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marshman wrote:Greenhead22 wrote:THIS IS ALABAMA FOOTBALL
It's getting serenaded with "Rocky Top" by the Minnesota band after losing a 3rd-tier bowl game.
It's worshipping an old dead drunk.
It's losing cases in courtrooms from Memphis to "Tuscaloser" and still thinking you were innocent.
It's losing 9 of 10 to Tennessee and still thinking you're better.
It's claiming 12 national titles when no one else with half a brain recognizes you with more than 6.
It's making fun of other team's "half a national championship," when most of the ones you claim were shared.
It's claiming a national championship after losing to Mississippi
State and Vandy.
It's claiming national championships after losing your bowl game.
5 coaches in 5 years.
2 probations for cheating in less than 10 years.
Going to Hawaii to get beat and calling it a "Bowl" game.
Moral victory after moral victory.
Biggest tradition is buying and bidding on players.
Knowing your the best team everytime you get beat.
Knowing that the refs are against you.
Knowing that the NCAA is against you.
Knowing that UT owns you.
Waking up to nightmares of hearing "Rocky Top" over and over and over.
I'd like to know where you come up with recognizing only 6 national championships? Even if it were only 6, how many has state or ole miss won? oh thats what I thought! All I'm hearing out of your post is a huge amount of jealousy. From our "old dead drunk" to all our N/C. You guys just can't hold a candle to Alabama. Yes you will get a win here and there, maybe even win several in a row, but come see me in 60 years after your team has compiled the record, history and tradition that is ALABAMA FOOTBALL!!!!
ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!
I'll bet Ole Miss has over 50 NCs.
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2007 Alabama football signees
Josh Chapman DT, 6-1, 280, Hoover:
Was committed to Auburn until Tuesday ... Turned down a grayshirt offer for a full ride with the Tide ... First-team tackle on The Birmingham News' Super All-State team ... No. 7 player on The News' Super Seniors postseason list ... No. 32 defensive tackle in the country by Rivals.com who made 100 tackles, 23 for loss as a senior ... Chose Alabama over Auburn and Ole Miss.
Patrick Crump OL, 6-3, 285, Hoover:
One of only two true offensive linemen in recruiting class ... Accepted a grayshirt offer in June ... Originally committed to former coach Mike Shula, and stuck with new coach Nick Saban ... One of three Hoover signees on Alabama's roster ... Rated the No. 20 offensive guard in the nation by Rivals.com ... Chose Alabama over Michigan, Tennessee and Kentucky.
Luther Davis DT, 6-4, 254, West Monroe, La.:
Originally an LSU commitment ... Davis pledged to attend Alabama after Nick Saban began recruiting him ... A four-star recruit by most recruiting services ... First-team All-State after recording 13 sacks as a senior ... Blocked five field goals at West Monroe High ... Chose Alabama over LSU, Auburn, and Oklahoma.
Jeremy Elder DE, 6-3, 270, College Park, Ga.:
An agile player, he could play end or tackle ... Was not considering Alabama until Nick Saban was hired ... Received his two offers in late January ... One of Georgia's Top 50 recruits, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution .. Not yet academically qualified ... Had 50 tackles and six sacks for North Clayton High ... Picked Alabama over Georgia.
Nick Fanuzzi QB, 6-3, 200, San Antonio, Texas:
Originally a Miami commitment ... Took the place of Florida's Mr. Football Robert Marve, who decommitted from Tide and chose the Hurricanes ... Was recruited by assistant Major Applewhite ... Ran and passed for more than 1,000 yards as senior ... Played in the U.S. Army All-American Game ... Picked the Tide over Miami, Arizona State, and Michigan State.
Tarence Farmer DB, 6-1, 190, Houston, Texas:
Committed to Alabama before taking an official visit ... Was recruited by Major Applewhite ... Likely a safety, but could play receiver ... As a junior, he was a first-team All-State pick on both sides of the ball ... Scored seven touchdowns on special teams ... Chose Alabama over Nebraska, Oklahoma State and Tennessee.
Nick Gentry DT, 6-1, 265, Prattville:
Class 6A first-team All-State selection by The Birmingham News and the Alabama Sports Writers Association ... Had 1.5 sacks for Prattville in its state championship game win over Hoover ... Had 54 tackles and 16 sacks as a senior ... Originally committed to Mike Shula ... Chose Alabama over Ole Miss, Florida State and Clemson.
Brandon Gibson WR, 6-2, 190, Mobile:
First-team Class 5A All-State receiver ... No. 8 prospect on The News' postseason Super Seniors list ... Had 52 catches for 793 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior ... A four-star prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.com ... No. 13-rated receiver in the country by Scout.com and 23rd by ESPN.com ... Chose Alabama over Auburn, LSU and Florida on signing day.
