tOfficial National Signing Day Thread

[Bandwagonbo2]

Weird day. We got who we were supposed to but for the ones on the fence we usually are up against UGA, Bama, LSU and FSU. We lost one to UGA (they got everyone they wanted this year for sure) and lost out to Clemson, Stanford, Texas A&m and Nebraska on a couple of others.

Stanford I get and would tell any kid if you have the chance to get an education there then absolutely do it. The Clemson kid (WR) was smart and looked at the rosters and needs so cant blame him. Texas A&M got a lineman I really wanted so that is the one hurt but Jimbo is a fucking recruiter so that shit is going to happen. The Nebraska thing is just strange because that never happens but kudos to Frost.

Best part of the day was how many Bama wiffed on. They did not close well today and while the fan base will deny it cracks are starting to show. Kirby kicked Saban’s ass on the recruiting trail this year (note they lost a crap ton of seniors so could really sell playing time).

I dont see any cracks, do you?


I get what you're saying, but Saban knew losing Kirby was gonna hurt a bit. Like the "Saban's gonna leave after this year" stories, this too shall pass. Saban seems to reinvent his "process" every few years to change with the game. The new recruiting signing period seemed to give him a new challenge to overcome. The stories of his demise are greatly exaggerated. One year does not a death knell signal.

 

[Wild Turkey]

End of the dynasty for sure.

Sugar coat it if you want but you lost more battles this year then you have in the last 2. It’s a very good class but there is no way Saban is Happy with today’s result.

 

[Bandwagonbo2]

Sugar coat it if you want but you lost more battles this year then you have in the last 2. It’s a very good class but there is no way Saban is Happy with today’s result.

Jokes on you, Saban wouldnt be happy with the number 1 class either. He pushes for perfection and if one kid switches, he finds a reason to work harder next season.

 

[Wild Turkey]

I dont see any cracks, do you?
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I get what you're saying, but Saban knew losing Kirby was gonna hurt a bit. Like the "Saban's gonna leave after this year" stories, this too shall pass. Saban seems to reinvent his "process" every few years to change with the game. The new recruiting signing period seemed to give him a new challenge to overcome. The stories of his demise are greatly exaggerated. One year does not a death knell signal.

Next year might be Saban’s toughest from a coaching perspective since year one. Breaking in 2 new coordinators isn’t an easy thing to do especially ones that don’t have much experience in that role.

 

[Codaxx]

Wow. I just noticed Bama at 9. I never thought I would see them out of the top 3, while Saban was there. Not the usual SEC West showing

 

[Wild Turkey]

Jokes on you, Saban wouldnt be happy with the number 1 class either. He pushes for perfection and if one kid switches, he finds a reason to work harder next season.

Blah blah blah...get off Saban’s cock and post something actually intelligent.

 

[Bandwagonbo2]

Next year might be Saban’s toughest from a coaching perspective since year one. Breaking in 2 new coordinators isn’t an easy thing to do especially ones that don’t have much experience in that role.

Might be, might not be. Likely we should play the wait and see game. Seems he has done well since he's been at Bama, i would trust his instincts more than a "might be" statement.

 

[7Samurai13]

Wow. I just noticed Bama at 9. I never thought I would see them out of the top 3, while Saban was there. Not the usual SEC West showing

Small recruiting class.

 

[Wild Turkey]

Wow. I just noticed Bama at 9. I never thought I would see them out of the top 3, while Saban was there. Not the usual SEC West showing

They have a limited number they could sign so that was expected. The surprise is Georgia and how they beat just about everyone to recruits this year. There wasn’t a 5 star in the entire state of Alabama this year so it was a down year in talent for both of us.

 

[romeo212000]

Jokes on you, Saban wouldnt be happy with the number 1 class either. He pushes for perfection and if one kid switches, he finds a reason to work harder next season.

Good lord, this post is ghey.

 

[Droopdog51]

???

DB was a huge swing and a miss. I don't know Martin (Texas never recruited and OOS), but I like Tyree Wilson. Hugw upside take. Brown has been the prototype for looks like Tarzan plays like Jane. If you can get him qualified and motivated he could wreck shop. Wright will play tackle. All about his knees at this point, after 2 ACL surgeries

Leon O'Neal 4* S Ranked in the 24/7 top 100 in the country #125 by ESPN
Jordan Moore 4* S Ranked #225 by 24/7 #172 by ESPN

Is safety no longer a DB position?

 

[Bandwagonbo2]

Blah blah blah...get off Saban’s cock and post something actually intelligent.

Gee, i thought you were looking for a pissing contest.

Do you not agree Saban strives for perfection and pushes his teams to try to be the best and learn from losses? Maybe you havent paid attention lately, he has done some amazing things while juggling staff, recruits, problems on and off the field. What part did you think I was pumping his ego with? Am I incorrect in any way?

 

[Codaxx]

They have a limited number they could sign so that was expected. The surprise is Georgia and how they beat just about everyone to recruits this year. There wasn’t a 5 star in the entire state of Alabama this year so it was a down year in talent for both of us.

Just a little sticker shock. Didn't know reasons behind it. They did just get Waddle. Sick playmaker, they are going to have to change some things to get him involved. They may have to steal some Malzahn' s playbook

 

[ktg8trgrl]

That went from kind of funny to awkward to being sad

she came back a few minutes later and gave him a big hug and said something to him and he shook his head she hugged him again and then they walked off together. I'm glad the penis showed that too.. that was kind of heartbreaking for a minute

 

[Bandwagonbo2]

Good lord, this post is ghey.

So are you but i didnt want to point it out. Sorry if I outed you.

 

[Chewbaccer]

Small recruiting class.

Even still, their average is still considerably lower than Georgia's, Ohio State's, USC's and Clemson's, and is virtually tied with Texas.

Given the high ranking players they missed out on, even with a 25 man class, they'd likely be a borderline top 5 class, not contending for number 1 this year.

I wouldn't say Saban is slipping. There was a ton of talent in the state of Georgia this year, and Kirby Smart has done a good job of keeping in state talent in state, and at the same time, this was one of the weaker crops the state of Alabama has produced in a long time.

 

[romeo212000]

So are you but i didnt want to point it out. Sorry if I outed you.

2/10. Get better.

 

[Bandwagonbo2]

Even still, their average is still considerably lower than Georgia's, Ohio State's, USC's and Clemson's, and is virtually tied with Texas.

Given the high ranking players they missed out on, even with a 25 man class, they'd likely be a borderline top 5 class, not contending for number 1 this year.

I wouldn't say Saban is slipping. There was a ton of talent in the state of Georgia this year, and Kirby Smart has done a good job of keeping in state talent in state, and at the same time, this was one of the weaker crops the state of Alabama has produced in a long time.

Exactly this, Bama's in state crop was down. Still, i see issues with recruiting outside the state as a bigger issue. Missed on some named players we would get in years past. Likely these kids wanted to play immediately and that was possible at other schools and not Bama. Who knows, but this was just one year and Kirby shined. Lets see if he can back it up with so much 5 star depth in the future.

 

[gobigred]

There really is a lot to like about what's going on in Nebraska. If Tyjon Lindsay is healthy and gets on board, they could have a really nice young trio with Lindsay-Martinez-Washington for the next 3 years.

Absolutely. Also have JD Spielman who had 830 receiving yards as freshman last year. Things are most definitely looking better in Lincoln

 

[Bandwagonbo2]

2/10. Get better.

Smart enough not to respond, shows you learned a lesson in the past.