Again, this is from Reggie...a guy very close to the program and one of the avenues Rodney Orr uses on TI to "unofficially" pass news along. It's very seldom that Reggie (BamaK on TI) will post something that ends up being wrong.
As I've posted previously, the staff's 4 top priorities are:
1. Lorenzo Washington (Private)
2. RB (Manson or Walker)
3. WR (Brown, Kendrick, or Hall)
4. DL (Mainord since Qualified)
This list has obviously changed with the loss of Mainord. I've been told that the staff will now take both HS WR's, Brown and Hall, if we can hold both. That tells me that they expect to hold only 1 RB since it is doubtful we could hold both. They have always stated that Manson was their top choice because of the philosophy of securing your local base thus discouraging out-of-state rivals. However, the fact is that though Manson has told the staff privately that he will switch from UF he hasn't pulled the trigger. If Darius has indeed settled on Bama then I believe that will close the RB slot but can't state with certainty that is the staff's position like in past posts.
Darius Walker is considered to be the better pure runner/football player of the 2 prospects so that's my personal preference. I've been told the staff has a plan even though the numbers seem too high to fit in 19 official slots in this class so just don't get too nervous.
By the way, what's the answer to the recent Riddle ?
-It's not too smart to attempt theft on a visit. Please just refrain from discussion on this but that's what evidently happened.
-More steam regarding Rader out of Birmingham sources but there has been assurances of no changes this year from official channels.
There will be info that I may decide to clarify relating to Memphis but likely after Signing Day but that's where things stand right now.
As always, I hope this helps......................................
As I've posted previously, the staff's 4 top priorities are:
1. Lorenzo Washington (Private)
2. RB (Manson or Walker)
3. WR (Brown, Kendrick, or Hall)
4. DL (Mainord since Qualified)
This list has obviously changed with the loss of Mainord. I've been told that the staff will now take both HS WR's, Brown and Hall, if we can hold both. That tells me that they expect to hold only 1 RB since it is doubtful we could hold both. They have always stated that Manson was their top choice because of the philosophy of securing your local base thus discouraging out-of-state rivals. However, the fact is that though Manson has told the staff privately that he will switch from UF he hasn't pulled the trigger. If Darius has indeed settled on Bama then I believe that will close the RB slot but can't state with certainty that is the staff's position like in past posts.
Darius Walker is considered to be the better pure runner/football player of the 2 prospects so that's my personal preference. I've been told the staff has a plan even though the numbers seem too high to fit in 19 official slots in this class so just don't get too nervous.
By the way, what's the answer to the recent Riddle ?
-It's not too smart to attempt theft on a visit. Please just refrain from discussion on this but that's what evidently happened.
-More steam regarding Rader out of Birmingham sources but there has been assurances of no changes this year from official channels.
There will be info that I may decide to clarify relating to Memphis but likely after Signing Day but that's where things stand right now.
As always, I hope this helps......................................
