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re: Class of 2019 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: That's a Wrap Edition
Posted on 1/7/19 at 11:25 am to TideSaint
Posted on 1/7/19 at 11:25 am to TideSaint
Army All-American Bowl 2019: Predicting Where Every Uncommitted Player Will Sign
This is from Friday, but it's still relevant. FWIW, they predicted Marcus Banks to Alabama and Khris Bogle to Miami. I'm not posting those two.
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The holidays are over, and so is college football's bowl season. What better way to spend the next few days than to look ahead at the stars of tomorrow as recruiting hits its full swing?
The U.S. Army All-American Bowl will kick off January 5. It features some of the nation's top talents who will be all over your television screens a year from now.
With stars like Jadon Haselwood, Bru McCoy, Kyle Ford, Chris Steele, Khris Bogle, Marcus Banks and David Bell set to announce their collegiate destinations during the NBC telecast, the game is going to be jam-packed with recruiting news and showcases.
Though the USC Trojans may have been considered losers in the early signing period, they are far from finished with this year's class. After Saturday, that group could look a lot more like the USC we're used to.
Studs such as McCoy, Ford, Steele and Enokk Vimahi have the Trojans among their finalists. A few even favor coach Clay Helton's team. Other perennial powerhouses could pop up during the game and afterward as well, with several marquee SEC programs, Notre Dame, Washington and others sitting pretty for top prospects.
With the new early signing period, this stage of recruiting season isn't what it used to be. But there are still several prospects in the game who've not yet inked with a college program. Let's make some predictions for where all the uncommitted prospects in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl will land.
This is from Friday, but it's still relevant. FWIW, they predicted Marcus Banks to Alabama and Khris Bogle to Miami. I'm not posting those two.
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Posted on 1/7/19 at 11:26 am to TideSaint
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Henry To'oto'o: 4-Star Outside Linebacker
High School, Hometown: De La Salle High School, Concord, California
It's tough to pull coveted recruits from California to other parts of the country. Only a handful of schools do it successfully.
Nick Saban's Crimson Tide is one of those schools, and they're right at the top for Henry To'oto'o, yet another elite defensive playmaker from historic high school powerhouse De La Salle High School in Concord.
It's tough to get a read on To'oto'o, though. He's a fierce, hard-hitting grinder on the second level who has a great mixture of talent and instincts. He's always around the ball on film, and he is probably going to announce in conjunction with buddy and teammate Isaiah Foskey.
Right now, it looks like Alabama is in the driver's seat for his pledge, thanks to To'oto'o's relationship with Tide defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi. Lupoi has deep ties with lots of coaches on the West Coast after his many years as an assistant out there.
Tennessee and Utah are trailing, and neither is out of the picture just yet. To'oto'o is intrigued by the Vols and is expected to take an official visit to Knoxville in January. Coach Jeremy Pruitt and especially former Vols and De La Salle linebacker standout Kevin Simon, who is now on UT's staff, are building trust.
To'oto'o already has taken an official visit to Utah, and the Utes are up there, too. But this is looking like an SEC battle, and Alabama has done a great job of working him so far. The Tide don't have many spots, but they've likely got one reserved for To'oto'o.
Prediction: Alabama
Posted on 1/7/19 at 11:29 am to TideSaint
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Byron Young (Committed to Alabama)
4-star Strong-side Defensive End
High School, Hometown: West Jones High School, Laurel, Mississippi
Size: 6'4", 285 pounds
It's always difficult to pull prospects out of the Magnolia State, and though Nick Saban has done as well as anybody in getting them, it's a warning sign when a commitment doesn't sign in the early period. That was the case with jumbo lineman Byron Young.
Mississippi State and Ole Miss, as well as LSU, are both heavily involved here, and the prediction is he'll flip to one of the two instate schools. He told AL.com's Josh Bean he was "pretty solid" but "things can change."
Prediction: Ole Miss
Posted on 1/7/19 at 11:30 am to TideSaint
Winners, Losers and Grades from the 2019 All-American Bowl
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The next generation of college football stars got their first taste of the national spotlight on Saturday during the All-American Bowl in San Antonio.
Despite all of the talent in this game, the final score was extremely one-sided. The East demolished the West 48-14 thanks to some explosive offensive plays and a couple of key turnovers. While the score may have been lopsided, this game was really all about getting our first look at some of the future stars for college football's elite programs.
Not surprisingly, there was a handful of really eye-popping players who look like they could bring their respective colleges to new heights. While others may have struggled to really stand out in this game, they'll have their entire college careers to make some noise at the next level.
Let's take a look at some player grades from Saturday's All-American game before breaking down some of the biggest winners and losers.
Posted on 1/7/19 at 11:32 am to TideSaint
Has Byron Young ever mentioned Ole Miss? It has always been Alabama, Mississippi State, and LSU.
