As far as running backs are concerned, look at the QB situation if you want a different perspective. Alabama did try to bring in a QB per class, but what happened when Phillip Sims transferred? They had to move a guy from running back over to QB, and they still haven't found a clear replacement. That's with what seemed like a reasonable accumulation of QBs, and the fact that it impacted the RB depth says something as well.We've had years where we had a real problem with attrition in the RB corp due to injuries. I say sign as many as we can get. A couple of injuries to the No. 1 and No. 2 rotation right now would concern me less now than in the past, because the pantry is currently full of talented ball carriers.
I understand your concerns, and you are correct that tailback probably has a higher level of attrition than any other position on the field. Nevertheless, you've got to field an entire roster, and we've got just about as many scholarships devoted to tailbacks right now as can be considered feasibly possible. At some point, with only about 78 scholarships remaining, you've just got to focus on the remaining 23 positions.We've had years where we had a real problem with attrition in the RB corp due to injuries.
That may be, but clearly the staff evaluates things very differently. I think their take on Roc is that, while he's a fine player, we really don't necessarily need to add another tailback in this class, and we can get tailbacks in the 2015 class who are just as good as he is after we address some need areas in this class that are more immediately pressing.BUT in this situation ROC Thomas looks like the best RB in the country to me and is right here in the state so you can't convince me he wouldn't Roll with us if we pursued him. LF is a serious long shot and pretty much an LSU lock IMHO. Why not get Roc when he looks better than LF? It's just mind boggling to me.
We already have the kid from Vigor committed to us for 2015. I agree with how the staff handled this situation. Roc is a great player, but we have several positions of need (OL, DB in particular) and we need bodies there; we'll return all our RBs next year barring transfer/ injury. I do feel for Roc if he wants to play for us, but this happens with a lot of kids at a lot of different schools. With Ross P. committing, I think Jordan Sims is in the same boat as Roc; but Sims may take a grayshirt offer.That may be, but clearly the staff evaluates things very differently. I think their take on Roc is that, while he's a fine player, we really don't necessarily need to add another tailback in this class, and we can get tailbacks in the 2015 class who are just as good as he is after we address some need areas in this class that are more immediately pressing.
Maybe they are wrong on that and the whole thing blows up in their faces, but FWIW I suspect that they are probably right. The fact that we have also had such success playing tailbacks immediately as true freshmen -- Ingram, Trent, Yeldon, and Drake -- only furthers their thinking in that regard, I believe.
Forest for the trees...Thank both of you for your comments...I agree whole heartily with both of you (Ledmonds & Tusks) but where were you guys 3 months ago when I got hammered for stating these facts 3 months ago....I needed you guys.
As did I, but some folks just won't look at the entire picture. But then again, I can already see how some will use the media to paint the picture that Alabama is "overlooking in-state talent" despite the fact that's it is far from the truth. But when has that stopped the media?For the three that still want to bring up the issue, I made two posts in the thread about the topic. Look at them. Bama isn't doing this every year. Please, quit acting like this happens every single year.
That is the entire picture.... to include the media reactions in your evaluation of the recruiting is a full view. They are going to rack us across the coals and whether or not if its true there will be some out there who believes what is written.As did I, but some folks just won't look at the entire picture. But then again, I can already see how some will use the media to paint the picture that Alabama is "overlooking in-state talent" despite the fact that's it is far from the truth. But when has that stopped the media?
Your tone is quite confrontational for a discussion on this subject. Not everyone is going to see things your way. And I am one of those that don't.For the three that still want to bring up the issue, I made two posts in the thread about the topic. Look at them. Bama isn't doing this every year. Please, quit acting like this happens every single year.
Seriously? Everyone doesn't see it your way either. It's called an OPINION and if you are going to have thin skin, then this may not be the place for you.Your tone is quite confrontational for a discussion on this subject. Not everyone is going to see things your way. And I am one of those that don't.
You didn't listen to Gene Stallings did you? I know Coach Saban shares the same philosophy.That is the entire picture.... to include the media reactions in your evaluation of the recruiting is a full view. They are going to rack us across the coals and whether or not if its true there will be some out there who believes what is written.
Your tone is quite confrontational for a discussion on this subject. Not everyone is going to see things your way. And I am one of those that don't.
Please and thank you.Anyway, back to Fournette...
I don't think the line will ever be too short for LF. If we miss on LF I have a feeling the Roc will smell what we are cooking . Did I just write that?I just hope we get this guy. The line is getting shorter by the day.
I don't think you did. But I see what you're saying. This class could beat the best ever. We've been saying that for the past couple years.I don't think the line will ever be too short for LF. If we miss on LF I have a feeling the Roc will smell what we are cooking . Did I just write that?