Reuben Foster moving on up...

[rolltide14_0]

"The 6-foot-1, 244-pound middle linebacker is physically impressive. His instincts jump off the page, and once he lines a player up, look out. He'll flatten a ballcarrier, smile, help them off the ground, then run back to the huddle laughing. That's Foster.


University of Alabama coach Nick Saban said Foster's reps have increased throughout fall camp. In coach speak that means Foster has a chance to earn a contributing role on the team.


"He really has made a lot of progress," Saban said. "He got a stinger in his neck, which kept him out a couple days at practice. But I think he made a tremendous amount of progress from the first scrimmage to the second scrimmage and really made a lot of plays in the second scrimmage. So we actually are increasing his reps. We're trying to get his learning curve up to where he's somebody that could be helpful to us this year. So we're really pleased with his progress.""



I'm EXCITED the get this guy on the field! Don't know if I've already said this, but they say he's already the hardest hitter on the team.

 

[bamabear82]

I've been reading big things about this kid. The season can't get here soon enough.

 

[Sox33OSU]

He still have that tat?

 

[bamabear82]

He still have that tat?

He's added to it....

Eye On College Football - CBSSports.com PHOTO: Reuben Foster has made additions to his Auburn tattoo

 

[UTVolCountry]

Ok, maybe I missed it... why the heck does he have a Auburn tat?

 

[bamabear82]

Ok, maybe I missed it... why the heck does he have a Auburn tat?

His cousin was Ladarious Phillips (Auburn fullback) and was one of the guys shot and killed at that party after Foster flipped from Bama to Auburn so he did it as a tribute. The link I posted talks about the whole deal.

 

[UTVolCountry]

His cousin was Ladarious Phillips (Auburn fullback) and was one of the guys shot and killed at that party after Foster flipped from Bama to Auburn so he did it as a tribute. The link I posted talks about the whole deal.

Ohhh, ok. That's pretty cool.

 

[bamabear82]

Ohhh, ok. That's pretty cool.

He's caught a lot of shit about it but it never really bothered me, especially after hearing his meaning behind it. Bama has kids from all over the country so it's not like every kid on the team grew up a Bama fan. As long as they give Bama everything they've got while they're here, I don't care who they rooted for before committing.

 

[UTVolCountry]

He's caught a lot of shit about it but it never really bothered me, especially after hearing his meaning behind it. Bama has kids from all over the country so it's not like every kid on the team grew up a Bama fan. As long as they give Bama everything they've got while they're here, I don't care who they rooted for before committing.

Yeah true. It's always nice to get those instate recruits, but as long as you give your all for Tennessee, I don't care who you rooted for growing up.

 

[Bamabino]

Reuben gone lay the T-Town Thunder on they asses on special teams,

 

[tideguy]

man, i was unsure about this guy when he first flipped...but now im pretty excited to see him play!!

 

[Rolltide94]

man, i was unsure about this guy when he first flipped...but now im pretty excited to see him play!!

Agreed...looks like he's going to be a good one.

 

[4down20]

Personally don't buy the tattoo excuse, but I don't give a shit.

 

[tideguy]

Personally don't buy the tattoo excuse, but I don't give a shit.

Everyone knows he got the tattoo when he committed to the barn, then the barn sucked so bad last year that he jumped ship and came to Bama, leaving his with a bug barn tattoo on his arm. I was wondering how he was gonna cover it up...now I see.

 

[OnlyCrimson]

I went two a couple of practices early in the camp and he looked overwhelmed and appeared to just be going through the motions. I hope the latest reports are accurate.