Demetrius Goode RB, 5-11, 200, Chatham, Va.:
Originally a Kentucky signee, Goode played at Hargrave last fall ... Rushed for more than 3,000 yards in his career at Troup County (Ga.) High before attending prep school ... Was a first-team All-State selection by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as a senior ... A speedy, all-purpose player, he also played on special teams ... Chose Alabama over Kentucky.
Jeramie Griffin FB, 6-0, 230, Batesville, Miss.:
Had been committed to Ole Miss until last week ... Considered one of the nation's top fullbacks ... Helped South Panola (Miss.) High to a No. 9 ranking by USA Today and its fourth consecutive state title ... A (Jackson, Miss.) Clarion-Ledger Dandy Dozen selection ... Still must qualify academically ... Chose Alabama over Ole Miss.
Darius Hanks WR, 6-0, 168, Norcross, Ga.:
Named one of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Top 50 recruits ... A Class AAAAA first-team All-State receiver ... As a senior at Norcross High, he had 55 catches for 857 yards and eight touchdowns ... Played only five games as a junior ... Picked Alabama over UAB, Houston and Jacksonville State.
Jennings Hester LB, 6-3, 228, Atlanta:
Projects as a middle linebacker ... Originally committed to Mike Shula in June ... Was also recruited by Florida State when new Tide defensive coordinator Kevin Steele was on that staff ... On the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Class AAAA All-State team ... Made 120 tackles with two picks as a senior ... Chose the Tide over Ole Miss, Air Force and Army.
Kareem Jackson DB, 5-10, 185, Fork Union, Va.:
Was largely unknown until Alabama began recruiting him out of Fork Union Military Academy ... Wasn't recruited out of Westside (Ga.) High and did not sign ... Committed to Vanderbilt until his academics prevented it ... Currently enrolled at Alabama ... Chose the Tide over Auburn, Iowa State and Memphis.
Chris Lett DB, 6-2, 195, Pensacola, Fla.:
Was the first player to commit to Mike Shula in May ... A four-star prospect by Rivals.com, a three-star by Scout.com ... With his size, he could project as a safety, but he'll get a shot to play corner ... ESPN.com calls him the No. 40 safety in the nation, while Rivals.com calls him the No. 13 cornerback ... Chose Alabama over Arkansas and Florida.
Marquis Maze WR, 5-9, 165, Tarrant:
A sleeper prospect, he committed to Michigan because Mike Shula's staff never offered him a scholarship ... Nick Saban offered, and he reopened his recruitment ... ESPN.com's 31st-ranked receiver ... A three-star recruit ... Could be a Tyrone Prothro clone ... Can play several positions and contribute on special teams ... Chose Alabama over Tennessee.
Rolando McClain LB, 6-4, 240, Decatur:
If he winds up as an outside backer, McClain could come in and play immediately ... Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com ... ESPN.com calls him the fifth-best inside linebacker in the country ... Named a Class 5A All-State honorable mention by The News ... Chose Alabama over Auburn, Kentucky and Ole Miss.
Alfred McCullough DT, 6-3, 297, Athens:
Super All-State selection by The News ... A four-star recruit by Rivals.com and a three-star by Scout.com ... Ranked as one of the nation's top 50 defensive tackles by recruiting services ... Helped Athens High to a Class 5A state title ... Had 89 tackles as a senior with 13 sacks ... Chose Alabama over Clemson and Ole Miss.
Kerry Murphy DT, 6-5, 315, Hoover:
One of nation's top defensive linemen ... No. 2-rated prospect on The Birmingham News' postseason Super Seniors list and No. 9 defensive lineman nationally ... Helped Hoover win two Class 6A state titles ... Bench presses 300 pounds and usually holds up his end on defense ... Still must qualify academically ... Chose Alabama over Miami and Auburn.
Michael Ricks S, 6-2, 185, Booneville, Miss.:
An Alabama commitment from the 2005 class, Ricks led R.A. Hubbard to a Class 1A state title game that year ... Had 90 tackles and 13 interception as a senior ... Did not qualify and attended Northeast Mississippi CC ... The No. 4 player on Rivals.com's list of top junior college players ... Chose Alabama over Memphis and Mississippi State.
Jamar Taylor RB, 5-9, 204, Lakeland, Fla.:
Committed to Alabama in June and is already enrolled in classes ... A fullback at Lakeland High, Taylor could be a hybrid back in the mold of Tim Castille ... Rushed for 1,062 yards with 13 touchdowns as a senior ... Considered the 25th best running back by Rivals.com ... Chose Alabama over Ole Miss, Mississippi State and Oregon.
Chris Underwood TE, 6-4, 202, Vestavia Hills:
One of the surprises of the class, he's not ranked by recruiting services at his position and was not on The News' All-State teams ... Had 13 catches for 218 yards with three touchdowns as a senior ... Mike Shula had not planned to sign a tight end, but Nick Saban offered Underwood when he arrived ... Also considered Southern Miss and UCLA.
