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Why so much Recruit Flip Flopping between Bama & Auburn?
Posted on 2/3/11 at 10:03 am
Posted on 2/3/11 at 10:03 am
I don't think I've ever seen this much before. I would think with the rivalry so intense that if a player makes a commitment to either school they would never change it.
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Posted on 2/3/11 at 10:03 am to TenTex
Troopah & Lupah
Posted on 2/3/11 at 10:04 am to TenTex
To us it's just a rivalry. To them it's also their futures.
Posted on 2/3/11 at 10:05 am to TenTex
Because the road to a BCS Championship runs through the state of Alabama 
ETA: We got those Heisman things too
ETA: We got those Heisman things too
This post was edited on 2/3/11 at 10:07 am
Posted on 2/3/11 at 10:06 am to The Nino
Bidding war, these recruits are just making business decisions
This post was edited on 2/3/11 at 10:06 am
Posted on 2/3/11 at 10:08 am to The Nino
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Because the road to a BCS Championship runs through the state of Alabama
when it not running though La or Fla..you do know that both LSU and UF have twice as many Crystal trophies as any school in Alabama?
Posted on 2/3/11 at 10:10 am to Crow Pie
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when it not running though La or Fla..you do know that both LSU and UF have twice as many Crystal trophies as any school in Alabama?
In his defense he said state of Alabama. Which would be the same amount...
Posted on 2/3/11 at 10:10 am to The Nino
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Because the road to a BCS Championship runs through the state of Alabama
ETA: We got those Heisman things too
^^ This more than anything, IMO.
The recruits are torn b'twn the two schools like never before. Both teams have been very successful lately and both schools finished with damn good recruiting classes this yr.
It would be perfectly fine with me if things continued on this path of success.
Posted on 2/3/11 at 10:10 am to Crow Pie
quote:you do know you are wrong, right?
you do know that both LSU and UF have twice as many Crystal trophies as any school in Alabama?
Posted on 2/3/11 at 10:10 am to TenTex
My theory is that the FBI was around the Auburn football program investigating Camgate from October-January. Now things have cooled down so they can use some extra incentives to lure in recruits.
Thats just my take on it.
Thats just my take on it.
Posted on 2/3/11 at 10:13 am to The Nino
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Because the road to a BCS Championship runs through the state of Alabama
Everyone says this about their school when they win. Fact is no SEC school has won the SEC 2 years in a row since Tennessee in I think '97/'98. And no CF school has won back to back BCSNC's.
Posted on 2/3/11 at 10:23 am to TenTex
quote:Who was the gangster that said he robs banks because that is where the money is? I believe the young men are just following the money - as one of the replies in this thread said "they are making good business decisions".
Why so much Recruit Flip Flopping between Bama & Auburn?
Posted on 2/3/11 at 10:25 am to skinny domino
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Who was the gangster that said he robs banks because that is where the money is?
John Dillenger
Posted on 2/3/11 at 10:27 am to Tennessee Jed
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Bidding war, these recruits are just making business decisions
From a Tennessee fan really? I would just sit there quietly in a corner until the whole kiffen thing is dealt with unless you are just trying to get it over with now while you still have some room to talk.
Posted on 2/3/11 at 10:27 am to Al Bundy Bulldog
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My theory is that the FBI was around the Auburn football program investigating Camgate from October-January. Now things have cooled down so they can use some extra incentives to lure in recruits.
Thats just my take on it.
lol
Posted on 2/3/11 at 10:29 am to TenTex
Auburn was able to pull two shockers and have a life-long Bama fan (BC) committ to Auburn. Alabama was able to turn him, they even listed him as a RB on the list they provided the media. Bottom Line: Alabama offered a chance to play RB (who cares how long that last).
With regards to Cyrus, it was a SHOCK that Auburn was in on this kid, but he fell in love with Auburn, did not want to hurt his brothers chances of starting at TACKLE, and made some friends at the UA game. He has known the Alabama coaches for 3 years, his family is comfortable with them and Auburn is their biggest rival. Still it happens, Auburn has Eric Smith, Bama got Petey Smith. I have no idea where CK goes, but my gut tells me Iowa.
With regards to Cyrus, it was a SHOCK that Auburn was in on this kid, but he fell in love with Auburn, did not want to hurt his brothers chances of starting at TACKLE, and made some friends at the UA game. He has known the Alabama coaches for 3 years, his family is comfortable with them and Auburn is their biggest rival. Still it happens, Auburn has Eric Smith, Bama got Petey Smith. I have no idea where CK goes, but my gut tells me Iowa.
Posted on 2/3/11 at 10:30 am to RT1941
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The recruits are torn b'twn the two schools like never before. Both teams have been very successful lately and both schools finished with damn good recruiting classes this yr.
It would be perfectly fine with me if things continued on this path of success
One or both of these schools may not be competing at CUSA level, if they keep getting caught up in scandals. Wouldn't you know that Alabama has two scandal-ridden programs? Says alot about the culture.
This post was edited on 2/3/11 at 10:32 am
Posted on 2/3/11 at 10:36 am to Tennessee Jed
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Bidding war, these recruits are just making business decisions
This. The checks are getting more zeros at the end every day.
Posted on 2/3/11 at 10:53 am to Crow Pie
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you do know that both LSU and UF have twice as many Crystal trophies as any school in Alabama?
I believe you meant BCS titles. Alabama has two crystal footballs.
Posted on 2/3/11 at 10:56 am to northshorebamaman
I think it comes down to having two extremely aggressive coaching staffs on the recruiting trail. Tuberville got some great players to come to Auburn, but when Saban came onto the scene, he just couldn't match the intensity. I think we're seeing that Chizik and co will.
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