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re: 2013 Alabama Football Recruiting Thread - DH Decommited from UGA
Posted on 5/3/12 at 12:08 pm to TreyAnastasio
Posted on 5/3/12 at 12:08 pm to TreyAnastasio
We're talking to 8 of the top 10? Holy shite that's crazy.
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Posted on 5/3/12 at 12:08 pm to Sandkhan
Posted on 5/3/12 at 12:10 pm to Chadaristic
REAL question is on O:
Are we just gonna bulldoze over people? Our OL is RIDICULOUS, the 1 RB on roster who I would call "superstar" is a TF, although I honestly think if Lacy can get healthy, peolple are sleeping big time, but the stable seems like a high level with every back but very equal talent level. McCarron's ready to lead, again same quandry with WR's lots of puality talent all on a level playing field, need to develop an Hback
On D:
More athletic and fast, lots of guys with experience, only positions I worry about is CB & S although there is some great talent, not a lot of experience, but Vinnie seems like a player that is an exception to that rule, he has had the cards stacked against him and succeeded in every opportunity and I expect this year for him to make a huge impact.
Are we just gonna bulldoze over people? Our OL is RIDICULOUS, the 1 RB on roster who I would call "superstar" is a TF, although I honestly think if Lacy can get healthy, peolple are sleeping big time, but the stable seems like a high level with every back but very equal talent level. McCarron's ready to lead, again same quandry with WR's lots of puality talent all on a level playing field, need to develop an Hback
On D:
More athletic and fast, lots of guys with experience, only positions I worry about is CB & S although there is some great talent, not a lot of experience, but Vinnie seems like a player that is an exception to that rule, he has had the cards stacked against him and succeeded in every opportunity and I expect this year for him to make a huge impact.
Posted on 5/3/12 at 12:11 pm to gatordmb89
OH QB gotcha 
Posted on 5/3/12 at 12:13 pm to Chadaristic
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We're talking to 8 of the top 10? Holy shite that's crazy.
I almost worry about this. This is the kind of class that Meyer brought in that is now fricking Florida over. I realize that we have 1000x more structure than he did down there, so entitlement and egos are checked at the door more often than not, but still.
Posted on 5/3/12 at 12:14 pm to TreyAnastasio
Kain Daub. 
Posted on 5/3/12 at 12:15 pm to TreyAnastasio
So we've offered:
1. Hand
3. Peppers
4. Fournette
7. Scarbrough
8. Humphrey
9. Michel
18. Luatua
20. Tabor
and we are also involved with:
2. Brown
5. Robinson
14. McMillan
Wow, 2014 class could be special.
1. Hand
3. Peppers
4. Fournette
7. Scarbrough
8. Humphrey
9. Michel
18. Luatua
20. Tabor
and we are also involved with:
2. Brown
5. Robinson
14. McMillan
Wow, 2014 class could be special.
Posted on 5/3/12 at 12:15 pm to gatordmb89
yall gonna have to learn that bateman up on how to grow some bama bangs
This post was edited on 5/3/12 at 12:16 pm
Posted on 5/3/12 at 12:17 pm to Robot Santa
It won't pan out though. This time last year we were going to get nkemdiche, foster, adams, liner, tunsil, and others. We talk to these guys but some go elsewhere
Posted on 5/3/12 at 12:18 pm to T Rich3
We get 7, 8 and 18
Posted on 5/3/12 at 12:20 pm to Sandkhan
Local writeup on Brad Smelley
Getting to know your new Cleveland Browns: Brad Smelley
May 3, 2012 By Scott 1 Comment
With this edition of “Getting to Know,” we turn to Chris Brown of Smart Football fame. Chris covers football at all levels — history, philosophy, Xs and Os — and was the author of several poignant Alabama-related pieces over at Grantland. Today, we are pleased to provide his take on the Browns’ seventh-round pick, Brad Smelley.
How would you characterize Brad’s college career?
He was a team first guy at Alabama and carved out a very important role on a star-studded offense. As I wrote in January, even if he’s not a crushing blocker or a Aaron Hernandez vertical threat as a receiver, he’s extremely versatile and, having originally committed to Alabama as a quarterback, very smart and understands the game.
What are the Browns getting with Smelley?
I do think Brad’s game translates to the NFL, which is why the Browns picked up a guy who maybe doesn’t jump off the charts athletically. If nothing else, he’s a good team guy and should contribute on special teams right away. He’s an interesting project. I didn’t analyze enough to know whether he’d be picked, but was happy to see that he was.
Brad isn’t a true-to-mold fullback, nor is he of the Jimmy Graham, pass-catching ilk. Nick Saban isn’t walking through that door. Essentially, where can dp you see Smelley fitting in with the Browns’ West Coast style of offense?
