NoNC4Tubs said:

The 3-Star kids will be signing early and the 5-Stars in February.

That kind of muddies things...

I am sure that new strategies will result from what happens this month.

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I don't see it that way. To me, it strengthens the "verbal commitment" tag and if you are a 4 or 5* verbal before the early signing period then you sign early. The same is true for all of your verbals. If anything, the non-mature or truly undecided kids refrain from any verbals. I think it also gives the staff some time after the early signing period to concentrate on holes to fill in the roster by the remaining field of recruits and maybe even put a little more emphasis on finding the kid that really is a late bloomer who could make a significant contribution to the team. But you are right...a bevy of new strategies will be implemented after this cycle.

CoolBreeze said:

I don't see it that way. To me, it strengthens the "verbal commitment" tag and if you are a 4 or 5* verbal before the early signing period then you sign early. The same is true for all of your verbals. If anything, the non-mature or truly undecided kids refrain from any verbals. I think it also gives the staff some time after the early signing period to concentrate on holes to fill in the roster by the remaining field of recruits and maybe even put a little more emphasis on finding the kid that really is a late bloomer who could make a significant contribution to the team. But you are right...a bevy of new strategies will be implemented after this cycle.

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You have to take into account the major signing day ceremonies covered on TV that many of these high profile guys will still want to do. They may assure the staffs they are solidly committed but some are going to wait for the "look at me" moment. Some of those will move up to 12/20-12/22 but......

NoNC4Tubs said:

The 3-Star kids will be signing early and the 5-Stars in February.

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Remember, not all players who have committed to a team have committable offers. If they sign, they have a committable offer and the school was not weighing them against a potentially better option at that position. So a 4 or 5 star player is not getting bumped by a 3 star unless the school has no idea how to manage their offers/schollies.

ESPNU is going to do 5 big time commitments for the early signing period. Only one we have a chance with is Cox and I don't think he picks us. Here is the link.

https://247sports.com/college/alaba...ent-times-for-star-recruits-on-ESPN-112311512

If all those in the article signing early, actually do, I'll go through some shivers and fall down on my floor, and quite possibly go out on the back deck and scream a big Nature Boy, Whooooo. What a class. Seeing Smith and Parks are already practicing with the team will make going to sleep a much easier proposition. Roll Tide!!!

I understand completely the need to sign the best players, nation-wide, but who ever would have thought that the University of Alabama would have a signing class with what, three kids from the state? Four? Wow.

rtr

Wonder if the fact that both of our RB commits are not "big backs" means our coaches think Bo Scar is staying another season in addition to having N Harris.

bama579 said:

Wonder if the fact that both of our RB commits are not "big backs" means our coaches think Bo Scar is staying another season in addition to having N Harris.

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Ford is really the only RB in this class. Bolden will play slot most of the time. Bo could stay but we also have Brian Robinson who is a big back.

^^^
We both forgot the amazingly dedicated Ronnie Clark.

bama579 said:

^^^
We both forgot the amazingly dedicated Ronnie Clark.

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He always looks good running the ball. He isn't slow and he ain't easy to tackle.

bama579 said:

^^^
We both forgot the amazingly dedicated Ronnie Clark.

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Clark is a senior. We will have Jacobs, N.Harris and Robinson in the back field next season. In addition to Bo or D. Harris if either stays. So it is likely Ford may not see the field much this year anyway. Also we have a five star committed for next years class and I imagine we will go after one or two more.

Blindside13 said:

Clark is a senior. We will have Jacobs, N.Harris and Robinson in the back field next season. In addition to Bo or D. Harris if either stays. So it is likely Ford may not see the field much this year anyway. Also we have a five star committed for next years class and I imagine we will go after one or two more.

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I thought Ronnie was a RS Junior.

ProudTider said:

I thought Ronnie was a RS Junior.

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According to Rolltide.com, you are correct:

http://www.rolltide.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3891

B1GTide said:

According to Rolltide.com, you are correct:

http://www.rolltide.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3891

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Thanks I stand corrected I though Clark was a senior.

Vernon Jackson expected to sign tomorrow as well.

here's the update version:
https://247sports.com/college/alaba...le-For-Alabama-Targets-And-Commits--112355022

bamamick said:

I understand completely the need to sign the best players, nation-wide, but who ever would have thought that the University of Alabama would have a signing class with what, three kids from the state? Four? Wow.

rtr

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aside from the 2008 class which was loaded with in -state talent, under Saban its pretty much been the norm. a couple of years back, IIRC Bama had about 70% out of state recruits in that class. Alabama will continued to recruit nation wide for the best of the best. the formula seems to be working so far. :wink:

sanjosecrimson said:

Vernon Jackson expected to sign tomorrow as well.

here's the update version:
https://247sports.com/college/alaba...le-For-Alabama-Targets-And-Commits--112355022

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Good to hear on Vernon. He is going to be a thumper.