National Signing Day Open Thread
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 7:23 AM CST
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PrintWell, guys, National Signing Day has arrived, so let the drama begin. Todd will be updating this post throughout the day with some news of the announcements, and we will add an additional thread if this one gets too big. For now, chime in here with all of your comments.
In terms of schedule, obviously everything is tentative with these deals, but apparently Shon Coleman will be announcing at approximately 9:00, and James Stone will be about an hour after that. Keenan Allen is supposed to get things kicked off bright and early around 8:00.
Hope for the best.
Update: Things could technically begin at 7:00, and we have already seen the first few letter of intents come across the fax machine. Alfy Hill, DeAndrew White, and C.J. Mosley are all in.
Update II: Corey Grant has apparently faxed his LOI in, so remove his name from the list of potential worries. Adrian Hubbard, Wilson Love, and Austin Shepherd have sent their LOIs as well.
A good early morning load of our minds...
UPDATE: Well folks, it's looking like the most anti-climactic signing day ever is pretty well over for us. Other than Keenan Allen, we held on to all of our previous verbals and had everyone's LOI in by 10am. It would have been nice to add either Stone or Coleman if for no other reason than it keeps them from a rival, but overall we're now into the sort of loaded territory that's more focused on specific needs than grabbing every shiny star we can 'cause we need them everywhere. Yeah, today has been boring, but I think this comment sums it best:
would y’all rather Sims pick a hat today….or Milliner? Or would you rather them already be enrolled?
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HERE. WE. GO.
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by RememberTheRoseBowl on Feb 3, 2010 7:28 AM CST reply actions
Markeith Ambles coming up...
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by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 7:33 AM CST reply actions
Head case player goes to join head case coach
Auburn and Tennessee fans are a lot like Slinkys...neither are worth much but you do get a sense of satisfaction from pushing them down a flight of stairs
Worked well last year...
… you guys flipping Reed or not?
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by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 7:36 AM CST up reply actions
That would give us three 4star WRs and a 3 star in this class
I’ll take that.
Would have been nice to get Hunter though. Dude is going to be an animal.
The only big time rumor right now...
Is from Hog fans on TigerDroppings that, “They wouldn’t be surprised if Dyer switched to Arky today.”
I would...
…be stunned if that happened, do not see that going through. Not a particularly good year for Arkansas.
fingers crossed....
….because I would LAAAAAAUUUUUGGGGHHHHH so hard as to be hospitalized if that were true.
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It's TigerDroppings.
I’ve seen harder to believe stuff come true, and less harder to believe stuff be completely made up…
Will be a fun day…
You know your a badass when...
all your highlights are touchdowns, none of this 10 yard scamper stuff.
Dyer
That would kill the Aubies! I wonder if it will really happen though?
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try rebooting your computer....
….lilsis had the same problem but that solved it for her
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holding down shift and clicking refresh might help
by Alabama ManDance on Feb 3, 2010 8:37 AM CST up reply actions
Do this:
Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start
"A demagogue is one who preaches doctrines he knows to be untrue to men he knows to be idiots." -H. L. Mencken
FINISH HIM!
You play fast, you play strong, you go out there and dominate the guy you play against, and make his ass quit! That's our trademark, that's our MO as a team, aight, that's what people know us as! - Nick Saban, 2008
by BamaReturns07 on Feb 3, 2010 9:22 AM CST up reply actions
2 friends, a Clemson fan and a Bama fan, bet lunch on KA over a week ago.
So we think it’s going to be a push for them?
YAY!
its zero productivity at work day
January 7th, 2010: the day I went from being a delusional obnoxious Alabama fan to being an obnoxious Alabama fan
I almost did that this year.
But since most of our class was already wrapped up I decided to come in.
Much smarter than I jonno
good thing this isn’t like last year for Bama though, by the time I have to head out out of the office All of Bama’s what ifs will be covered
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by Wallacewade04 on Feb 3, 2010 7:53 AM CST up reply actions
and that's why
you are the best LSU fan i have never met sir (if i met you, you would still probably be the best)
the rule about LSU fans is this
if they cook with cast iron, consider them cool. because even if they are a right son-of-a-bitch, they almost certainly cook well enough to overlook it. this rule goes double for tailgating.
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The other rule:
You bring the meat.
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by Stuck in the Plains on Feb 3, 2010 9:37 AM CST up reply actions
No one's doubting the guts..
at all…
Just don’t know if I’m up to eating them fried, in boudin.
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by Stuck in the Plains on Feb 3, 2010 2:58 PM CST up reply actions
that's about all i did last year too
and barely got payroll completed. and damnit i gotta do it again this year. i had to but my phone on mute because twitter is blowing up…
"You have to create 6 seconds of hell each play..."
Coach Nick Saban
This may make you guys happy, or maybe not.
Word on the street is JC Copeland, a long time Tenn DE commit just switched to LSU.
Eh...
… we see him four times a year regardless. It wouldn’t be a shock, it seems like I remember him being one of the guys unsure about the Kiffin departure.
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by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 8:01 AM CST up reply actions
That's an easy one...
"Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." -- Milton Friedman
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 8:04 AM CST up reply actions
not even a challenge .
I’ve had a lot of fun in the red stick. Recorded a album on state street behind the varsity and used to play the Chelsey’s before it moved. Someone told me the new one burned down. The hate for ut knows no bounds
by chinesedentist on Feb 3, 2010 8:38 AM CST up reply actions
Read my sig
Auburn and Tennessee fans are a lot like Slinkys...neither are worth much but you do get a sense of satisfaction from pushing them down a flight of stairs
Lots of people...
… talking like Stone is heading to Tennessee, so it may be Coleman or nothing for us.
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by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 8:02 AM CST reply actions
Probably about 50/50...
… could go either way between us and Auburn.
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by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 8:05 AM CST up reply actions
Nothing yet on Jarrick Williams...
… I’m sure it’ll be fine, but no LOI from him at this point.
"Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." -- Milton Friedman
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 8:03 AM CST reply actions
Not that I know of...
"Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." -- Milton Friedman
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 8:05 AM CST up reply actions
LOI's received for Auburn so far...
Cody Parkey K
Antonio Goodwin WR
Steven Clark P
Jeremy Richardson WR
Kenneth Carter DL
Eric Mack OL
Jon Mincy DB
Ed Christian OL
Ladarius Phillips Ath
Stone or Coleman
Which one will fulfill our needs more?
The staff seemingly...
…had Stone rated the highest on Alabama’s board, so I would assume it would be Stone.
Coleman...
just because we have a load of talent at OL and it would make the aubies cry..
Lane Kiffin took the meaning of "Volunteer" WAY too seriously....
Miles Simpson
just committed to Kentucky. Good for them.
Stone or Coleman
At this point, I guess either would be a great pick up
Official
JC Copeland switched from Tenn to LSU.
4 Star DE
I’ll trade him for Hunter any day with our needs on the Dline.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-J.C.-Copeland-84005
DT and WR
What is the feel for LSU’s lack of quantity regarding recruiting theses two position in the last two years. Obviously, there have been a few big names at the positions (Davenport and Randle). Is the staff that coinfident in what is currently on the roster?
