Started By
Message
re: Class of 2019 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: That's a Wrap Edition
Posted on 10/30/18 at 8:16 am to crimsonblazer
Posted on 10/30/18 at 8:16 am to crimsonblazer
Four-star KY ATH Wandale Robinson previews Thursday announcement
quote:
THE LATEST
Class of 2019 four-star Frankfort (Ky.) Western Hills athlete Wandale Robinson will announce his commitment on Thursday in a ceremony at his high school, putting an end to a hotly-contested recruitment that has included several top-notch programs. After taking all five of his official visits and making several other trips, Robinson has limited his choices to Alabama, Kentucky, Nebraska, Ohio State and Purdue. Rivals.com caught up with Robinson to get his final thoughts on the process as well as each of his finalists.
1
Posted on 10/30/18 at 8:17 am to TideSaint
quote:
IN HIS WORDS
"I'm ready to make my commitment. This has been something I've thought long and hard about and prayed about and discussed with my family."
quote:
ALABAMA
"I had a great time when I went down there for my official visit. They’re just trying to add more weapons to what they do in their offense. It's pretty likely, or at least possible, that the three sophomore receivers they have will be gone after next year. That would give me a year to learn and play behind them before stepping in. Jaylen Waddle has been great for them this year and that's who they compare me to. They see me being like him and just being a playmaker while also moving into the backfield at times. It would be really crazy to get to pay with Tua Tagovailoa for a year, seeing what he's able to do with the offense and all the touchdowns he's thrown. He's really blowing up college football right now."
Posted on 10/30/18 at 8:18 am to TideSaint
I have a meeting to go to so I don't have time to post the rest of that article, but he talks about the other contenders in it.
Posted on 10/30/18 at 8:42 am to TideSaint
Tidesaint, what's with the LSU logo?
Posted on 10/30/18 at 8:45 am to Panthers4life
It pisses off Rohan Gravy, my SEC Rant stalker. 
Posted on 10/30/18 at 10:58 am to PowHound
quote:
So this past weekend this snippet was in an article:quote:
Junior linebacker Mekhail Sherman was injured and missed the game, as did senior running back Keilan Robinson.
This is literally the closest thing i've seen to an injury report on Robinson. Simply, he is injured.
WTF? If its week to week, season ending... no idea.
I asked Hank to find out about Keilan Robinson's injury. Keilan said it's not serious and he should be playing again soon.
This post was edited on 10/30/18 at 10:58 am
Posted on 10/30/18 at 11:28 am to TidalSurge1
Mother of 5-star OL says son has always loved Alabama (BOL-VIP)
5-star OT Evan Neal 6-7.5/360 IMG/FL hudl
Neal's last visit to Bama was in June with some teammates from IMG Academy. He plans to return for the Iron Bowl. His mother actually took a solo trip to Bama in July and it went very well. IMG is playing in Hoover this coming weekend, and his mom says they might also head over to Tuscaloosa for another visit.
Neal's mom has been a long-time Miami fan, due to proximity and having a first cousin and a brother-in-law who played there. But she also says that her son's "business decision" needs to be based on what's best for his future and what he wants.
ETA: Hank South CBd Evan Neal to Bama.
5-star OT Evan Neal 6-7.5/360 IMG/FL hudl
Neal's last visit to Bama was in June with some teammates from IMG Academy. He plans to return for the Iron Bowl. His mother actually took a solo trip to Bama in July and it went very well. IMG is playing in Hoover this coming weekend, and his mom says they might also head over to Tuscaloosa for another visit.
Neal's mom has been a long-time Miami fan, due to proximity and having a first cousin and a brother-in-law who played there. But she also says that her son's "business decision" needs to be based on what's best for his future and what he wants.
ETA: Hank South CBd Evan Neal to Bama.
This post was edited on 10/30/18 at 4:36 pm
Posted on 10/30/18 at 11:45 am to TidalSurge1
Alabama Football: Comparing the Tide and LSU position groups
Measuring talent between Alabama football and LSU begins with a look back at elite recruits. There is some hit-and-miss with recruit rankings. How players are developed by their college teams is vitally important. Still, most 5-Stars and highly rated 4-Stars deserve their elite status when entering college.
LINK
Objective analysis of the Nick Saban built, Alabama football program credits the Tide with being excellent at talent identification and talent development. All those No. 1 Crimson Tide recruiting classes have been cornerstones for a college football dynasty.
