Re: Jovon Robinson Leads NJCAA in Rushing
Rumblings are true: We have given Robinson an offer to be a member of the 2015 recruiting class. He will be a December graduate, so he will enroll early.
Truth of the matter is that Robinson has been very high on us for a long time, and he has long since wanted an offer. We initially had no real interest, and then demurred for several months, but the combination of his monster JUCO season and our arguably tailback-less 2014 class (depending on what happens with Bo) have compelled us to finally extend an offer. We plan on taking a couple of backs in this class, which will allow us to add two more additions to the 2015 backfield, which will at least include Henry and Tenpenny (and possibly Yeldon, Drake, and Scarbrough, or some combination of those three). Adding Robinson, who again will enroll early, to Flowers in the 2015 class essentially solidifies us at the tailback position for the 2015 season.
Not sure where we go from here, honestly. Obviously it's a long time until Robinson enrolls -- just over 10 months -- but he has long since coveted an Alabama offer, and aside from our program being a tailback-factory, we legitimately have the real possibility of immediate playing time for a true championship contender to offer him. Again, long way to go, and his commitment may or may not be imminent, but for the time being the widely-held consensus is that he ends up in Tuscaloosa.