Last year's Dline class was pretty sick, and next year's class will be as well.
There just hasn’t been much Dline talent out of LA the past 3 years.
WR on the other hand. We’ve missed on DeLo Benton, Reed, Hunter, Davis and the 5 star kid that went to Southern Miss, I can’t remember his name.
But we’ve hit on Randle, Wright, Boone, C. Toliver, an a couple other 3 stars.
Problem with WR and Dline is they were our two deepest positions from 2005-2008, couldn’t draw much interest from freshman when they’d have no prayer of sniffing the field until their 3rd year.
Apparently Allen...
… will be picking between Cal and Penn State shortly.
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by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 8:31 AM CST reply actions
KA never even visted Happy Valley
strange…
by bumblebeetuna on Feb 3, 2010 8:35 AM CST up reply actions
Nothing strange about that...
… it fits in nicely with the rest of his recruitment.
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by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 8:37 AM CST up reply actions
True
Glad we backed off him. Or rather, I’m glad he gave us enough reasons before he signed to back off of him and his half brother
by bumblebeetuna on Feb 3, 2010 8:38 AM CST up reply actions
PSU?
Derr?
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by Stuck in the Plains on Feb 3, 2010 9:38 AM CST up reply actions
No, but...
… it’s apparently coming up at 9:00.
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by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 8:34 AM CST up reply actions
our line is stacked....
……anything other than Coleman to Auburn and Stone to Tennessee will be a shock to me.
Wouldn't surprise me if it happened that way...
… like you mentioned, we are absolutely loaded up front as it is, and we look to add at least three more high-end linemen next year as well. Hell, we’ll add two more by the end of the week.
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by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 8:38 AM CST up reply actions
Not that I know of...
"Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." -- Milton Friedman
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 8:41 AM CST up reply actions
Per Bone...
… Stone looks headed to UT. I imagine it’s either Coleman or nothing for us today.
"Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." -- Milton Friedman
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 8:40 AM CST reply actions
Allen will be announcing at 9:00
"Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." -- Milton Friedman
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 8:40 AM CST reply actions
where did you hear that...
none of they guys on twitter have said that..
Lane Kiffin took the meaning of "Volunteer" WAY too seriously....
Well this has been...
….about the most anticlimactic signing day in years. Honestly, I kind of like it.
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yep, now we just wait to see
all the LOI’s of our commits roll in.
That’s the beauty of having so much depth and talent from previous classes. You don’t have to wait on immediate impact guys this year.
Recruits
I would suspect that we get at least one more surprise before the day is over
speaking of Surprises...
…..has anyone heard anything on Christian Jones? He was a FSU lock, but just heard we’re in the mix now
Yep...
… Coleman to Auburn, per Bone.
Looks like it’s going to be a real slow day for us.
"Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." -- Milton Friedman
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 8:49 AM CST reply actions
Keiwone Malone is in...
… right now it looks like the only one that could possibly still be in question is Jarrick Williams.
"Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." -- Milton Friedman
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 8:52 AM CST reply actions
do you think it's depth at safety that could be his issue?
Barron and Green both have multiple years left, plus Milliner…etc.
Well...
… there isn’t necessarily anything that is an issue yet. Some guys just don’t fax in until later in the day.
And frankly, Barron probably has one year left, and Milliner will play corner.
"Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." -- Milton Friedman
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 8:57 AM CST up reply actions
Milliner is a CB not a safety.
The Safety position pretty much is a small linebacker with speed and coverage skills. A Corner Back is speed and coverage skills without the head hunting ability. There is a difference.
Your temper brings dishonor to my happy mooshu palace.
Seems to be some confusion on Grant
Scout had him as in earlier, but pulled it down, and the guys over at bamasporstreport have him in the still waiting list.
My buddy took the day off work.
When he heard about Coleman, he asked me “now what the hell am I supposed to do the rest of the day?”
Good stuff.
OK Bammers...
So I’ve got a buddy in Huntsville who is a huge Bama fan and he has been claiming for months that AU is blatantly paying players. He lost a lot of credibility with me though when he informed me that most of AU’s class is overrated, and specifically called out Shon Coleman (when he was a 4 star) saying he was a huge project. Then he became a 5 star and visited Bama, and all of a sudden he was a solid player.
What do you guys think about AU’s class?
they got the O Lineman they needed the RB they needed and a Quarterback
so they did a real good job
January 7th, 2010: the day I went from being a delusional obnoxious Alabama fan to being an obnoxious Alabama fan
by Wallacewade04 on Feb 3, 2010 8:56 AM CST up reply actions
IMO its pretty dang good...
- isn’t anything to shake a stick out and Chizik has done a damn good job but the jury is still out.
Lane Kiffin took the meaning of "Volunteer" WAY too seriously....
Looks good so far...
….you have to tip your hat to Chizik and his staff, they’ve done better than anyone thought they would. I think a lot of their success is due to the availability of immediate playing time, so we’ll have to see how well they develop their shiny new toys because God knows they need them and they need them NOW.
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Yes
They have enough talent to last years 1 and 2, but need some major depth
Fumbles. It was always Fumbles
They've definitely got a good class coming in
They were able to offer immediate playing time because of all the holes they had to fill. I think Chizik has done surprisingly well, though.
by bumblebeetuna on Feb 3, 2010 8:59 AM CST up reply actions
It is...
…the same thing Auburn fans were saying the last two years when Alabama was number 1, and Auburn was barely in the top 25. There was a lot of talk about cash, Escalades, and operation “red dog” (or whatever it was called). It is generally a lot of noise signifying nothing.
The fact is Auburn hired a staff full of recruiters, and they have been successful in that so far. They are obviously going to have to produce on the field, which I still think they will not be able to do. If Auburn is able to produce on the field this would seem to be Auburn’s best year to make some noise in the SEC West with their schedule and returning starters.
It's over, per Andrew Bone...
… according to Bone we are not awaiting any more decisions, so our signing class looks to be complete.
I suppose this also means that, whether or not it has been reported, all of our expected signees have came through.
"Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." -- Milton Friedman
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 8:59 AM CST reply actions
Damn, this is no where near as good as last year
That one may go down in the books as the wildest ever.
well shit...
good thing i didn’t clear my schedule today…
Lane Kiffin took the meaning of "Volunteer" WAY too seriously....
Seantral Henderson...
…is supposedly going to USC. An awful year for Ohio State, as most thought he was a lock for Ohio State. Ohio State also wiffed on quite a few players from the state (Hicks, Ware, Anderson, etc…).
The Ogre and the Douche Bag at USC look to end up in the top 5, possibly knocking Alabama back a spot.
You know...
… being a dying, Rust Belt state mixed with the fact that they play in freezing cold weather and are a laughingstock on the national scene had to catch up to them at some point.
"Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." -- Milton Friedman
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 9:08 AM CST up reply actions
They
weren’t ready for the big stage yet. They’ll get there though.
"A demagogue is one who preaches doctrines he knows to be untrue to men he knows to be idiots." -H. L. Mencken
I...
