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re: Alabama Signing Day Thread-ALL LOI's are IN
Posted on 2/1/12 at 4:21 pm to TideSatchel
Posted on 2/1/12 at 4:21 pm to TideSatchel
Will they be putting it up somewhere later? I'm still in the office.
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Posted on 2/1/12 at 4:22 pm to TideSatchel
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"When I was in school, they offered 4 year scholarships, but it casused all kinds of problems...(basically says schools would find a way to process them anyway.) That's why we switched to 1 year scholarships. I think these comments come from people cynical about whether or not coaches have the players' best interest in mind. I resent that..."
Saban just now.
Makes sense. I can see where some kids get to campus and just get caught up in the college lifestyle to the point that football goes on the back burner. Then they end up taking up the spot of someone who really wants to be there, and the coaches have to do something pretty dishonest to get rid of them.
That doesn't change the fact that Auburn has just unveiled a new flavor of snake oil.
This post was edited on 2/1/12 at 4:24 pm
Posted on 2/1/12 at 4:23 pm to CapstoneGrad06
Bama fans, quick question on Philon because I know nothing about him since he just popped up today for us. Does he project as a DT in a 4-3? Rivals has him listed as 6'1, 282 currently. Would you say those #'s are correct?
Posted on 2/1/12 at 4:25 pm to TheCheshireHog
He would have been developed into another "Josh Chapman" for Alabama. So, he's definitely an interior player in any scheme.
Posted on 2/1/12 at 4:27 pm to CapstoneGrad06
He also addressed greyshirting/oversigning. Don't have a quote. He kind of made a similar argument about coach's having players best interest in mind and cynics not trusting the relationship between coach and recruit; referenced having to greyshirt 'a couple' players this year because of scholarship hard caps. He did not seem very enthused about this. Don't wanna get the quote wrong though, I'm sure it will show up soon.
This post was edited on 2/1/12 at 4:28 pm
Posted on 2/1/12 at 4:28 pm to CapstoneGrad06
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He would have been developed into another "Josh Chapman" for Alabama. So, he's definitely an interior player in any scheme.
Solid, I will take that in a heartbeat. Thank you sir.
Posted on 2/1/12 at 4:28 pm to TheCheshireHog
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Does he project as a DT in a 4-3? Rivals has him listed as 6'1, 282 currently. Would you say those #'s are correct?
In a 4-3, he would have to be a DT. Should be a solid player for you guys. Best decision that kid ever made.
Posted on 2/1/12 at 4:28 pm to TheCheshireHog
You can never sign enough d-linemen.
This post was edited on 2/1/12 at 4:30 pm
Posted on 2/1/12 at 4:29 pm to Monticello
You continue to harp on this, but I don't see the issue with greyshirting if a kid really wants to come to Alabama and scholarships are tough to come by. We've had plenty of guys have solid to great careers after greyshirting.
Posted on 2/1/12 at 4:31 pm to CapstoneGrad06
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We've had plenty of guys have solid to great careers after greyshirting.
John Parker Wilson. That's it. And that was way back in an era where we were celebrating a class that broke the top 25.
Posted on 2/1/12 at 4:32 pm to Monticello
He must have really sucked in HS then.
Posted on 2/1/12 at 4:32 pm to Robot Santa
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That doesn't change the fact that Auburn has just unveiled a new flavor of snake oil.
I wonder what the conditions are that would enable a school to pull a scholly, or if they are different than the one year renewable ones.
Posted on 2/1/12 at 4:33 pm to Bellabama
Someone tweeted that Saban also said that 4 year scholarships opened the door to "lawsuits galore".
Posted on 2/1/12 at 4:34 pm to Bellabama
There are some defensive people in the Aub thread.
Posted on 2/1/12 at 4:36 pm to chilld28
It would have to. I think there are other ways to keep people in school. This seems like it will result in a lot of hurt feelings, and could end up being more damaging for the kids who aren't performing if they can't use athletics as a reason.
Posted on 2/1/12 at 4:38 pm to TreyAnastasio
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There are some defensive people in the Aub thread.
Big surprise.
Posted on 2/1/12 at 4:38 pm to Monticello
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John Parker Wilson. That's it. And that was way back in an era where we were celebrating a class that broke the top 25.
Drew Davis would be another. He was a two-year starter at RT, and honorable mention All-SEC as a senior. Travis McCall would be another as well. He did well as a second TE in 2007 and 2008. There are a handful of others. Now, under Saban there is no "test case" to argue this, but the talent level is so high that most of the kids greyshirting are either recovering from injury or projects. Darius Philon would have been different. He's a serious talent, but the 2012 class is likely the deepest ever at Alabama.
Posted on 2/1/12 at 4:39 pm to Bellabama
Kausler:
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Saban would favor an early signing period AFTER high school football season. 16 minutes ago
Saban wouldn't comment when asked if any signees were given multi-year scholarships. 18 minutes ago
Multi-year scholarships is a cynical approach to coaches who don't have players' best interest in mind, Saban says, and he resents it. 19 minutes ago
"We have a very good relationship with the people around Landon," Saban says when asked about Collins' mother. 22 minutes ago
Only sign juco players to fill needs, Saban says. Dixon and Belue fill needs in the secondary. More experience and maturity. 22 minutes ago
"We took some opportunities away from some guys," Saban says because of new rules targeting oversigning. 24 minutes ago
How did Alabama sign 26 when the rule is 25? One of the early enrollees is a "backcounter" (counts toward 2011 scholarships), Saban explains 24 minutes ago
Landon Collins an outstanding player, fine young man, has leadership qualities, good student, Saban says. 26 minutes ago
Saban emphasizes how he cares about more than just winning games. Developing people is important. 26 minutes ago
Recruiting not an exact science, Saban reminds. 28 minutes ago
Saban likes the new OLs. Calls it a developmental position. 28 minutes ago
Saban: We filled needs. Wanted explosive RBs and WRs. Needed to reload on defense. Feel good about DLs, LBs and DBs. Great kicker.
Posted on 2/1/12 at 4:41 pm to Bellabama
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Big surprise
Big surprise again, but its actually just beaver.
Posted on 2/1/12 at 4:41 pm to Monticello
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John Parker Wilson. That's it.
Earlier I said Mike Davis but that was wrong. They player I was thinking of was Drew Davis. He later became the starting right tackle. William Vlachos was going to be a greyshirt when he first signed but I do not recall if he did or not.
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