William Vlachos OL, 6-2, 287, Mountain Brook:
On The News' Super All-State team ... Could grayshirt and enroll in the spring after undergoing shoulder surgery in January ... May arrive in August if there is room ... Considered the country's third-best guard prospect by ESPN.com ... An Alabama fan, he also considered LSU and West Virginia.
Alex Watkins DE, 6-5, 225, Haywood, Brownsville, Tenn.:
One of Mike Shula's early commitments, Watkins is a four-star defensive end by Rivals.com ... ESPN.com rates him as the nation's No. 44 end ... Tennessee Sports Writers Association Class 3A All-State ... Had 119 tackles as a senior for Haywood High ... Also a track star.
Chavis Williams DE, 6-5, 220, Dora:
Decommitted from Arkansas when Nick Saban offered a scholarship ... A member of The News' Class 4A All-State team ... Could also play linebacker ... A two-star prospect by Scout.com, a three-star by Rivals.com ... Had 123 tackles as a senior. Had 393 receiving yards with six touchdowns on offense ... Also considered Arkansas.
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Josh Chapman DT, 6-1, 280, Hoover:
Was committed to Auburn until Tuesday ... Turned down a grayshirt offer for a full ride with the Tide ... First-team tackle on The Birmingham News' Super All-State team ... No. 7 player on The News' Super Seniors postseason list ... No. 32 defensive tackle in the country by Rivals.com who made 100 tackles, 23 for loss as a senior ... Chose Alabama over Auburn and Ole Miss.
Patrick Crump OL, 6-3, 285, Hoover:
One of only two true offensive linemen in recruiting class ... Accepted a grayshirt offer in June ... Originally committed to former coach Mike Shula, and stuck with new coach Nick Saban ... One of three Hoover signees on Alabama's roster ... Rated the No. 20 offensive guard in the nation by Rivals.com ... Chose Alabama over Michigan, Tennessee and Kentucky.
Luther Davis DT, 6-4, 254, West Monroe, La.:
Originally an LSU commitment ... Davis pledged to attend Alabama after Nick Saban began recruiting him ... A four-star recruit by most recruiting services ... First-team All-State after recording 13 sacks as a senior ... Blocked five field goals at West Monroe High ... Chose Alabama over LSU, Auburn, and Oklahoma.
Jeremy Elder DE, 6-3, 270, College Park, Ga.:
An agile player, he could play end or tackle ... Was not considering Alabama until Nick Saban was hired ... Received his two offers in late January ... One of Georgia's Top 50 recruits, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution .. Not yet academically qualified ... Had 50 tackles and six sacks for North Clayton High ... Picked Alabama over Georgia.
Nick Fanuzzi QB, 6-3, 200, San Antonio, Texas:
Originally a Miami commitment ... Took the place of Florida's Mr. Football Robert Marve, who decommitted from Tide and chose the Hurricanes ... Was recruited by assistant Major Applewhite ... Ran and passed for more than 1,000 yards as senior ... Played in the U.S. Army All-American Game ... Picked the Tide over Miami, Arizona State, and Michigan State.
Tarence Farmer DB, 6-1, 190, Houston, Texas:
Committed to Alabama before taking an official visit ... Was recruited by Major Applewhite ... Likely a safety, but could play receiver ... As a junior, he was a first-team All-State pick on both sides of the ball ... Scored seven touchdowns on special teams ... Chose Alabama over Nebraska, Oklahoma State and Tennessee.
Nick Gentry DT, 6-1, 265, Prattville:
Class 6A first-team All-State selection by The Birmingham News and the Alabama Sports Writers Association ... Had 1.5 sacks for Prattville in its state championship game win over Hoover ... Had 54 tackles and 16 sacks as a senior ... Originally committed to Mike Shula ... Chose Alabama over Ole Miss, Florida State and Clemson.
Brandon Gibson WR, 6-2, 190, Mobile:
First-team Class 5A All-State receiver ... No. 8 prospect on The News' postseason Super Seniors list ... Had 52 catches for 793 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior ... A four-star prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.com ... No. 13-rated receiver in the country by Scout.com and 23rd by ESPN.com ... Chose Alabama over Auburn, LSU and Florida on signing day.
Demetrius Goode RB, 5-11, 200, Chatham, Va.:
Originally a Kentucky signee, Goode played at Hargrave last fall ... Rushed for more than 3,000 yards in his career at Troup County (Ga.) High before attending prep school ... Was a first-team All-State selection by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as a senior ... A speedy, all-purpose player, he also played on special teams ... Chose Alabama over Kentucky.
Jeramie Griffin FB, 6-0, 230, Batesville, Miss.:
Had been committed to Ole Miss until last week ... Considered one of the nation's top fullbacks ... Helped South Panola (Miss.) High to a No. 9 ranking by USA Today and its fourth consecutive state title ... A (Jackson, Miss.) Clarion-Ledger Dandy Dozen selection ... Still must qualify academically ... Chose Alabama over Ole Miss.
