re: 2013 Alabama Football Recruiting Thread - DH Decommited from UGA

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I think Saban is taking it personally as well. Heads will roll in Arlington on Sep. 1st.

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If we get the chance, I'd love to run up the score on them. frick the Big 10.

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As soon as you mentioned Wes Van Horn his name started popping up doing shows with some guys I know . I think he must be back in the south

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how I don't believe these hip hop guys.

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Gucci is hardcore

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Alabama checked in last week with McGill-Toolen quarterback Jason Smith last week to talk about where the 2013 recruit fits in its system. The three-star quarterback is a playmaker in the back field, but UA head coach Nick Saban sees him more on the defensive side of the ball at the college level.

"He told me straight up when I talked to him that he sees me as an NFL corner," Smith said. "The man knows what he's talking about, because he has been doing this for years. I didn't get mad at him at all, but I told him that I was a quarterback."

Saban told Smith if he committed to Alabama, he would get the opportunity to try out at the quarterback position. The head coach said he could see the 6-foot-1, 175-pound quarter back being useful in certain wildcat packages at the quarterback position.

There is no question what Smith can do on his legs at the quarterback position, however Saban said he wants to see more of what the athletic quarterback can do with his arms before putting him at the position. Smith is certain he can prove to Saban he is more than just an athlete at the quarterback position-all he is looking for is an opportunity.

"I'm willing to change if I just get that shot at quarterback," Smith said. "I make quick reads and my accuracy helps. I'm working on my throwing strengths, but I got it though."

Smith threw for accounted for more than 2,000 yards of total offense, passing for approximately 1,300 and rushing for more than 700.

Although he is not certain what his position would be at Alabama, Smith is certain that UA coaches would get the best out of him at any position. Smith said he was impressed with the intensity of Saban and praised the program for its success at getting players ready for the NFL.

Another school Smith has interest in is Auburn, which is not only recruiting him as solely a quarterback, but also offers a spread-style offense to show off his play-making ability. Smith said, because of those two factors, Auburn is high on his list of schools.

Both Alabama and Auburn are both pushing for a visit, not only from Smith, but also his parents. Parents are vital in the recruiting process, and with Smith it is no different. However, ultimately the choice of where he will spend the next four years is up to Smith.

"It's important for my parents to like the school, but they always tell me it is my decision and to find what's best for me," Smith said. "I listen to what they have to say. You can feed off of what they say, and you can go off your heart. My mom and dad said go with your heart and I'm going to do that."

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