…do think they have probably been downgraded a little bit with their embarassing losses in the BCS, though no one seems to care that they won this year. I would not go so far as to say it as trend though, and they are almost certainly a preseason ranked number 2 team going into this year.
Michigan pulled 11 recruits from the state of Ohio
the vest has lost his mojo
"Yeah, it's Tennessee, that's the way it is sometimes." - Corey Zickefoose, Pulitzer Prize winner and robbery victim
"This is not the end. This is the beginning." - The Great and Powerful Saban
by Thomas Walker Esq on Feb 3, 2010 12:39 PM CST up reply actions
Just checked on that...
none of them received offers from OSU…
"There's a lot of blood, sweat, and guts between dreams and success" - Coach Bryant
well, damn
RichRod have some inside info the vest doesn’t?
"Yeah, it's Tennessee, that's the way it is sometimes." - Corey Zickefoose, Pulitzer Prize winner and robbery victim
"This is not the end. This is the beginning." - The Great and Powerful Saban
by Thomas Walker Esq on Feb 3, 2010 1:02 PM CST up reply actions
Nope...
Some of them only got offers from Kent St, Miami-OH, and Mich, some only got offers from Mich, etc. Just wasn’t “the pick of the litter” type class for RichRod…
Must be one of those “we turn 2 star recruits into 5 star players” type of deals…
"There's a lot of blood, sweat, and guts between dreams and success" - Coach Bryant
So who are we still waiting on?
Are there any undecided/wavering recruits that we are still in the mix for? Does anyone have a time table for their decisions?
a couple
stone and allen (just curiosity)
and then there’s the rumors that christian jones is coming, who knows.
Per Bone, no one...
… our class is apparently done with.
"Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." -- Milton Friedman
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 9:16 AM CST up reply actions
Just got here...
Can anyone make a breakdown list of the recruits we have signed and/or ones we are expecting/hoping for?
Everyone we expected has signed...
… and it looks like we are waiting on no one else.
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by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 9:16 AM CST reply actions
He's a 'Nole lock...
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by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 9:20 AM CST up reply actions
I get the feeling 2011 will be a much bigger recruiting push
Anyone else feel that way?
Fumbles. It was always Fumbles
Not really...
… 2011 will be a smaller class, and we are already looking to start it off with a bang. I imagine that the overwhelming majority of the class will be filled very early.
"Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." -- Milton Friedman
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 9:21 AM CST up reply actions
yeah bro
we’re going to have a great 2011 class. we’re already probably going to get 3 of the top OL recruites soon
honestly, that's the kind of news i prefer
instead of this NSD hat dance nonsense. a beast of an OL in the hands of joe pendry will bring great things.
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i think it's best to look at NSD for alabama
like the classic dilemma for pro teams with the draft. do you aim for best available player or the ones that fit your system? it’s my understanding that saban and co do this, but not with everything on the line on signing day.
it makes no sense to hold your breath over one or two superstar players that will be the key to your program over the next few years. it’s far better to target the specific players you want to meet the needs of the roster that matches your strategy and then adapt that to the five star stud muffins that might come your way.
for a brilliant example of how this works for us look at the alabama backfield from last year. oh, and don’t forget to take into account that offensive line everyone had so many questions about last august.
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Apparently...
… Keenan Allen is expected to head to Cal, but they are waiting on Gabe King — whose flight was delayed — to make the official announcement.
More drama.
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by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 9:36 AM CST reply actions
Mike Farrell from Rivals announced in chat that Allen / Maynard / King / McClain are all headed to Cal… still waiting on confirmation though, and that won`t come until King gets there..
This is California Golden Blogs.
This is NOT a benevolent dictatorship.
The question...
… is whether or not they have actually signed with Cal already and are just waiting until King gets there to have the official announcement or what.
Apparently King is stuck in the airport in Washington D.C., so if that’s true it’s going to be several hours at least.
And, along those lines, anyone remember last year when Janzen Jackson’s mother’s flight was supposedly delayed and that was why he didn’t sign with LSU on NSD? Now it may be legit this time, but admittedly that is the oldest excuse in the book.
"Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." -- Milton Friedman
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 9:48 AM CST up reply actions
Um, why...
… crime rate getting too low in BR?
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by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 9:52 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Scout.com
Now showing Allen and McClain to Cal.
This is California Golden Blogs.
This is NOT a benevolent dictatorship.
http://california.scout.com/a.z?s=166&p=9&c=8&yr=2010
This is California Golden Blogs.
This is NOT a benevolent dictatorship.
No clue...
… but I do know he was supposed to have a private ceremony. That sounds to me like he’s leaving the state.
"Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." -- Milton Friedman
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 9:43 AM CST up reply actions
well you know how it feels, right?
i mean..you did have Saban for a time…
Lane Kiffin took the meaning of "Volunteer" WAY too seriously....
bammer
that was sinister…
"A demagogue is one who preaches doctrines he knows to be untrue to men he knows to be idiots." -H. L. Mencken
We were not getting sucked off
That would be UF and Texas, we just got a courtesy jerk
Auburn and Tennessee fans are a lot like Slinkys...neither are worth much but you do get a sense of satisfaction from pushing them down a flight of stairs
Yea,
but you know has to happen to get that courtesy jerk, right?
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by Stuck in the Plains on Feb 3, 2010 12:17 PM CST up reply actions
Yep, Saban has bent ESPN over
Auburn and Tennessee fans are a lot like Slinkys...neither are worth much but you do get a sense of satisfaction from pushing them down a flight of stairs
Ronnie Carswell
Has he been on the list where have I missed him at?
I am a member of the Sabanation Roll!!Tide!!
Vincent Sanders signs with Ole Miss
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by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 9:55 AM CST reply actions
oh wow. wasn't he a UT commit?
What you're seeing is team spirit. It's like the Holy Spirit, but more powerful.
-Hank Hill
No...
… most expected that one.
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by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 10:08 AM CST up reply actions
We lost some
we wanted- Stone & Coleman. But wow I think we have a real good class. We got some good DB’s and I’m telling you Grant is going to be special. All in all Bama fans should be more than happy with this group. Great job to all the coaches.
As far as the signing day drama- who really needs it?
I hate the NCAA more than UT & AU combined. At least with UT & AU you got a fighting chance.
did we really? I thought Arie Kouandjio was #1 on our board? How many OT’s do we need? We’ve got 2 commits for 2011, and we should have the inside track on Kouandjio’s brother who might be the #1 overall player next year. Honestly I’m not going to lose any sleep over Stone & Coleman.
The main reason Coleman was so appealing was that we’d be stealing a 5 star from the Barn. It was much more about talking shit as fans than actual impact for the program.
What you're seeing is team spirit. It's like the Holy Spirit, but more powerful.
-Hank Hill
EFZ
Auburn and Tennessee fans are a lot like Slinkys...neither are worth much but you do get a sense of satisfaction from pushing them down a flight of stairs
EFZ?
haven’t heard that one before.
What you're seeing is team spirit. It's like the Holy Spirit, but more powerful.
-Hank Hill
Well, it is something we made up on a board...