Measuring talent between Alabama football and LSU begins with a look back at elite recruits. There is some hit-and-miss with recruit rankings. How players are developed by their college teams is vitally important. Still, most 5-Stars and highly rated 4-Stars deserve their elite status when entering college.
LINK
Objective analysis of the Nick Saban built, Alabama football program credits the Tide with being excellent at talent identification and talent development. All those No. 1 Crimson Tide recruiting classes have been cornerstones for a college football dynasty.
This post was edited on 10/30/18 at 11:50 am
Posted on 10/30/18 at 11:45 am to Taskrj
In the last four recruiting classes, 2015-2018, Alabama football has signed 17, 5-Star players. In the same period, LSU has signed seven.
From that LSU group of seven 5-Stars, the Bengal Tigers 2018 roster has two starters and two backups. Out of its group of 17, 5-Stars, the 2018 Crimson Tide roster has eight starters and three backups. In addition, Alabama football has another starter who was one of the top 4-Star signees in LSU’s 2016 class. The elite player talent gap between the two teams is considerable.
Both teams also have formerly 4-Star and 3-Star players now playing at a high level. The Alabama Crimson Tide is blessed with talent. So is LSU, just not in quite the same numbers.
From that LSU group of seven 5-Stars, the Bengal Tigers 2018 roster has two starters and two backups. Out of its group of 17, 5-Stars, the 2018 Crimson Tide roster has eight starters and three backups. In addition, Alabama football has another starter who was one of the top 4-Star signees in LSU’s 2016 class. The elite player talent gap between the two teams is considerable.
Both teams also have formerly 4-Star and 3-Star players now playing at a high level. The Alabama Crimson Tide is blessed with talent. So is LSU, just not in quite the same numbers.
This post was edited on 10/30/18 at 11:46 am
Posted on 10/30/18 at 11:45 am to Taskrj
How the teams compare – by position groups
What follows is a subjective assessment.
Quarterback – Big advantage, Alabama
Running Backs – Big advantage, Alabama
Wide Receivers – Advantage, Alabama
Tight Ends – Advantage, Alabama
Offensive Line – Advantage, Alabama – This is close to another ‘Big’ advantage but LSU is getting one of its most experienced offensive linemen, Garrett Brumfield back after missing four games with a knee injury.
Defensive Line – Advantage, Alabama – LSU lost its best edge rusher, K’Lavon Chaisson in the preseason and has not found a comparable replacement.
Linebacker – Advantage, Alabama in the first-half with Devin White out. We’ll call the second half a slight edge to the Bengal Tigers.
Cornerbacks – Advantage, LSU – Greedy Williams and Kristian Fulton are great DBs, especially Williams but the Tide is not as far behind them as the experience level suggests.
Safeties – Advantage, LSU. Call this a very slight advantage, simply due to McKinney’s inexperience.
LSU’s Grant Delpit is a great player but Deionte Thompson is better than either LSU safety.
Punter – Advantage, LSU – Maybe even a big advantage, given Tiger Stadium and the pressure on the Tide’s unproven punters. Although Bernier looked capable against Tennessee.
Placekicker – Advantage, LSU – Probably closer to a big advantage because of Cole Tracy’s consistency.
Kick Returner – Advantage, Alabama
Coaching – Big advantage, Alabama – Even so, LSU defensive coordinator, Dave Aranda is a tremendous coach.
What follows is a subjective assessment.
Quarterback – Big advantage, Alabama
Running Backs – Big advantage, Alabama
Wide Receivers – Advantage, Alabama
Tight Ends – Advantage, Alabama
Offensive Line – Advantage, Alabama – This is close to another ‘Big’ advantage but LSU is getting one of its most experienced offensive linemen, Garrett Brumfield back after missing four games with a knee injury.
Defensive Line – Advantage, Alabama – LSU lost its best edge rusher, K’Lavon Chaisson in the preseason and has not found a comparable replacement.
Linebacker – Advantage, Alabama in the first-half with Devin White out. We’ll call the second half a slight edge to the Bengal Tigers.
Cornerbacks – Advantage, LSU – Greedy Williams and Kristian Fulton are great DBs, especially Williams but the Tide is not as far behind them as the experience level suggests.
Safeties – Advantage, LSU. Call this a very slight advantage, simply due to McKinney’s inexperience.
LSU’s Grant Delpit is a great player but Deionte Thompson is better than either LSU safety.
