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Posted on 5/28/12 at 5:33 pm to SoGaFan
Danny Sheridan will get to the bottom of it.
Posted on 5/28/12 at 5:51 pm to cajunsack
Well I'm back. Plus 1 dog bite and minus 1 working iPhone. 
Posted on 5/28/12 at 5:51 pm to SoGaFan
Money is being given to recruits at every major program that's having a measure of success
Posted on 5/28/12 at 5:51 pm to cajunsack
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Rossville, Ga. -- Less than three miles from the Tennessee border, coaches from Auburn and Tennessee watch as defensive back Vonn Bell (Rossville, Ga./Ridgeland) makes it look easy against his teammates during the school’s spring scrimmage. Three carries result in three spectacular touchdown plays for the 6-foot, 185-pound ESPN 150 athlete, who would also make his presence known on defense with a couple bone-jarring hits before letting the backups take over.
For Bell, who is coming off an All-State season in which he made 180 tackles, five interceptions, three forced fumbles and three recoveries for touchdowns on defense, as well as 37 rushes for 280 yards and five touchdowns, 31 catches for 487 yards and six touchdowns on offense, it was just another day at the office.
More than 15 programs made the trip in the last month to Rossville to evaluate Bell, who has done his best to return the favor, making trips to Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Georgia, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma State, Tennessee, Texas and Vanderbilt this year. It is all part of a process that Bell and his parents take seriously.
“We are evaluating the programs as well during this time, and we are hoping to see how each program runs and take it all into consideration,” Bell said. “Everything is important when it comes to this, because you are going to be around these people for the next four years. It is about the coaching staffs and finding out if they are directing in the right path toward a championship, as well as looking at the people that would be around you to see if you will have the right chemistry together. The defensive back coach is also really important, as well as looking at the coach’s extensions to see if they are going to be there or not.”
Between his coaches and his family, Bell feels he has a strong support system in place. He has been taking his parents’ pros and cons into consideration while trying to compare it to his own perspective. Up next for the Bell household is huddling up and trying to trim his list.
“We are going to take this time to look closer at the 27 schools that have offered, do some more homework and try to narrow it down to a top seven,” Bell said. “
There are no signs of Bell’s schedule clearing up soon, as he will attempt to juggle summer practice, AAU basketball, and taking trips to a few college camps to see what the coaching is like in person. Although Bell maintains he is taking it day by day, there is a chance he will not be ready to select a college before his senior season, and a 2013 commitment date is not out of the question, either.
“The plan is to enjoy the process and take a few official visits to see how live it is on game day,” Bell said. “I do not know when I will be ready to make my decision yet; it will just be when the time feels right.”
During his college trips, Bell has been introduced to several marquee head coaches, with three standing out to No. 60 prospect in the country.
“Meeting guys like Urban Meyer, Nick Saban and Mark Richt really stood out, because they are all going about their business in an effort to bring in a national championship to their program,” Bell said. “Urban is really open and close to his players. He wants his coaches to be like father figures while his players are away from their parents and make sure they get the education like he promised them. Saban just wants the job done and he is always looking to improve his game every year in order to put his team in a position to be at the top. Richt is like Meyer in that he is really close to his players and really trying to look for elite players to get his team on the road to the championship.”
A couple of Peach State standouts have been in contact with Bell, and he was recently made aware of another elite talent that he would love to play with at the next level.
“I talk to Tray Matthews (Newnan, Ga./Newnan) and Shaq Wiggins (Tyrone, Ga./Sandy Creek)who have committed to Georgia, and they have reached out to me to try and get on that road to building a national championship caliber defense,” Bell said. “I tell them we will see.”
“Someone told me to watch film on Reuben Foster (Auburn, Ala./Auburn) and he is a monster,” Bell said. “He is an elite player, a really hard hitter, and he and I would be a really nice combination together.”
Bell has accepted an invite to play in the Under Armour All-America Game, which last season was played Jan. 5 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., after practices at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
“It is a great honor to be in the Under Armour All-America Game and have the opportunity to play with other top athletes, meet some people who just might be my teammates one day, as well as some I will play against,” Bell said. “It should be a great experience. I have thought about deciding then, but really we are just taking everything into consideration right now.”
Posted on 5/28/12 at 5:55 pm to T Rich3
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The mother of Lake City (Fla.) Columbia five-star OT Laremy Tunsil told me this evening her son will be at Alabama with his coaches June 3,4 & 5.
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Posted on 5/28/12 at 5:57 pm to chilld28
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chilld28
Who is supposed to announce June 5th, I forget?
Posted on 5/28/12 at 5:58 pm to SoGaFan
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Is it just me or does anyone else think that money is definitely exchanging hands somewhere when a recruit's top two are Auburn and Clemson?
Im not gonna comment on AU but Clemson and the fact that they are in on just about every recruit in the country is eye opening.
Your a top recruit, just say RN.
Bama
AU
LSU
Clemson
UGA
UF.
One of these dont belong.
I am not a big time recruit but I would rather go to USCe than Clemson just because they are in the sec.
Posted on 5/28/12 at 6:02 pm to Analyze That
A mutt
Posted on 5/28/12 at 6:02 pm to SoGaFan
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Is it just me or does anyone else think that money is definitely exchanging hands somewhere when a recruit's top two are Auburn and Clemson?
