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Posted on 4/10/18 at 5:42 pm to TizzyT4theUofA
Posted on 4/10/18 at 6:05 pm to TizzyT4theUofA
Nice.
That's the future. Congrats man.
That's the future. Congrats man.
Posted on 4/10/18 at 6:15 pm to TizzyT4theUofA
This post was edited on 4/10/18 at 7:36 pm
Posted on 4/10/18 at 6:19 pm to TideSaint
Thank you! I appreciate it!
Posted on 4/10/18 at 6:33 pm to TizzyT4theUofA
Where are you hoping to be stationed?
Posted on 4/10/18 at 7:16 pm to Carlton
I never said MOST atheists are militant. I said there are more and more that are. I absolutely stand by what I said. Actually, there isn't really disputing the fact that there are more MILITANT atheists than there were 10, 20 years ago. I am not calling you one. But even in this area, I have encountered them and I'm not generally one who goes around looking for confrontation on the subject. I suppose there is no stat to quantify it, but it would be difficult for Ray Charles not to see it.
I could also understand not "wanting to be ministered to". After a certain point, anyway. If someone asks you a question or two, that's one thing. If they continue to press you, that's not the right way to go about it.
At the end of the day, I don't have a problem with a peaceful atheist who believes in freedom for all people and freedom for those to practice whatever religion they want (that doesn't involve harming someone). I do have a big problem with one who wants to remove those freedoms (as many in power.... particularly behind the scenes... are trying to do). Just as I would have a big problem with setting up a government that tries to force someone to believe my Christian beliefs.
I could also understand not "wanting to be ministered to". After a certain point, anyway. If someone asks you a question or two, that's one thing. If they continue to press you, that's not the right way to go about it.
At the end of the day, I don't have a problem with a peaceful atheist who believes in freedom for all people and freedom for those to practice whatever religion they want (that doesn't involve harming someone). I do have a big problem with one who wants to remove those freedoms (as many in power.... particularly behind the scenes... are trying to do). Just as I would have a big problem with setting up a government that tries to force someone to believe my Christian beliefs.
Posted on 4/10/18 at 7:54 pm to TideSaint
Bama visitors this weekend
2019 class:
Clay Webb, 5* OC. Oxford, AL
Vonta Bentley, 4* LB, Birmingham, AL
Antonio Alfano, 4* DE, Colonia, NJ
Javonne Shepherd, 4* OT, Houston, TX
2020 class:
Demond Demas, 4* WR, Houston, TX
Harrison Bailey, 4* QB, Marrietta. GA
2019 class:
Clay Webb, 5* OC. Oxford, AL
Vonta Bentley, 4* LB, Birmingham, AL
Antonio Alfano, 4* DE, Colonia, NJ
Javonne Shepherd, 4* OT, Houston, TX
2020 class:
Demond Demas, 4* WR, Houston, TX
Harrison Bailey, 4* QB, Marrietta. GA
This post was edited on 4/11/18 at 7:54 pm
Posted on 4/10/18 at 7:56 pm to TideSaint
Florida or somewhere in Europe would be my first choices but more than anything I don’t want to be at Minot, Cannon, or Aberdeen, Maryland (I’ve been stationed there before and I hated it there).
Posted on 4/10/18 at 7:57 pm to TidalSurge1
Another Louisiana product seems to be trending Alabama’s way
Christian Harris is one of Bama's top LB targets.
Christian Harris is one of Bama's top LB targets.
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Welcome to SEC Country’s daily Roll Tide-ings, a rundown of everything happening in Alabama Crimson Tide recruiting with Chris Kirschner.
Today, we talk the latest with one of Alabama’s top linebacker targets.
This post was edited on 4/10/18 at 8:23 pm
Posted on 4/10/18 at 7:57 pm to TidalSurge1
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Alabama in excellent shape with Louisiana LB
Christian Harris named Alabama his leader after his first visit to Tuscaloosa in February. The Crimson Tide remained his leader for a short while, but he seemed to back off those comments once LSU offered him.
Harris, a 4-star athlete from University Lab School (Baton Rouge, La.), grew up wanting to play for the Tigers. After all, where his school plays football is pretty much in the backyard of Tiger Stadium.
But it sounds as if Alabama is once again in control of Harris’ recruitment. He didn’t come out and outwardly say the Tide are on top, but he was wrestling with the question when directly asked if Alabama was the team to beat.
