…D.J. Fluker is not a nickname?

I read on another site “Planet Fluker” I kinda like that. The Legend and The planet could have some pretty epic battles in the Fall.

…it’s just wrong. He’s a big kid, but he’s still a kid. As far as your concerns, remember that — once he enrolls — it’s unlikely he will speak on camera again for quite some time. And public speaking/camera readiness is one of many areas that CNS and the University work on with the young men in the program.

In the meantime, let’s cut him some slack.

…I think he was nervous and excited which made him stutter some. He was our first commit for this class and you can tell he loves Alabama. Like Cody, reports are he’s a great kid and he’s been through a lot since his house was destroyed by Katrina. His coach at Foley had this to say:

“The obvious reason is that he’s the size he is,” said Todd Watson, Fluker’s coach at Foley High. “But in addition to that, he’s such a good kid. People gravitate to him — students, teachers, even administrators, they all love him.”

Good article from last summer which also mentioned:

“He’ll qualify academically,” Watson said. “Despite everything he’s gone through, he’s a hard worker.”