wow now, slow up just a little bit.And i get your point, ton of talent in this class but weve wiffed big at the front 7 the last 3 cycles now at least from a depth perspective and that is arguably our biggest weakness, and those misses have led us to miss on others down the stretch by slow playing them. Last year was a disaster, this year looks only slightly better.
Im not sure what to say if you think 5 d lineman over 2 cycles is great. We missed big last year. Doing better this year but building depth there was big deal for this class and this a big miss.wow now, slow up just a little bit.
True DL
the 17 class had Ray, Buggs and Mathis
the 18 class had Wynn and Barmore
OLB/DE:
17: Cowan; Parks, Allen
18: Latu, Davis, Anoma
ILB (the big issue really)
17: Moses, Benton
18: Moody (late add of Kaho, but that was odd)
All the Dl are 4* guys who are going on contribute big time. Mathis was all-freshman SEC, ray played really, really well when he was in. Wynn and Barmore are waiting their turn, just like Q Williams did his first year. Yes, we need to keep the big boys coming in, but on Dl we are not in horrible shape.
For DE/OLB we have a ton of depth, if we can keep folks happy. remember we really only have one true OLB starter since we play in nickel so much then the other guys get reps in situational packages. Cowan getting the boot hurts, as does Davis not qualifying, but in recruiting the staff got them on campus.
Now ILB - that's the area of concern. Other than moses, no big name ready to start ILBs. I think the log jam of depth hurt a bit (Foster, Evans, SDH), with Mack and at least in theory B Davis I'm sure a lot of younger guys thought they wouldn't be able to find a spot on the depth chart. We need at least 2 ILBs in this cycle who can step on campus ready to at least push for a spot on the two deep and contribute immediately on special teams...
There just aren't that many of those kids anymore. You adjust accordingly. Kids don't want to sit when they can go somewhere else and play immediately. We seldom start/play freshmen on the DL. Payne was an exception.Im not sure what to say if you think 5 d lineman over 2 cycles is great. We missed big last year. Doing better this year but building depth there was big deal for this class and this a big miss.
Agreed, I do think that Alfano and Sophsher will play immediately this year though. Possibly DJ Dale since he is coming in early.There just aren't that many of those kids anymore. You adjust accordingly. Kids don't want to sit when they can go somewhere else and play immediately. We seldom start/play freshmen on the DL. Payne was an exception.
Not sure it's official yet.Can someone please change the thread title?
Probably all neccesary to play early. Though dale and Alamo may benefit from a rs year in the s&c programAgreed, I do think that Alfano and Sophsher will play immediately this year though. Possibly DJ Dale since he is coming in early.
They would absolutely! Hoping Barmore will come on strong this spring.Probably all neccesary to play early. Though dale and Alamo may benefit from a rs year in the s&c program
The point is we've missed a LOT more at ILB than DL. I'd rather have picked up 2 more over the last 2 years, but since we only ever play 3 DL at a time, and many times just 2 we are not as thin there as it seems.Im not sure what to say if you think 5 d lineman over 2 cycles is great. We missed big last year. Doing better this year but building depth there was big deal for this class and this a big miss.
He stuck with us. This is huge best dl outside of aa IMOWhat’s going on with all these decommitments all of sudden?
thought this was just a ploy.....He stuck with us. This is huge best dl outside of aa IMO
Do you mean he's signing with Bama?He stuck with us. This is huge best dl outside of aa IMO
Would be great to keep him in this classHe stuck with us. This is huge best dl outside of aa IMO
I agree...... and possibly more in Februaryfans need to step back and relax. recruiting is not for the weak hearted.
Bama will finish with the best DL/OL/ and Secondary class( even w/o Hill) in the nation.
this is not the GOAT first rodeo.
expect more great news before its all said done.