Darius Hanks WR, 6-0, 168, Norcross, Ga.:
Named one of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Top 50 recruits ... A Class AAAAA first-team All-State receiver ... As a senior at Norcross High, he had 55 catches for 857 yards and eight touchdowns ... Played only five games as a junior ... Picked Alabama over UAB, Houston and Jacksonville State.
Jennings Hester LB, 6-3, 228, Atlanta:
Projects as a middle linebacker ... Originally committed to Mike Shula in June ... Was also recruited by Florida State when new Tide defensive coordinator Kevin Steele was on that staff ... On the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Class AAAA All-State team ... Made 120 tackles with two picks as a senior ... Chose the Tide over Ole Miss, Air Force and Army.
Kareem Jackson DB, 5-10, 185, Fork Union, Va.:
Was largely unknown until Alabama began recruiting him out of Fork Union Military Academy ... Wasn't recruited out of Westside (Ga.) High and did not sign ... Committed to Vanderbilt until his academics prevented it ... Currently enrolled at Alabama ... Chose the Tide over Auburn, Iowa State and Memphis.
Chris Lett DB, 6-2, 195, Pensacola, Fla.:
Was the first player to commit to Mike Shula in May ... A four-star prospect by Rivals.com, a three-star by Scout.com ... With his size, he could project as a safety, but he'll get a shot to play corner ... ESPN.com calls him the No. 40 safety in the nation, while Rivals.com calls him the No. 13 cornerback ... Chose Alabama over Arkansas and Florida.
Marquis Maze WR, 5-9, 165, Tarrant:
A sleeper prospect, he committed to Michigan because Mike Shula's staff never offered him a scholarship ... Nick Saban offered, and he reopened his recruitment ... ESPN.com's 31st-ranked receiver ... A three-star recruit ... Could be a Tyrone Prothro clone ... Can play several positions and contribute on special teams ... Chose Alabama over Tennessee.
Rolando McClain LB, 6-4, 240, Decatur:
If he winds up as an outside backer, McClain could come in and play immediately ... Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com ... ESPN.com calls him the fifth-best inside linebacker in the country ... Named a Class 5A All-State honorable mention by The News ... Chose Alabama over Auburn, Kentucky and Ole Miss.
Alfred McCullough DT, 6-3, 297, Athens:
Super All-State selection by The News ... A four-star recruit by Rivals.com and a three-star by Scout.com ... Ranked as one of the nation's top 50 defensive tackles by recruiting services ... Helped Athens High to a Class 5A state title ... Had 89 tackles as a senior with 13 sacks ... Chose Alabama over Clemson and Ole Miss.
Kerry Murphy DT, 6-5, 315, Hoover:
One of nation's top defensive linemen ... No. 2-rated prospect on The Birmingham News' postseason Super Seniors list and No. 9 defensive lineman nationally ... Helped Hoover win two Class 6A state titles ... Bench presses 300 pounds and usually holds up his end on defense ... Still must qualify academically ... Chose Alabama over Miami and Auburn.
Michael Ricks S, 6-2, 185, Booneville, Miss.:
An Alabama commitment from the 2005 class, Ricks led R.A. Hubbard to a Class 1A state title game that year ... Had 90 tackles and 13 interception as a senior ... Did not qualify and attended Northeast Mississippi CC ... The No. 4 player on Rivals.com's list of top junior college players ... Chose Alabama over Memphis and Mississippi State.
Jamar Taylor RB, 5-9, 204, Lakeland, Fla.:
Committed to Alabama in June and is already enrolled in classes ... A fullback at Lakeland High, Taylor could be a hybrid back in the mold of Tim Castille ... Rushed for 1,062 yards with 13 touchdowns as a senior ... Considered the 25th best running back by Rivals.com ... Chose Alabama over Ole Miss, Mississippi State and Oregon.
Chris Underwood TE, 6-4, 202, Vestavia Hills:
One of the surprises of the class, he's not ranked by recruiting services at his position and was not on The News' All-State teams ... Had 13 catches for 218 yards with three touchdowns as a senior ... Mike Shula had not planned to sign a tight end, but Nick Saban offered Underwood when he arrived ... Also considered Southern Miss and UCLA.
William Vlachos OL, 6-2, 287, Mountain Brook:
On The News' Super All-State team ... Could grayshirt and enroll in the spring after undergoing shoulder surgery in January ... May arrive in August if there is room ... Considered the country's third-best guard prospect by ESPN.com ... An Alabama fan, he also considered LSU and West Virginia.
Alex Watkins DE, 6-5, 225, Haywood, Brownsville, Tenn.:
One of Mike Shula's early commitments, Watkins is a four-star defensive end by Rivals.com ... ESPN.com rates him as the nation's No. 44 end ... Tennessee Sports Writers Association Class 3A All-State ... Had 119 tackles as a senior for Haywood High ... Also a track star.
