2018 Prospect: DT Bobby "Tre" Brown Flips Back to TAMU

Re: DT Bobby Brown Commits to TAMU

bamablood6 said:

I said currently. Even coach Saban said they were not sure how to handle the early signing period. But no one seems to admit that things are not going well this cycle. Unless Bama starts to flip some DL, the Much needed DL class is looking like a thud right now. I know coach Sabans history but right now his staff is getting beat pretty consistently on the road. Some of you all are not willing to admit that. Long ways til February but not until December. I hope your right... But top 3 right now is a reach. Big need of DBs and DL. I guess your expecting some big time flips to end up top 3. And yes they are doing good with the OL potentially.. But the true need is DL and DBs.

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Or maybe some of us realize recruiting is very fluid and things will change.

I've been told by someone that talked to an assistant - the staff isn't worried. They feel good about what they're going to be able to do.

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RTR91 said:

Or maybe some of us realize recruiting is very fluid and things will change.

I've been told by someone that talked to an assistant - the staff isn't worried. They feel good about what they're going to be able to do.

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I`m hoping that`s an " informed" realization, `91 !

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bamablood6 said:

I know the past, but this Bama staff is currently getting it handed to them this cycle. Seems to be the worse recruiting staff Coach Saban has assembled in a long long time.

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Our depth is being used against us...

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NoNC4Tubs said:

Our depth is being used against us...

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I`d be stunned if it wasn`t at least tried by everyone who recruits against us. How successful that is as a tactic, however, I`m sure varies from recruit to recruit.

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NoNC4Tubs said:

Our depth is being used against us...

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Hasn't worked in the last 7 years...

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BamaMark. said:

Hasn't worked in the last 7 years...

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You`re absolutely correct and it`s never ceased to amaze me how unsuccessful it`s been in the past.

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Tideflyer said:

You`re absolutely correct and it`s never ceased to amaze me how unsuccessful it`s been in the past.

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Certainly likely that "depth" plays a role, nonetheless, it is conceivable that Lane and Kirby were undervalued as recruiters- now we are seeing the consequence of their departure. This could, underscore could, be a major setback( no 5, few 4 stars) for a program, does not bode well.

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merino said:

Certainly likely that "depth" plays a role, nonetheless, it is conceivable that Lane and Kirby were undervalued as recruiters- now we are seeing the consequence of their departure. This could, underscore could, be a major setback( no 5, few 4 stars) for a program, does not bode well.

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Lane didn't recruit much - if at all - last year. How'd that class turn out?

This is just nonsense.

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merino said:

Certainly likely that "depth" plays a role, nonetheless, it is conceivable that Lane and Kirby were undervalued as recruiters- now we are seeing the consequence of their departure. This could, underscore could, be a major setback( no 5, few 4 stars) for a program, does not bode well.

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You are out of line with the bolded statement: Kiffin supposedly had little to do with recruiting in general and nothing to do with the DL. Pruitt is at least as good as Kirby.

Having said that, things are not going as smoothly as usual, but Saban and his staff have earned the benefit of the doubt.

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merino said:

Certainly likely that "depth" plays a role, nonetheless, it is conceivable that Lane and Kirby were undervalued as recruiters- now we are seeing the consequence of their departure. This could, underscore could, be a major setback( no 5, few 4 stars) for a program, does not bode well.

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Our recruiting this year has probably been effected most by the departure of Napier and Cristobal.

Kirby does appear to be blowing the doors off of recruiting this year. I just saw where he just got a commitment from the #3 running back Cook after he had already had a commitment from the #1 running back White.

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This may sound like sour grapes but I was not impressed with his film. If the coaches liked what he did at camp that is usually one of the main things, so if we wanted him I'm sorry we didnt get him.

I have no doubt we'll get a couple of good defensive linemen. Some years there seem to be more to pick from than others. We have a few really outstanding young players right now. DB's and D'linemen may be our biggest need for the future. The coaches have a plan to get our needs filled I'm sure.

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who is next on our board at this position? And any possibility we go the juco route for DL in this cycle?

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We need a 3 star or two like Marcell Dareus. A JuCo or two may be in order.

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deliveryman35 said:

who is next on our board at this position? And any possibility we go the juco route for DL in this cycle?[/QUOTE]

A possibility ? More likely a necessity. Tremblay at least.

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Re: DT Bobby Brown Commits to TAMU

RTR91 said:

Or maybe some of us realize recruiting is very fluid and things will change.

I've been told by someone that talked to an assistant - the staff isn't worried. They feel good about what they're going to be able to do.

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I do believe they will pull some surprises but yes consistently right now--as there have been more than just the last 2 that committed elsewhere. There was not just Miller and Brown, but Bama has come in "second" more than a few times this cycle so far. I am sure the staff is not worried because they will end up with a good class I am sure based on history, or Coach Saban will make some adjustments. Yes there are some silents sitting there apparently.

But there has been more than a few hiccups this cycle, but no one wants to admit that. I understand Locksley's situation, and I know this staff is still building relationships......

I hope all of you are correct about the final stretch and I am sure Bama will get some good ones, but Bama needs a wealth of DLs and DBs....but especially Backup DBs for next year as that bunch is looking thin with a wealth of talent on the recruiting list.

Next year should be back to a number 1 class though, especially if this class doesn't pan out, then Coach will be P'O and end up with the best class ever. lol

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Maybe we can beef up a DE or two down the road. The Wynn kid is already 285.

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I wonder what Mr. Brown thinks about the game tonight in College Station. That nail is getting driven deeper in deeper in the Summlin coffin.