“I have … I have like … I wouldn’t say I have a leader because I do want to visit at least one or two more big-time schools, but Alabama is definitely up there at the top of my list,” Harris said.
Those pauses between where Harris says “I have” and “I have like” were 4 seconds and 7 seconds long, respectively. It was clear that he didn’t want to say the wrong thing or tip his hand one way or the other.
And Harris does want to visit other schools before making a commitment, which will happen this summer, he said. Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Texas and Texas A&M are some of the schools he wants to check out. Alabama, Florida State and Georgia are expected to receive official visits after his school lets out on May 18.
This post was edited on 4/10/18 at 8:21 pm
Posted on 4/10/18 at 7:57 pm to TidalSurge1
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Another important note to mention about Harris’ recruitment is that the two schools most associated with him — Alabama and LSU — are recruiting him on different sides of the ball. The Tide like him at inside linebacker while the Tigers like him as an H-Back. Right now, the Tide have an advantage when it comes to positional preference.
“I am open to anything, but I feel like I would be more valuable on defense as a defensive player,” Harris said. “I am still kind of thinking about it, but I am leaning toward defense right now. I always have felt like a defensive guy. I love hitting. I’ve played both ways my entire life, but I just feel like I would be better on defense than offense.”
Nick Saban, defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi and inside linebackers coach Pete Golding envision Harris playing a similar role as his former high school teammate, Dylan Moses. Moses has the versatility to play all of the linebacker spots in the Tide’s defense, much like Harris would.
Harris plays defensive back for University Lab, so he can drop into coverage. He has the speed to rush off the edge, too, as he plays wide receiver. That’s why Alabama covets him. He has the versatility to play every down. When Alabama gets into its nickel or dime packages on defense that require an extra DB, Harris wouldn’t need to be subbed out because he has the ability to drop into coverage.
RELATED: Alabama’s top inside linebacker targets in 2019 class
This post was edited on 4/10/18 at 8:22 pm
Posted on 4/10/18 at 7:57 pm to TidalSurge1
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So when he was on campus last weekend for the team’s scrimmage, he kept a close eye on Moses and Mack Wilson — two linebackers to whom the team has compared Harris.
“I was mainly watching Dylan [Moses] and Mack Wilson because that’s who I can see myself being if I go there,” Harris said. “I think they did really well. I saw Dylan blitz off the edge a lot, which I wasn’t expecting because he’s an inside linebacker. I like watching Mack Wilson because, like me, he can drop back into coverage. He got a lot of picks last season and can make big hits when needed.”
Harris had a chance to reconnect with Moses during the visit. Moses told Harris about his experience at Alabama and how difficult it is to earn playing time. Moses was frank and told him that it’s a lot of hard work and at points can be challenging, but Harris said Moses told him that because of how hard the work is, he feels like he has gotten better as a player.
The nation’s No. 16 athlete’s recruitment could end up resembling Moses’ recruitment. Moses was expected to sign with LSU when he made his decision, but he surprisingly committed to Alabama after taking an official visit to Tuscaloosa for the Kentucky game in October 2016.
Moses, from Baton Rouge, was destroyed on social media by Tigers supporters. Harris remembers what Moses went through, but he’s not going to let that affect his decision in the end. “I think about that a lot,” Harris said. “It’s my decision, though. It’s not their decision. It’s not about what’s best for them. It’s what’s best for me. So, I’m not going to worry about them.”
RELATED: Nation’s No. 1 overall recruit, 5-star JACK LB seems to be leaning toward Tide
This post was edited on 4/10/18 at 8:19 pm
Posted on 4/10/18 at 7:57 pm to TidalSurge1
quote:>>> Highlights - hudl
The 6-foot-1, 225-pound prospect was accompanied by his parents, grandfather and a cousin on his most recent visit to Tuscaloosa, and he said all of them loved it. Harris said that each time he’s been to Tuscaloosa he falls in love with the coaches and the facilities. He called Alabama’s facilities the best he’s seen.
Inside linebacker is one of the team’s primary positions of need in the 2019 class. Alabama signed 3-star prospect Jaylen Moody in the 2018 class, but it was clear that he was a last-minute option as he was offered just days prior to National Signing Day after Alabama knew it wasn’t going to sign Vernon Jackson, JJ Peterson and Quay Walker.