Chavis Williams DE, 6-5, 220, Dora:
Decommitted from Arkansas when Nick Saban offered a scholarship ... A member of The News' Class 4A All-State team ... Could also play linebacker ... A two-star prospect by Scout.com, a three-star by Rivals.com ... Had 123 tackles as a senior. Had 393 receiving yards with six touchdowns on offense ... Also considered Arkansas.
WOW WHAT DO YALL THINK ABOUT THAT BAMA HATERS?
Josh Chapman DT, 6-1, 280, Hoover:
Was committed to Auburn until Tuesday ... Turned down a grayshirt offer for a full ride with the Tide ... First-team tackle on The Birmingham News' Super All-State team ... No. 7 player on The News' Super Seniors postseason list ... No. 32 defensive tackle in the country by Rivals.com who made 100 tackles, 23 for loss as a senior ... Chose Alabama over Auburn and Ole Miss.
Patrick Crump OL, 6-3, 285, Hoover:
One of only two true offensive linemen in recruiting class ... Accepted a grayshirt offer in June ... Originally committed to former coach Mike Shula, and stuck with new coach Nick Saban ... One of three Hoover signees on Alabama's roster ... Rated the No. 20 offensive guard in the nation by Rivals.com ... Chose Alabama over Michigan, Tennessee and Kentucky.
Luther Davis DT, 6-4, 254, West Monroe, La.:
Originally an LSU commitment ... Davis pledged to attend Alabama after Nick Saban began recruiting him ... A four-star recruit by most recruiting services ... First-team All-State after recording 13 sacks as a senior ... Blocked five field goals at West Monroe High ... Chose Alabama over LSU, Auburn, and Oklahoma.
Jeremy Elder DE, 6-3, 270, College Park, Ga.:
An agile player, he could play end or tackle ... Was not considering Alabama until Nick Saban was hired ... Received his two offers in late January ... One of Georgia's Top 50 recruits, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution .. Not yet academically qualified ... Had 50 tackles and six sacks for North Clayton High ... Picked Alabama over Georgia.
Nick Fanuzzi QB, 6-3, 200, San Antonio, Texas:
Originally a Miami commitment ... Took the place of Florida's Mr. Football Robert Marve, who decommitted from Tide and chose the Hurricanes ... Was recruited by assistant Major Applewhite ... Ran and passed for more than 1,000 yards as senior ... Played in the U.S. Army All-American Game ... Picked the Tide over Miami, Arizona State, and Michigan State.
Tarence Farmer DB, 6-1, 190, Houston, Texas:
Committed to Alabama before taking an official visit ... Was recruited by Major Applewhite ... Likely a safety, but could play receiver ... As a junior, he was a first-team All-State pick on both sides of the ball ... Scored seven touchdowns on special teams ... Chose Alabama over Nebraska, Oklahoma State and Tennessee.
Nick Gentry DT, 6-1, 265, Prattville:
Class 6A first-team All-State selection by The Birmingham News and the Alabama Sports Writers Association ... Had 1.5 sacks for Prattville in its state championship game win over Hoover ... Had 54 tackles and 16 sacks as a senior ... Originally committed to Mike Shula ... Chose Alabama over Ole Miss, Florida State and Clemson.
Brandon Gibson WR, 6-2, 190, Mobile:
First-team Class 5A All-State receiver ... No. 8 prospect on The News' postseason Super Seniors list ... Had 52 catches for 793 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior ... A four-star prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.com ... No. 13-rated receiver in the country by Scout.com and 23rd by ESPN.com ... Chose Alabama over Auburn, LSU and Florida on signing day.
Demetrius Goode RB, 5-11, 200, Chatham, Va.:
Originally a Kentucky signee, Goode played at Hargrave last fall ... Rushed for more than 3,000 yards in his career at Troup County (Ga.) High before attending prep school ... Was a first-team All-State selection by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as a senior ... A speedy, all-purpose player, he also played on special teams ... Chose Alabama over Kentucky.
Jeramie Griffin FB, 6-0, 230, Batesville, Miss.:
Had been committed to Ole Miss until last week ... Considered one of the nation's top fullbacks ... Helped South Panola (Miss.) High to a No. 9 ranking by USA Today and its fourth consecutive state title ... A (Jackson, Miss.) Clarion-Ledger Dandy Dozen selection ... Still must qualify academically ... Chose Alabama over Ole Miss.
Darius Hanks WR, 6-0, 168, Norcross, Ga.:
Named one of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Top 50 recruits ... A Class AAAAA first-team All-State receiver ... As a senior at Norcross High, he had 55 catches for 857 yards and eight touchdowns ... Played only five games as a junior ... Picked Alabama over UAB, Houston and Jacksonville State.
Jennings Hester LB, 6-3, 228, Atlanta:
Projects as a middle linebacker ... Originally committed to Mike Shula in June ... Was also recruited by Florida State when new Tide defensive coordinator Kevin Steele was on that staff ... On the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Class AAAA All-State team ... Made 120 tackles with two picks as a senior ... Chose the Tide over Ole Miss, Air Force and Army.
