Why 3 TE committments?

[tiderntn]

I know these guys might can play other positions, but are projected to play TE. Wouldn't it have been better to go after a true DL, or OL prospect? RTR.

 

[Dr. Know]

6'4" - 258# TE today

6'4" - 280# DE next year

Thanks Ben Pollard!
Enjoy your new weightroom.

 

[Whammer Jammer]

Iowa offensive tackle Robert Gallery
won the Outland Trophy as the nation's top interior lineman Thursday night. ...

A TE in high school!

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Whammer Jammer

 

[The Tide]

Warren Sapp was a TE in HS.

 

[Dr. Know]

Another thing I'd like to add to the subject is this. A player at a certain position coming out of high school then turns out to be All-SEC or All-American at another in college, usually never complain when they're signing their NFL contracts. But, I know theres a Jerry Rice/Walter Payton in all of us, just trying to get out, but that's life.

[This message has been edited by Dr. Know (edited 01-07-2004).]

 

[chris]

FWIW, Chris Samuel played quarterback in high school!

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"you'd better pass" -Marty Lyons

 

[Whammer Jammer]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by chris:
FWIW, Chris Samuel played quarterback in high school!</font>

I would have paid money to see that!


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Things are looking up at the Capstone!

Whammer Jammer

 

[TNTider]

Need we remind you of last years TE situation we had a back up offensive guard playing tight end due to so many injuries. And the fact that we were so bad there that we had a TE plaining with a cast so catching a pass was nearly impossible. Take the the TE commitments and enjoy them. Maybe next year Coach Shula will consult you first before handing out schloarship offers.

Roll Tide

 

[Bama Mac]

Whammer,

That makes it two years in a row for the Outland Trophy. Last year Rien Long at WSU won it, and he was a TE coming out of high school.

 

[tiderntn]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by TNTider:
Need we remind you of last years TE situation we had a back up offensive guard playing tight end due to so many injuries. And the fact that we were so bad there that we had a TE plaining with a cast so catching a pass was nearly impossible. Take the the TE commitments and enjoy them. Maybe next year Coach Shula will consult you first before handing out schloarship offers.

Roll Tide</font>

You don't have to be rude man. I just asked and honest question. With only 19 scholarships to give, I thought 3 TE's were a bit much. I know CMS knows what he is doing, do You? RTR.

 

[drjamesm]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by tiderntn:
I know these guys might can play other positions, but are projected to play TE. Wouldn't it have been better to go after a true DL, or OL prospect? RTR. </font>

Yes, I believe they play both ways in HS,and may move to F back as McClain.
drjamesm

 

[Crimson Surfer]

I am pretty sure Cornelius "Bisquit" Bennett was a TE coming out of HS.

Bama has three very talented TEs that are committed and a fourth Jeremy Jones that is very interested. A TE is usually big, strong, and relatively fast athletes with good hands. I don't think you can have too many TE recruits. jmho

http://alabama.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=24055

[This message has been edited by Crimson Surfer (edited 01-07-2004).]

 

[crimsonman38]

IMHO I think McCall and Davidson stays at TE, but Walker will be a DE, and if we get Jeremey Jones he will be a DT. That is just my .02 cents worth.

 

[The Tide]

Davidson will most likely grow into OL.

 

[dtgreg]

Training table will change your position coach!

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Bingo! There's a goodie!

 

[SemperDuc]

If I am not mistaken, I think Trent Davidson is also a long snapper-which will be a need for us to address next season. Nothing against Nick Ridings, who had a very good career, but poor snaps contributed to three close losses in 2003. Long snapper is one of the most important skill positions on the team. RTR

 

[kent4tide]

don't forget the TE's might be the best athletes on the field a lot of the time, also it's always good to have good TE's...i think our TE play this year was below avg and i just think McCall or Walker will start next year, and also Davidson will be moved to the O-line most likely so the only for sure TE we have right now is Nick Walker, i mean even McCall could move to another position

ROLL TIDE!

 

[TommyMac]

TE's are well rounded athletes who more than likely can contribute at more than one position. Gives a coaching staff a lot of flexibility.

Kinda like the kids signed as "athletes" who are slotted for one of the "skill" positions. TE's kinda fill the designation of "athlete" regarding the trenches.

 

[chris]

also,look at the long list of players who went on to play in the n.f.l. as tight ends.
howard cross,rod rutledge,preston gothard,ozzie,patrick hape,etc;
they were all known for being great blockers. most weren't even tight ends coming out of high school. just my .02
***!!!

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"you'd better pass" -Marty Lyons

 

[Tsunami_RTR]

Two reasons:
1. We are a little weak at that position
2. CMS decided that is what is best for the team!

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