*** RB BJ Emmons Signs With Alabama ***

bama579

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Re: *** 2016 4* RB BJ Emmons Commits to Bama ****

He's a kid, sure. But this happened in the middle of last football season, not the last century, and he is a small-town football star. So his judgment becomes an issue. Lack of judgment has left us short-handed at running back because we recruited talent and ignored character. And I wonder if we would be so cavalier over youthful faux pas if our young star in the making had committed to Auburn or Tennessee. Georgia appears to have stopped recruiting him. Wonder why? At the very least, we should consider this a reminder that we all recruit the same kids, and sometimes those involve risks.

Good luck, BJ. We're all pulling for you. Keep your head on straight.
A bit over the top on with "ignored character" perhaps. Misjudged, got bad info, etc., maybe. Even probably. Ignored? . . It's unlikely.

Agree on most of your post, though.
 

CrimsonEyeshade

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Re: *** 2016 4* RB BJ Emmons Commits to Bama ****

Thanks, and I think that's fair criticism.

A bit over the top on with "ignored character" perhaps. Misjudged, got bad info, etc., maybe. Even probably. Ignored? . . It's unlikely.

Agree on most of your post, though.
 

BamaInBham

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What running back has Nick Saban signed while at Alabama that hasn't been a great looking back ?
There have been several that, IMO, were not on the level of these new guys.

IMO, this new group could be the best ever and that's not hyperbole - it may be wrong, but it is not hyperbole. D. Harris may need to add 10 pounds without losing anything, may already have.
 

alwayshavebeen

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Re: *** 2016 4* RB BJ Emmons Commits to Bama ****

Going to see Emmons Friday night and will let you know how he did....I will add that the team he is playing has a very special Soph LB.
 

alwayshavebeen

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Re: *** 2016 4* RB BJ Emmons Commits to Bama ****

Ok here is the story on RJ Emmons last night as his Freedom team took on my high school Shelby (2 time defending 2A State Champs)
Shelby 40 - Freedom 28 - Emmons had 24 carries for 89 yards against a stout and very quick Shelby defense.

Positives - He had a 107 yd pick-6 and demonstrated great speed down the sideline. He has outstanding burst and acceleration rarely seen on a high school team, and had maybe 3 really good runs (one called back) showing great strength and power. He also kicked off (straight ahead kicker) and put all his kicks in the end zone. Punted too but JK Scott has nothing to worry about.

Observation - Freedom ran an EXTREMELY conservative offense only attempting 3 passes. In the second half they ran 2 tight ends and a diamond backfield handing off to Emmons and number 3 every time between the tackles. Shelby put 10 in the box and they had no where to run.

Negatives - The game had to be stopped twice when he was literally throwing up on the field. Trainers worked with him all night for cramps and they actually took him to the ambulance during the 3rd quarter for dehydration, but he came back.

Attitude - This game was chippy especially in the second half with multiple unsportsmanlike penalties. Emmons was never involved and he was constantly helping Shelby players up after being tackled and patting them on the helmet.

Bottom line IMO - He is dynamite that ran in to more than his team could handle. As mentioned before, Shelby has a Sophomore linebacker who has offers from about all ACC schools and maybe Tennessee who had 17 tackles in the game. Shelby also has a Sophomore running back that ran for over 180 yards.
Other than maybe his conditioning, nothing not to like about Emmons.

Link to Local Paper
 

jambama1

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Re: *** RB BJ Emmons Commits to Alabama ***

In last nights game by half time 8 carries 279 yards 5 td's thats 34.875 yards per carry
 

alwayshavebeen

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Re: *** 2016 4* RB BJ Emmons Commits to Bama ****

Keep an eye on this Friday when Freedom plays 10-2 Kings Mountain in the NC 3A Playoffs. This will be far and away the best team Emmons has faced since early season loss to Shelby.
 
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alwayshavebeen

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Re: *** 2016 4* RB BJ Emmons Commits to Bama ****

Met and had a chance to briefly talk to BJ at the NC/SC Shrine Bowl practice in Spartanburg today. Seemed like a very humble and nice guy, and grinned ear to ear saying Roll Tide. Watching him today reinforces what I said back in August...The kid has a burst of speed that is pretty special.
 

jambama1

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Re: *** 2016 4* RB BJ Emmons Commits to Bama ****

Met and had a chance to briefly talk to BJ at the NC/SC Shrine Bowl practice in Spartanburg today. Seemed like a very humble and nice guy, and grinned ear to ear saying Roll Tide. Watching him today reinforces what I said back in August...The kid has a burst of speed that is pretty special.
Needs to keep working in the classroom like Lacy did
 

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