re: Class of 2018 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: So Long Old Friend Edition

Fitting for the way things have gone this year. Lol. Sounds pissy with only losing one game but the injuries and bad news in recruiting that seem to keep coming. Amazing the team has held together as well as they have

Well he is at a prep school or academy or something , so those usually qualify . Hope your right

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I don’t really believe that. If everything we’re hearing is true then they wouldn’t accept Nadab’s NLI because of grade concerns but they did accept Jobe despite the fact he does have grade concerns? That doesn’t add up.

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Yeah. I'm also skeptical that there are any real serious concerns.

I think you’re correct.

Recruiting question of the day: Which 5-star recruits might commit to Alabama?

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Only five 5-star recruits remain unsigned. Alabama is in the mix for four of those players: cornerbacks Tyson Campbell, Isaac Taylor-Stuart and Patrick Surtain Jr. and offensive tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere.

As of now, I can see the Tide getting one of those cornerbacks and Petit-Frere.

The cornerbacks are expected to visit Tuscaloosa at some point in January. Campbell has been the Tide’s top target at cornerback pretty much since the start of the year. It looked like Alabama was in excellent position to land Campbell this past summer when he visited. There was a lot of momentum on the Tide’s side, but, as recruiting goes, the visit high died down after some time and Georgia and Miami started to gain ground. It seems like it’ll be a three-team race to land Campbell’s signature. Alabama has a wide-open depth chart it can sell to Campbell with the team likely losing six defensive backs after this season.

Taylor-Stuart listed Alabama as his leader at one point during his recruitment. Last year, he visited Tuscaloosa during the summer and named the Tide his leader and that held for several months. His interest in Alabama waned a bit and schools such as Georgia, Texas A&M and USC started gaining ground. Alabama had other targets ahead of Taylor-Stuart on the board, but with Nadab Joseph flipping from Alabama to Georgia during the early signing period, that may open a spot for Taylor-Stuart.

Surtain has listed LSU as his leader for more than a year now, but for some reason he hasn’t committed to the Tigers. I still think LSU is the team to beat, but maybe Alabama can make a late run at him next month.

Petit-Frere has been Alabama’s top offensive tackle target for several months. He’ll likely commit to either Alabama, Florida, Michigan, Notre Dame or Ohio State. He stays very quiet when it comes to which way he’s leaning, but he has already taken official visits to South Bend and Ann Arbor. He’ll likely make his way to Tuscaloosa in January before making his decision in February. We’ll know more about where Petit-Frere stands at the end of the week when SEC Country travels to Orlando for the Under Armour All-America Game.

Don’t forget that the Tide already have a 5-star prospect in the 2018 class. Jack linebacker Eyabi Anoma signed during the early signing period.

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Lisfranc Fractures, not tear.

Hope all had a Wonderful Christmas and enjoyed yourselves.
Been chatting with Saint, and going to try to compare some '19 stuff, with his help, and of course info that comes through here.

Almost done with my board and we'll see what info we can share. Thanks for the hospitality.

Sister and brother-in-law are diehard Bama. When I get UGA gear, I grab them stuff. Y'all seen any Sugar Bowl jerseys? TIA

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As of now, I can see the Tide getting one of those cornerbacks and Petit-Frere.

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I'd say that's highly likely. Think ITS wants to play in the SEC. Pretty sure Surtain and Campbell do as well.

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USA Today High Schools Sports unveiled the 2017 ALL-USA Alabama team on Wednesday. Several Tide targets and commits made the cut.

Offensive Player of the Year: RB Asa Martin, Decatur (Ala.) Austin -- Auburn commit

First Team Offense

QB Taulia Tagovailoa (2o19), Alabaster (Ala.) Thompson

WR George Pickens (2019), Hoover (Ala.) -- Auburn commit

WR Justyn Ross, Phenix City (Ala.)

TE Michael Parker, Huntsville (Ala.) Westminster Christian -- Alabama commit

OL Amari Kight (2019), Alabaster (Ala.) Thompson

OL Pierce Quick (2019), Hewitt-Trussville (Ala.) -- Alabama commit

OL Clay Webb (2019), Oxford (Ala.)

Second Team Offense

QB Paul Tyson (2019), Hewitt-Trussville (Ala.)

Defensive Player of the Year: DB Jalyn Armour-Davis, Mobile (Ala.) St. Paul's Episcopal -- Alabama signee

First Team Defense

DL Coynis Miller, Birmingham (Ala.) Jackson-Olin -- Auburn commit

LB Mohamoud Diabate (2019), Auburn (Ala.)

LB Ja'len Sims (2019), Birmingham (Ala.) Fultondale

DB DJ James (2019), Spanish Fort (Ala.)

Second Team Defense

DL Malik Langham, Huntsville (Ala.) Lee

LB Kevontae' Ruggs, Montgomery (Ala.) Lee

DB Trikweze Bridge (2019), Lanett (Ala.)

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'19 Clemson targets weigh in on Clemson vs. Alabama

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Clemson247 polled 14 2019 Tigers' targets to get their thoughts on the upcoming Clemson vs. Alabama matchup in the AllState Sugar Bowl.

QB Jalon Jones: Clemson 28 - 21

QB Garrett Shrader: Clemson 27 - 23

RB Noah Cain: Clemson 31-24

TE Keon Zipperer: Clemson 23-7

TE Garmon Randolph: Clemson 28 - 24

TE Luke Deal: "I think both defenses are stout. Kelly and Jalen are going to have to sling it around for their teams to win. I think Clemson will won in another nail-biter. 21-17 Tigers."

WR Ramel Keyton: "You know I'm rocking with Clemson."

WR Trey Knox: "Clemson got the dub."

WR Frank Ladson Jr.: "Clemson gets the win."

OL Darius Thomas: "I don't have a. score, but Clemson all the way."

OL Pierce Quick (Alabama commit): "I'm not gonna predict for this one since it's my top 2 schools. I think it'll be a great game."

DB Jaylin Simpson: "I don't the score, but Clemson gets the W."

LB Shane Lee: "Not sure who is going to win, but I think it's going to be a great game."

ATH Maurice Goolsby: Clemson 31 - 24

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Y'all seen any Sugar Bowl jerseys?

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Speaking of jerseys, we have 25 graduates playing in the game Monday night and they are all going to wear special patches to commemorate it. Is Georgia doing something similar?

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Think ITS wants to play in the SEC. Pretty sure Surtain and Campbell do as well.

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I hope you're right. We need to land at least one of them.