RECRUITING: Commitment/Prospect list, comments, and discussion (Part V)

[jangalang]

How good is Peanut Whitehead?? His picture makes him look like a man amongst boys! Does he play like that? I noticed you mentioned a relationship with the Castilles. I hope it's a strong one that plays a role in his decision.

 

[runtheoption22]

We'll end up needing a FB, but too many other good players at other position needs are ahead of it right now.

Sharrief likes to block, and with Ford coming in, he'll probably be considered for that move. We added a walk-on FB this year, and Hanrahan will be here in January, but likely on a Bryant scholly.

Whitehead is a hoss. Everyone knew he was good, but he's become really good between junior and senior year. Hopefully, home wins out in the end for him.

 

[Love the Ping]

Agree with RTO on Whitehead. He is a physical specimen. Reminds me of Antwan Odom physically (in stature and ability). I would not be suprised to see him in the Rivals 100 when all is said and done. He is a big-timer. Man, he has really come on strong. Here's to him being impressed this weekend in Tuscaloosa...and Tebow, Jones, Smith, Hawthorne, Ross, etc, etc.

 

[Love the Ping]

It now appears that Michael Goggans will be in T-town this weekend as well, despite at one time having had a visit to Knoxville scheduled for this weekend. He says this will not be an official, but he will still take official visits after the season to UT, Alabama, and Auburn. He sounds like about as shaky a commit as you can have.

 

[RollinOnBayou]

Recruits at the game?

Does anyone know what recruits will be coming to this game? This could be a huge opportunity for us to get some big names.

 

[runtheoption22]

I heard all along that Goggans was still planning on visiting Bama. So, in that sense, he really isn't solid, yet anyway....

Johnson, Haynes, Tebow, Alexander, Stadler, Udell, Kirschman, Pharr, Ross, Smith, Davis, Goggans, Smelley, Marshall, Jones, Whitehead.....I can probably think of more later.

 

[BAMARICH]

RTO and everyone in the know...

Can you remember in the past 10 years when we have had so many blue chippers in town at one game than what is scheduled for Saturday?

 

[Crimson Surfer]

Does anyone know what recruits will be coming to this game? This could be a huge opportunity for us to get some big names.

The ones that are known about are listed on page 1 of this thread.

 

[Crimson Surfer]

Michael Goggans: Crimson Tide Interest

Tennessee verbal commit Michael Goggans has an unofficial visit in Tuscaloosa this weekend, and he plans to meet with the Alabama coaches.

Michael Goggans, from Benjamin Russell High School, will stand on the sidelines Saturday prior to kick-off with a slew of blue-chip prospects from around the country. The big utility prospect (6-3, 246) has made a pledge to the Vols, but will take other official visits.

Tim Tebow: Talks Tide and Gators

Scout.com's No. 3 rated quarterback in the country will travel from Florida to Alabama for Saturday's SEC showdown. Tim Tebow discusses the Crimson Tide and the Florida Gators.

"I am going to Tuscaloosa this weekend for the Alabama-Florida game," said Tim Tebow from Nease High School. "I am going up there with my dad. Hunter Haynes and Charlie Kirschman [Tide verbal commit] are both going as well."

 

[JessN]

I wouldn't be surprised if WR Randy Underwood or LB Akeem Dent become part of our recruiting class next year. I've seen neither, personally, film or otherwise. Just passing along some rumor.

 

[Crimson Surfer]

Thanks Jess. This article about Akeem Dent has been on the Bama Team News Board for the last couple of days. It seems he is interested.

Atlanta Linebacker to Check Out the Tide

Akeem Dent may be the best player you haven't heard of yet. At 6-2 and 215 pounds, Dent plays linebacker for a Douglass team that has given up 16 points this season in 5A and pitched two shutouts including a 7-0 victory over Morrow on Saturday.

 

[runtheoption22]

Jarred Fayson, a 4 star receiver from FL who is buds with Tebow, now has a Bama offer and has the Tide behind Miami and UF, but the interest has came from none to high in less than a week.

Another guy that I really like ever since camp that only has an offer from USM is Martez Smith. He's around 6 foot 200, but can absolutely fly and is a great LB. I think he could be a steal by the end of the year. He thinks we are close to offering.

 

[Born_a_Tider]

Good article on Derrick Odom

Sounds like CMS is going after him hard........

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/news?slug=citadel-2_444610_14&prov=citadel&type=story_recruiting

Which school will offer you next, in your opinion. "I just started talking to a lot more people in the last month. I have been talking to Alabama a lot lately, as much as anyone, but nobody is in the lead. They may be on the verge of offering me. I am not sure. I have got to go down to their campus and check things out."

 

[runtheoption22]

common early year recruiting thought by many: "where are the stud LBs?"

Charlie Higgenbotham is WAY up on the Tide's list of wanted LBs. I hate that he tore up his knee but he was a wrecking crew already this year.

Kirshman is very good. If he gets any bigger, he could make a heck of a DE.

Odom is close to getting an offer and has lots of interest.

Jones is coming on an official this weekend, Tide in top 2 or 3.

T. Smith will be coming on an official and probably has Tide in top 2 or 3.

Dent has a lot of interest.

M. Smith has a lot of interest.

In other words, expect us to sign 2 or 3 more big name LBs.

 

[Crimson Surfer]

Big Recruiting Weekend: Over 100 prospects will walk the sidelines prior to kick-off

A lot of the top prospects attending the game have the Crimson Tide and the Florida Gators listed as early favorites for their signature in February. The game will play a big part in the recruiting process of these athletes.

Alabama will host at least three prospects for official visits for the weekend. Offensive lineman Alex Stadler, from Liberty High School in Bealton, Virginia, linebacker A.J. Jones, from Middleton High School in Tampa, Florida, and defensive back Marquis Johnson, from Booker High School in Sarasota, Florida.

 

[Crimson Hawk]

Sounds like "the word" is getting out about Bama, & CMS. Over a 100 prospects? Unbelievable!

 

[Ark-Tider]

Todays Recruits

Could anyone tell me which recruits were at the game and did they stand on BAMA's sideline? The crowd today had to pump them up. I bet coach Oscar Meyer was regreting that Tebow showed up to the game.

 

[Crimson Surfer]

Here you go

 

[Selma-Bama-Fan]

When the recruits came out before kickoff, like they always do, my jaw dropped. There had to be atleast 50 or more!! I would assume some of them brought friends or something, but there were a TON of kids down on that field before kick off. I was impressed!

 

[Dartigan]

Tim Tebow sat about 5 yards away from me... at one point the students started chanting, "We want Tebow *clap* *clap *clap-clap-clap* We want Tebow..."

He started grinning from ear to ear - he finally stood up and waved - still smiling. Then all the students cheered for him. After seeing UF get dismantled and having fans already recognize him and cheer for him had to make him feel good.