…I have belonged to for about 12 years. It is a private board but I am willing to spread the term
Ed-Fuckin’-Zachary
Auburn and Tennessee fans are a lot like Slinkys...neither are worth much but you do get a sense of satisfaction from pushing them down a flight of stairs
The Tuscaloosa news
Still has a recruit x thing on there board but we don’t expect anyone else right? Do they have that up just in case we got someone we did not expect today
I don't think any more are expected
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by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 10:25 AM CST up reply actions
Thanks, just wondering
It looks to be the same format as last years
by chinesedentist on Feb 3, 2010 10:30 AM CST up reply actions
Oh this is getting fun...
… Keenan Allen’s handler, Otis Yelverton, is now claiming death threats from ’Bama fans.
As fucking if…
"Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." -- Milton Friedman
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 10:20 AM CST reply actions
May be a bunch of bull but...
…I wouldn’t put it past some fo the “fans”. Just like other fan bases, we have some that take fanaticism to the edge and beyond.
Auburn and Tennessee fans are a lot like Slinkys...neither are worth much but you do get a sense of satisfaction from pushing them down a flight of stairs
not saying it didnt happen....
….i mean ole Bill Curry did get a brick through the window….but, this is highly unlikely.
I'm not convinced that actually ever happened, btw
You only heard about it after Curry left. I wouldn’t be surprised if he made it up.
"So I want everybody to think here for a second, how much does this game mean to you? 'Cause if it means something to you, you can't stand still. You understand? You play fast! You play strong! You go out there and dominate the man you're playing against, and you make his ass quit! That's our trademark! That's our M.O.... as a team! That's what people know us as!" - Coach Nick Saban before the 2008 LSU game.
by 12NationalChampionships on Feb 3, 2010 11:39 AM CST up reply actions
what a turd knocker
had to go back to 93 for that one
by chinesedentist on Feb 3, 2010 10:22 AM CST up reply actions
And it gets even better...
… the correspondent for the Tuscaloosa News was physically removed from the press conference when he asked about the switch from Alabama.
I tell you, I’m relieved as hell he went elsewhere.
"Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." -- Milton Friedman
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 10:26 AM CST up reply actions
Nah, I think that is Ambles
I just think Allen is listening to the wrong people
Auburn and Tennessee fans are a lot like Slinkys...neither are worth much but you do get a sense of satisfaction from pushing them down a flight of stairs
I just dont get it..
why Cal? Even with Allen, Cal isn’t even in the top 25 on Rivals…Allen could have played a lot next year at Bama…the defending NC’s…i just don’t get it.
Lane Kiffin took the meaning of "Volunteer" WAY too seriously....
$$$$
Not sour grapes, but something aint right there
by bumblebeetuna on Feb 3, 2010 10:30 AM CST up reply actions
I disagree,
If it was money he wanted, he could have made a fortune selling stolen textbooks here at Bama!
Desean Jackson signed . . .
with CAL over USC. Worked well for him.
by M. Johnson Defender on Feb 3, 2010 10:35 AM CST up reply actions
I was being facetious
I know, all were returned or paid for :). Still too early to crack jokes on ourselves for this one?
No
sour grapes, she’s just holding you to the very high accuracy standard that exists here on RBR. Its especially high for satire.
"A demagogue is one who preaches doctrines he knows to be untrue to men he knows to be idiots." -H. L. Mencken
If he wanted money...
There would have been plenty of opportunity for him to earn at `bama. ;)
This is California Golden Blogs.
This is NOT a benevolent dictatorship.
without a doubt
it’s called the NFL draft. you tend to have your stock go up in it when you play for a national champion.
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Oh, how is Andre Smith doing these days?
This is California Golden Blogs.
This is NOT a benevolent dictatorship.
Good money wise and draft position wise
Although he technically didn’t get a national championship…..
Fumbles. It was always Fumbles
Uhh, making millions of dollars...
…I’d take it.
FWIW, Saban’s recruits will end up being drafted in high numbers. This year is the first year with Saban recruits going to the draft. Rolando McClain and Jackson are both 1st rounders. Pretty good for your first two draft eligible players that decide to go that path, will end up as first rounders. McClain is a no brainer, Jackson is getting a lot of talk as possibly the best DB in this year’s draft.
Auburn and Tennessee fans are a lot like Slinkys...neither are worth much but you do get a sense of satisfaction from pushing them down a flight of stairs
not the best
he’s behind Joe Haden no matter how you look at it
"Yeah, it's Tennessee, that's the way it is sometimes." - Corey Zickefoose, Pulitzer Prize winner and robbery victim
"This is not the end. This is the beginning." - The Great and Powerful Saban
by Thomas Walker Esq on Feb 3, 2010 12:03 PM CST up reply actions
Depends which talkin' head you listen to...
…most have Haden at #1, a few have stated that Jackson may be the best DB.
Auburn and Tennessee fans are a lot like Slinkys...neither are worth much but you do get a sense of satisfaction from pushing them down a flight of stairs
Wasn't
LSU number #1 in the country in NFL draft pics in the early-mid 2000’s?
"A demagogue is one who preaches doctrines he knows to be untrue to men he knows to be idiots." -H. L. Mencken
well he's probably spending most of his time
counting his money. it takes a long time to count to $21 million (and that’s just the guaranteed).
by gerry dorsey on Feb 3, 2010 11:00 AM CST up reply actions
The simple explanation is that he (or his parents) decided that he wanted to go to the same school as his brother after his brother decided to transfer following Turner Gill’s departure from Buffalo. If you don’t buy that, fine. But lets not throw out accusations of foul play without any evidence.
What you're seeing is team spirit. It's like the Holy Spirit, but more powerful.
-Hank Hill
well im not throwing out
any accusations…i just dont get why Cal is all…
Lane Kiffin took the meaning of "Volunteer" WAY too seriously....
it’s a glorious place to live for three years and he’ll pretty much rule the roost with his semi-bro. think if you had that option on the table when you were 17.
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There are some strange people up there
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.
Nor Cal
is absolutely beautiful. Don’t get me wrong, I love the south and always will, but having visited the Bay Area/Wine country, I can certainly understand a person’s infatuation with it.
"A demagogue is one who preaches doctrines he knows to be untrue to men he knows to be idiots." -H. L. Mencken
I came because I love Kleph. <3
This is California Golden Blogs.
This is NOT a benevolent dictatorship.
To quote Tom Cruise in LEGEND
It is a magical place full of mysterious creatures.
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.
Scientologists?
"Hush now, let it go now. I know it's time to go. Time to let this fall from my hands" VNV Nation, "From My Hands"
by Stuck in the Plains on Feb 3, 2010 2:09 PM CST up reply actions
some fish
seek a certain type of pond.
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by kleph on Feb 3, 2010 10:44 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
James Stone officially signs with Tennessee
"Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." -- Milton Friedman
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 10:31 AM CST reply actions
Stone said in his decision...
…that he talked to himself when making the decision. Schizophrenia is a deciding factor for many UT recruits. ;)
Auburn and Tennessee fans are a lot like Slinkys...neither are worth much but you do get a sense of satisfaction from pushing them down a flight of stairs
by bamachine on Feb 3, 2010 10:32 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
BOOM! Roasted.
