*** TE Harrison Jones Commits to Alabama *** - Page 2

CrimsonEyeshade · August 25th, 2009, 07:52 AM

Congrats, Harrison. Welcome to the family.

Bama Bard · August 25th, 2009, 08:54 AM

	Quote:	dWarriors88
	So this guy is a project? Just guessing anyways, He doesnt seem very big, or fast... Whats are the positives? Will this guy play next year like Cade Foster? Or will I not hear this guys name till 2012??

I don't think he is a project by any means. Harrison is a tough and solid football player like his brother. Notice how quietly his brother has moved from off the charts to #1 RG in one year. The Jones' brothers will be players that make a difference for Bama and in more ways than just on the football field.

Positives:

1. He is a character kid that will lead on and off the field.
2. He is intelligent and well schooled, the transition to the college class will be an easy on for him.
3. He has played tightend for several years, so instead of learning a position he will be refining his technique.
4. He, like his brother, is coachable. Tell him to gain weight, he will gain weight. etc. etc.
5. Like most Saban recruits, he is a team first guy and will buy in to the program. (as opposed to Ambles, Cobbs, etc, that Saban kinda let go)
6 He is a good basketball player and he has great hands. Basketball players make great tight ends.
7. The most important, his commitment makes Lance Thompson look like an even bigger tool with his fence around Memphis comments

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bigmammal · August 25th, 2009, 08:57 AM

	Quote:	NATidefan
	Good Kid, great Hands, may not play for a year or two, but will be a solid backup and has the ability and drive to possibly develop into a great starter. All my opinion of course.

I share your opinion.

His statement was one of the most impressive I've heard. Speaks to his character I think.

He says CNS wants him to gain 20-25 lbs to 250. At 6' 4', you'd think that in a year or two he could gain that, and still run well carrying it.

The Jones boys are going to do us proud. Harrison, thanks. I hope your experience at Bama proves fruitful and completely enjoyable.

runtheoption22 · August 25th, 2009, 09:59 AM

Sure, more talented prospects are on the board, but the pickup makes a lot of sense. I don't think Wilson Love will be a TE/H-back, so we needed to add another one to Vogler in this class.

I think he'll come in ahead of where Smelley was, and we saw how he forced his way into playing time the last half of last season.

bamachile · August 25th, 2009, 10:19 AM

Welcome aboard, Harrison!

jthomas666 · August 25th, 2009, 10:25 AM

	Quote:	dWarriors88
	So this guy is a project? Just guessing anyways, He doesnt seem very big, or fast... Whats are the positives? Will this guy play next year like Cade Foster? Or will I not hear this guys name till 2012??

The kid had offers from all over the place, including Florida and Oklahoma.

DiamondDust · August 25th, 2009, 10:47 AM

As previously mentioned, it's nice to know that the wall Lance Thompson put up in Memphis is still holding sturdy.

time_4_the_TIDE · August 25th, 2009, 10:53 AM

Welcome aboard Harrison!!! I find myself in a moment here so bear with me. After the past 2 recruiting classes and now this one forming I cant help but smile. Now I am not an older fan I am a child of the early 80's. But I have always been a BAMA fan, I am one of 32 grandchildren and the we dont have a single Aubbie in our immediate family, we put them up for adoption. And I was born and lived in B'ham till 95 and have been to many many games at Legion Field and BD Stadium. And in 92' my dad knew we were going to win the NC so we went to 6 reg season games, the very 1st SECCG, and the NC game in New Orleans. And after that experience it only deepened the color of my blood. Yet since that wonderful year I have gotten older and older but my beloved FB team has had some very terrible years. I have been so tired, as I am sure the rest of you have been, of the let down after let down. Now...I dont really know how to feel with nothing but top class after top class coming in. I find myself now almost vibrating with excitement and anticipation now with VT coming closer and closer. It is almost the same feeling I had as a child looking up at the Super Dome before the Miami game. And I find it kinda funny all these years later and I here I FINALLY am again feeling confident about the team and the program's direction for the next few years. It is a wonderful change from the past 15 years and ALL I have to say is ROLL TIDE and keep em' coming Saban!!!