Kareem Jackson DB, 5-10, 185, Fork Union, Va.:
Was largely unknown until Alabama began recruiting him out of Fork Union Military Academy ... Wasn't recruited out of Westside (Ga.) High and did not sign ... Committed to Vanderbilt until his academics prevented it ... Currently enrolled at Alabama ... Chose the Tide over Auburn, Iowa State and Memphis.
Chris Lett DB, 6-2, 195, Pensacola, Fla.:
Was the first player to commit to Mike Shula in May ... A four-star prospect by Rivals.com, a three-star by Scout.com ... With his size, he could project as a safety, but he'll get a shot to play corner ... ESPN.com calls him the No. 40 safety in the nation, while Rivals.com calls him the No. 13 cornerback ... Chose Alabama over Arkansas and Florida.
Marquis Maze WR, 5-9, 165, Tarrant:
A sleeper prospect, he committed to Michigan because Mike Shula's staff never offered him a scholarship ... Nick Saban offered, and he reopened his recruitment ... ESPN.com's 31st-ranked receiver ... A three-star recruit ... Could be a Tyrone Prothro clone ... Can play several positions and contribute on special teams ... Chose Alabama over Tennessee.
Rolando McClain LB, 6-4, 240, Decatur:
If he winds up as an outside backer, McClain could come in and play immediately ... Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com ... ESPN.com calls him the fifth-best inside linebacker in the country ... Named a Class 5A All-State honorable mention by The News ... Chose Alabama over Auburn, Kentucky and Ole Miss.
Alfred McCullough DT, 6-3, 297, Athens:
Super All-State selection by The News ... A four-star recruit by Rivals.com and a three-star by Scout.com ... Ranked as one of the nation's top 50 defensive tackles by recruiting services ... Helped Athens High to a Class 5A state title ... Had 89 tackles as a senior with 13 sacks ... Chose Alabama over Clemson and Ole Miss.
Kerry Murphy DT, 6-5, 315, Hoover:
One of nation's top defensive linemen ... No. 2-rated prospect on The Birmingham News' postseason Super Seniors list and No. 9 defensive lineman nationally ... Helped Hoover win two Class 6A state titles ... Bench presses 300 pounds and usually holds up his end on defense ... Still must qualify academically ... Chose Alabama over Miami and Auburn.
Michael Ricks S, 6-2, 185, Booneville, Miss.:
An Alabama commitment from the 2005 class, Ricks led R.A. Hubbard to a Class 1A state title game that year ... Had 90 tackles and 13 interception as a senior ... Did not qualify and attended Northeast Mississippi CC ... The No. 4 player on Rivals.com's list of top junior college players ... Chose Alabama over Memphis and Mississippi State.
Jamar Taylor RB, 5-9, 204, Lakeland, Fla.:
Committed to Alabama in June and is already enrolled in classes ... A fullback at Lakeland High, Taylor could be a hybrid back in the mold of Tim Castille ... Rushed for 1,062 yards with 13 touchdowns as a senior ... Considered the 25th best running back by Rivals.com ... Chose Alabama over Ole Miss, Mississippi State and Oregon.
Chris Underwood TE, 6-4, 202, Vestavia Hills:
One of the surprises of the class, he's not ranked by recruiting services at his position and was not on The News' All-State teams ... Had 13 catches for 218 yards with three touchdowns as a senior ... Mike Shula had not planned to sign a tight end, but Nick Saban offered Underwood when he arrived ... Also considered Southern Miss and UCLA.
William Vlachos OL, 6-2, 287, Mountain Brook:
On The News' Super All-State team ... Could grayshirt and enroll in the spring after undergoing shoulder surgery in January ... May arrive in August if there is room ... Considered the country's third-best guard prospect by ESPN.com ... An Alabama fan, he also considered LSU and West Virginia.
Alex Watkins DE, 6-5, 225, Haywood, Brownsville, Tenn.:
One of Mike Shula's early commitments, Watkins is a four-star defensive end by Rivals.com ... ESPN.com rates him as the nation's No. 44 end ... Tennessee Sports Writers Association Class 3A All-State ... Had 119 tackles as a senior for Haywood High ... Also a track star.
Chavis Williams DE, 6-5, 220, Dora:
Decommitted from Arkansas when Nick Saban offered a scholarship ... A member of The News' Class 4A All-State team ... Could also play linebacker ... A two-star prospect by Scout.com, a three-star by Rivals.com ... Had 123 tackles as a senior. Had 393 receiving yards with six touchdowns on offense ... Also considered Arkansas.
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Josh Chapman DT, 6-1, 280, Hoover:
Was committed to Auburn until Tuesday ... Turned down a grayshirt offer for a full ride with the Tide ... First-team tackle on The Birmingham News' Super All-State team ... No. 7 player on The News' Super Seniors postseason list ... No. 32 defensive tackle in the country by Rivals.com who made 100 tackles, 23 for loss as a senior ... Chose Alabama over Auburn and Ole Miss.
