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Posted on 2/29/12 at 3:43 pm to Bryant91092
Posted on 2/29/12 at 3:43 pm to Bryant91092
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lso anybody know who the visitor is tonight that they are talking about on 247sports?
Reuben Foster probably.
Probably right, the thread has hit 2 pages so its probably not a basketball prospect SMH
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Posted on 2/29/12 at 5:32 pm to Bryant91092
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He would provide good practice depth and maybe a minute or two in a game, but at 6'4 with a post player skillset, I don't think he could be that effective.
I really like the idea of him playing basketball. I just assumed it was not an option per Saban. Basically a no lose situation since he doesn't count against the b-babll schollies.
I like the mentality of basketball players that play football. A very physical 6'4 post player would be a fine addition to this team. If he knows how to use his body, rebounding and defense should be a breeze.
Walter Pitts is the last Bama b-ball player I can remember that was a football player, although the FB aspect never materialized. He was an absolute great defender on the perimeter but physical enough to guard 3 and some 4's. Gave Big Dog fits in tourney game, when Robinson was a great player.
Posted on 3/1/12 at 1:28 am to bona fide
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He would provide good practice depth and maybe a minute or two in a game, but at 6'4 with a post player skillset, I don't think he could be that effective.
I really like the idea of him playing basketball. I just assumed it was not an option per Saban. Basically a no lose situation since he doesn't count against the b-babll schollies.
I like the mentality of basketball players that play football. A very physical 6'4 post player would be a fine addition to this team. If he knows how to use his body, rebounding and defense should be a breeze.
Walter Pitts is the last Bama b-ball player I can remember that was a football player, although the FB aspect never materialized. He was an absolute great defender on the perimeter but physical enough to guard 3 and some 4's. Gave Big Dog fits in tourney game, when Robinson was a great player.
Thats the thing about it. If this kid was 6'8 he would be a 5 star player. He is a basketball player for real. He knows how to use his body and just knows the game.
Posted on 3/1/12 at 12:52 pm to Tide or Die87
Here's a video interview with Pollard: LINK
Posted on 3/1/12 at 12:57 pm to Bryant91092
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Grant has forged a strong relationship with the ESPNU Super 60 star. He has been to a number of Pollard's games, both in AAU and in high school, and he plans to be in attendance for Pollard's final game on Thursday. When asked why he liked Alabama, Pollard responded with one word. Grant. "He's a good man," Pollard said. "I like their style of play, the way they get up and down the court. I like the way that he pushes his boys during practice. If it's JaMychal Green, Trevor Releford, or if it was Tony Mitchell, it doesn't matter. He's going to push them and get the best out of them. If they don't want to give him their best, he's not going to sit here and beg you, because he's got a job to do, and he's going to do the job. "I like that about him, because I don't want to go anywhere where I know that I could do whatever I want to do and do whatever I don't want to do and (the coach) be OK with it. I want to go somewhere where it's going to be hard and where I'm going to have to work."
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"That's something I respect, because even if you do need those guys, if you let them get away with it the first time, they probably think that they can come back and do it again. Now, I don't believe anybody else will do anything that bad."
Posted on 3/1/12 at 1:01 pm to Bryant91092
If he says all that then goes to play for Stans I will melt the frick down. 
Posted on 3/1/12 at 1:02 pm to Crede15
Posted on 3/1/12 at 1:04 pm to Bryant91092
30 seconds in and I'm struggling to get through this. Greg and Devonta should not host their own weekly talk show.
Posted on 3/1/12 at 1:11 pm to Crede15
Interviewing kids is just awkward. That's why I'm glad he did a story too.
Posted on 3/1/12 at 2:06 pm to Crede15
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If he says all that then goes to play for Stans I will melt the frick down
I don't get it myself but $tan$ just has a way with the kid's.
Posted on 3/1/12 at 3:09 pm to Bryant91092
Pollard will be a beast next yr in CrimsonPosted on 3/1/12 at 3:29 pm to BuccWildBammer
Bamamag did an update with Devon Walker today. He seems like a really impressive kid. It should also help Alabama that his coach is Grant's cousin 
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“He plays with a chip on his shoulder because he is trying to prove everybody wrong,” said Woodside, a cousin to Tide Head Coach Anthony Grant. Alabama’s interest piqued after his junior year. A scholarship offer by Bama was extended before school began in the fall. He officially visited The Capstone in mid February. Walker was introduced to Alabama on a trip to Tuscaloosa with Coach Woodside and the team after Grant was hired in 2009. Local suitor Central Florida has offered and he officially visited in the fall. The future Big East Conference Orlando based school remains a serious candidate for his signature. Clemson and Kansas State
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Walker has a temperament coaches cherish. “His paents did an excellent job; he is a well-mannered kid,” Woodside said. “Never talks back to me ever. A great kid. Walker has a 4.1 GPA and has been cleared academically by the NCAA Eligibility Center
Posted on 3/1/12 at 4:04 pm to Bryant91092
He is the anti Stansbury player.
Posted on 3/1/12 at 4:35 pm to Bryant91092
Hhmmmmm interesting, would love to add Walker seems like a great swing type forward more than a SG, very athletic gets a lot of put backs and alley oops because of it an above average dunker anyway, but the biggest plus I saw was that he seemed to already be well versed in CAG's defensive style
Here is a good highlight vid I found - LINK
What is the word Bryant are we the leaders right now or do you know?
Here is a good highlight vid I found - LINK
What is the word Bryant are we the leaders right now or do you know?
Posted on 3/1/12 at 4:49 pm to BuccWildBammer
Addint him and Pollard would make our great defense even better. Both long and super athletic. Man that would be two huge pickups.
Posted on 3/1/12 at 5:16 pm to BuccWildBammer
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What is the word Bryant are we the leaders right now or do you know?
I really don't know. We seem to be the most interested at the moment.
Posted on 3/1/12 at 5:41 pm to Bryant91092
Pollard and his HS team Kemper County play for the 3A title tonight. It's on MPB tv in Mississippi and streamed on misshsaa.tv
Posted on 3/1/12 at 5:43 pm to Bryant91092
Just spoke to someone and they told me that Georgetown maybe a legit threat for Pollard. Told me that him visiting them or not will show how serious he is about them.
Posted on 3/1/12 at 5:43 pm to Al Bundy Bulldog
It's on espn3 as well.
Posted on 3/1/12 at 5:52 pm to Bryant91092
Did anyone see Jimmie Taylor play today? Stats didnt look to great.
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