Jeff Garrett Transferring From Alabama

[RTR91]

@CecilHurt Alabama freshman forward Jeff Garrett has been released and will transfer, per his high school coach. Sat out last year as a redshirt.

 

[imauafan]

So now we have 3 schollys to give?

 

[JustNeedMe81]

well damn... how many players .... we have coleman, norris... thats it?

 

[bamahippie]

So now we have 3 schollys to give?

Yep. Let's stock up on some quality. If not, leave one open for next year's stack class.

 

[Mke4Bama]

I thought Bama was his dream school, oh well. Lack of playing time I guess

 

[Crimson1967]

I hate seeing people leave, but it gets more of Johnson's people in there quicker, even if they are just juco placeholders.


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[BamaMTA06]

The only people that are left on the market are Jeff Garrett type players. Kobie Eubanks is out there, but he isn't an immediate impact guy.

 

[bamahippie]

The only people that are left on the market are Jeff Garrett type players.

Not true. I agree it's slim pickins, but there are still a few guys that Coach is looking at that would have greater impact than Garrett would have. That includes 5th-year transfers, JUCO, former signees of other schools (he's looking at a guy that was a VCU signee before Shaka left), a couple of unsigned 2015 guys. My point...some of those guys can have a greater immediate impact than Garrett would have, that's all.

And, again, I think he's really pounding that pavement for 2016 guys and beyond, too...

 

[RTR91]

Something to consider with CAJ's roster management/recruiting for 2015. Retin is the only sure open scholarship after this season. With the in-state talent in 2016 and 2017, Bama might not be in horrible shape if CAJ decides to not fill every scholarship spot just yet.

 

[Mystical]

Wonder where he is transferring to?

 

[imauafan]

Something to consider with CAJ's roster management/recruiting for 2015. Retin is the only sure open scholarship after this season. With the in-state talent in 2016 and 2017, Bama might not be in horrible shape if CAJ decides to not fill every scholarship spot just yet.

One of the good things about getting the kid from Cullman to walk-on is that if there is an open scholly then you can give him a free ride for one year.

 

[TiderJack]

Something to consider with CAJ's roster management/recruiting for 2015. Retin is the only sure open scholarship after this season. With the in-state talent in 2016 and 2017, Bama might not be in horrible shape if CAJ decides to not fill every scholarship spot just yet.

We may only go 6 or 7 deep next year if this is the case but I would rather do that than give out a scholly just to have bodies.

 

[bama579]

^ How can you practice effectively without at least ten players? Wouldn't better players/athletes lead to more competitive practice scrimmages?

I'm puzzled. At best.

 

[RTR91]

^ How can you practice effectively without at least ten players? Wouldn't better players/athletes lead to more competitive practice scrimmages?

I'm puzzled. At best.

Walk-on players and Nick King are what make practice effective when you have a small roster.

 

[wsims74]

I bet there are still a few surprise senior transfers out there. I like garrett, but the reality is he was just a roster filler, even on CAG roster

 

[Ldlane]

Use the Ballboys!

^ How can you practice effectively without at least ten players? Wouldn't better players/athletes lead to more competitive practice scrimmages?

I'm puzzled. At best.

 

[imauafan]

If nothing else you take a Willie Kouassi (sp?) to fill a scholly for 1 year. He is a big body who can give you 5 fouls if Taylor gets in foul trouble plus he would be another very good practice player going up against Taylor every day.

 

[BamaMoon]

Use the Ballboys!

I've been there and done that.

 

[Ldlane]

I've been there and done that.

Me also! Sometimes, it happens! I really think that we will fill this out by the time practice starts. Player development is what should be happening this summer.

 

[Athens-LA-Tide]

CAG said he was talking with coach Saban. If I remember correctly when he came in the process started immediately. Really fun to watch and see where this goes.