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re: Class of 2018 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: So Long Old Friend Edition
Posted on 12/19/17 at 12:10 pm to Rizzy
Posted on 12/19/17 at 12:10 pm to Rizzy
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Eyabi Anoma, one of Alabama’s top overall targets in the 2018 class, was scheduled to sign with his school of choice on Friday, but he will no longer announce then.
Anoma, a 5-star defensive end from St. Frances Academy (Baltimore), will now sign on Wednesday, which was first reported by 247Sports and confirmed by SEC Country. The reason for moving his decision up is because St. Frances has a game in Arizona on Saturday. The team leaves Thursday.
Either way, I don’t think this changes much for Alabama. I fully expect the Tide to land his signature. There hasn’t been a moment since this summer where any source I’ve talked to near the Alabama program has felt worried about losing him to another program. Coming off this most recent official visit solidified the team’s chances at landing one of the nation’s best players.
His coach broke down why Anoma is so interested in Alabama.
“I think it’s a combination of a lot of things,” Russell said. “Alabama does a great job of getting guys to the NFL and putting their players in position to succeed. Coach Saban runs a great program. You have the academic support in place. All of the little things are taken care of in that program. Eyabi is also super competitive and hates losing. Alabama is that type of team. They don’t lose much. He thrives in those types of environments. I think that’s why he’s very attracted to what they offer.”
If Anoma does end up committing to the Tide, what kind of player would Alabama be getting?
“He’s a total freak, athletically,” Russell said. “He’s 6-foot-5 1/2, 235 pounds and can absolutely fly. He runs tremendously. He has a natural motor. Obviously, no one knew he was like that when he came here. He’s relentless on the field and he trains that way. He has a deep passion for succeeding and not failing. Those things fuel him. He learned how to play the game last year. He’s one of the best players I’ve seen in high school.”
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Posted on 12/19/17 at 12:34 pm to TideSaint
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Posted on 12/19/17 at 12:46 pm to remaster916
Pruitt offered Paul Tyson. 
Posted on 12/19/17 at 12:48 pm to TideSaint
So what's going on with Quay Walker? I see a response to Phaz but all of his post are deleted.
Posted on 12/19/17 at 12:51 pm to Tide or Die87
Do y'all see this early signing period lasting? I ain't heard one coach say anything positive about it.
Posted on 12/19/17 at 12:56 pm to Tide or Die87
The UGA posters in the Walker thread on the SECRb are saying the rumor is not true.
Posted on 12/19/17 at 1:03 pm to TideSaint
From what I read whatever is happening was something that should had not been said. Seem like they're trying not to Bone themselves out of a recruit.
Posted on 12/19/17 at 1:24 pm to Tide or Die87
quote:Yep, there's a rumor of a "surprise" commit but insiders say they can't drop who it is until tonight/tomorrow AM so as not to put it in jeopardy. Not sure if it's Quay or not, only about 3 or 4 others it could reasonably be though.
From what I read whatever is happening was something that should had not been said. Seem like they're trying not to Bone themselves out of a recruit.
Posted on 12/19/17 at 1:28 pm to Tide or Die87
They are in the Top 2 for seemingly every recruit in the Top 10 so who knows what prospect they are referring to. 
Posted on 12/19/17 at 1:29 pm to SumterCoDawg
i will never understand the "in jeopardy" part. So a kid will decide NOT to go to a college because a reporter let it leak lol. if you are that fickle about the school to let a report decide where you go then i'm not really sure about your decision making skills.
Posted on 12/19/17 at 1:36 pm to JohnnyUtah
quote:I think it's more about leaking that a kid is flipping from another school more than 24 hours out from signing day, at least in this situation. Don't want to give the other side a lot of time to stop that from happening so there might be a gag order until it's too late to do much. Big difference in a recruiter like Saban or Kirby catching wind of something 24-48 hours out rather than 12.
So a kid will decide NOT to go to a college because a reporter let it leak lol.
Posted on 12/19/17 at 1:49 pm to SumterCoDawg
So Walker gone?
Posted on 12/19/17 at 1:55 pm to remaster916
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So Walker gone?
I haven't seen anything reputable that says that. There's a lot of smoke that UGA has someone unexpected about to pop, but I'm always skeptical of that kind of stuff.
Posted on 12/19/17 at 2:10 pm to Crowknowsbest
Probably Cade Mays the OL From 10rc.
Posted on 12/19/17 at 2:13 pm to Crowknowsbest
Think it's Cade Mays.
I think he's a little bit overrated (not really sure why he's rated a 5*), but would still be a really good get for you.
I think he's a little bit overrated (not really sure why he's rated a 5*), but would still be a really good get for you.
Posted on 12/19/17 at 2:18 pm to Bama3714
That wouldn't really be a surprise, tbh
Posted on 12/19/17 at 2:20 pm to Crowknowsbest
Didn't even know Quay was one of the guys that was signing tomorrow,
Posted on 12/19/17 at 2:21 pm to Crowknowsbest
Maybe Micah Parsons? 
Posted on 12/19/17 at 2:23 pm to Tide or Die87
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Didn't even know Quay was one of the guys that was signing tomorrow,
Reportedly, he's not.
Posted on 12/19/17 at 2:26 pm to TidalSurge1
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Maybe Micah Parsons?
Maybe. Like I said, I don't put much stock in this kind of talk. It reeks of clickbait imo.
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