Brian Vogler Commits
by outsidethesidelines on Jul 22, 2009 11:09 AM CDT
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Brian Vogler
ESPN Profile * Position: TE
Ht: 6'7" * Wt: 248 lbs * Forty: 4.67
Hometown: Columbus, GA
Brian Vogler has just committed to The University of Alabama, doing so at a noon eastern press conference from his high school on Columbus, Georgia. Though this news comes as no surprise to anyone who closely follows recruiting, it is nevertheless big news for the Tide, and yet another big victory on the recruiting trails. Suffice it to say, this one is a pretty big coup for the Tide, given Vogler's obvious abilities, and the fact that coming out of Columbus, Georgia he is a product of a traditional hotbed of Auburn talent.
Vogler was highly recruited by just about every top program in the country. In total, he collected approximately 40 offers, including from the likes of Alabama, Oklahoma, LSU, Tennessee, Florida State, Miami, Auburn, and others, but ultimately selected Alabama over Oklahoma. Rivals has Vogler as a four-star recruit and sixth overall tight end prospect in the country.
Coming in at a massive 6'7 and approximately 250 pounds, Vogler looks to make an immediate impact in Tuscaloosa. We could certainly use his big, physical presence after Colin Peek graduates following the 2009 season, and he should be able to make a legitimate bid for meaningful playing time from the second he steps on campus. Furthermore, Vogler is also a standout on the basketball court as well, and both Alabama and Oklahoma were going to allow him to play for the basketball programs as well. Do not be surprised to see Vogler on the hardwood with new head coach Anthony Grant in the coming years, once football season is over, of course. Also, as a final note, Vogler is a good student in the classroom, and should have no issues qualifying academically.
Brian Vogler becomes the 17th commitment of the 2010 recruiting class.
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OUT FREAKIN STANDING!!! ROLL TIDE and welcome aboard young man!
"First, there are winners and know they are winners. Then there are the losers who know they are losers. Then there are those who are not winners but don’t know it. They’re the ones for me. They never quit trying. They’re the soul of our game."– Paul "Bear" Bryant
by bammer on Jul 22, 2009 11:12 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Roll Tide!
That is a big freakin’ dude! The first to make a comment about the train rollin’?
by rolltidefromaz on Jul 22, 2009 11:16 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok CG step up to the plate...
…make us all proud…
Offense sells tickets. Defense wins games. - Paul W. "Bear" Bryant
by TheRedTideConsumes on Jul 22, 2009 11:30 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what i love
is that we are really pulling players out of Georgia…looks like to me..we are taking those players from Georgia that Auburn use to get…
Man im loving this…
"First, there are winners and know they are winners. Then there are the losers who know they are losers. Then there are those who are not winners but don’t know it. They’re the ones for me. They never quit trying. They’re the soul of our game."– Paul "Bear" Bryant
by bammer on Jul 22, 2009 11:36 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He looks
like a more athletic version of Ron Howard during the Happy Days years. If he looks like Richie, I hope he hits like Fonzie…
I bleed crimson and white...I puke Vol puke orange. RTR
by SugarBowl93 on Jul 22, 2009 11:38 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Or at least...
…Leather Tuscadero.
by NiceLittleSaturday on Jul 22, 2009 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A blast from the past...
Man….the dreams I had as boy. Leather and I ……
by Fatback on Jul 22, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
this kid looks sick
i saw Todd Heap play a couple games in high school (including a fantastic championship game against Horizon where his Mt View team got f-in screwed and Horizon won on a last second TD pass where the QB’s knees were both down) and Vogler looks to be in the same mold, possibly better.
this could be a pretty big pick up if he pans out.
welcome to the SEC kiffykins...
by tempebamafan on Jul 22, 2009 12:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Awesome News!!!
Maybe he will be a great one in the near future!
On Scout.com it says we have 19 commitments including 2 JUCO players in Devonta Bolton & Brandon Lewis. However Rivals.com says we have 17. I trust you & Rivals more than Scout but why do they have the 2 JUCO players as commitments? Thanks!
by BamaBoy777 on Jul 22, 2009 12:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
JUCO
I think most people believe that Alabama’s willingness to extend scholarship offers again, is predicated on the two players graduating in December and taking a redshirt this year. If that happens that would give them 3 years to play and they would go through spring conditioning. If that does not happen, many suggest Alabama would not off either player a scholarship.
That makes sense since even most developed JUCO players take a year to adjust at this level, excluding the rare exception like Cody. The vast majority of JUCO players no matter how hyped (Raven Grey) do not do much their first year. I tend to think of a JUCO player as slightly more developed high school player.
by Kenny483 on Jul 22, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great Addition!
From what I understand Vogler not only has the size but has fantastic hands. If he proves to be as good “as advertised” the future should be bright at the TE spot!
by 1rolltidefan on Jul 22, 2009 1:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Welcome
to the Family Brian!!!
"It ain't easy being cheesy" - Gene Chizik, Head Coach API
by figtide on Jul 22, 2009 2:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Blutarsky points out that this was one of the guys that made comments that sent the UT fans all atwitter about their “Crunk” shirt-stripping recruiting weekend.
I guess playing for a winning coach and a championship caliber football program is more important to these kids than what the coaches look like with their shirts off.
Color me shocked.
by PeteHoliday on Jul 22, 2009 3:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OT
but how do Bama fans feel about Mark Barron and BJ Scott? Both safeties now correct?
by FSUSOM on Jul 22, 2009 4:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Barron...
….played a lot of strong safety behind Justin Woodall, and he’s going to be great at that position. He and Woodall are pretty comparable as far as measurables go, and he’s shown that he has no trouble playing near the line like Woodall either. I think he’s going to be a super star next season once Woodall graduates. Scott has moved to corner and Saban has said they expect big things out of him, but I doubt he’ll supplant Arenas and Jackson as a starter and might not even get past Marquis Johnson as the third CB in the nickel because of their game experience.
by Todd on Jul 22, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always enjoy watching Bama play defense.
by FSUSOM on Jul 22, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i
like you….
"First, there are winners and know they are winners. Then there are the losers who know they are losers. Then there are those who are not winners but don’t know it. They’re the ones for me. They never quit trying. They’re the soul of our game."– Paul "Bear" Bryant
by bammer on Jul 22, 2009 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
tee hee
"A demagogue is one who preaches doctrines he knows to be untrue to men he knows to be idiots." -H. L. Mencken
by Bens4vcobra on Jul 23, 2009 8:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The ballin' Bama boom train
is rollin’, baby.
MATRIX: Bennett, I thought you were--
BENNETT: Dead? You thought wrong. Ever since you had me thrown out of the unit, I've been waiting to pay you back. Do you know what today is, Matrix? Payday.
by Bamagrad on Jul 22, 2009 4:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This kid just
looks like a killer. Tight Ends are probably my favorite position to watch too.
by Bret on Jul 22, 2009 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Saban and upgrades in size.
Again, we get yet another recruit that has pro size. Outsidethelines should do one of his comparisons about the upgrade in team size in the last 3-4 years.
by sonofchains on Jul 22, 2009 9:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
One of the first comments
Saban and his staff made when they took over in 2007 was that two thirds of the players on Alabama’s roster were not SEC caliber players. Saban said Alabama looked like a high school team, lacking the big, physical guys he likes to recruit.
MATRIX: Bennett, I thought you were--
BENNETT: Dead? You thought wrong. Ever since you had me thrown out of the unit, I've been waiting to pay you back. Do you know what today is, Matrix? Payday.
by Bamagrad on Jul 23, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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