I believe we will get both actually.I don't see us getting both Taulia and Tyson.
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I believe we will get both actually.I don't see us getting both Taulia and Tyson.
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Anything ranked within the top ten is championship level recruiting. ESPN had us ranked at #4 when it was all said and done. I saw a segment on College Football Live with Tom Luginbill and he was addressing the "disappointed" Alabama fans who thought the sky was falling because we didn't finish #1 like we're used to finishing. He said (and I agree with him) that a top 5 class is an excellent recruiting class and isn't a sign of "trouble" or anything "ending". I am not disappointed in this class whatsoever. If we don't finish number one next year, but still finish with a top ten or top five class I'll still be happy. The development is the biggest key. Which we're one of if not the best in the country at developing players to excel within our system.I wanted to throw my two cents worth into the discussion that is happening in several other threads as it relates to this years recruiting class.
We all know this run will end. It's not even a dynasty anymore. It's whatever is past a dynasty. We need a knew name for it, and I think it will continue for at least a couple of more years, maybe more. The issue is the foundation will start to crack at some point, and the place it may do that is in recruiting. Bama brought in a really good class, and several of those guys are going to be difference makers, but it wasn't up to the usual standard from the past 10 years.
This class may be an anomaly, and I hope it is. There was the new early signing period that the staff and CNS may not have handled as well as they could have, and that is very correctable. We had a tremendous amount of staff turnover. Some of that turn over was regrettable. I would have loved to keep Pruitt one more year, and I think that was the thought around the program. I don't blame Pruitt for taking the Viles job. It's a big time job, and if he brings them back to some level of prominence he can write his own paycheck there or somewhere else. I've also read and listened to podcasts that say he left on good terms and did it the right way, and the on field performance of the defense in the play offs reflect that. This fact may even open a door for him to return at a later time. I wouldn't mind that at all if he shows that he can handle the big chair at a place like UT with Fat Phil looking over his shoulder that will be impressive.
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I confess: I drank a lot of Kool-Aid before yesterday, and halfway expected Bama to jump all the way to the top ranking.Anything ranked within the top ten is championship level recruiting. ESPN had us ranked at #4 when it was all said and done. I saw a segment on College Football Live with Tom Luginbill and he was addressing the "disappointed" Alabama fans who thought the sky was falling because we didn't finish #1 like we're used to finishing. He said (and I agree with him) that a top 5 class is an excellent recruiting class and isn't a sign of "trouble" or anything "ending". I am not disappointed in this class whatsoever. If we don't finish number one next year, but still finish with a top ten or top five class I'll still be happy. The development is the biggest key. Which we're one of if not the best in the country at developing players to excel within our system.
I seriously doubt that Saban has that mindset. He evaluates the player (no matter where they are from) and recruits accordingly...:wink:Auburn uses the "I would rather have an in-state kid because it means more to him" line on players. I know they used it on some recruits this year.
No, we shouldn't ignore top 100 national guys just to sign a 3* from the state because he grew up cheering for Alabama. We do, however, need to be mindful of the in-state guys that could make a difference. Let's not take those guys for granted and assume they'll come running when Bama needs a fallback plan the last week of January.
Lot's of offers already out. Of course, we don't know who, if any, have a green light for commitment.
I'm hoping for both of them as wellLot's of offers already out. Of course, we don't know who, if any, have a green light for commitment.
I do hope we get Taulia and Tyson. It would be just wrong for Tyson to be anywhere else and Taulia looks legit as slightly for famous big brother!
This.We are going to take two QB's in the '19 class and all of our QB prospects will know this. I think it is very possible we sign both since I think they both are competitors and both want to come to Bama IMO.