Punter – Advantage, LSU – Maybe even a big advantage, given Tiger Stadium and the pressure on the Tide’s unproven punters. Although Bernier looked capable against Tennessee.
Placekicker – Advantage, LSU – Probably closer to a big advantage because of Cole Tracy’s consistency.
Kick Returner – Advantage, Alabama
Coaching – Big advantage, Alabama – Even so, LSU defensive coordinator, Dave Aranda is a tremendous coach.
This post was edited on 10/30/18 at 11:55 am
Posted on 10/30/18 at 11:49 am to Taskrj
The overall conclusion from reviewing the position groups is the Crimson Tide has a significant advantage. Unless Alabama football gifts LSU with a bunch of turnovers and the game comes down to a kicking contest – the Alabama Crimson Tide should win by double-digits.
LINK
LINK
Posted on 10/30/18 at 11:54 am to Taskrj
Big rivalry game we just need to stay calm and not give up big plays early and we are good. Cant let the crowd get in it.
Posted on 10/30/18 at 12:01 pm to Tide or Die87
Can anyone make use of this?
This post was edited on 10/30/18 at 12:03 pm
Posted on 10/30/18 at 12:03 pm to Tide or Die87
The crowd will be into it big time. It would be great if we can build a big first-half lead. That could silence them and even cause many of them to leave early, as they're prone to do.
This post was edited on 10/30/18 at 12:07 pm
Posted on 10/30/18 at 12:37 pm to TidalSurge1
Posted on 10/30/18 at 12:41 pm to TidalSurge1
Following the Future: How Alabama commits performed over the weekend (BamaOnLine)
quote:
Here's a look at how Alabama's commits and their teams performed over the weekend:
2019 Commits
Pierce Quick, 5-star OT, Hewitt-Trussville (Ala.) -- The Huskies dropped to 7-3 with a 63-49 loss to Thompson. Hewitt-Trussville amassed 514 yards of offense in the game.
Amari Kight, 4-star OT, Alabaster (Ala.) Thompson -- The Warriors are 8-1 after a dramatic come-from-behind 63-49 win over Hewitt-Trussville. At one point down 28-0, the Warriors amassed 641 yards of total offense in the win.
Antonio Alfano, 4-star SDE, Colonia (N.J.) -- The Patriots moved to 6-3 with a 27-12 win over Woodbridge. Alfano had seven tackles, all seven of which were for a loss, including six sacks, four quarterback hurries and nine pancakes on offense. On the season, Alfano has 71 tackles, including 28 tackles for a loss, 10 sacks, 14 quarterback hurries, six forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, a blocked field goal and three pass breakups. He also has 42 pancakes on offense, playing in eight games.
Shane Lee, 4-star ILB, Baltimore (Md.) St. Frances Academy -- The Panthers are 6-0 are a 34-0 shutout at Northeast. Lee does not have individual stats from the game, but on the season he has 44 tackles, including three sacks, four forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and two pass breakups. The Panthers defense has allowed seven points all season.
Kevin Harris, 4-star WDE, Loganville (Ga.) Grayson -- The Rams moved to 8-2 with a 49-3 win at Rockdale County. Harris had two sacks and was named Grayson's player of the week on defense.
Christian Williams, 4-star CB, Daphne (Ala.) -- The Trojans dropped to 4-5 after a 29-27 loss at St. Paul's Episcopal.
DeMarcco Hellams, 4-star S, Hyattsville (Md.) DeMatha Catholic -- The Stags dropped to 6-2 after a 13-7 loss to St. John's College.
This post was edited on 10/30/18 at 1:03 pm
Posted on 10/30/18 at 12:41 pm to TidalSurge1
quote:
Brandon Turnage, 4-star ATH, Oxford (Miss.) Lafayette -- The Commodores are 7-3 after a 24-21 loss to Olive Branch. Turnage had a big game catching three passes for 96 yards and a touchdown and tallying three tackles and a pass breakup.
Justin Eboigbe, 4-star SDE, Forest Park (Ga.) -- The Panthers dropped to 2-7 in a 54-34 loss at Mundy's Mill.
King Mwikuta, 4-star OLB, Lagrange (Ga.) Troup County -- The Tigers are 9-0 after a 49-27 win at Central.
Byron Young, 4-star SDE, Laurel (Miss.) West Jones -- The Mustangs are 8-2 after a 45-0 shutout win at Wingfield.
