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Posted on 12/14/18 at 6:16 pm to TidalSurge1
LINK ]Alabama trending for 4-star Ohio State commit Jordan Battle (247Sports | embedded video)
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Alabama is trending in the 247Sports Crystal Ball for one of Ohio State’s top-ranked commits in the 2019 class, Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas four-star safety Jordan Battle.
The Crimson Tide have received a run of Crystal Ball predictions over the past two days and now lead the way with 72 percent of the predictions. The remaining 28 percent is evenly split between Ohio State and Oklahoma, who each hold 14 percent.
Battle originally committed to the Buckeyes on June 29, but the recent announcement that head coach Urban Meyer was stepping down at the end of the season has helped open the door for the Crimson Tide to make a move for the highly-touted defensive back.
The Crimson Tide have already flipped two blue chip defensive backs this week in five-star safety Daxton Hill and four-star cornerback Jeffery Carter, who were previously committed to Michigan and Texas A&M, respectively.
Battle’s primary recruiter at Alabama is running backs coach Joe Pannunzio, while defensive backs coach Karl Scott is also assisting in his recruitment. He holds 27 reported offers.
This post was edited on 12/14/18 at 7:05 pm
Posted on 12/14/18 at 6:16 pm to TidalSurge1
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According to the 247Sports Composite, Battle is ranked as the nation’s No. 77 overall prospect and No. 6 safety in the class of 2019. He’s also the No. 10 overall player in the Sunshine State.
In 13 games as a senior at St. Thomas Aquinas, Battle tallied 27 tackles, one tackle for loss, one sack and three interceptions. He also had a pair of return touchdowns on special teams, including one kickoff return and one punt return.
At the Opening Finals, the 6-foot-1, 192-pounder posted a 4.61 40-yard dash, a 4.20 20-yard shuttle, a 34-inch vertical and a 40.5-inch Power Ball throw, giving him a SPARQ rating of 113.52.
Here’s the player evaluation for Battle by 247Sports National Recruiting Analyst Charles Power:
“Good height and length. Has added some solid weight over the course of his career. Good all-around athlete who doubles as a basketball player. Is a key player for one of the nation’s top high school teams. Has performed well on the big stage against top competition. Reliable and versatile. Good instincts and playing speed. Effective as a blitzer and makes plays in the return game. Does a good job reading the quarterback and receivers when in deep coverage. May lack some of the ‘wow factor’ of other top safeties and can improve his striking power. Projects as a multi-year Power 5 starter with the ability to be an impact player and leader of a top defense."
With 24 commits for the 2019 recruiting cycle, Alabama currently boasts the No. 1 class in the country according to the 247Sports Composite Team Rankings. The Crimson Tide’s 2019 class is headlined by a pair of five-star prospects in Tulsa (Okla.) Booker T. Washington safety Daxton Hill and Colonia (N.J.) defensive end Antonio Alfano. The full class can be seen below.
This post was edited on 12/14/18 at 7:05 pm
Posted on 12/14/18 at 6:16 pm to TidalSurge1
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2019 ALABAMA COMMITS
5-star S Daxton Hill | Tulsa, Okla. | Comp: 0.9948, No. 8, No. 1 S
5-star SDE Antonio Alfano | Colonia, N.J. | Comp: 0.9867, No. 28, No. 3 SDE
4-star OT Pierce Quick | Trussville, Ala. | Comp: 0.9827, No. 35, No. 6 OT
4-star OT Amari Kight | Alabaster, Ala. | Comp: 0.9744, No. 52, No. 8 OT
4-star ILB Shane Lee | Baltimore, Md. | Comp: 0.9650, No. 70, No. 5 ILB
4-star SDE Justin Eboigbe | Forest Park, Ga. | Comp: 0.9636, No. 75, No. 5 SDE
4-star SDE Byron Young | Laurel, Miss. | Comp: 0.9593, No. 88, No. 6 SDE
4-star CB Jeffery Carter | Mansfield, Texas | Comp: 0.9589, No. 91, No. 11 CB
4-star S DeMarcco Hellams | Hyattsville, Md. | Comp: 0.9576, No. 94, No. 7 S
4-star CB Brandon Turnage | Oxford, Miss. | Comp: 0.9557, No. 99, No. 12 CB
4-star QB Taulia Tagovailoa | Alabaster, Ala. | Comp: 0.9502, No. 110, No. 5 PRO
4-star WDE Kevin Harris | Loganville, Ga. | Comp: 0.9492, No. 113, No. 5 WDE
4-star CB Christian Williams | Daphne, Ala. | Comp: 0.9490, No. 115, No. 13 CB
4-star ILB Christian Harris | Baton Rouge La. | Comp: 0.9386, No. 145, No. 9 ILB
4-star WDE King Mwikuta | Lagrange, Ga. | Comp: 0.9312, No. 160, No. 9 WDE
4-star SDE Braylen Ingraham | Fort Lauderdale, Fla. | Comp: 0.9221, No. 190, No. 14 SDE
4-star DT DJ Dale | Pinson, Ala. | Comp: 0.9095, No. 249, No. 15 DT
4-star QB Paul Tyson | Trussville, Ala. | Comp: 0.9086, No. 253, No. 8 PRO
4-star WR John Metchie | Hightstown, N.J. | Comp: 0.9045, No. 278, No. 42 WR
4-star OG Tanner Bowles | Glasgow, Ky. | Comp: 0.9033, No. 287, No. 17 OG
4-star TE Jahleel Billingsley | Chicago, Ill. | Comp: 0.8998, No. 311, No. 10 TE
4-star OG Darrian Dalcourt | Baltimore, Md. | Comp: 0.8958, No. 332, No. 19 OG
4-star RB Keilan Robinson | Washington, D.C. | Comp: 0.8925, No. 364, No. 20 RB
3-star K Will Reichard | Hoover, Ala. | Comp: 0.8414, No. 1306, No. 1 K
This post was edited on 12/14/18 at 7:04 pm
Posted on 12/14/18 at 6:31 pm to jatebe
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Urinating in public is illegal in every state.
