2009 Alabama Commitments and Prospects List (Updated)

[BigEasyTider]

OT James Carpenter has a Bama offer.

BOL: James Carpenter Profile

Bama Mag: James Carpenter Profile

I do see that Scout.com has now rated Carpenter, and they now have him as a four-star.

Moreover, he returned from his visit to Norman, and though he sounded high on Oklahoma, it still sounds to me like he is 'Bama bound.

 

[Crimson Surfer]

I do see that Scout.com has now rated Carpenter, and they now have him as a four-star.

Moreover, he returned from his visit to Norman, and though he sounded high on Oklahoma, it still sounds to me like he is 'Bama bound.

Carpenter will be making his decision pretty soon and he now says that he is going to visit Ole Miss this weekend and take a one day visit to South Carolina. He is looking at SC because they are the closest school to his home in Augusta, GA. that he is considering. It does sound like it will come down to either Bama or OK. With him giving some consideration to the close proximity of the school to his family, I would say Bama is in the drivers seat, so to speak.

 

[BEATtutorsee]

I thought Carpenter would be our next commit but Bonds beat him to it. :cool2:

 

[Crimson Surfer]

TE David Rue from Monroe, LA. via (CC - East Mississippi) committed to USM.

BOL: David Rue Profile

 

[Airborne Tider]

ATH Donovan Tate from GA commited to UNC.

 

[Bpiu321]

Just curious if anyone has seen the article on Patrick Patterson on Rivals say his "body language" hinted his favorite. Can someone shed some light on who it might of been?

 

[Crimson Surfer]

Just curious if anyone has seen the article on Patrick Patterson on Rivals say his "body language" hinted his favorite. Can someone shed some light on who it might of been?

I read the article but I can not say what the article was trying to say about his 'body language' other than it seems that he does have an overall favorite. I believe his two top favorites are Ole Miss and Alabama.

 

[Bpiu321]

Is there any possible scenario that would allow Bama to offer Derrion Thomas a scholarship? Maybe a loophole in the Bryant Scholarship?

I also noticed Rivals has graded him as a 3 star, but only list Mizzou and UCLA as the only schools of interest.

 

[Crimson Surfer]

Is there any possible scenario that would allow Bama to offer Derrion Thomas a scholarship? Maybe a loophole in the Bryant Scholarship?

I also noticed Rivals has graded him as a 3 star, but only list Mizzou and UCLA as the only schools of interest.

As far as I see it right now, it is very unlikely that Bama would be able to squeeze him into this class. In my opinion the only way he plays at Bama is as a walk-on with a chance to earn a scholarship later.

 

[G-VilleTider]

As far as I see it right now, it is very unlikely that Bama would be able to squeeze him into this class. In my opinion the only way he plays at Bama is as a walk-on with a chance to earn a scholarship later.

And if you had to lay odds on this, what realistic chance of this happening is there?

 

[Crimson Surfer]

And if you had to lay odds on this, what realistic chance of this happening is there?

I am no odds maker and I do not know any of the details of the situation other than what is reported in the media. I know that Bama is or was talking to Thomas and I think he is unlikely to get an offer.

 

[RAM]

Looks like Jamar Travis to Southern Miss.

 

[bamamick]

When is the Army AA game? Here we are getting into the middle of December and I am getting antsy.

Between Jess' comments regarding Kendall Kelly and Alabama and the 'observation' this morning in the Press Register that Kirkpatrick may be leaning to Texas, I am not feeling my usual confident self about things.

Do we believe that there will be some public commits to the Tide at that all star game?

rtr, and thanks.

 

[RAM]

When is the Army AA game? Here we are getting into the middle of December and I am getting antsy.

Between Jess' comments regarding Kendall Kelly and Alabama and the 'observation' this morning in the Press Register that Kirkpatrick may be leaning to Texas, I am not feeling my usual confident self about things.

Do we believe that there will be some public commits to the Tide at that all star game?

rtr, and thanks.

[url]http://www.usarmyallamericanbowl.com/[/URL]

January 3, 2009.

 

[Airborne Tider]

I read the article but I can not say what the article was trying to say about his 'body language' other than it seems that he does have an overall favorite. I believe his two top favorites are Ole Miss and Alabama.

There was an interesting tidbit making rounds today that in an interview at the AL/MS All-Star game AJ McCarron mentioned members of the Mississippi team that he will play with next year and he mentioned having bragging rights over Norwood and Patterson next year at Bama. Now this could have been misquoted or taken out of context but I just though I would pass it along and tickle some of you guys' intrigue.

 

[Crimson Surfer]

All-purpose back Onterrio McCalebb an Auburn soft verbal commit may be visiting Alabama.

RB Onterio McCallebb may take an official vist to Alabama

RB Onterio McCallebb (5-11, 172) is a native of Fort Meade, Fla., and was heavily recruited by Clemson last season before committing to Auburn. Now he's going to decide between Clemson and Auburn in the next week or so.

"It's a great possibility that I am going to commit to Clemson," he said. "I like Auburn and Clemson and it's going to be a battle."

Alabama also has been recruiting McCallebb and he might take an unofficial visit to Tuscaloosa this weekend. McCallebb finishes up at Hargarve on Friday and will be a midyear enrollee.

 

[Crimson Surfer]

Most observers believe that Loston has already committed to LSU and that the announcement is just a formality. I believe that is the case also. I considered him an extreme longshot when he was placed on the Bama prospect list. I have removed him.

Craig Loston to make final decision at Under Armour Game

The nation's No. 1-rated safety, Craig Loston, told ESPN's Billy Tucker that he will be choosing between LSU and Texas A&M January 2nd at the Burger King Skills Challenge during the Under Armour All-American week.

Loston's high school coach, Ray Evans, told ESPN affiliate Web site TigerGumbo.com in October that his star senior was committed to LSU. However, Loston has informed Tucker that he is still open.

 

[Crimson Surfer]

CB Justin Green a soft verbal to Ohio State is going to officially visit Bama on 1/16. Green is committed to OSU but he is still open and very interested in Bama.

BOL: Justin Green Profile

 

[RAM]

CB Justin Green a soft verbal to Ohio State is going to officially visit Bama on 1/16. Green is committed to OSU but he is still open and very interested in Bama.

BOL: Justin Green Profile

Nice.

 

[Crimson Surfer]

OT Daniel Campbell, a teammate of Bobby Massie at Hargrave MA is a soft commit to South Carolina. He has already visited South Carolina and Miami and he is planning on visiting Alabama and Oregon.

BOL: Daniel Campbell Profile