Bamaball2001 · August 25th, 2009, 11:17 AM

I remember, not too long ago, when recruiting a tight end was almost an after thought with the Bama brain trust and most of the preeminent TEs would not even give Bama a look.

Another example of how Tlde is changing, under Saban and company.

Welcome Harrison...

Roll Tide!

crimson_blood · August 25th, 2009, 01:06 PM

	Quote:	Bama Bard
	I don't think he is a project by any means. Harrison is a tough and solid football player like his brother. Notice how quietly his brother has moved from off the charts to #1 RG in one year. The Jones' brothers will be players that make a difference for Bama and in more ways than just on the football field. Positives: 1. He is a character kid that will lead on and off the field. 2. He is intelligent and well schooled, the transition to the college class will be an easy on for him. 3. He has played tightend for several years, so instead of learning a position he will be refining his technique. 4. He, like his brother, is coachable. Tell him to gain weight, he will gain weight. etc. etc. 5. Like most Saban recruits, he is a team first guy and will buy in to the program. (as opposed to Ambles, Cobbs, etc, that Saban kinda let go) 6 He is a good basketball player and he has great hands. Basketball players make great tight ends. 7. The most important, his commitment makes Lance Thompson look like an even bigger tool with his fence around Memphis comments .

You, my friend, "get it." Excellent post.

As a few have already mentioned, the days of a guy stepping on campus and playing immediately are pretty much over. I hate it when I see posters say something like "He doesn't look very big or fast...he must be a project..." (not bashing you individually DW). They're ALL projects...nobody's a sure-fire prospect just because they have bigtime talent and measureables (see Zo Lawrence). I know it sounds corny and cliche and all...but it ain't all about the 40 times and bench press numbers when you're looking for guys to build your program. There's something to be said for going after character guys off the field and in the classroom. He's coachable and an "effort" guy...I can't tell you how important that is. When you land a kid with the intangibles and character like Jones, you've struck gold. And he's actually a really good player, too. I said it in the other thread - he reminds me of Dallas Clark.

You need kids like H. Jones in your program. Nothing but positives about his character and work ethic from those around him. He's a lifelong Bama guy...he loves it and has been waiting for the opportunity. I am ecstatic that he's coming on board.

bodiddle · August 25th, 2009, 01:58 PM

	Quote:	runtheoption22
	Sure, more talented prospects are on the board, but the pickup makes a lot of sense. I don't think Wilson Love will be a TE/H-back, so we needed to add another one to Vogler in this class. I think he'll come in ahead of where Smelley was, and we saw how he forced his way into playing time the last half of last season.

RTO, what position do you think W. Love will Play?

runtheoption22 · August 25th, 2009, 02:44 PM

	Quote:	bodiddle
	RTO, what position do you think W. Love will Play?

based on his growth, either DE or OG. According to reports, he's added a lot of weight.

buzzincuzzin · August 25th, 2009, 02:52 PM

	Quote:	Bama Bard
	I don't think he is a project by any means. Harrison is a tough and solid football player like his brother. Notice how quietly his brother has moved from off the charts to #1 RG in one year. The Jones' brothers will be players that make a difference for Bama and in more ways than just on the football field. Positives: 1. He is a character kid that will lead on and off the field. 2. He is intelligent and well schooled, the transition to the college class will be an easy on for him. 3. He has played tightend for several years, so instead of learning a position he will be refining his technique. 4. He, like his brother, is coachable. Tell him to gain weight, he will gain weight. etc. etc. 5. Like most Saban recruits, he is a team first guy and will buy in to the program. (as opposed to Ambles, Cobbs, etc, that Saban kinda let go) 6 He is a good basketball player and he has great hands. Basketball players make great tight ends. 7. The most important, his commitment makes Lance Thompson look like an even bigger tool with his fence around Memphis comments .

#7..... The others are gravy.