Question: Who are the remaining guys we Take?

[ElephanTideis]

So, could we have has Storm Johnson if we wanted him, or did he just not make the cut? Because now that the possibility of another tailback has been brought up, it makes me think that Storm just wasn't gonna come to Bama anyway.

 

[time_4_the_TIDE]

So, could we have has Storm Johnson if we wanted him, or did he just not make the cut? Because now that the possibility of another tailback has been brought up, it makes me think that Storm just wasn't gonna come to Bama anyway.

Possibly but I doubt it. I got the feeling that Storms interest in BAMA was strong and genuine, ours in him was in question though I think. It is a down yr for the RB prospects, either Saban has found some guy that nobody else is looking at or we are going to get 2-3 in nxt yrs class.

 

[jps1983]

It is a down yr for the RB prospects, either Saban has found some guy that nobody else is looking at or we are going to get 2-3 in nxt yrs class.

I'd look for us to go after some elite ones next year. Fowler isn't a slouch in this class and maybe the coaches are liking what they see in young guys already on campus like Goode and Lacy, its just Ingram, TR, and Upchurch are better.

 

[time_4_the_TIDE]

I'd look for us to go after some elite ones next year. Fowler isn't a slouch in this class and maybe the coaches are liking what they see in young guys already on campus like Goode and Lacy, its just Ingram, TR, and Upchurch are better.

I hope Goode is coming along, as it was pointed out to me earlier. Upchurch is gone, Ingram will leave after nxt yr so going into 2011 season we will have Lacy and whoever else. Goode hasn't looked very "good" Lacy is a great looking back but we don't have anyone behind him at the moment. Fowler looks good but it is still thin. Fowler or Lacy gets hurt and we are down to one good RB again. Next yr will be interesting with Ingram at #1, Richardson at #2, and Lacy at #3.

 

[BamaBowtie]

I don't know who your sources are, but I like what they're saying. :wink:

Do you know if it's an either/or kind of situation with Arie K and Stone, or would we take both?

No, staff wants two more tackles. They want Arie and Stone to fill those spots even though Stone might end up being an interior guy.

If we feel we are slipping for either one expect a full press for Coleman. If we press for Coleman then you can draw conclusions that we will likely miss on Arie or Stone.

Stone is hard to read, but we are in great shape for him. At this point if Coleman gets a commitable offer then he will be ours.

 

[BamaBowtie]

Thanks for weighing in.

Is it an EITHER/OR for Fulton and Harris or BOTH?

How high are we on Mr. Hubbard's board?

We would take both Harris and Fulton. DB is the biggest need for this class and as much nickel and dime was we play we need all the DB's we can take. Harris will be in Crimson next year though.

We are very high on Hubbard's board. Since his recruitment just started to blow up he is trying to keep things open but his poker face isn't too good. I talked to him before the LSU game and the idea of playing JACK for BAMA brings a big smile to his face.

If you are offered this late in the game by our staff it means 1. You have a commitable offer 2. Our staff will put the full court press on them.

Alfy Hill has the skills/size/speed/strength/ frame to play any LB position for BAMA. Coach Cochran can mold his body to play inside, outside or put his hand in the dirt. Hubbard could be our JACK and Alfy could be the do it all guy like Hightower has become. Hubbard would be a huge get for us.

 

[CrimsonEyeshade]

Thanks for the update.

Given your report on Fulton . . .

It's 6 p.m., do you know where your BlakeSmash is?

 

[Crimson Surfer]

Don't include them all just yet . To be on the safer side , only count 1 of them towards 2010 . Also , there will be a couple of guys who do not actually sign . So , no matter how one chooses to count them , there will be more than 28 equations to solve over the Summer . The only way this doesn't come to pass is if the bottom completely falls out - and it won't

Yes . Possibly all 3 . The reason there is no definitive answer at this time is because of Phelon Jones and not knowing when he was/is placed on scholarship .