Patrick Crump OL, 6-3, 285, Hoover:
One of only two true offensive linemen in recruiting class ... Accepted a grayshirt offer in June ... Originally committed to former coach Mike Shula, and stuck with new coach Nick Saban ... One of three Hoover signees on Alabama's roster ... Rated the No. 20 offensive guard in the nation by Rivals.com ... Chose Alabama over Michigan, Tennessee and Kentucky.
Luther Davis DT, 6-4, 254, West Monroe, La.:
Originally an LSU commitment ... Davis pledged to attend Alabama after Nick Saban began recruiting him ... A four-star recruit by most recruiting services ... First-team All-State after recording 13 sacks as a senior ... Blocked five field goals at West Monroe High ... Chose Alabama over LSU, Auburn, and Oklahoma.
Jeremy Elder DE, 6-3, 270, College Park, Ga.:
An agile player, he could play end or tackle ... Was not considering Alabama until Nick Saban was hired ... Received his two offers in late January ... One of Georgia's Top 50 recruits, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution .. Not yet academically qualified ... Had 50 tackles and six sacks for North Clayton High ... Picked Alabama over Georgia.
Nick Fanuzzi QB, 6-3, 200, San Antonio, Texas:
Originally a Miami commitment ... Took the place of Florida's Mr. Football Robert Marve, who decommitted from Tide and chose the Hurricanes ... Was recruited by assistant Major Applewhite ... Ran and passed for more than 1,000 yards as senior ... Played in the U.S. Army All-American Game ... Picked the Tide over Miami, Arizona State, and Michigan State.
Tarence Farmer DB, 6-1, 190, Houston, Texas:
Committed to Alabama before taking an official visit ... Was recruited by Major Applewhite ... Likely a safety, but could play receiver ... As a junior, he was a first-team All-State pick on both sides of the ball ... Scored seven touchdowns on special teams ... Chose Alabama over Nebraska, Oklahoma State and Tennessee.
Nick Gentry DT, 6-1, 265, Prattville:
Class 6A first-team All-State selection by The Birmingham News and the Alabama Sports Writers Association ... Had 1.5 sacks for Prattville in its state championship game win over Hoover ... Had 54 tackles and 16 sacks as a senior ... Originally committed to Mike Shula ... Chose Alabama over Ole Miss, Florida State and Clemson.
Brandon Gibson WR, 6-2, 190, Mobile:
First-team Class 5A All-State receiver ... No. 8 prospect on The News' postseason Super Seniors list ... Had 52 catches for 793 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior ... A four-star prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.com ... No. 13-rated receiver in the country by Scout.com and 23rd by ESPN.com ... Chose Alabama over Auburn, LSU and Florida on signing day.
Demetrius Goode RB, 5-11, 200, Chatham, Va.:
Originally a Kentucky signee, Goode played at Hargrave last fall ... Rushed for more than 3,000 yards in his career at Troup County (Ga.) High before attending prep school ... Was a first-team All-State selection by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as a senior ... A speedy, all-purpose player, he also played on special teams ... Chose Alabama over Kentucky.
Jeramie Griffin FB, 6-0, 230, Batesville, Miss.:
Had been committed to Ole Miss until last week ... Considered one of the nation's top fullbacks ... Helped South Panola (Miss.) High to a No. 9 ranking by USA Today and its fourth consecutive state title ... A (Jackson, Miss.) Clarion-Ledger Dandy Dozen selection ... Still must qualify academically ... Chose Alabama over Ole Miss.
Darius Hanks WR, 6-0, 168, Norcross, Ga.:
Named one of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Top 50 recruits ... A Class AAAAA first-team All-State receiver ... As a senior at Norcross High, he had 55 catches for 857 yards and eight touchdowns ... Played only five games as a junior ... Picked Alabama over UAB, Houston and Jacksonville State.
Jennings Hester LB, 6-3, 228, Atlanta:
Projects as a middle linebacker ... Originally committed to Mike Shula in June ... Was also recruited by Florida State when new Tide defensive coordinator Kevin Steele was on that staff ... On the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Class AAAA All-State team ... Made 120 tackles with two picks as a senior ... Chose the Tide over Ole Miss, Air Force and Army.
Kareem Jackson DB, 5-10, 185, Fork Union, Va.:
Was largely unknown until Alabama began recruiting him out of Fork Union Military Academy ... Wasn't recruited out of Westside (Ga.) High and did not sign ... Committed to Vanderbilt until his academics prevented it ... Currently enrolled at Alabama ... Chose the Tide over Auburn, Iowa State and Memphis.
Chris Lett DB, 6-2, 195, Pensacola, Fla.:
Was the first player to commit to Mike Shula in May ... A four-star prospect by Rivals.com, a three-star by Scout.com ... With his size, he could project as a safety, but he'll get a shot to play corner ... ESPN.com calls him the No. 40 safety in the nation, while Rivals.com calls him the No. 13 cornerback ... Chose Alabama over Arkansas and Florida.