Beat Auburn? CHECK. 12-0 regular season? CHECK. Beat the #1 Gators for the SECCG? CHECK. Ingram wins the Heisman? CHECK. Tide defeats the Longhorns for the BCS Championship? CHECK!
Woo Hooo....
National Signing Day!!!
by Queen of the Universe on Feb 3, 2010 10:40 AM CST reply actions
:)
had to wait until the coast was clear at work…
by Queen of the Universe on Feb 3, 2010 10:56 AM CST up reply actions
Does anyone know what day is signing day?
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.
Cool, I'll check back
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.
at this point...
its same day..same time but 2011…
Lane Kiffin took the meaning of "Volunteer" WAY too seriously....
Leggo of my Ego
Sorry… couldn’t resist, even if he doesn’t spell it Eggo
Fumbles. It was always Fumbles
Seems like a good pick-up for LSU...
… assuming that he can actually qualify.
Been a good day for you guys. Hopefully you can swing Reed, too.
"Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." -- Milton Friedman
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 10:59 AM CST up reply actions
I dig your work, man
In bed with everybody, playing one side against the other…I love it.
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.
It's called agent provocateur
"Hush now, let it go now. I know it's time to go. Time to let this fall from my hands" VNV Nation, "From My Hands"
by Stuck in the Plains on Feb 3, 2010 2:10 PM CST up reply actions
Some nice pics and vids on that lingerie site
Auburn and Tennessee fans are a lot like Slinkys...neither are worth much but you do get a sense of satisfaction from pushing them down a flight of stairs
I'll see him at the crib tonight
and get a definite answer.
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.
Supposedly he has sent in his papers to AU
Auburn and Tennessee fans are a lot like Slinkys...neither are worth much but you do get a sense of satisfaction from pushing them down a flight of stairs
He officially faxed in already...
… Reed has not, however, and they are still waiting on Lemonier to see what he does.
"Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." -- Milton Friedman
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 11:05 AM CST up reply actions
Der Furher...
Hast signed viv ze FSU
Auburn and Tennessee fans are a lot like Slinkys...neither are worth much but you do get a sense of satisfaction from pushing them down a flight of stairs
Come again?
"Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." -- Milton Friedman
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 11:08 AM CST up reply actions
The German name Bjorn signed with FSU
FWIW, I am of Kraut blood myself
Auburn and Tennessee fans are a lot like Slinkys...neither are worth much but you do get a sense of satisfaction from pushing them down a flight of stairs
that's funny
i thought bjorn was a swedish name. i guess you gotta have the umlat for that.
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Der Furher es in Los Angeles
Doucheland uber Alles!
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.
Ryan Smith...
… the QB out of Cordova, signed with Auburn. He was a last-second addition, I suppose, after Lattimore went to South Carolina and Howard started to renege.
"Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." -- Milton Friedman
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 11:09 AM CST reply actions
Saban's coaching offspring are doing a pretty good job...
…on the recruiting trail, not as good as daddy but well enough.
Auburn and Tennessee fans are a lot like Slinkys...neither are worth much but you do get a sense of satisfaction from pushing them down a flight of stairs
Damn I'm late!! Freaking work, I had a guy from Ryder Inc. come in and he had to have his
computer drawings printed out and faxed to his boss. Totaly ruined my Signing Day fun. Fuck a bunch of work while there’s football to discuss!!!111
Your temper brings dishonor to my happy mooshu palace.
Damien Robinson...
… the teammate of Shon Coleman, ended up signing with Mississippi State. That’s a solid pick-up for the Bullies, but you’d be hard-pressed to find many recruits whose stock fell more than Robinson’s did the past six months.
"Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." -- Milton Friedman
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 11:13 AM CST reply actions
Well it looks like Bama had a solid class. we met our needs and brought in a defensive backfield that will
lock down coverage. Then Saban addressed our need for a dominate pass rush taking two of the best DE’s in the country. Our future D is going to be scarry good. We landed what some say is the best QB in this years class. Phillip certainly has the best arm of any of this years QB’s. IMEO
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2011’s class should rock. we’ll reap the National Championship rewards in recruiting. Only problem is Bama will only be able to sign about 16 recruits in 2011 because our Senior class is so small and there are only a handful of Juniors making the jump.
Your temper brings dishonor to my happy mooshu palace.
Nice problem to have...
…just have to make sure they are the best 16 in the country at their positions…becoming old hat really. ;)
Auburn and Tennessee fans are a lot like Slinkys...neither are worth much but you do get a sense of satisfaction from pushing them down a flight of stairs
speak for yourself
i just posted the national championship celebration poster on my wall and i intend to thank saban for bringing in the recruits he has every single day i see it.
Roll 'Bama Roll: The Champagne of 'Bama Blogs.
Are you saying that we don't want the best 16 out fo next year's class?
Auburn and Tennessee fans are a lot like Slinkys...neither are worth much but you do get a sense of satisfaction from pushing them down a flight of stairs
Just jerkin' yer chain, heh
Auburn and Tennessee fans are a lot like Slinkys...neither are worth much but you do get a sense of satisfaction from pushing them down a flight of stairs
sawrite
my battle is against the demons of complacency.
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Not complacent, just happy and well...
…I am a bit of a goof anyway.
Auburn and Tennessee fans are a lot like Slinkys...neither are worth much but you do get a sense of satisfaction from pushing them down a flight of stairs
my comment wasn't aimed at you in particular.
that we haul in such great recruiting classes is great and as it should be, yes. but it takes a hell of a lot of commitment and effort to do it year in and year out. as a fanbase we should keep that in mind.
(of course anyone posting in this thread is likely well and fully aware of this point)
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HUH? There's a point?
He is great who can do what he wishes; he is wise who wishes to do what he can.
Anyone see Markeith Ambles' tweets?
Last night he tweeted about how his choices were down to UT, UNC and the “Trogans.” Now he just tweeted, “Go Trogans!!!!!!.” Kiffin might want to give him a quick spelling lesson. Heh.
What makes you think Kiffin could spell any better?
Auburn and Tennessee fans are a lot like Slinkys...neither are worth much but you do get a sense of satisfaction from pushing them down a flight of stairs
We just
dropped to #5 on rivals…we are still ahead of that team to the east on both Scout and Espn list..
Lane Kiffin took the meaning of "Volunteer" WAY too seriously....
Not too worried about that
Take the average of the last three classes for each, add in the #1 coach vs the number #30 coach. We average out at #1, they average out at about #20.
Auburn and Tennessee fans are a lot like Slinkys...neither are worth much but you do get a sense of satisfaction from pushing them down a flight of stairs
Sounds about right...
… we’ll finish up 4th or 5th, with the difference being what happens with Auburn and Reed / Lemonier.
"Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." -- Milton Friedman
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 11:31 AM CST up reply actions
/awaits the onslaught of “OMG! SABAN’S SLIPPING!!!” articles in the MSM
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A load of crap
Auburn played last year with something like 74 scholarship players. Take that into account with the gaping holes at OL, QB, DB etc… if they weren’t going to have a big haul this year, then they never were.