Posted on 1/7/19 at 11:33 am to CapstoneGrad06
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Has Byron Young ever mentioned Ole Miss? It has always been Alabama, Mississippi State, and LSU.
Same crap as Dean, they gonna come try and drop the bag and sneak in
Posted on 1/7/19 at 11:34 am to TideSaint
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Grades: C
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C+
Wandale Robinson, WR (Nebraska): Robinson made a handful of nice plays, including a great diving catch in the third quarter while getting hit. He was a bit shaken up after that reception, unfortunately, but he was able to get off the field under his own power. He continued to sacrifice his body to try to make plays as the game progressed, which is a testament to his mental and physical toughness. Coaches and players will love to see a guy with those traits on their team.
C
Trey Sanders, RB (Alabama): The top running back in the country had a hard time doing a whole lot in this one thanks to the West's extremely talented defensive line and front seven. Any time he got the ball, he was immediately met by defenders. That's understandably tough to watch, but I don't think Sanders is going to have that issue once he starts getting touches behind a Crimson Tide offensive line.
Tiawan Mullen, CB (Indiana): It can be hard to show out as a defensive back in an All-American game, but Mullen showed some good toughness in practice leading into the game and then during it. He did a good job recognizing a screen in the first half to prevent a big play from happening, although he did get beaten a few times by Garrett Wilson for touchdowns because of the size differential. Despite the touchdowns he gave up, the Hoosiers have high hopes for the younger brother of Clemson's Trayvon Mullen.
C-
Ryan Sanborn, K (Stanford): Sanborn tried to cut into the East's lead in the second quarter but missed a 42-yard field goal to make it 14-3. He didn't really get a chance for redemption because of the blowout but was able to get an extra point after a touchdown to at least get on the board.
Charles Turner, C (LSU): Right near the goal line, the West had an opportunity to score a touchdown. Instead, Turner sailed the snap over his teammate Jordan Whittington's head. They were able to keep possession but couldn't put any points on the board. It was a costly mistake from a promising young player, but he still held his own against some tough competition in the trenches.
Posted on 1/7/19 at 11:36 am to TideSaint
The oline for the East got obliterated... no RB would good in that setting.
Posted on 1/7/19 at 11:40 am to Tider95
Posted on 1/7/19 at 11:43 am to TideSaint
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John Metchie WR
Alabama is getting an elite player in Metchie. He is dangerous in space and is one of the more aggressive wideouts in this class. He has experience in the secondary and knows how to make sure he is felt on the defensive side of the ball as well.
This one was interesting, even if it's spin, I'll take it
Posted on 1/7/19 at 12:12 pm to Tider95
Posted on 1/7/19 at 1:25 pm to TideSaint
Sounds like georgia is losing Chaney. DC and OC running for the hills.
Posted on 1/7/19 at 1:29 pm to PowHound
Does that mean Pittman is leaving too? He and Chaney are attached at the hip. Maybe we can get Pittman over here to replace Key.
Posted on 1/7/19 at 1:33 pm to Bham Bammer
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Does that mean Pittman is leaving too? He and Chaney are attached at the hip. Maybe we can get Pittman over here to replace Key.
I've seen reports that Pittman is staying and will be given an additional title and more money.
Posted on 1/7/19 at 1:36 pm to TideSaint
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I've seen reports that Pittman is staying and will be given an additional title and more money.
Have to think we could offer something similar and without Chaney I don't know how attractive UGA is for Pittman. Also he will be tied to another mediocre OC if the Coley reports are true.
Posted on 1/7/19 at 1:37 pm to Tider95
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Have to think we could offer something similar and without Chaney I don't know how attractive UGA is for Pittman. Also he will be tied to another mediocre OC if the Coley reports are true.
We've tried to hire him twice since Saban has been here. I wonder if Dan Enos as OC would tip the scales in our favor this time around?
Posted on 1/7/19 at 1:39 pm to TideSaint
I'd give him the same deal as Gattis ( position coach plus co associate-hc title) with more money. Dude is good. But it's not my money
This post was edited on 1/7/19 at 1:40 pm
Posted on 1/7/19 at 2:03 pm to colbyjacks
quote:healthy tua is like 75%
You beat me to it. Surely he isn't that ignorant?
69.5>65.3
Posted on 1/7/19 at 4:08 pm to narddogg81
Board is dead on Championship day.
Posted on 1/7/19 at 4:12 pm to PowHound
I used to really enjoy these pre game coverages but I feel like they’ve been miserable this year. They repeat the same analysis over and over. And maybe I’m biased and not seeing it clearly but it seems to always be what bama sucks at and what Clemson is gonna take advantage of. Regardless it’s been a real step down the last few years overall in just coverage
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