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re: Players we signed that you thought would not be very good
Posted on 12/11/18 at 9:21 am to remaster916
Posted on 12/11/18 at 9:21 am to remaster916
The AISA has gone down hill big time. I graduated in ‘07 and after I left, all of the Mobile schools followed. So many players have had great measurables, but we clearly see that doesn’t always mean they will pan out. Thankfully it did with OJ.
Didn’t Irv Smith commit and sign with us on signing day? I think I thought that was just another last minute scholarship we were giving out the roster. He’s become my favorite TE we’ve had under Saban.
Didn’t Irv Smith commit and sign with us on signing day? I think I thought that was just another last minute scholarship we were giving out the roster. He’s become my favorite TE we’ve had under Saban.
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Posted on 12/11/18 at 9:29 am to crimsonblazer
Former OL commit from Mountain Brook HS, Tyler Love.
Everyone know his brother, Wilson Love. Worked under Scott Cochran, now is at FAU.
Everyone know his brother, Wilson Love. Worked under Scott Cochran, now is at FAU.
Posted on 12/11/18 at 9:48 am to crimsonblazer
Cyrus Jones. Turned out to be solid.
Ben Damn Davis. Thought he was the truth, from gordo if I remember correctly. Thought he was the next Ragland.
Ben Damn Davis. Thought he was the truth, from gordo if I remember correctly. Thought he was the next Ragland.
This post was edited on 12/11/18 at 11:41 am
Posted on 12/11/18 at 10:12 am to LukeSidewalker
Nikita Stover - Pretty sure he was the #100 player in the country according to Rivals or Scout.
And Kerry Murphy. OMG, he can dunk and do a back flip!!!!!!!!!!
ETA: Oops - Misread the thread title. My bad!
And Kerry Murphy. OMG, he can dunk and do a back flip!!!!!!!!!!
ETA: Oops - Misread the thread title. My bad!
This post was edited on 12/11/18 at 10:20 am
Posted on 12/11/18 at 10:29 am to crimsonblazer
What high school did you attend? If you don't mind me asking.
Posted on 12/11/18 at 10:42 am to crimsonblazer
Mark Ingram was the biggest one for me. Like an earlier poster has said, I was Team Ivan Matchett all the way. Hence my surprise when it was Ingram, and not Matchett, that excelled beyond our wildest dreams.
Posted on 12/11/18 at 10:44 am to crimsonblazer
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The AISA has gone down hill big time.
Has it?
Posted on 12/11/18 at 5:12 pm to crimsonblazer
At this point, any kicker we sign.
Posted on 12/11/18 at 6:20 pm to SoFla Tideroller
Bj Scott
Posted on 12/11/18 at 8:25 pm to Petersvillebammer
I can’t believe no one has mentioned Robert Lester. If I remember correctly just about everyone thought he was a throw in for Julio and he turned out to be very solid by the end. I thought Derrick Henry would be a bust due to running so upright and his propensity to want to cut outside at his size.
Players I thought would definitely work out were Michael bowman and Eddie Williams. Bowman seemed like a sure fire stud to put opposite of Julio and Eddie Williams looked like he had the potential to be an all world safety. Also nick perry out of Prattville I thought he would contribute right away even though he had a successful career. I watched him live several times his senior year and became enamored by his athleticism because he wasn’t playing against or with players his caliber. Once at Alabama he was essentially just another guy trying to make it
Players I thought would definitely work out were Michael bowman and Eddie Williams. Bowman seemed like a sure fire stud to put opposite of Julio and Eddie Williams looked like he had the potential to be an all world safety. Also nick perry out of Prattville I thought he would contribute right away even though he had a successful career. I watched him live several times his senior year and became enamored by his athleticism because he wasn’t playing against or with players his caliber. Once at Alabama he was essentially just another guy trying to make it
Posted on 12/11/18 at 8:32 pm to Jseakin
Forgot one that turned into one of my all time favorites .......Javier Arenas 
We had to beat out Florida International/Atlantic for him at the last minute
We had to beat out Florida International/Atlantic for him at the last minute
This post was edited on 12/11/18 at 8:46 pm
Posted on 12/11/18 at 10:26 pm to Bear88
Bear beat me to it. I wondered why in the hell we offer a scholarship to an undersized CB with offers from FIU and FAU. And I think he was a 2 or 3 star atmost? He is one of my favorite players to have watched now. Nobody could bring the corner blitz like Javy! Then he'd torch your arse with a 75 yard punt return. The guy was a helluva player and I'm glad I had the privilege to watch him and see him win a ring.
Posted on 12/11/18 at 10:37 pm to crimsonblazer
I thought Mark Ingram is going to be just average RB.
Posted on 12/11/18 at 11:33 pm to crimsonblazer
Brad Smelley, only had 2 offers, signed as a 3 star QB then changed positions. Turned out to be a solid tight end for us & played for the Browns for a season or two.
This post was edited on 12/11/18 at 11:47 pm
Posted on 12/12/18 at 9:23 am to crimsonblazer
Cyrus Jones. Thought he would never be a productive DB.
Posted on 12/12/18 at 9:30 am to crimsonblazer
Vinnie Sunseri
Blake Sims
Anthony Averrett
Im sure there’s a few more
Blake Sims
Anthony Averrett
Im sure there’s a few more
Posted on 12/12/18 at 11:12 am to Jseakin
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I can’t believe no one has mentioned Robert Lester.
Great answer. Ended being a really good player for us. He is top 5 in career interceptions for an Alabama player, and top 2 for interceptions in a single year.
Posted on 12/12/18 at 12:59 pm to Funky Tide 8
Ahh, Alphonse Prevail...what might have been.
Posted on 12/13/18 at 10:56 am to UASports23
I remember reading an article about Foster, and one of our former coaches said, when he first got to Tuscaloosa, he thought this kid is either going to be really good or a total bust.
Posted on 12/13/18 at 11:01 am to crimsonblazer
Anthony Madison. He was everyone whipping boy until his senior season. That all changed when FL came to Tuscaloosa and coach Superior decided to go after Madison when FL was inside our 10 yard line. AM knocked down 3 straight passes, and the last one was an emphatic in your face spike of the ball lobbed to the corner.
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