"A demagogue is one who preaches doctrines he knows to be untrue to men he knows to be idiots." -H. L. Mencken
Well...
… the official heights, weights, and bios are all posted on RollTide.com, so you can go ahead and put this one in the bag, it’s over.
"Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." -- Milton Friedman
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 11:40 AM CST reply actions
Or I should say ...
“The University of Auburn,” per Lemonier. Heh.
by CrimsonChick on Feb 3, 2010 11:55 AM CST up reply actions
Lol...
… reminds me of Prince Hall a few years back when he committed to “Alabama University.”
I tell you, I think it says a whole lot about these supposed “student-athletes” when they literally don’t even know the name of the school that has been recruiting them for months.
"Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." -- Milton Friedman
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 11:59 AM CST up reply actions
I'll give them credit...
… huge recruiting day for Auburn to not only hang onto Coleman and Reed but to steal Lemonier away from FSU.
"Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." -- Milton Friedman
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 11:58 AM CST reply actions
Not to far off...
…from some typical AU fans(some)…“Y’all may have won the Heisman and the NC game, aww but we held Ingram to his lowest rushing game all season.” So not necessarily wrong. ;)
Auburn and Tennessee fans are a lot like Slinkys...neither are worth much but you do get a sense of satisfaction from pushing them down a flight of stairs
Looks like...
… we’ll finish up 5th with Scout.
"Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." -- Milton Friedman
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 12:00 PM CST reply actions
And Calvin Smith...
… signed with New Mexico?
Sounds to me like we (and a few other schools) didn’t want him.
"Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." -- Milton Friedman
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 12:01 PM CST reply actions
"Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." -- Milton Friedman
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 12:09 PM CST reply actions
I think, then, that Henderson is probably the only big one left today...
… and he is widely expected to go to USC, who once again — on a pound-to-pound basis — has the top class in the country by a mile.
"Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." -- Milton Friedman
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 12:10 PM CST reply actions
Even though
Coleman and Stone went elsewhere this is still a great class to be proud of. We can’t always have the number 1 class. Roll Tide!
This upcoming season I'm gonna refer to Julio Jones as "The Magic Man" and Trent Richardson as "El Diablo"
by AlabamaTitans2009 on Feb 3, 2010 12:12 PM CST reply actions
had to work thru the nite, took the today off
just woke up, glad I really didn’t miss shit. bummer about both Stone and Coleman, but we filled every need we had, i’ve got nothing to complain about
"Yeah, it's Tennessee, that's the way it is sometimes." - Corey Zickefoose, Pulitzer Prize winner and robbery victim
"This is not the end. This is the beginning." - The Great and Powerful Saban
by Thomas Walker Esq on Feb 3, 2010 12:18 PM CST reply actions
That's really my take too...
Have we really become so spoiled that a top 5 class that fills our needs is a disappointment? I would hope not. Remember Saban’s first class, when we were all going berzerk with joy over a #17 finish?
We don’t have to/need to get the best 28 every year…just our share.
"Hush now, let it go now. I know it's time to go. Time to let this fall from my hands" VNV Nation, "From My Hands"
by Stuck in the Plains on Feb 3, 2010 12:29 PM CST up reply actions
our share?
red commie bastard
"Yeah, it's Tennessee, that's the way it is sometimes." - Corey Zickefoose, Pulitzer Prize winner and robbery victim
"This is not the end. This is the beginning." - The Great and Powerful Saban
by Thomas Walker Esq on Feb 3, 2010 12:36 PM CST up reply actions
I, alas, have never denied being a red bastard
Fortunately, Alabama’s unis are crimson, so I can always go incognito without fear of discovery, torture and/or mutilation.
"Hush now, let it go now. I know it's time to go. Time to let this fall from my hands" VNV Nation, "From My Hands"
by Stuck in the Plains on Feb 3, 2010 12:54 PM CST up reply actions
and if anyone is watching ESPNU
a buddy informed me that Lugenbill has a bet with his producers. He claims he can do the entire 9 hour program without any notes or info in front of him. Just turned it on, and he’s the only one without paper on the desk
"Yeah, it's Tennessee, that's the way it is sometimes." - Corey Zickefoose, Pulitzer Prize winner and robbery victim
"This is not the end. This is the beginning." - The Great and Powerful Saban
by Thomas Walker Esq on Feb 3, 2010 12:21 PM CST reply actions
From Kiffin's twitter:
CoachLKiffinUSC Well congrats to Tennessee for hanging on to a couple of our recruits. But we got the important ones.
Holy hell, this guy is the epitome of a horrible human being.
is that really him?
What you're seeing is team spirit. It's like the Holy Spirit, but more powerful.
-Hank Hill
prob not...hes dumb
but not retarded…I think CNS has about 5 twitter feeds..
Lane Kiffin took the meaning of "Volunteer" WAY too seriously....
if thats for real...
it should be front page news on ESPN…of course it won’t cause ESPN should be EUSC
Lane Kiffin took the meaning of "Volunteer" WAY too seriously....
uh, how does that link prove anything? It’s not like twitter polices that crap to make sure anyone claiming to be a “celebrity” is ACTUALLY the celebrity.
What you're seeing is team spirit. It's like the Holy Spirit, but more powerful.
-Hank Hill
actually, they do
always check to see if it says a celebrity’s feed is “verified”
"Yeah, it's Tennessee, that's the way it is sometimes." - Corey Zickefoose, Pulitzer Prize winner and robbery victim
"This is not the end. This is the beginning." - The Great and Powerful Saban
by Thomas Walker Esq on Feb 3, 2010 12:52 PM CST up reply actions
Oh that is Money!
Can I steal that?!!! Brilliant
by d12 on Feb 3, 2010 1:16 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I say go ahead...
…Chief stolt it elsewhere
Auburn and Tennessee fans are a lot like Slinkys...neither are worth much but you do get a sense of satisfaction from pushing them down a flight of stairs
Someone needs to nail his wife and give him a dose of reality.
If you treat people like shit someone will bang your wife. And she’ll love it!
Your temper brings dishonor to my happy mooshu palace.
ain't gonna be a bama fan
we don’t take no sloppy seconds from that man.
Roll 'Bama Roll: The Champagne of 'Bama Blogs.
Kleph won't...
but I will…two words my man, Nasty Dragon.
"Hush now, let it go now. I know it's time to go. Time to let this fall from my hands" VNV Nation, "From My Hands"
by Stuck in the Plains on Feb 3, 2010 12:57 PM CST up reply actions
had no idea what that was
thank you, urbandictionary, added to mental lexicon, reserved for classy wine-party conversations
"Yeah, it's Tennessee, that's the way it is sometimes." - Corey Zickefoose, Pulitzer Prize winner and robbery victim
"This is not the end. This is the beginning." - The Great and Powerful Saban
by Thomas Walker Esq on Feb 3, 2010 1:04 PM CST up reply actions
"space dog"
it’ll blow your mind.
for the next five days there is nothing in my heart but hate. pure, untempered, ice-cold hate. fond memories are for saturday. - Kleph
Ok, F***, you win.