As far as remaining targets go .... I expect 6 or more additions to the class . If everything breaks right I'm expecting 2 OL , 1 DL , 1 LB & 2 DB with a pretty good possibility of 1 more WR . After Christmas break we'll likely hear about a new target @ RB as well . We'll see

I think Bama will take 5 more commits, 1 or 2 OL, 1 DL, 1 LB, and 1 or 2 DB.

Alabama Recruiting Corner: Saban could face decisions | Sports from the Press-Register - al.com

According to the new limitations put in place by the SEC, each school is allowed to sign no more than 28 prospects, which could make for an interesting signing day at several institutions. Alabama coach Nick Saban has proved to be a master at juggling the numbers in years past in regards to possible back-counting prospects and grayshirts.

Considering three Crimson Tide players grayshirted from the latest class, it will be fascinating to see how Saban tries to crunch the numbers this time around. The goal for Alabama -- and any SEC program -- should be to avoid having to turn down a recruit because of space limitations.

 

[BamaBowtie]

Thanks for the update.

Given your report on Fulton . . .

It's 6 p.m., do you know where your BlakeSmash is?

I can't go into details, but the Fulton sweepstakes have not been decided yet. Both sides are very confident and both have good reasons to be. I won't be surprised if he ends up at BAMA, SCAR or UF. UF has been in it more than most think.

 

[Airborne Tider]

I can't go into details, but the Fulton sweepstakes have not been decided yet. Both sides are very confident and both have good reasons to be. I won't be surprised if he ends up at BAMA, SCAR or UF. UF has been in it more than most think.

Not me. Been saying the same thing for a while now.

 

[BAMARICH]

Numbers can and probably will change between now and NSD.

 

[LCN]

I hope Goode is coming along, as it was pointed out to me earlier. Upchurch is gone, Ingram will leave after nxt yr so going into 2011 season we will have Lacy and whoever else. Goode hasn't looked very "good" Lacy is a great looking back but we don't have anyone behind him at the moment. Fowler looks good but it is still thin. Fowler or Lacy gets hurt and we are down to one good RB again. Next yr will be interesting with Ingram at #1, Richardson at #2, and Lacy at #3.

.... or if academics were to become a factor again for either or both .

No, staff wants two more tackles. They want Arie and Stone to fill those spots even though Stone might end up being an interior guy.

If we feel we are slipping for either one expect a full press for Coleman. If we press for Coleman then you can draw conclusions that we will likely miss on Arie or Stone.

Stone is hard to read, but we are in great shape for him. At this point if Coleman gets a commitable offer then he will be ours.

The barners are already nervous about Coleman . Had two of them calling about him today

 

[BlakeSmash]

Thanks for the update.

Given your report on Fulton . . .

It's 6 p.m., do you know where your BlakeSmash is?

I'm still good :biggrin2:, but I decided I'll sit out of the back and forth with John Fulton until he announces. Am I still confident? Absolutely :biggrin2:

 

[CrimsonEyeshade]

I'm still good :biggrin2:, but I decided I'll sit out of the back and forth with John Fulton until he announces. Am I still confident? Absolutely :biggrin2:

Good for you, bud. Thanks for keeping your eye on us.

 

[BamaBowtie]

Fulton will announce Dec 17th on an ESPN affiliate

 

[WAW4Tide]

Could be Mustafa Greene still be an option for us at RB? I have not heard much about him recently.

 

[BamaBowtie]

Could be Mustafa Greene still be an option for us at RB? I have not heard much about him recently.

We are done at RB and WR (barring an elite prospect wanting to commit)

We have many other needs for 2010 and 2011 is loaded with RB talent and we are favorites for some big time 2011 RB's already.

 

[CrimsonEyeshade]

Bowtie: So his announcement is a month off. Does that change our odds in either way?

 

[Rasputin]

Bowtie: So signing day is a month off. Does that change our odds in either way?

huh?:conf3:

 

[CrimsonEyeshade]

whoops. Went back and edited the original.