re: Class of 2019 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: That's a Wrap Edition

I think Saban is about to start turning the screws on the prospects that are left after the Dalcourt commit. After the early signing period I think the only spot left is going to be for Ish Sospher (and whatever his back up plan is if he chooses to go elsewhere). I think Wright will sign early and then commit at the All Star game if not earlier. If you are not on board by ESD I think the staff is moving on this year.

If Cheney drops and we get the 2 grey shirts and Tyson to pay that leaves us with 8 slots.

I don't think we are getting as many 5 stars as previously believed, but that doesn't concern me.

Currently it sounds like we are good with:

Trey Sanders
Dax Hill
Siaka Ika
Ish Sospher
Neal or Wright
Some Mystery Dlineman

That would leave two spots for Webb, Dean, Thibodeaux, Devonta Lee, Tuitele, Diabete, W. Robinson etc.

Obviously this is all my conjecture. I am really anxious to see how this finally plays out. Especially with the LB position. Part of me feels like someone we were never expecting ends up being our LB commit.

Our favorite LSU mod CB’d 2020 4* DT Camron Jackson to Bama on Thursday.

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4 DL commits: Dale, Alfano, Eboigbe and Young. I doubt Bama takes 7 DL. I think 5-6 max.

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I agree with you but nothing makes much sense this year. Everytime we think he have a good idea about what position and how many the staff throws us a curve ball. For instance I think we are still somewhat concerned about ILB, but I think with Kaho, Lee, and King the staff is somewhat comfortable. I personally wouldn’t be shocked if we didn’t take any more ILBs or even a hybrid like Devonta Lee. With Bone pointing towards an unexpected Dline commit (admittedly it could be Ika) and us having a strong chance of landing both Ika and Sospher, I wouldn’t be shocked if we took 7.

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Eboigbe

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Speaking of Eboigbe, here are some highlights from his team’s scrimmage yesterday.

7 in a row helps a lot

You really can't say much to them or you'll get banned. That makes it worse. We actually have a few that post here, but they are really good posters JJ and captain crown

LINK ]Tom Herman denies role in Zach Smith reporting (ESPN)

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Texas football coach Tom Herman has denied a report that he was involved in publicizing alleged abuse by Zach Smith that led to the then-Ohio State assistant coach's firing.

A report published on Facebook on Saturday said Herman tipped college football reporter Brett McMurphy to look into Smith's relationship with his ex-wife Courtney and multiple allegations of physical abuse.

Herman, through a spokesman, said the report was "absolutely untrue" and denied that his wife, Michelle, contacted McMurphy either.

"Neither I, nor anybody in my family, has ever communicated with Brett McMurphy about the situation at Ohio State," Tom Herman said.

McMurphy also tweeted a denial that Tom Herman was a source in his reporting.

Herman did acknowledge that in March 2017 his wife offered Courtney Smith financial assistance but added they had "not provided any financial assistance since then."

Zach Smith was fired in July after reports about the alleged abuse. Ohio State is investigating whether coach Urban Meyer knew about a 2015 incident involving the Smiths and did not properly report it at the time.

Herman was Meyer's offensive coordinator at Ohio State from 2012 to 2014, along with Smith, who was part of the offensive staff.

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I'm pretty sure they exaggerated his weight loss. He looks good. I'm sure it will take a while to get in football shape, but that video was encouraging