"Hush now, let it go now. I know it's time to go. Time to let this fall from my hands" VNV Nation, "From My Hands"
by Stuck in the Plains on Feb 3, 2010 7:54 PM CST up reply actions
Jesus...
they do make a variety of household implements that are FAR more preferable. Dear god…I’m done with this thread.
"Hush now, let it go now. I know it's time to go. Time to let this fall from my hands" VNV Nation, "From My Hands"
by Stuck in the Plains on Feb 3, 2010 7:55 PM CST up reply actions
Just watched that Corey Grant highlight video.
Dude has some moves. But what cracked me up was the auburnaddict.com credit at the end. The thought of auburn fans going to the trouble of making a highlight video for a player they thought they would get but ended up going to Bama is hilarious.
What you're seeing is team spirit. It's like the Holy Spirit, but more powerful.
-Hank Hill
There isn't an end to the WTF's from little brother! Truley a backwards place without doubt!!!
Your temper brings dishonor to my happy mooshu palace.
C.J. Mosley with an interesting hat choice. I haven’t seen this one? Not sure if I like it…
"Yeah, it's Tennessee, that's the way it is sometimes." - Corey Zickefoose, Pulitzer Prize winner and robbery victim
"This is not the end. This is the beginning." - The Great and Powerful Saban
by Thomas Walker Esq on Feb 3, 2010 12:51 PM CST reply actions
He pulls it off pretty well!
Lord knows I couldnt, but looks nice on him! Disadvantage to me… I live in Dallas and when I go to the mall I only see a few Bama hats. When I see a new one like this I think “daaaaamnnn”… Sure wish I didnt have to resort to looking on the internet for my Bama hats!
what you're seeing as a "w"
is the tail of the “a” in “Bama”
"Yeah, it's Tennessee, that's the way it is sometimes." - Corey Zickefoose, Pulitzer Prize winner and robbery victim
"This is not the end. This is the beginning." - The Great and Powerful Saban
by Thomas Walker Esq on Feb 3, 2010 2:50 PM CST up reply actions
Letter of commitment
Has anyone else checked out rivals? It looks like Alabama is done, but it looks like USC only has 2 signed letters of intent. At first I thought that it might be due to time difference, but California is done as well.
Now wouldn’t that be funny if Kiffins only has a couple of freshmen to work with?
Don't rely on that...
… that thing is probably not being updated.
"Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." -- Milton Friedman
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 1:10 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, you're right
ESPN just said that they had quite a few LOI signed.
And by the way...
… Trovon Reed did sign with Auburn, so that one is done.
From what I can gather, all of the SEC schools are done. At this point I think the only major recruit left is Seantrel Henderson.
"Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." -- Milton Friedman
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 1:11 PM CST reply actions
I hope I'm not alone in finding humor in this whole shabang
we kiss these kid’s asses for over a year, tell them how great they are and how much we need them. Then, they sign that dotted line and immediately it’s “this is my friend, Coach Cochran. All you are belongs to him.” “YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH It’s time boys!”
"Yeah, it's Tennessee, that's the way it is sometimes." - Corey Zickefoose, Pulitzer Prize winner and robbery victim
"This is not the end. This is the beginning." - The Great and Powerful Saban
by Thomas Walker Esq on Feb 3, 2010 1:33 PM CST reply actions
28
Hey,
I thought the SEC has imposed a rule on its members that they could only sign 28 players, regardless whether or not they qualify, get greyshirted, etc. It looks like LSU has 29 and Auburn has 32 at the moment. How’s that? Am I confused/mistaken?
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/teamrank.asp?SID=880
Or is Rivals mistaken, they don’t have that many?
that rule is a joke not enforced at all.
36-0
"If wanting to win is a fault, as some of my critics seem to insist, then I plead guilty. I like to win. I know no other way. It's in my blood."- The Bear
apparently you can back-count recruits to the previous year.
Although I’m not sure what the point of the 28 rule is given that the NCAA has a 25 rule.
What you're seeing is team spirit. It's like the Holy Spirit, but more powerful.
-Hank Hill
The point is to try to embarrass coaches
to not do the Houston Nutt “Sign 37 and stick ’em in JUCO” plan.
Yeah,
I was thinking the same thing. At first I thought that they might have under signed in past years, but they have over signed the last couple of years.
there are no stipulations about greyshirts in that rule
the boogs signed 32 b/c their class last year was not full, so the early enrollees were back-counted. There also isn’t any punishment established in that rule. It’s more of a “guideline” really
"Yeah, it's Tennessee, that's the way it is sometimes." - Corey Zickefoose, Pulitzer Prize winner and robbery victim
"This is not the end. This is the beginning." - The Great and Powerful Saban
by Thomas Walker Esq on Feb 3, 2010 1:36 PM CST reply actions
So if you can back count, grey shirt, and JUCO recruits to get around the 28 limit, then what’s the point of the 28 when the NCAA has a hard 25 limit?
What you're seeing is team spirit. It's like the Holy Spirit, but more powerful.
-Hank Hill
Mike Slive telling Houston Nutt
to curb his avarice. Nutt’s response: Giggity!
"Yeah, it's Tennessee, that's the way it is sometimes." - Corey Zickefoose, Pulitzer Prize winner and robbery victim
"This is not the end. This is the beginning." - The Great and Powerful Saban
by Thomas Walker Esq on Feb 3, 2010 1:39 PM CST up reply actions
Scout.com...
… has ’Bama something like 150 points ahead of Auburn right now, despite Auburn having 32 signees to our 26.
"Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." -- Milton Friedman
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 1:38 PM CST reply actions
and Scout used to be my least favorite
"Yeah, it's Tennessee, that's the way it is sometimes." - Corey Zickefoose, Pulitzer Prize winner and robbery victim
"This is not the end. This is the beginning." - The Great and Powerful Saban
by Thomas Walker Esq on Feb 3, 2010 1:39 PM CST up reply actions
The BCS has Alabama ranked #1.
What you're seeing is team spirit. It's like the Holy Spirit, but more powerful.
-Hank Hill
by Zoltar on Feb 3, 2010 1:42 PM CST up reply actions 7 recs
^^THIS^^
"Hush now, let it go now. I know it's time to go. Time to let this fall from my hands" VNV Nation, "From My Hands"
by Stuck in the Plains on Feb 3, 2010 1:43 PM CST up reply actions
Not that anyone may care....
….but Demar Dorsey (former UF commit) is heading to Ann Arbor. It looks like Rich Rod is crootin’ da Muck fairly well… Here’s to the Ann Arbor police department staying busy.
Todd has got to be happy
UAB pulled in the #89 class with 13 3*s.
Next year the year of the Dragons!!! Go ghey Blazers!!!!!!
Beat the barn.check.Sec Champs. check. Make Tebow cry. check.Heisman Trophy.check. Beat Texas.check. #13.check.
"If wanting to win is a fault, as some of my critics seem to insist, then I plead guilty. I like to win. I know no other way. It's in my blood."- The Bear
Wow
Arky #48. What the hell happened?
