Link: DE William Campbell Update: He drops Bama and names his top three

[TidePride09]

Campbell drops Bama, no reason given. Moses dropped us because he said we wanted to redshirt him. Per BOL:mad2:

 

[bamabryan]

I never thought either one of these guys would end up at Alabama. I know there were some that thought we have a good shot at Moses, but I just didn't see it at all.

 

[TidePride09]

I never thought either one of these guys would end up at Alabama. I know there were some that thought we have a good shot at Moses, but I just didn't see it at all.

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I think it would be a good deal for Moses. If what I'm hearing was correct he was gonna be a sign and place anyway because of grades.

 

[M2J]

Moses didn't all together drop Bama. He dropped Tennessee. We're in his top 3, and he's going to take officials to Bama, UNC, OSU. He doesn't like that we asked him to redshirt, and I think that is the reason he won't end up here, but we're not out of it.

Campbell, well I just hope he doesn't go to LSU and I wish he would've ended up staying at Michigan, but I now hope he chooses Miami

 

[TidePride09]

Moses didn't all together drop Bama. He dropped Tennessee. We're in his top 3, and he's going to take officials to Bama, UNC, OSU. He doesn't like that we asked him to redshirt, and I think that is the reason he won't end up here, but we're not out of it.

Campbell, well I just hope he doesn't go to LSU and I think he ends up staying up north

I didn't read the article myself, was going on what another poster said on Tidesports. I refuse to pay for those premium sites.

 

[CullmanTide]

I don't think Campbell would have felt at home at Bama being from Detriot. Not so sure he was that high on our list anyway.

 

[NATidefan]

http://georgiatech.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=893999

"Also making news was William Campbell saying Michigan "probably" won't be one of the final three teams he'll chose from on Saturday. The Detroit Cass Tech five-star defensive tackle said he will pick Miami, Florida or LSU and that a Wolverines cap will probably not even be on the table when he announces…"

http://florida.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=893913

" Neither is five-star rated offensive tackle Morgan Moses of Richmond, Va., who is looking for a program that will allow him to play as a freshman, which shouldn't be a problem for a 6-foot-7, 327-pounder.But Moses, who was going to go to Tennessee before coach Phillip Fulmer was fired, said that Alabama wanted him to sit out a redshirt year, which is why the Tide is no longer highest on his list."I'm looking to play my freshman year," said Moses, who will take a trip to North Carolina on Jan. 9 and is planning a visit to Ohio State. "First of all, I'm looking for a winning program that puts players at your position into the NFL. And I'm looking for playing time and a coach that's going to be there all the years I'm there." "

 

[RAM]

Moses not out yet, still going to pay us a visit. I think he might be a sign and place any way.

Campbell, might surprise some people, I just hope it is not LSwho. He has good speed for a big boy.

 

[BEATtutorsee]

I'd be a little weary of Campbell's comments, he didn't exactly eliminate Michigan all together, he used the word "probably." I wonder if he's not just trying to drum up some suspense about his decision before ultimately sticking with the Wolverines. Just a thought on my part.

 

[CapstoneGrad06]

I'm not suprised Campbell eliminated us. He became interested late, and those left on his favorites have been there from the beginning, or so it seems. I would love to have him, but Alabama is not for everyone. I actually like the comments from Moses. We're not feeding him what he wants to hear ust because he's highly regarded. I don't feel we'll get him, but despite the comments, he'll still visit. As long as we get Massie at OT, I'll be happy as can be.

 

[deliveryman35]

Not surprised at all about Campbell, not sure he would have been a good fit anyway for us, considering he is from that third world country called Detroit. The news on MM surprises me a little though, given what I had heard and read elsewhere. I really thought we were in the hunt for him...

 

[BigEasyTider]

Campbell may very well still end up at Michigan, but it certainly seems like he is headed out of state. Initially after hearing that he had "eliminated" Michigan -- even though that's not really what happened -- I thought he has definitely LSU bound considering they signed five-star DT / OL Joseph Barksdale out of the same high school two years ago, but I'll be honest... after reading his comments regarding Miami, I think he's going to commit to the 'Canes if he spurns Michigan.

I wouldn't be overly shocked if he ended up at either Michigan or LSU, but right now I think the smart money is on Miami.