There’s a chance Alabama could lose Mack Wilson after this season, in addition to Keith Holcombe, who will have exhausted his eligibility. That would leave Joshua McMillon, who has received little playing time; Ben Davis, who hasn’t developed to what we thought he would turn out to be; Markail Benton, who redshirted as a freshman; and Moody.
The opportunity to play early in Tuscaloosa next season is there, and Harris realizes it. “A lot of people have told me that if I go to Alabama, I’m not going to play, so I should go to LSU because I have a better chance of playing,” Harris said. “So when the coaches broke down the depth chart, it really opened my eyes up a little more.”
Though Harris wouldn’t admit it, it seems as if Alabama has a sizable lead over every other school.
This post was edited on 4/10/18 at 9:15 pm
Posted on 4/10/18 at 9:30 pm to Bama3714
Forgive me guys.
A little bit of the disconnect in regards to our conversation I believe comes down to semantics as is usually the case. You are very much correct in the fact that you did not say most atheist are militant. You did however say a very high percentage are. Now I don't know what you consider a very high percentage but that seems inaccurate to me for the reasons I stated in my previous post. With that being said I can agree with the rise of popularity of Dawkins and others that their are more so called "militant atheist", although I have not seen them make a truly large impact. Just from personal experience, I know a number of atheist who might agree with some of their ideas but I have never seen anyone become "militant" and more confrontational or abusive because of it. Most are indifferent. Generally speaking I found people don't get passionate about non belief. With that being said I don't pretend to know your experiences with combative atheist, my guess is it is much different than mine.
I am actually not annoyed about being ministered to are asked about my ideas or even being pressed on them. I actually quite enjoy it. Conversation, debates and even arguments can be incredibly productive when done honestly. Generally speaking the biggest issue I face is whether it is because I am black, atheist, or southern being judged negatively before someone ever gets to know me. I joke that there are plenty of legitimate reasons to dislike me, why take shortcuts. The good part is my experiences with people from all different countries, races, regions, and religions trump the negatives I encounter regularly. I am also proud to say many of those experiences happened at and because of the University of Alabama.
Sorry for the long follow-up in the recruiting thread and starting this topic in general.
Roll Tide everyone.
A little bit of the disconnect in regards to our conversation I believe comes down to semantics as is usually the case. You are very much correct in the fact that you did not say most atheist are militant. You did however say a very high percentage are. Now I don't know what you consider a very high percentage but that seems inaccurate to me for the reasons I stated in my previous post. With that being said I can agree with the rise of popularity of Dawkins and others that their are more so called "militant atheist", although I have not seen them make a truly large impact. Just from personal experience, I know a number of atheist who might agree with some of their ideas but I have never seen anyone become "militant" and more confrontational or abusive because of it. Most are indifferent. Generally speaking I found people don't get passionate about non belief. With that being said I don't pretend to know your experiences with combative atheist, my guess is it is much different than mine.
I am actually not annoyed about being ministered to are asked about my ideas or even being pressed on them. I actually quite enjoy it. Conversation, debates and even arguments can be incredibly productive when done honestly. Generally speaking the biggest issue I face is whether it is because I am black, atheist, or southern being judged negatively before someone ever gets to know me. I joke that there are plenty of legitimate reasons to dislike me, why take shortcuts. The good part is my experiences with people from all different countries, races, regions, and religions trump the negatives I encounter regularly. I am also proud to say many of those experiences happened at and because of the University of Alabama.
Sorry for the long follow-up in the recruiting thread and starting this topic in general.
Roll Tide everyone.
Posted on 4/10/18 at 9:34 pm to TidalSurge1
I want to believe
Posted on 4/11/18 at 6:37 am to TizzyT4theUofA
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Florida
Take MacDill off your list. That was my first duty assignment and to be able to afford a decent place you have to live 30 miles away and pay tolls just to get to work.
I would have loved to be stationed at Patrick near Cape Canaveral. Tyndall has it's own private beach and my buddy is down at Eglin and he likes it.
I hear Charleston is really nice too.
Again, congrats man.
Posted on 4/11/18 at 7:43 am to TideSaint
Thank you, I will keep that in mind. I'm not going to get my hopes up for anything.
Posted on 4/11/18 at 7:47 am to TizzyT4theUofA
I would say give Mountain Home a try, but we don't win any titles when one of us is up there. 
Posted on 4/11/18 at 7:54 am to TideSaint
Charleston is one of my favorite places in the world. Its 2 hrs away from me and I go there whenever I can. Decent beaches and a beautiful city
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