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Posted on 6/24/25 at 3:22 pm to UhOhOreo
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Isn’t the whole premise of this argument that we’re going to be taking more “diamonds in the rough” potshots?
I’m not really getting the argument that an 85 player limit means we should be taking more of a risk on lower ranked players. It’s also not the approach every other SEC school is taking. Realistically we should be continuing to stack talent and if talent transfers, so be it. We can transfer in replacements.
If 2026 is indeed going to be the start of a 105 scholarship limit in the SEC then taking a lot of 3-stars makes sense to me. Your walk-ons are just 3-stars now. However, this is just speculation from people the best I can tell. Probably correct but speculation.
If we're planning on loading up on cheap 3-stars and a handful of blue chips then we are going to be on a serious competitive decline. Nobody wants to hear that but it is facts.
The 105 scholarship idea is certainly the positive spin.
Posted on 6/24/25 at 5:43 pm to Diego Ricardo
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The 105 scholarship idea is certainly the positive spin.
Aside from the 105 scholarship issue, we also have to plan ahead and save money to go after guys in the transfer portal. It'd be fascinating to know the rough budget allocation between signing HS kids and signing kids out of the portal.
This post was edited on 6/25/25 at 12:45 pm
Posted on 6/24/25 at 7:24 pm to Sl0thstronautEsq
Posted on 6/25/25 at 6:34 am to Diego Ricardo
Every team takes 3 star prospects. Georgia has 5 of them right now. Its really not a big deal.
This post was edited on 6/25/25 at 6:35 am
Posted on 6/25/25 at 6:49 am to AlterDWI
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Every team takes 3 star prospects. Georgia has 5 of them right now. Its really not a big deal.
Saban did too. However I see Bama recruiting tweets and posters on here talking like take 3 stars to make savings to use on priority blue chips is the DeBoer strategy. And I’m saying we fricked if that’s the plan.
Posted on 6/25/25 at 7:07 am to Diego Ricardo
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posters on here talking like take 3 stars to make savings to use on priority blue chips is the DeBoer strategy. And I’m saying we fricked if that’s the plan.
Former 3 stars at Bama
Eddie Jackson
Antoine Caldwell
Chance Warmack
Wallace Gillbery
Terance Cody
Javy Arenas
Kareem Jackson
Josh Jacobs
Demeco Ryans
Mac Jones
3 stars aren’t a problem if you recruit the right ones
Posted on 6/25/25 at 7:08 am to Diego Ricardo
I find it funny how social media haters are acting like we are bottom feeders now because we signed some 3 stars. We always did.
Posted on 6/25/25 at 7:12 am to Sl0thstronautEsq
Speigs sighting!
Posted on 6/25/25 at 7:33 am to Carlton
Posted on 6/25/25 at 8:17 am to FoTownBam
- Eddie, Cody, Arenas, Demeco, Mack, Jacobs, etc.…some of my favorite players of all time on that list.Posted on 6/25/25 at 8:32 am to collegefootballisbroken
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I find it funny how social media haters are acting like we are bottom feeders now because we signed some 3 stars. We always did.
Right. I don't give a damn about stars specifically. Scheme fit and natural athletic ability matter more. However, I'm simply pointing out that "load up on 3-stars to have money for priority blue chips" is not a viable strategy by how I see college football going. If that is the strategy - and I don't really think it is - then we're going to decline. I agree with the speculation that we will take some players who would not have an offer in 2024 or 2025 class because we are going to have more scholarships to offer. Ultimately, we've got like 2-3 3 star commits right now and everyone else is a 4-star plus 1 5-star. I also assume that this class will really take its shape in July and August after athletes finish up their camp circuit and make decisions before their HS football season.
Posted on 6/25/25 at 8:44 am to Diego Ricardo
Out of curiosity what do you think the recruiting strategy should be at Alabama? Without Texas, A&M or Michigan NIL funds I don't really see any other way for Alabama to operate other than what they're doing.
Posted on 6/25/25 at 8:51 am to Diego Ricardo
And keep that in mind half of the guy will get fourth star this year.
Posted on 6/25/25 at 9:41 am to Diego Ricardo
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take 3 stars to make savings to use on priority blue chips is the DeBoer strategy. And I’m saying we fricked if that’s the plan
How else are they supposed to go about it? Our staff doesn't have a blank check like Oregon or Texas.
Posted on 6/25/25 at 9:45 am to AlterDWI
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How else are they supposed to go about it? Our staff doesn't have a blank check like Oregon or Texas.
Well, they’ll have less talent in a sport where more talent means more winning on the balance. 2024 Ohio State is the model of the new era: you buy high schoolers, you buy your roster’s loyalty, you buy off of other rosters to fill your gaps. There is no way forward for championships other than buying it.
This post was edited on 6/25/25 at 9:46 am
Posted on 6/25/25 at 10:16 am to Diego Ricardo
That could possibly be the case, I would like to see a few more years of this before going, the only way to win is just have the deepest pockets. Notre Dame didn't follow that model and they made it to the title game (although they are almost guaranteed a playoff spot). One thing we know is football is volatile and college football even more so with 18-22 players and coaches like Day who have the potential to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory even with the deck stacked in their favor. I am sure the deep pocketed will have a more consistent chance at the title, but I think teams like Bama that strategize how they use their budget well with good coaching will put them in a good spot behind the infinite pocketed franchises, and in the unlikely case they fix the compensation model that will change everything as well. We are putting ourselves in position to be in the tournament most years and as Parcells has if you make the tournament there is a chance.
This post was edited on 6/25/25 at 10:50 am
Posted on 6/25/25 at 10:45 am to Carlton
Too much is being made about this IMO. The staff will go after the best players ( just like this year) and fill in with the best fits /players with the ones they miss out on . Without walk ons, 3 stars are better. Hell UGA took a 3 star yesterday . Nothing wrong with that
This post was edited on 6/25/25 at 11:17 am
Posted on 6/25/25 at 10:54 am to FoTownBam
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Former 3 stars at Bama
Eddie Jackson
Antoine Caldwell
Chance Warmack
Wallace Gillbery
Terance Cody
Javy Arenas
Kareem Jackson
Josh Jacobs
Demeco Ryans
Mac Jones
Marcell Dareus
Posted on 6/25/25 at 10:57 am to Diego Ricardo
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Well, they’ll have less talent in a sport where more talent means more winning on the balance. 2024 Ohio State is the model of the new era: you buy high schoolers, you buy your roster’s loyalty, you buy off of other rosters to fill your gaps. There is no way forward for championships other than buying it.
Okay but like the other person said
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How else are they supposed to go about it? Our staff doesn't have a blank check like Oregon or Texas.
They, like every other staff out there that doesn’t have boat load of money, will try their best to find diamond in the roughs. We just got to hope they do a good job of it
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