Reading some of these posts when 16-17 year olds decommit makes me laugh. Count no one committed before they sign or enroll in classes. The recruiting word is fluid and these young men have hundreds (if not thousands) of voices in their ears. The "recruiters" know their craft much better than do the young men or the parents.
As for Bama's coaching turnover and recruiting situation vis a vis UGA. It was a given that CKS would pick up some people he had been recruiting. That's the name of the game and not immoral, illegal or under the table. Just recruiting. We try to flip guys every January...and succeed on occasion.
What is notable is that CNS has a really good triumvirate of himself, CJP and CLK. Name me a better top three at recruiting and coaching? I don't see it...anywhere. If we think we know CNS' perceived weaknesses...don't you think he does? To be sure...I don't see these 2 going anywhere for a few years. They have the top two coordinator jobs in CFB -- and are paid accordingly. CLK may leave -- but only for a head coaching position. I personally believe CJP will be here in 5 years when a 70 year old CNS rides off into the sunset -- and then CJP will take the reins. That is all based on pure speculation, not one shred of any kind of knowledge, but a gut feeling that this is Bama's future -- provided all goes well over the next 5 years.
What is also notable is that CNS' recent hires -- on both sides of the ball -- are noted for their "recruiting" ability. That means they know how to sell (in the good sense of that term) -- themselves, their school and the future they can envision for a young man. Any successful person knows how to sell -- they are selling someone on something every day of their lives. Teachers, ministers, professors -- not to mention business persons, etc. -- that is what we do if you break it down to the bottom level. These hires tell me that CNS knows that he is getting older and that young kids may not relate to him in the same way. By hiring these coaches he fixes that possible weakness before it ever becomes one.
This program is STRONGER THAN EVER.
Sorry for the length -- just had to get a few thoughts out. No one up here in NC cares about football or Bama!!!
As for Bama's coaching turnover and recruiting situation vis a vis UGA. It was a given that CKS would pick up some people he had been recruiting. That's the name of the game and not immoral, illegal or under the table. Just recruiting. We try to flip guys every January...and succeed on occasion.
What is notable is that CNS has a really good triumvirate of himself, CJP and CLK. Name me a better top three at recruiting and coaching? I don't see it...anywhere. If we think we know CNS' perceived weaknesses...don't you think he does? To be sure...I don't see these 2 going anywhere for a few years. They have the top two coordinator jobs in CFB -- and are paid accordingly. CLK may leave -- but only for a head coaching position. I personally believe CJP will be here in 5 years when a 70 year old CNS rides off into the sunset -- and then CJP will take the reins. That is all based on pure speculation, not one shred of any kind of knowledge, but a gut feeling that this is Bama's future -- provided all goes well over the next 5 years.
What is also notable is that CNS' recent hires -- on both sides of the ball -- are noted for their "recruiting" ability. That means they know how to sell (in the good sense of that term) -- themselves, their school and the future they can envision for a young man. Any successful person knows how to sell -- they are selling someone on something every day of their lives. Teachers, ministers, professors -- not to mention business persons, etc. -- that is what we do if you break it down to the bottom level. These hires tell me that CNS knows that he is getting older and that young kids may not relate to him in the same way. By hiring these coaches he fixes that possible weakness before it ever becomes one.
This program is STRONGER THAN EVER.
Sorry for the length -- just had to get a few thoughts out. No one up here in NC cares about football or Bama!!!