I didn't say he shouldn't be punished for it. Just that it's not going to cause any damage.
Posted on 12/14/18 at 6:54 pm to Evolved Simian
Down votes and up votes!!! Who gives a rats arse. Say what you want to say and if some body doesn't like it, tough shite.
Posted on 12/14/18 at 6:58 pm to Dick Tracy
DL vs. OL 1-on-1 @ Alabama All-Star Practice
Here's a video of 1-on-1's from All-Star practice today. Amari Kight figures prominently at the beginning of the video.
Here's a video of 1-on-1's from All-Star practice today. Amari Kight figures prominently at the beginning of the video.
Posted on 12/14/18 at 7:02 pm to jatebe
Did Christine Blasey Ford present this SI cover to Tua?
This post was edited on 12/14/18 at 7:09 pm
Posted on 12/14/18 at 7:09 pm to TidalSurge1
Jim Harbaugh’s Reaction To 5-Star That Flipped To Alabama
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The Michigan Wolverines were likely caught off-guard when five-star safety Daxton Hill flipped his commitment to Alabama. Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh isn’t going to let Hill solidify his decision before putting in a little extra effort.
According to the Detroit Free Press, Harbaugh and his staff are continuing to recruit Hill.
247Sports recruiting analyst Steve Lorenz noted that the decision caught the team by surprise but that they won’t give up on bringing Hill to Michigan.
“It caught everyone by surprise. Since I’ve been doing this, I’d probably accurately say that’s the first time the Michigan staff found out about a kid decommitting when we all did. So, when we say this was unexpected, it was legitimately unexpected.
“If they’re still recruiting him, and we know they are, I don’t think they would be still recruiting him unless they thought there was an opportunity to pull this one back out again.”
Harbaugh has good reason to keep up the effort even with only a few days to go before the early signing period.
In 2017, Harbaugh successfully got five-star DT Aubrey Solomon to return to the fold after previously decommitting, beating out Alabama and others in the process.
Per 247Sports, Hill is the No. 8 prospect in the country, the No. 1 safety, and the No. 1 prospect from the state of Oklahoma. The site’s Crystal Ball Predictions has Alabama as 50-percent likely to get Hill to enroll. Michigan was given a 31-percent chance.
The Wolverines have yet to secure a commitment from a five-star prospect, while arch-rival Ohio State already has two.
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The Michigan Wolverines were likely caught off-guard when five-star safety Daxton Hill flipped his commitment to Alabama. Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh isn’t going to let Hill solidify his decision before putting in a little extra effort.
According to the Detroit Free Press, Harbaugh and his staff are continuing to recruit Hill.
247Sports recruiting analyst Steve Lorenz noted that the decision caught the team by surprise but that they won’t give up on bringing Hill to Michigan.
“It caught everyone by surprise. Since I’ve been doing this, I’d probably accurately say that’s the first time the Michigan staff found out about a kid decommitting when we all did. So, when we say this was unexpected, it was legitimately unexpected.
“If they’re still recruiting him, and we know they are, I don’t think they would be still recruiting him unless they thought there was an opportunity to pull this one back out again.”
Harbaugh has good reason to keep up the effort even with only a few days to go before the early signing period.
In 2017, Harbaugh successfully got five-star DT Aubrey Solomon to return to the fold after previously decommitting, beating out Alabama and others in the process.
Per 247Sports, Hill is the No. 8 prospect in the country, the No. 1 safety, and the No. 1 prospect from the state of Oklahoma. The site’s Crystal Ball Predictions has Alabama as 50-percent likely to get Hill to enroll. Michigan was given a 31-percent chance.
The Wolverines have yet to secure a commitment from a five-star prospect, while arch-rival Ohio State already has two.
This post was edited on 12/14/18 at 7:11 pm
Posted on 12/14/18 at 7:15 pm to Carlton
Commitment Timelines - All Dates and Times Subject to Change
Tomorrow, December 15th, 2:00 PM CST - ESPN - Halftime of New Mexico Bowl
Flip Watch: This weekend, Dec. 14th-16th
Expected to announce he will stick with Ohio State or flip to Bama or OU this weekend.