Taulia Tagovailoa, 4-star QB, Alabaster (Ala.) Thompson -- The Warriors are 8-1 after a dramatic come-from-behind 63-49 win over Hewitt-Trussville. At one point down 28-0, Tagovailoa was 14 of 21 passing for 270 yards and two touchdowns to go along with an interception. Tagovailoa turned on the jets as well rushing for 144 yards and two scores.
DJ Dale, 4-star DT, Pinson (Ala.) Clay-Chalkville -- The Cougars are 8-1 after a 49-17 win over Huffman.
Paul Tyson, 4-star QB, Hewitt-Trussville (Ala.) -- The Huskies dropped to 7-3 with a 63-49 loss to Thompson. Tyson was 16 of 25 passing for 274 yards and three touchdowns to go along with one interception. The UA commit ran one touchdown in.
Tanner Bowles, 4-star OG, Glasgow (Ky.) -- The Scotties are 9-1 after a 35-34 win at Elizabethtown. Glasgow amassed 482 yards of offense.
This post was edited on 10/30/18 at 1:07 pm
Posted on 10/30/18 at 12:42 pm to TidalSurge1
quote:
John Metchie, 4-star WR, Hightstown (N.J.) The Peddie School -- The Falcons are 5-4 after a 21-16 loss to Hun. Metchie had a 3-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter.
Braylen Ingraham , 4-star SDE, Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas -- The Raiders are 8-1 after a 58-0 shutout win over Blanche Ely. Ingraham did not play as he nurses his shoulder. He's expected back on the field soon.
Jahleel Billingsley, 4-star TE, Chicago (Ill.) Phillips Academy -- The Wildcats are 9-2 after a 30-24 win over Lake Forest in the first round of the playoffs. Billingsley, playing mostly as a wildcat quarterback, rushed for 152 yards and three touchdowns.
Darrian Dalcourt, 4-star OG, Baltimore (Md.) St. Frances Academy -- The Panthers are 6-0 are a 34-0 shutout at Northeast.
Keilan Robinson, 4-star RB, Washington (D.C.) St. John's College -- The Cadets moved to 8-0 with a 13-7 win over DeMatha Catholic.
Will Reichard, 3-star K, Hoover (Ala.) -- The Buccaneers are 7-2 after a 31-7 win over Mountain Brook. Reichard had a 33-yard field goal in the win.
This post was edited on 10/30/18 at 1:12 pm
Posted on 10/30/18 at 12:42 pm to TidalSurge1
quote:
2020 Commits
Jayson Jones, 4-star DT, Calera (Ala.) -- The Eagles dropped to 1-8 after a 21-3 loss to Chelsea. Jones had seven tackles.
Jackson Bratton, 4-star ILB, Muscle Shoals (Ala.) -- The Trojans are 8-2 after a 24-14 win over Wetumpka. Bratton had 18 tackles, including three sacks.
Dazalin Worsham, 4-star WR, Hewitt-Trussville (Ala.) -- The Huskies dropped to 7-3 with a 63-49 loss to Thompson. Worsham had five catches for 25 yards and a touchdown.
Javier Morton, 4-star CB, Stone Mountain (Ga.) Stephenson -- The Jaguars are 8-1 after a 44-35 win over Lovejoy.
Malachi Moore, 4-star CB, Hewitt-Trussville (Ala.) -- The Huskies dropped to 7-3 with a 63-49 loss to Thompson. Moore had nine tackles and an 18-yard kick return.
Carson Beck, 4-star QB, Jacksonville (Fla.) Mandarin -- The Mustangs are 6-3 after a 39-34 win over Flagler Palm Coast last Thursday. Beck was 17 of 25 passing for 277 yards and three touchdowns.
Caden Clark, 3-star TE, Dayton (Ohio) Archbishop Hoban -- The Knights are 10-0 after a 31-0 shutout of Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin.
Jordan Davis, WDE, Copiah-Lincoln C.C. -- The Wolves are 6-3 after a 31-17 win over Southwest Miss. C.C. Davis had five tackles, including two tackles for a loss and a sack.
This post was edited on 10/30/18 at 1:14 pm
Posted on 10/30/18 at 12:46 pm to TidalSurge1
Hank South just CB'd Evan Neal to Alabama.
ETA: This deserves it's own post.
ETA: This deserves it's own post.
This post was edited on 10/30/18 at 12:48 pm
Page 809 of 1558
Latest Alabama News
Popular
Back to top
Follow SECRant for SEC Football News