It's a town full of politicians, so why should we expect anything different. Whichever way the wind is currently blowing will change which flag they fly.
I've heard FSU is more of a threat than anyone expected a week or two ago.
We must be in trouble with Ruggs. This seems like a desperate move right here before signing day.
Um, that is ridiculous. His brother has some major talent just like Henry. Some folks man...
Since when has Saban ever made a desperation move in recruiting? :cool2:
First, the timing makes it look desperate. Second, he doesn't even have a 247 profile yet. That doesn't qualify as "major talent."
Yeah, big boy, some folks. Name the last time Saban offered a 5-star recruit's brother two days before signing day. I don't care what you say, the timing makes it look a little desperate.
Did not mean to offend you there Shoals. Kevontae Ruggs is a 6'4" LB recruit and basketball player. We just had Junior Day this weekend and we usually offer numerous Juniors the weekend before signing day. Regardless of how it looks - and I am not sure why any Tidefans would be worried about that anyway - Coach offered the kid a scholly because he evidently likes something about the kid. It would not be the first time our staff under Saban has offered a kid flying under the radar first before a bevy of offers followed and I assume this is the case here. As I said earlier in the thread, Freeshoes is much more of a threat that anyone realizes but I do not believe this staff has ever offered one brother to get another. This coach is simply not wired that way.
Was Darius' brother not a sign and place? I could be wrong but I just have not seen a bunch of games played by this staff in recruiting. The spots are simply too valuable and Saban emphasizes that fact.
Yeah, on "Junior Day" the coaches see a kid they really like and want him on their team but should realize they need to wait until after NSD since they also want his older brother (current recruit) on their team, too.
Funny thing though, all those politicians are from other parts of the state, hardly any from Montgomery....
In your earlier post, you said he had "major talent." Assuming that is true, don't you think recruiting sites and colleges would be well aware of him prior to him getting on campus for a Junior Day when his brother is one of the top WRs in this class? People go see Henry play and end up noticing a LB balling out and start asking questions, or they hear Ruggs' little brother is a stud on defense and offer in hopes the two might be intrigued by playing together.
Good enough. My point is that if he is offered a scholarship from the U of A - arguably the preeminent college football power in the nation for the past decade - then he is a major recruit. And as far as anyone's eyebrows are concerned, with all due respect, who really cares? People are going to criticize no matter what we do anyway. So, if Coach offered this kid a scholly I certainly take it on terms of precedent set by the staff over the years which is to offer the kids that give us the best chance of being successful. I may be wrong and time will tell but that is my take.