December 19th, 10:30 AM CST - ESPN2
December 19th, 12:00 PM CST - ESPNU
December 19th, 12:45 PM CST
December 19th, 1:20 PM CST - ESPNU
December 19th, 1:30 PM CST - ESPNU
December 19th - Time TBD
Flip Watch - December 19th - Time TBD
Under Armour All American Game Announcements - January 3rd, 6:00 PM CST - ESPN2
Reported will announce at game previously, but not confirmed. Currently plans to sign Feb. 6th.
U.S. Army All American Bowl Announcements - January 5th, 12:00 PM CST - NBC
Bogle and Banks are expected to sign during the early signing period but not announce until the all-star game.
Blue-Gray All American Game Announcements - January 14th, 1:30 PM CST - ESPN
Polynesian Bowl Announcements - January 19th, 6 PM CST - CBS Sports Network
National Signing Day, Feb 6th
Flip Targets
Tomorrow, December 15th, 2:00 PM CST - ESPN - Halftime of New Mexico Bowl
Flip Watch: This weekend, Dec. 14th-16th
Expected to announce he will stick with Ohio State or flip to Bama or OU this weekend.
December 19th, 10:30 AM CST - ESPN2
December 19th, 12:00 PM CST - ESPNU
December 19th, 12:45 PM CST
December 19th, 1:20 PM CST - ESPNU
December 19th, 1:30 PM CST - ESPNU
December 19th - Time TBD
Flip Watch - December 19th - Time TBD
Under Armour All American Game Announcements - January 3rd, 6:00 PM CST - ESPN2
Reported will announce at game previously, but not confirmed. Currently plans to sign Feb. 6th.
U.S. Army All American Bowl Announcements - January 5th, 12:00 PM CST - NBC
Bogle and Banks are expected to sign during the early signing period but not announce until the all-star game.
Blue-Gray All American Game Announcements - January 14th, 1:30 PM CST - ESPN
Polynesian Bowl Announcements - January 19th, 6 PM CST - CBS Sports Network
National Signing Day, Feb 6th
Flip Targets
This post was edited on 12/14/18 at 8:30 pm
Posted on 12/14/18 at 7:18 pm to Taskrj
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Jim Harbaugh’s Reaction To 5-Star That Flipped To Alabama
Posted on 12/14/18 at 7:25 pm to jatebe
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Urinating in public is illegal in every state
What's the world coming to. Can't even piss in public anymore.
Posted on 12/14/18 at 7:25 pm to TidalSurge1
LINK ]Nick Saban releases statement on D.J. Durkin's time at Alabama (BamaOnLine)
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Alabama has not hired former Maryland head coach D.J. Durkin.
Reports surfaced that Durkin has been helping Crimson Tide this past week in a consultant-like capacity, and it was unclear if he could have a long-term role on Nick Saban’s Alabama staff.
Friday evening, Saban released a statement for clarification.
"D.J. Durkin is spending a few days with our staff in Tuscaloosa from a professional development standpoint," Saban said in a statement. "He has not been hired in any capacity at The University of Alabama. He is simply observing our operation as many other coaches have done through the years."
Maryland fired Durkin following a lengthy investigation after the death of Jordan McNair, which occurred during an offseason workout and reports of a toxic culture within the football program.
Posted on 12/14/18 at 7:26 pm to TidalSurge1
Hey, I've never seen this Saban statue. Where is it located
Posted on 12/14/18 at 7:29 pm to Cobrasize
Posted on 12/14/18 at 7:31 pm to Bamafan18
That's a good find. 
Someone put it on the recruiting board
Someone put it on the recruiting board
Posted on 12/14/18 at 7:38 pm to Cobrasize
Its interesting to see these kids think they are going to single handedly beat Bama. First the LSU kid now this kid amh.
Posted on 12/14/18 at 7:43 pm to Cobrasize
It's over. I concede Dean to you. Come to Georgia and pick him later tonight.
Posted on 12/14/18 at 7:45 pm to CoolMtnDawg
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It's over. I concede Dean to you.
Glad you finally came to your senses
Posted on 12/14/18 at 8:00 pm to Cobrasize
LINK ]Early Signing Period schedule for Alabama targets (BamaOnLine)
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Wednesday, Dec. 19 marks the beginning of the Early Signing Period in college football. Recruits across the country will have a three-day window to make it official with their schools of choice before the New Year. After Dec. 21, recruits won't have another opportunity to sign until Feb. 6.
Alabama has several targets that it is hoping to land in its class come Wednesday. The Crimson Tide is also expected to sign the majority of its commitments next week as well with the exception of a few who plan to wait it out until February.
Here, BamaOnLine takes a look at the announcement ceremony schedule for Bama targets, including how to watch in some cases.
As for the Tide commitments that plan to sign early, BamaOnLine will work to find out exact signing times as we get closer to Wednesday. Oftentimes already-committed recruits sign early in the day and fax in their Letters of Intent before holding ceremonies at their school.
Try BamaOnLine FREE for 7 days as Alabama works to sign the No. 1-ranked class in the nation.
This post was edited on 12/14/18 at 8:09 pm
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