Are you serious? Clemson, yes. Auburn, not so much.
Sure we give improper benefits like everyone else, but to assume we're handing out cash because we're in a recruits top 2 is retarded.
Posted on 5/28/12 at 6:03 pm to chilld28
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The mother of Lake City (Fla.) Columbia five-star OT Laremy Tunsil told me this evening her son will be at Alabama with his coaches June 3,4 & 5.
Awesome. I know it's a UF/UGA battle right now but anything can happen if we get him on campus and he has a great visi
Posted on 5/28/12 at 6:04 pm to TTsTowel
Well its not completely retarded. 
Posted on 5/28/12 at 6:04 pm to NATidefan
quote:shite, I cant remember
Who is supposed to announce June 5th, I forget?
Posted on 5/28/12 at 6:15 pm to NATidefan
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Who is supposed to announce June 5th, I forget?
IIRC Josh McNeil is announcing July 5th.
Posted on 5/28/12 at 6:38 pm to T Rich3
Yup at the Oregon shindig. Who does McNeil compare to? Gates?
Posted on 5/28/12 at 7:09 pm to RollTide4Ever
Wonder why Shaq and Tyler havent been on RN
Posted on 5/28/12 at 7:15 pm to chilld28
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OT Laremy Tunsil told me this evening her son will be at Alabama with his coaches June 3,4 & 5
We're probably a distant 3rd behind Florida and Georgia...but it's nice to hope...
Posted on 5/28/12 at 7:20 pm to VanBasten9
If we can flip Derrick Henry, it may help out chances with Tunsil.
Posted on 5/28/12 at 8:14 pm to VanBasten9
I love our chances with Tunsil coming on a 3 day trip
Also heard from a friend everyone is really excited about the new hire, the main duties involve coordinating and orchestrating recruit visits and camps among other things, it is a stepping stone job to work his way on staff in a recruiting capacity, to the poster with doubts in regards to his NCAA dealings and being shady, I haven't heard any of that from anyone, but I'll say this, Bama has an NCAA compliance Dept that works tirelessly to uncover every nook and cranny BEFORE a hire is made, so I have no worries. He brings fresh blood to the position and hasmpromised to bring new ideas with regards to camps and events in the future. He is known for his prowess in setting up events and connections with HS coaches especially in the Carolinas and going north into Northern states.
Heard some more good news on Matthew Thomas and the staff has gained confidence in the Foster situation, if we land both guys, the staff feels like it will be the best LB haul Bama has had in terms of quality. You can instantly see a gain of momentum and it will continue I'm told through the Summer thanks to what the staff calls the "Duo" Lance Thompson and Jeremy Pruitt, they are relentless and efficient and I'm told Thompson is just starting to get his foot in the door, both guys are setting themselves up and laying roots to stay on staff a while and become the best duo of on staff recruiters Saban has ever had, that is their goal. Staffers along with Stoutland and Coach Nuss have been scouring JuCo's recently in search of OL, but the crop is thin I'm told. Also told McNeil is a lock, as is Nkemdiche, both done deals, Santa Marina will come to camp and if he gets an offer he will commit on spot, also staff is cautiously optimistic about Robert Foster, and Demarcus Walker. Poggi has been holding off, not sure why but could commit at any time this week or next weekend, but staff feels he is a commit already. I asked about Henry and was told staff likes the chances of flipping him but no one but Coach Burns has had contact recently so he'll come in on the 8th and staff will have a much better idea, but it is a very real possibility
That is all I got enjoy
Also heard from a friend everyone is really excited about the new hire, the main duties involve coordinating and orchestrating recruit visits and camps among other things, it is a stepping stone job to work his way on staff in a recruiting capacity, to the poster with doubts in regards to his NCAA dealings and being shady, I haven't heard any of that from anyone, but I'll say this, Bama has an NCAA compliance Dept that works tirelessly to uncover every nook and cranny BEFORE a hire is made, so I have no worries. He brings fresh blood to the position and hasmpromised to bring new ideas with regards to camps and events in the future. He is known for his prowess in setting up events and connections with HS coaches especially in the Carolinas and going north into Northern states.
Heard some more good news on Matthew Thomas and the staff has gained confidence in the Foster situation, if we land both guys, the staff feels like it will be the best LB haul Bama has had in terms of quality. You can instantly see a gain of momentum and it will continue I'm told through the Summer thanks to what the staff calls the "Duo" Lance Thompson and Jeremy Pruitt, they are relentless and efficient and I'm told Thompson is just starting to get his foot in the door, both guys are setting themselves up and laying roots to stay on staff a while and become the best duo of on staff recruiters Saban has ever had, that is their goal. Staffers along with Stoutland and Coach Nuss have been scouring JuCo's recently in search of OL, but the crop is thin I'm told. Also told McNeil is a lock, as is Nkemdiche, both done deals, Santa Marina will come to camp and if he gets an offer he will commit on spot, also staff is cautiously optimistic about Robert Foster, and Demarcus Walker. Poggi has been holding off, not sure why but could commit at any time this week or next weekend, but staff feels he is a commit already. I asked about Henry and was told staff likes the chances of flipping him but no one but Coach Burns has had contact recently so he'll come in on the 8th and staff will have a much better idea, but it is a very real possibility
That is all I got enjoy
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