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*** TE Harrison Jones Commits to Alabama ***

Harrison Jones made his commitment public tonight for the Tide. This one has been in the bag for a while and I am very glad to have him. He will
be used like we use Smelley.

RTR Mr. Jones and welcome aboard!
 
Per me, I told him to join the club. ;), JK Welcome aboard Harrison, look forward to you snagging some from McCarron and Sims.
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So this guy is a project? Just guessing anyways, He doesnt seem very big, or fast... Whats are the positives? Will this guy play next year like Cade Foster? Or will I not hear this guys name till 2012??
 
dWarriors88 said:
So this guy is a project? Just guessing anyways, He doesnt seem very big, or fast... Whats are the positives? Will this guy play next year like Cade Foster? Or will I not hear this guys name till 2012??
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Good Kid, great Hands, may not play for a year or two, but will be a solid backup and has the ability and drive to possibly develop into a great starter.

All my opinion of course.
 
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"I really like the tight ends' coach (Coach Williams) and the guys that play the position now. Many of the tight ends, such as Preston Dial, Colin Peak, and Brad Smelley, have talked to me about the program and encouraged me to join them there."

"Coach (Curt) Cignetti has also helped me make my decision by recruiting me and spending time with me on my visits."
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dWarriors88 said:
So this guy is a project? Just guessing anyways, He doesnt seem very big, or fast... Whats are the positives? Will this guy play next year like Cade Foster? Or will I not hear this guys name till 2012??
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For me, I'm glad to have him just as a character guy. A guy you want in the locker room in big games and on the field when the game is on the line.

More importantly, I'm sure if he's anything like his brother that he will work his tail off to get on the field to help the team one way or another. CNS told him to gain some weight, and he will heed that advice.
 
tidejuice said:
For the late nighters RTR!!!


Story up soon on BOL...
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That's me, man! Well, Hawaii time seems like that, anyway.

This is great news. Welcome to Alabama, Harrison. You seem like an intelligent young man and we are happy to have you!

Work hard and you will see the field - I am very excited about your role @ the H-back/TE spot. Roll Tide.

:D
 
dWarriors88 said:
So this guy is a project? Just guessing anyways, He doesnt seem very big, or fast... Whats are the positives? Will this guy play next year like Cade Foster? Or will I not hear this guys name till 2012??
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I don't think he is a project by any means. Harrison is a tough and solid football player like his brother. Notice how quietly his brother has moved from off the charts to #1 RG in one year. The Jones' brothers will be players that make a difference for Bama and in more ways than just on the football field.

Positives:

1. He is a character kid that will lead on and off the field.
2. He is intelligent and well schooled, the transition to the college class will be an easy on for him.
3. He has played tightend for several years, so instead of learning a position he will be refining his technique.
4. He, like his brother, is coachable. Tell him to gain weight, he will gain weight. etc. etc.
5. Like most Saban recruits, he is a team first guy and will buy in to the program. (as opposed to Ambles, Cobbs, etc, that Saban kinda let go)
6 He is a good basketball player and he has great hands. Basketball players make great tight ends.
7. The most important, his commitment makes Lance Thompson look like an even bigger tool with his fence around Memphis comments :rolleyes:.
 
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NATidefan said:
Good Kid, great Hands, may not play for a year or two, but will be a solid backup and has the ability and drive to possibly develop into a great starter.

All my opinion of course.
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I share your opinion.

His statement was one of the most impressive I've heard. Speaks to his character I think.

He says CNS wants him to gain 20-25 lbs to 250. At 6' 4', you'd think that in a year or two he could gain that, and still run well carrying it.

The Jones boys are going to do us proud. Harrison, thanks. I hope your experience at Bama proves fruitful and completely enjoyable. :):):)
 
Sure, more talented prospects are on the board, but the pickup makes a lot of sense. I don't think Wilson Love will be a TE/H-back, so we needed to add another one to Vogler in this class.

I think he'll come in ahead of where Smelley was, and we saw how he forced his way into playing time the last half of last season.
 
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