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re: 2013 Alabama Football Recruiting Thread - DH Decommited from UGA
Posted on 5/16/12 at 10:29 am to sarc
Posted on 5/16/12 at 10:29 am to sarc
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Went back and watched his junior highlights: LINK
Positives:
1. Strong arm as evidenced by 60 yard bomb through the air on first play
2. Absolutely great touch on his throws
3. More athletic than the "pro-style" label would lead you to believe. Is capable of being the best running QB at Bama in the last 10 years (excluding B. Sims). Definitely want to keep him out of harm's way though until he adds some weight
4. Love how he looks throwing when rolling out (both to his left and right)
Concerns:
1. Obviously no snaps under center
2. About 80% of his completions were to 1 receiver (#4). If #4 was a senior last year, it'll be interesting to see if he's able to maintain his same level of production without him
3. Level of competition. On the flip side he's not going to know what to do with receivers over 5'10 and who run sub 4.8/40. Throwing over OL and DL taller than 6' will also be an adjustment
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Nice work man.
This is what I posted on Bateman 13 days ago, once I saw his junior film was out:
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re: 2013 Alabama Football Recruiting(Posted on 5/3/12 at 8:02 p.m. to TideSaint)
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I missed the initial excitement over Bateman's comments due to being in San Antonio for work.
I read the latest update and decided to refresh myself on his ability. In doing so I noticed that his Junior highlight reel has been released since my first analysis. Here is the video:
Junior Highlights
First off, he has gained some weight. He doesn't look as skinny as before. It appears to have been good weight as well.
Secondly, he has a terrible O-Line. I noticed a good number of mechanical issues were due to not having adequate protection and having a defender in his face.
He definitely has a strong arm and his footwork, when not pressured, is great.
One thing that was still lacking was his number of snaps from under center. I am always skeptical of kids who spend most of their time in the shotgun formation, but I know that is on his coaches, not him.
All in all, I like him more now than I did yesterday. Apparently 24/7 does as well since he moved up from #56 to #48 in the 2013 class rankings this week.
I'm starting to get the feeling that Bateman is our "guy" at the position in this class. While I was initially hesistant to endorse him, I'm starting to think he is the best fit for us.
I know his offer is conditional upon him throwing at camp in June, but he is ranked higher than AJ was coming out of his senior year, so that has to count for something.
This post was edited on 5/16/12 at 10:30 am
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Posted on 5/16/12 at 10:31 am to TideSaint
FYI, there's a Rivals article that quotes him as saying that he's most comfortable under center just doesn't get to do it in his high school system
Posted on 5/16/12 at 10:35 am to TreyAnastasio
quote:Great, great news....
A statement from highly-recruited quarterback Cooper Bateman
“I have chosen to attend the University of Alabama. I am honored that I will get to learn from Coach Saban and Coach Nussmeier and will get to represent Alabama, the state and the University. I want to thank my coaches at Cottonwood for all they have done for me and mostly to my parents who have made this all possible.”
Posted on 5/16/12 at 10:35 am to Robot Santa
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I found my first grey hair the other day. Fortunately it is on my face, but I will gladly trade you.
Wait until you get your first grey chest hair like I did a few months back.
Posted on 5/16/12 at 10:38 am to TreyAnastasio
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Not a lot of black kids in Utah
Yeah, that'll happen in a state formed around a sub-religion that is full of racism
Posted on 5/16/12 at 10:38 am to TideSaint
As long the curtains match the drapes...forget I said that
Posted on 5/16/12 at 10:39 am to sarc
pause
Posted on 5/16/12 at 10:40 am to sarc
old smoke bush
Posted on 5/16/12 at 10:41 am to sarc
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FYI, there's a Rivals article that quotes him as saying that he's most comfortable under center
Posted on 5/16/12 at 10:44 am to TideSaint
@bartonsimmons
Huge. Could start as a frosh good RT @MurphyWhitaker: what's your thought on Cooper Bateman committing to the tide? Nice fit?
Huge. Could start as a frosh good RT @MurphyWhitaker: what's your thought on Cooper Bateman committing to the tide? Nice fit?
Posted on 5/16/12 at 10:52 am to sarc
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3. Level of competition. On the flip side he's not going to know what to do with receivers over 5'10 and who run sub 4.8/40. Throwing over OL and DL taller than 6' will also be an adjustment
My biggest concern as well as Utah doesn't have very many Div I level recruits.
Posted on 5/16/12 at 10:57 am to Remy74
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My biggest concern as well as Utah doesn't have very many Div I level recruits.
This is a much bigger concern with someone like a RB, WR, or D-lineman.
Posted on 5/16/12 at 10:57 am to Remy74
meh, you can say that about Max Brown as well.
Posted on 5/16/12 at 11:00 am to RollTide4Ever
Has anyone else noticed that both the Auburn and Florida recruiting threads have been eerily silent this morning?
Posted on 5/16/12 at 11:02 am to Robot Santa
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This is a much bigger concern with someone like a RB, WR, or D-lineman.
Ya, I would think evaluating QB's is more about arm strength and decision making.
This post was edited on 5/16/12 at 11:05 am
Posted on 5/16/12 at 11:02 am to Remy74
I would be worried IF he hadn't went to combines amongst competition and won MVPs
Won Dallas MVP
Won Dallas MVP
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ARLINGTON, Texas -- It was one of the best Elite 11 fields the Dallas regional event has seen in recent years.
With Cowboys Stadium as the backdrop, Saturday's event featured multiple quarterbacks committed to some of the top college football programs in the country and holding multiple BCS conference offers.
At the end of the day, only one was good enough for the 247Sports staff to select them as the MVP of the event.
247Sports Elite 11 MVP:Cooper Bateman, Salt Lake City (Utah) Cottonwood
From start to finish, Bateman showed the skill set of a top pro-style quarterback in the class. He delivers the ball without wasted motion, can change ball speeds in drills and showed the ability to throw the ball with as much velocity as needed. Overall, we felt Bateman was the best quarterback in a talent field of prospects. Utah, BYU, Alabama, Auburn, Florida and LSU are among the favorites to land Bateman.
Posted on 5/16/12 at 11:05 am to sarc
Little over 200 post until this thread cracks 10K... Who is the lucky poster gonna be lol
Posted on 5/16/12 at 11:06 am to BuccWildBammer
Been in a meeting for almost two hours.
But just got out and read about Bateman.
Roll Tide fellas.
But just got out and read about Bateman.
Roll Tide fellas.
Posted on 5/16/12 at 11:10 am to Chadaristic
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@Andrew_Gribble: Since coming to Alabama, Saban has signed players from 17 different states. Cooper Bateman will be the 1st from Utah.
Posted on 5/16/12 at 11:16 am to Chadaristic
Bama to open with West Virgina in 2014. Is this new?
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