The way they used him at Alabama is basically exactly what I would think the Browns would do: Motioning around as an H-back, athletic enough to line up in the slot sometimes, lots of traps, pulls, kick-out type blocks, and then the fakes off those to release into the flat and so on. Obviously he needs to improve his strength and quickness both for the passing game but also to handle some of those tough edge rushers — he’ll have some tough matchups versus, say, the Ravens and Steelers but in time could develop into a very dependable guy.
Is there an NFL player that you think is a good comparison?
A good analogue for him would be how the 49ers used former sixth-round draft pick (and former WR) Delanie Walker. Walker is a bit more stout than Smelley (though he’s also been in the league for about five years) but Smelley is taller and should continue to fill out. The 49ers did a great job with him on all those traps, kick-outs, whams, and so on for them this year, in addition to being a legit — if unspectacular – receiving threat. I see that being something Smelley could do.
Getting to know your new Cleveland Browns: Brad Smelley
May 3, 2012 By Scott 1 Comment
With this edition of “Getting to Know,” we turn to Chris Brown of Smart Football fame. Chris covers football at all levels — history, philosophy, Xs and Os — and was the author of several poignant Alabama-related pieces over at Grantland. Today, we are pleased to provide his take on the Browns’ seventh-round pick, Brad Smelley.
How would you characterize Brad’s college career?
He was a team first guy at Alabama and carved out a very important role on a star-studded offense. As I wrote in January, even if he’s not a crushing blocker or a Aaron Hernandez vertical threat as a receiver, he’s extremely versatile and, having originally committed to Alabama as a quarterback, very smart and understands the game.
What are the Browns getting with Smelley?
I do think Brad’s game translates to the NFL, which is why the Browns picked up a guy who maybe doesn’t jump off the charts athletically. If nothing else, he’s a good team guy and should contribute on special teams right away. He’s an interesting project. I didn’t analyze enough to know whether he’d be picked, but was happy to see that he was.
Brad isn’t a true-to-mold fullback, nor is he of the Jimmy Graham, pass-catching ilk. Nick Saban isn’t walking through that door. Essentially, where can dp you see Smelley fitting in with the Browns’ West Coast style of offense?
The way they used him at Alabama is basically exactly what I would think the Browns would do: Motioning around as an H-back, athletic enough to line up in the slot sometimes, lots of traps, pulls, kick-out type blocks, and then the fakes off those to release into the flat and so on. Obviously he needs to improve his strength and quickness both for the passing game but also to handle some of those tough edge rushers — he’ll have some tough matchups versus, say, the Ravens and Steelers but in time could develop into a very dependable guy.
Is there an NFL player that you think is a good comparison?
A good analogue for him would be how the 49ers used former sixth-round draft pick (and former WR) Delanie Walker. Walker is a bit more stout than Smelley (though he’s also been in the league for about five years) but Smelley is taller and should continue to fill out. The 49ers did a great job with him on all those traps, kick-outs, whams, and so on for them this year, in addition to being a legit — if unspectacular – receiving threat. I see that being something Smelley could do.
Posted on 5/3/12 at 12:21 pm to BuccWildBammer
I think we'll pretty much run the ball until someone proves they can stop us, at least early in the season. By the Mizzou game we should see a little seperation in the WR group as far as consistency.
Will also be key to see who AJ has the most trust in imo. We know he likes KN, but what about DW and KB? Will they make that leap to be consistent performers or will they still be flash in the pan type of guys? What about the frosh?
As far as the D goes, i'm very excited to see the group of guys we have and who plays when and where depending on situations. Having said that, I have zero concern about the D. We will be dominant again, not dominant like last year, but 2009 dominant is possible.
TL;DR
Will also be key to see who AJ has the most trust in imo. We know he likes KN, but what about DW and KB? Will they make that leap to be consistent performers or will they still be flash in the pan type of guys? What about the frosh?
As far as the D goes, i'm very excited to see the group of guys we have and who plays when and where depending on situations. Having said that, I have zero concern about the D. We will be dominant again, not dominant like last year, but 2009 dominant is possible.
TL;DR
Posted on 5/3/12 at 12:21 pm to Sandkhan
Yep. Hand and Fournette are also possibilites though. Hand will be camping at Bama this summer.
Posted on 5/3/12 at 12:28 pm to Sandkhan
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tunsil
Bama fans were the only ones.
Posted on 5/3/12 at 12:35 pm to gatordmb89
We usually are
Posted on 5/3/12 at 12:41 pm to Sandkhan
Rightfully so. Cherry picking your talent, most of the time.
Posted on 5/3/12 at 12:56 pm to gatordmb89
Yeah, but we're pretty outrageous sometimes
Posted on 5/3/12 at 1:02 pm to Sandkhan
Also, 420 bruh. auhhhhhhh(stoner laugh)
auhhhhhhh(stoner laugh)Posted on 5/3/12 at 1:03 pm to Sandkhan
Fans that support teams that are typically good in recruiting always have outrageous expectations. Love recruiting.
Posted on 5/3/12 at 1:04 pm to TreyAnastasio
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247's 2014 Top 25
Luatua at 18, wow.
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