"A demagogue is one who preaches doctrines he knows to be untrue to men he knows to be idiots." -H. L. Mencken
That's at LEAST as good as
Miami of Ohio, New Mexico State or Wazzou. Nice job.
snickers loudly
"Hush now, let it go now. I know it's time to go. Time to let this fall from my hands" VNV Nation, "From My Hands"
by Stuck in the Plains on Feb 3, 2010 7:48 PM CST up reply actions
MIssed the whole
NSD because my wife had an ultrasound and I needed to be there. First thing that little girl is gonna get is restriction for not doing her part to be a champion!!!!!!!
Auburn fans are like slinkys... not really good for anything but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.
At least it was
fairly uneventful. Sucks we missed Stone and Coleman.
Auburn fans are like slinkys... not really good for anything but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.
wow. so that cory grant kid looks like he might could be a contributor next year.
kid has wheels
for the next five days there is nothing in my heart but hate. pure, untempered, ice-cold hate. fond memories are for saturday. - Kleph
day after sir..good memory
wife actually went into labor wed night.
Lane Kiffin took the meaning of "Volunteer" WAY too seriously....
I remember because you had the day off...
….and we were kidding you about planning her birth around NSD.
nothing to do with NSD
….but buggin’ me. Will we see BJ Scott this year? Seems like too good of an athlete to be on the sidelines.
Probably
in the two deep as a CB.
"A demagogue is one who preaches doctrines he knows to be untrue to men he knows to be idiots." -H. L. Mencken
WTF happened to Miami?
I’ve got my suspicions: new coach/new mentality in ‘hassee, a great year by UF, and recruits, in year 4, aren’t buyin into Shannon. Whoever takes over after this year at the U is getting a gold mine…
"Hush now, let it go now. I know it's time to go. Time to let this fall from my hands" VNV Nation, "From My Hands"
by Stuck in the Plains on Feb 3, 2010 2:28 PM CST reply actions
Also, UGA dropped from their typical lofty Top 10 perch
anyone know why?
"Hush now, let it go now. I know it's time to go. Time to let this fall from my hands" VNV Nation, "From My Hands"
by Stuck in the Plains on Feb 3, 2010 2:28 PM CST reply actions
Anyone think this could be
…the beginning of the end for Richt at UGA? Or did that start last year? lol
Why not?
They’ve probably wasted more elite talent than any program in the country (sans USC), Richt’s seat is getting hotter, they’ve had a coordinator change, and frankly they look to have fallen to about fourth-at-best in the SEC pecking order. Given Auburn’s resurgence on the recruiting trails and Alabama’s continued assault of the state of Georgia, it really shouldn’t come as a surprise.
"Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." -- Milton Friedman
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 2:35 PM CST up reply actions
yep..
Kyle King is nearly the edge of the cliff…
http://www.dawgsports.com/2010/2/3/1288829/national-signing-day-2010-open#comments
Lane Kiffin took the meaning of "Volunteer" WAY too seriously....
Shit, That should have been my first trip...
I’ll go see what the Mayor’s take is.
BTW: not starting shit, I just don’t know where/why the talent went (relatively speaking)
"Hush now, let it go now. I know it's time to go. Time to let this fall from my hands" VNV Nation, "From My Hands"
by Stuck in the Plains on Feb 3, 2010 3:07 PM CST up reply actions
with
Wilie Martinez…
and scroll to the bottum of that thread and read Kyles remarks about the amount of Talent UF just brought in…def an eye opener..
Lane Kiffin took the meaning of "Volunteer" WAY too seriously....
I did...
Dear god, they got eviscerated. Commits backing out, in-state talent leaving to the freakin’ Vols…with Dooley?
WTF?
"Hush now, let it go now. I know it's time to go. Time to let this fall from my hands" VNV Nation, "From My Hands"
by Stuck in the Plains on Feb 3, 2010 3:15 PM CST up reply actions
Good day to youse all...
… it was real and it was fun, it just wasn’t real fun. ;)
Auburn and Tennessee fans are a lot like Slinkys...neither are worth much but you do get a sense of satisfaction from pushing them down a flight of stairs
you might be the next one down those flight of stairs
"Hush now, let it go now. I know it's time to go. Time to let this fall from my hands" VNV Nation, "From My Hands"
by Stuck in the Plains on Feb 3, 2010 3:06 PM CST up reply actions
I have had a 30' ladder come out from under me before...
…does that count?
Auburn and Tennessee fans are a lot like Slinkys...neither are worth much but you do get a sense of satisfaction from pushing them down a flight of stairs
Sorry guys
On ESPNU’s Alabama tracker it said Allen signed with Bama.But on their website it says Cali.
i bet you were wondering.
“why aren’t people happy about this”…lol..its all good man..
Lane Kiffin took the meaning of "Volunteer" WAY too seriously....
Saban is giving props to
assistant coaches, etc. with regard to recruiting success. He also made the point that lots of players sign based on where they’ll be able to play as freshmen, but in reality, almost no one plays as a freshman. Saban talked about it taking 2 years to properly evaluate a recruiting class and said “so we should really be talking about the 2008 recruiting class…how good are they?”
Re: Keenan Allen,
Saban said the schools that could offer Allen and his brother did, but ‘Bama did not because we were ’full’ as far as numbers scholarships/quality recruits. He also acknowledged that we recruited more by ‘need’ this year than last, and replacing losses at secondary was crucial, while the offensive line was not as high a priority this year.
Nice quote from Saban--
“We don’t do that—we don’t negative recruit. We feel like we’ve got a good product, and we sell that.”
Seantrel Henderson signed with USC...
… and the day just gets worse for the Buckeyes. I swear, USC will be able to get hammered by the NCAA and still bring in a boatload of five stars.
"Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself." -- Milton Friedman
by outsidethesidelines on Feb 3, 2010 4:42 PM CST reply actions
poor Minnesota...
….I guess that heart warming story about a big time kid staying home just isnt going to happen here.
Whoever thought that shit was happening?
Ask Rugman, from Minnie, or me (who, sadly, listens to the crap up here). It was a wish, not a likelihood. He was a heavy OSU lean, but I don’t think anyone north of Tennessee expected him to stay in Minnesota.
"Hush now, let it go now. I know it's time to go. Time to let this fall from my hands" VNV Nation, "From My Hands"
by Stuck in the Plains on Feb 3, 2010 7:50 PM CST up reply actions
With him holding out,
it might not be that implausible now. I know Tressel would love him. But Brewster just signed a two year deal. It’s not like Minnesota doesn’t have a good track record with linemen…At least under Mason they did.
"Hush now, let it go now. I know it's time to go. Time to let this fall from my hands" VNV Nation, "From My Hands"
by Stuck in the Plains on Feb 4, 2010 10:39 AM CST up reply actions
Brigning in the five stars...
…is just the beginning. Everyone knows ya gotta coach ‘em up, and the only Kiffin I know that’s capable of that is Monte. Little Kiffer likes to make a lot of noise, but when it’s gut check time he doesn’t have the stones to go for the win.
by CrimsonLawDog on Feb 3, 2010 4:45 PM CST up reply actions
finally watched the
Corey Grant video…
That kid looks like he has an extra gear and glides when he runs.
very nice pick-up, more toys for the offense.
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