornerback Isaac Taylor-Stuart reworked his top six list and Tennessee has now made the cut.
After an exceptional in-home visit and a whole lot more interest coming from the Volunteers, the San Diego (Calif.) Helix two-way standout said he’s going to take a closer look.
“I wasn’t considering Tennessee at first but then I talked to the coaches and so then I liked what they were doing,” Taylor-Stuart said. “So I had to change my top schools. It was going to be Ohio State but Tennessee seemed way better.”
Tennessee, USC, Alabama, Texas A&M, Oklahoma and Georgia made the top list for Taylor-Stuart, the second-best prospect in California behind only top-rated receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.
No visit to Knoxville is scheduled yet but Taylor-Stuart said he will visit there in January since he’s planning to wait until National Signing Day to make his choice.
“I had one of the coaches that transferred from Alabama to Tennessee, they told me to call them and told me about their situation and everything,” Taylor-Stuart said.
“My interest for Tennessee has grown since coach (Jeremy) Pruitt is the head coach.”
In the last couple weeks, Taylor-Stuart was supposed to visit Georgia and Alabama but he had to rework his trip schedule because of Helix’s playoff run.
The only trip he has scheduled so far is to Georgia for the weekend of Jan. 26. Others are expected as well including one to Tennessee, Taylor-Stuart said.
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Posted on 12/15/17 at 10:36 am to TideSaint
Stock report: Who looked best at Alabama all-star practice ahead of Saturday's game?
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Both QBs
Sidney Lanier quarterback James Foster and Saraland quarterback Jack West have similar skills sets, which means they'll be interchangeable. The rules -- no blitzing by defenses and no motion on offense -- usually means strong-armed pocket passers excel. Both fit that role straight out of central casting. More importantly, both showed zip on their throws and enough athleticism to escape the rush. “Our quarterbacks James Foster of Sidney Lanier and Jack West of Saraland have done a good job as taking a leadership role,"said Piedmont coach Steve Smith, Alabama's head coach this week. They have gotten the respect of the rest of the kids. That’s important.”
Posted on 12/15/17 at 10:37 am to TideSaint
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Kevontae Ruggs, DB, Lee-Montgomery
The 6-foot-4 athlete from could end up as a safety or outside linebacker in college, depending on how much weight he gains. His balls skills, aggressiveness and length make him tailor-made to excel at safety. Hoover receiver Shedrick Jackson identified Ruggs as the best player during this week's all-star practices. That's high praise.
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