As for Moses, I'm not expecting much. He may very well not qualify academically, and even if he does there is a reason why our staff wants to redshirt him. He's huge, but he's very raw, and frankly unless he makes some big strides over the next nine months, he's going to redshirt next year regardless of where he goes and regardless of what those coaches may be telling him right now about starting / playing as a true freshman. At the very least, you have to give our staff kudos for being honest with the young man.

 

[LCN]

Moses - Since when do coaching staffs ever "ask" a high profile player to come in and RS ? They rarely if ever do . Every player is told what they need to do in order to come in with the best opportunity to play as a freshman . It sounds a whole lot more like a GS conversation rather than RS'ing to me but , I cannot read his actual statement . Regardless , TJMO



IMO , we were never a threat to land Campbell .

I'd be a little weary of Campbell's comments, he didn't exactly eliminate Michigan all together, he used the word "probably." I wonder if he's not just trying to drum up some suspense about his decision before ultimately sticking with the Wolverines. Just a thought on my part.

And one that is shared .

 

[capnfrog]

Campbell may very well still end up at Michigan, but it certainly seems like he is headed out of state. Initially after hearing that he had "eliminated" Michigan -- even though that's not really what happened -- I thought he has definitely LSU bound considering they signed five-star DT / OL Joseph Barksdale out of the same high school two years ago, but I'll be honest... after reading his comments regarding Miami, I think he's going to commit to the 'Canes if he spurns Michigan.

I wouldn't be overly shocked if he ended up at either Michigan or LSU, but right now I think the smart money is on Miami.

As for Moses, I'm not expecting much. He may very well not qualify academically, and even if he does there is a reason why our staff wants to redshirt him. He's huge, but he's very raw, and frankly unless he makes some big strides over the next nine months, he's going to redshirt next year regardless of where he goes and regardless of what those coaches may be telling him right now about starting / playing as a true freshman. At the very least, you have to give our staff kudos for being honest with the young man.

He probably doesn't realize the reasoning for red shirting him. He would have a year to concentrate on his grades and him being raw around the edges he would have a year to correct some of the mistakes and after his 4th or 5th year he would be a lot higher draft for the NFL. I can understand him wanting to play the first year though and a lot of schools recruiting him will tell him anything he wants to hear to get him to sign then it will be too late. His mama should be thinking more on the educational side, and Alabama graduates more seniors than any school on his list.

 

[kbraun]

Davenport and campbell will be a hell of a DT combo

 

[BamaInBham]

Davenport and campbell will be a hell of a DT combo

Maybe. Saban thinks Campbell is better suited for OL, i.e., not athletic or quick enough for DL.

 

[CapstoneGrad06]

Davenport and campbell will be a hell of a DT combo

William Campbell will most likely end up on the offensive line wherever he goes. Remember Joeseph Barksdale from Cass Tech in Detroit two years ago? Well, he signed as a top rated DT with LSU, and is now their starting RT. I've heard as much specualtion from some LSU fans. Of course, he certainly hasn't been locked up by LSU just yet. I expect Miami to be a serious contender here.

 

[BigEasyTider]

A bit of an update on Campbell...

The day after his comments "dropping" Michigan, many of the Rivals "experts" were talking about how he is well known for his sense of humor, and how you certainly shouldn't eliminate them at all.

Actually, the editors of most of the Michigan sites I've browsed still think he will sign with them, and honestly they are probably right. Regardless of his recent comments, the smart money is probably still on him being a Wolverine.

 

[CapstoneGrad06]

A bit of an update on Campbell...

The day after his comments "dropping" Michigan, many of the Rivals "experts" were talking about how he is well known for his sense of humor, and how you certainly shouldn't eliminate them at all.

Actually, the editors of most of the Michigan sites I've browsed still think he will sign with them, and honestly they are probably right. Regardless of his recent comments, the smart money is probably still on him being a Wolverine.

This reminds me somewhat of the Jerrell Powe saga in 2004, minus the elgibility problems of course.

 

[Bamaball2001]

A bit of an update on Campbell...

The day after his comments "dropping" Michigan, many of the Rivals "experts" were talking about how he is well known for his sense of humor, and how you certainly shouldn't eliminate them at all.

Actually, the editors of most of the Michigan sites I've browsed still think he will sign with them, and honestly they are probably right. Regardless of his recent comments, the smart money is probably still on him being a Wolverine.

A lot of people in the area have told me that they believe that he will stay in Michigan. I thought it was wishful thinking but they are sticking to their guns, they believe that he will be in Maze and Blue on NSD.

:BigA: RTR!