Re: 2013 LB Reuben Foster flips to Barn
It will be nice watching TJY running by him for a TD in 2013.
It will be nice watching TJY running by him for a TD in 2013.
It just goes to show you how much we are on their minds. The barners are even trying to mimic what our recruits do.Exactly! Reuben's announcement was TJ Yeldon's announcement of his switch word for word except changing the school names. That certainly wasn't his doing seeing as how he has no prior allegiance to either school before recruiting. That was definitely the doing of someone associated closely with AU's program who felt butt hurt by Yeldon's switch
My thoughts exactly. I'll admit I don't follow Auburn or the NFL as closely as I do Alabama. But someone tell me who was the last Auburn LB that went on to the NFL? Was it Karlos Dansby a decade ago?The sad thing about this for this kid is he just severely hurt his chances of developing into an NFL type LB. If he would of went to LSU (thank goodness he didn't BTW), Florida or heck, even Miss St. he would have received the coaching necessary to develope him into an NFL draftee. But Auburn simply will not provide him that opportunity. Too bad for him.
No because he was with his teammates Mr. Taylor and Mr. Luper.I heard through a nutjob Barner fan that RF was at the Auburn practice facility nearly EVERYDAY this summer. Is that not a recruiting violation? This whole fiasco is just so dirty.
I hate to put it this way because it ultimately hurts the kids who sign with them. But the "system" they have in place right now of how they go about doing things is perfect for Alabama. Now that both Cam and Malzahn are gone they have no more "rabbits in the hat" to keep them competitive. We're about to see how Cheezenip failed so miserably at Iowa St.My thoughts exactly. I'll admit I don't follow Auburn or the NFL as closely as I do Alabama. But someone tell me who was the last Auburn LB that went on to the NFL? Was it Karlos Dansby a decade ago?
Foster's statement via AuburnSports.com:Exactly! Reuben's announcement was TJ Yeldon's announcement of his switch word for word except changing the school names. That certainly wasn't his doing seeing as how he has no prior allegiance to either school before recruiting. That was definitely the doing of someone associated closely with AU's program who felt butt hurt by Yeldon's switch
if you would have read my first sentence...you would see where I drew this conclusion. learn how not to take things out of context.And we know this how? Funny how his character and suitability as a recruit never came up when he was committed to us.
Given how the Cyrus, Calloway and Yelden sagas ended, what you say we all choose our words with care?
Class post, couldn't have said it any better.Bit of a closing statement for now...
Again, just a very weird deal, and it seems like Foster is just all over the place. Committed to 'Bama for months, denied any suggestions he was wavering, couple of weeks back there was a strong feeling that he was UGA bound, then he is all Roll Tide at the Opening, and days later he commits to Auburn. Hopefully all is well with the kid, but it sounds like he is just mentally disconnected right now.
Now, I am sure we'll keep recruiting him, and frankly I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if he de-commits from Auburn in due time. He'll take his official visits later this year, and based on how uncertain he has been in recent weeks, I'd bet good money that this one turns into an absolute circus. The early enroll aspect will only make things crazier.
For Auburn, it's a huge pick-up at a major need position. If they can hang onto him -- I think that's a decent question, but we'll see -- he should be a star player. There aren't 15-20 guys like Foster coming down the pike every year, he's a rare talent.
As for 'Bama, you hate to lose a potential star, but the impact on us is minimal. We signed a great linebacker class last year, and we're going to be loaded at the position regardless and we're going to bring in another top class. Who knows, we may even flip him a few months down the road. Either way, no real cause for concern, we'll be fine.
Finally, nice to see most, though not all, took the Foster news pretty well and responded appropriately. Again, we'll be fine regardless of what he does, so best of luck to the kid either way. Just hope it works out well for him regardless of where he ends up. Special talent.
I agree but this is almost scripted to well not to have been planned they way it went down. I am glad that AU feels they needed this moral victory. If any of the stuff that has been floating around is true I doubt UA will get this kid in the end. Good luck to him and hope he can get healthly for him and his families sake. Should have a great career.Bit of a closing statement for now...
Again, just a very weird deal, and it seems like Foster is just all over the place. Committed to 'Bama for months, denied any suggestions he was wavering, couple of weeks back there was a strong feeling that he was UGA bound, then he is all Roll Tide at the Opening, and days later he commits to Auburn. Hopefully all is well with the kid, but it sounds like he is just mentally disconnected right now.
Now, I am sure we'll keep recruiting him, and frankly I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if he de-commits from Auburn in due time. He'll take his official visits later this year, and based on how uncertain he has been in recent weeks, I'd bet good money that this one turns into an absolute circus. The early enroll aspect will only make things crazier.
For Auburn, it's a huge pick-up at a major need position. If they can hang onto him -- I think that's a decent question, but we'll see -- he should be a star player. There aren't 15-20 guys like Foster coming down the pike every year, he's a rare talent.
As for 'Bama, you hate to lose a potential star, but the impact on us is minimal. We signed a great linebacker class last year, and we're going to be loaded at the position regardless and we're going to bring in another top class. Who knows, we may even flip him a few months down the road. Either way, no real cause for concern, we'll be fine.
Finally, nice to see most, though not all, took the Foster news pretty well and responded appropriately. Again, we'll be fine regardless of what he does, so best of luck to the kid either way. Just hope it works out well for him regardless of where he ends up. Special talent.
Yeah; the timing is what is interesting with the developments of criminal activity (of others; not RF) starting to come out. As BET, we loaded up on LB in 2012; we had a good group in 2011 with Depriest, Devall, etc. and have Allen committed already (and hopefully pursuing Thomas heavily). Losing a top flight LB prospect isn't a huge blow to our depth. Losing top flight OT and QB prospects would be however.I agree but this is almost scripted to well not to have been planned they way it went down. I am glad that AU feels they needed this moral victory. If any of the stuff that has been floating around is true I doubt UA will get this kid in the end. Good luck to him and hope he can get healthly for him and his families sake. Should have a great career.
What better way to make your fans feel all good about themselves when one recruit is arrested twice in 10 days, another recruit gets sent home from The Opening, your "star" QB signee gets sent home, DeAngelo Benton is reported to be a key factor in the shooting a few weeks ago, and players die from the shooting incident?I agree but this is almost scripted to well not to have been planned they way it went down. I am glad that AU feels they needed this moral victory. If any of the stuff that has been floating around is true I doubt UA will get this kid in the end. Good luck to him and hope he can get healthly for him and his families sake. Should have a great career.
Here's what I cling to now when we miss out on a star recruit. "This ain't 2006 anymore. This ain't the dark ages of Bama football anymore." It is the opposite. It is one of the golden periods of Bama football. We've won two NC's in three years. Our recruiting classes now have more talent in one class than three recruiting classes in years past. Bama football is now a well oiled machine no longer running on used parts. We get the best and when we miss out on the best we replace it with the best.What better way to make your fans feel all good about themselves when one recruit is arrested twice in 10 days, another recruit gets sent home from The Opening, your "star" QB signee gets sent home, DeAngelo Benton is reported to be a key factor in the shooting a few weeks ago, and players die from the shooting incident?