***ECS offensive line star Barrett Jones chooses Tide***

[Proxigean Tide]

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2007/nov/06/ecs-offensive-line-star-chooses-tide/

 

[runtheoption22]

Newspapers hardly every break commitment stories, but apparently this one did!

Not a surprise based on some info that had been tossed around, but this is a HUGE pick-up. Now, if we can just get Cordy Glenn to do the same!

Mr. Jones, welcome aboard!

ROLL TIDE ROLL!

 

[tidepreacher]

Here's to seeing you in crimson and white next fall, Barrett. RTR!

 

[AeroEngUA07]

Now that is the way to kick off a Tuesday morning.

 

[BFANLC]

Does anyone know his "star" rating? If he is as high as a number 9 nationally then his star rating must be pretty high as well, correct?

 

[G-VilleTider]

I love reading about this guy because it sounds as if he has as much character as talent. I hope he turns out to be the positive role model that it sounds like he will become.

 

[G-VilleTider]

Does anyone know his "star" rating? If he is as high as a number 9 nationally then his star rating must be pretty high as well, correct?

click here

http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1873&Year=2008

 

[AeroEngUA07]

click here

http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1873&Year=2008

Does anyone know his "star" rating? If he is as high as a number 9 nationally then his star rating must be pretty high as well, correct?

There is one OL between Jones and a 5th star. Don't know if he will get it or not.

 

[Alakablamo]

I think it is pretty cool that he talked with the local paper, and didn't even bother telling any of the recruiting services.

 

[P. C. Pachyderm]

The top prospect in Tennessee ... not too shabby.

 

[BJ4TIDE]

HUGE news!!!! This is a BIG pick-up. Welcome Mr. Jones.

 

[Alakablamo]

Anybody else notice the size of our three OL commits?

Barret Jones - 6'5"
John Michael Boswell - 6'6"
Tyler Love - 6'7"

All of them in the 270 to 290 weight range.

 

[Harmost]

Bigtime stuff here. The era of the talent-lacking OT is quickly coming to an end.

 

[bamafan216]

What a great way to start the morning.....!!!!!

Welcome aboard Mr. Jones........can't wait to see you dressed in Crimson.:BigA:

 

[Probius]

That's great news, what a pick me up to start the day. We are really starting to bring in some great O-Lineman. Roll Tide.

 

[bamaslammer]

Fulmers probably tossing his wheaties right about now.

 

[RT3413]

Three things I LOVE about this....

1. The class of Mr. Jones. Here's a quote from him:

Coach (Nick) Saban said he was extremely happy about my decision," Jones said. "He told me that I am an important part of this class because I have the ability, character and leadership to help build a great team. I am determined to do everything possible to live up to his expectations.

2. Our staff went into Tennessee and got their #1 prospect

3. He made a decision and committed to us instead of playing hat games at the 11th hour just to get more attention.

You can call me an instant Barrett Jones fan. Congratulations Mr. Jones on your decision. Welcome to the Capstone!

 

[trenda]

Fulmers probably tossing his wheaties right about now.

And trying to figure out how to use that fax machine again . . .

 

[MNBamaFan]

What an impressive young man!

- 4.7 GPA
- 30 ACT

It's easy to get excited about Tyler Love and Barrett Jones being on the same field together but beyond their great athletic talent, these two have outstanding character.

I think Hannah, Stevenson, Samuels, et al will be very proud.

P.S. Don'ta Hightower, you're next! We're waiting......

 

[foreveratidefan]

This is huge. We don't know if these guys will see the field iin 08, but just having them on the team will make us better...