Who does Alabama end with on National Signing Day?

[CoolBreeze]

Here is a good article about lack of closing fireworks today:

Alabama Football: Closing time not kind to the Tide once again

Alabama football will likely finish NSD with the No. 2 class in the nation. Top players were added at key positions. All is good except late closes continu...

bamahammer.com

 

[jambama1]

From what I'm reading on boards, and I know everyone is somewhat disappointed, but it sounds like McKinley Jackson didn't handle the recruiting process the last few days well.

I wouldn't be shocked if Coach Saban changes the approach to where if you are committed and has green light, then sign in December. I don't think he will wait for NSD in Feb anymore... unless it is special circumstance. Also, He may take Clemson's approach. Once you are committed to us, no shopping around.

umm he already did that. 1 signed announced today and two others were only about grade concerns (which Saban will not waste a spot on)

 

[Guido]

what happened with damien george? i thought he was signing at 12.ET

 

[CoolBreeze]

what happened with damien george? i thought he was signing at 12.ET

He did -

4-Star OL, Damieon George, makes it official with Alabama

Alabama’s 4-Star offensive lineman commit, Damieon George, is officially heading to Tuscaloosa as he signed his National Letter of Intent to the University of Alabama Wednesday. George verbally committed to Alabama in July. Although he continued to visit other schools, his pledge to Alabama...

tdalabamamag.com

 

[Guido]

thanks breeze, i didn't see it anywhere. sure would like to get collins but i have severe doubts, very good class, congrats to the staff, excellent job.

 

[Keeter]

I wouldn't. Saban has a plan for the players, and he is honest about it. If the players do not like his plan for them, they need to look elsewhere.

You can't start letting the players run the program.

I'm not saying let him run the program...………...if he played DT in high school, then I'd let him play......…......if he can break into the starting rotation. If he can't, then give him the option of going to the OL.................if he isnt happy, he will likely transfer anyway, as is the situation the NCAA has placed teams in now with the portal

 

[Bamabuzzard]

I'm not saying let him run the program...………...if he played DT in high school, then I'd let him play......…......if he can break into the starting rotation. If he can't, then he is liable to hit the portal anyway if he isn't happy...….which is the way things go now. DT is an area of need at Bama

I actually think it is Saban's practice to allow the kid to start out at the position they want to play with the understanding if they can't get it done there then they will be moved. I heard it on the piece the NFL did about Derrick Henry in one of the playoff weekends. They interviewed Saban and he said during Henry's recruitment a lot of coaches had already made the decision to move him somewhere else. But what got Henry to come to Alabama was Saban said "Let him play where he wants". I've heard Saban say similar things in the past about recruits and their position of choice.

 

[Keeter]

I actually think it is Saban's practice to allow the kid to start out at the position they want to play with the understanding if they can't get it done there then they will be moved. I heard it on the piece the NFL did about Derrick Henry in one of the playoff weekends. They interviewed Saban and he said during Henry's recruitment a lot of coaches had already made the decision to move him somewhere else. But what got Henry to come to Alabama was Saban said "Let him play where he wants". I've heard Saban say similar things in the past about recruits and their position of choice.

Precisely...……………..and if he cant break into the rotation, then give the option of moving to the OL...………….either way, if he isnt happy with the situation, he would probably hit the portal

 

[TiderJack]

I actually think it is Saban's practice to allow the kid to start out at the position they want to play with the understanding if they can't get it done there then they will be moved. I heard it on the piece the NFL did about Derrick Henry in one of the playoff weekends. They interviewed Saban and he said during Henry's recruitment a lot of coaches had already made the decision to move him somewhere else. But what got Henry to come to Alabama was Saban said "Let him play where he wants". I've heard Saban say similar things in the past about recruits and their position of choice.

I have heard this as well but I am guessing Saban and staff felt so strong about it that they did not do it in this case for Jayson.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

I have heard this as well but I am guessing Saban and staff felt so strong about it that they did not do it in this case for Jayson.

That policy maybe on a case by case basis as well.

 

[bamaga]

So, what’s the latest on Jones? I thought his announcement was at 2

 

[B1GTide]

I actually think it is Saban's practice to allow the kid to start out at the position they want to play with the understanding if they can't get it done there then they will be moved. I heard it on the piece the NFL did about Derrick Henry in one of the playoff weekends. They interviewed Saban and he said during Henry's recruitment a lot of coaches had already made the decision to move him somewhere else. But what got Henry to come to Alabama was Saban said "Let him play where he wants". I've heard Saban say similar things in the past about recruits and their position of choice.

Henry was the best RB in the history of high school football. He wanted to play some other position?

 

[bamaga]

Henry was the best RB in the history of high school football. He wanted to play some other position?

Not that I’m aware. He was interested in GA, but Richt wanted him at DE, but Henry wanted to play RB. Maybe that’s the confusion

 

[The Ols]

Henry was the best RB in the history of high school football. He wanted to play some other position?

Linebacker..I think there's about 50 pages on it on TF...

 

[CoolBreeze]

So, what’s the latest on Jones? I thought his announcement was at 2

He is a Duck

 

[The Ols]

He is a Duck

C'mon now, just because he chose another school..wait, my bad...

 

[CoolBreeze]

C'mon now, just because he chose another school..wait, my bad...

https://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/2020/02/jayson-jones-6-foot-6-340-pound-defensive-tackle-flips-from-alabama-crimson-tide-to-oregon-ducks.html

 

[Keeter]

https://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/2020/02/jayson-jones-6-foot-6-340-pound-defensive-tackle-flips-from-alabama-crimson-tide-to-oregon-ducks.html

Wasn't much of a flip

 

[CoolBreeze]

Wasn't much of a flip

Dig that. Everything related to Bama is news so the Ducks get a win. That is why I think that Saban will increasingly demand all recruits sign during the early signing period. If they don't then we move on. NSD2 will all but disappear as an event for Bama going forward IMHO.

 

[Keeter]

Dig that. Everything related to Bama is news so the Ducks get a win. That is why I think that Saban will increasingly demand all recruits sign during the early signing period. If they don't then we move on. NSD2 will all but disappear as an event for Bama going forward IMHO.

I agree