Marquis Maze WR, 5-9, 165, Tarrant:
A sleeper prospect, he committed to Michigan because Mike Shula's staff never offered him a scholarship ... Nick Saban offered, and he reopened his recruitment ... ESPN.com's 31st-ranked receiver ... A three-star recruit ... Could be a Tyrone Prothro clone ... Can play several positions and contribute on special teams ... Chose Alabama over Tennessee.
Rolando McClain LB, 6-4, 240, Decatur:
If he winds up as an outside backer, McClain could come in and play immediately ... Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com ... ESPN.com calls him the fifth-best inside linebacker in the country ... Named a Class 5A All-State honorable mention by The News ... Chose Alabama over Auburn, Kentucky and Ole Miss.
Alfred McCullough DT, 6-3, 297, Athens:
Super All-State selection by The News ... A four-star recruit by Rivals.com and a three-star by Scout.com ... Ranked as one of the nation's top 50 defensive tackles by recruiting services ... Helped Athens High to a Class 5A state title ... Had 89 tackles as a senior with 13 sacks ... Chose Alabama over Clemson and Ole Miss.
Kerry Murphy DT, 6-5, 315, Hoover:
One of nation's top defensive linemen ... No. 2-rated prospect on The Birmingham News' postseason Super Seniors list and No. 9 defensive lineman nationally ... Helped Hoover win two Class 6A state titles ... Bench presses 300 pounds and usually holds up his end on defense ... Still must qualify academically ... Chose Alabama over Miami and Auburn.
Michael Ricks S, 6-2, 185, Booneville, Miss.:
An Alabama commitment from the 2005 class, Ricks led R.A. Hubbard to a Class 1A state title game that year ... Had 90 tackles and 13 interception as a senior ... Did not qualify and attended Northeast Mississippi CC ... The No. 4 player on Rivals.com's list of top junior college players ... Chose Alabama over Memphis and Mississippi State.
Jamar Taylor RB, 5-9, 204, Lakeland, Fla.:
Committed to Alabama in June and is already enrolled in classes ... A fullback at Lakeland High, Taylor could be a hybrid back in the mold of Tim Castille ... Rushed for 1,062 yards with 13 touchdowns as a senior ... Considered the 25th best running back by Rivals.com ... Chose Alabama over Ole Miss, Mississippi State and Oregon.
Chris Underwood TE, 6-4, 202, Vestavia Hills:
One of the surprises of the class, he's not ranked by recruiting services at his position and was not on The News' All-State teams ... Had 13 catches for 218 yards with three touchdowns as a senior ... Mike Shula had not planned to sign a tight end, but Nick Saban offered Underwood when he arrived ... Also considered Southern Miss and UCLA.
William Vlachos OL, 6-2, 287, Mountain Brook:
On The News' Super All-State team ... Could grayshirt and enroll in the spring after undergoing shoulder surgery in January ... May arrive in August if there is room ... Considered the country's third-best guard prospect by ESPN.com ... An Alabama fan, he also considered LSU and West Virginia.
Alex Watkins DE, 6-5, 225, Haywood, Brownsville, Tenn.:
One of Mike Shula's early commitments, Watkins is a four-star defensive end by Rivals.com ... ESPN.com rates him as the nation's No. 44 end ... Tennessee Sports Writers Association Class 3A All-State ... Had 119 tackles as a senior for Haywood High ... Also a track star.
Chavis Williams DE, 6-5, 220, Dora:
Decommitted from Arkansas when Nick Saban offered a scholarship ... A member of The News' Class 4A All-State team ... Could also play linebacker ... A two-star prospect by Scout.com, a three-star by Rivals.com ... Had 123 tackles as a senior. Had 393 receiving yards with six touchdowns on offense ... Also considered Arkansas.
WOW WHAT DO YALL THINK ABOUT THAT BAMA HATERS?
MSDawg870 wrote:They're just like their coach, they have commitment issues. Can't stay in one place.
I bet they all qualify.
funny, i bet if whatever time you cheer for had that many swings their way you would not be bitc@ing one bit.....
for that matter, whatever team you cheer for landed saben you would not be doing that either??? call me crazy, but i bet im right, now go head and say you wouldnt be happy and you dont like saben or his style and that your happy with whatever loser is at the program of your choice and how he still has time to turn things around and how your a great supporter of what he is doing, but bottom line, you would be happy if all the commenment changes went toward your team alone with saben.....
go head, defend yourself....
If it wasn't for bad luck then i would have no luck at all........
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im not saying you arnt..... as a fan of alabama its just funny to hear others talk about how saben has commentiment issues and how now the new recruits have it as well..... thats all i was saying, didnt me to directly call you in particular out..... its all on here that say that, was i said previously goes to all that state opionions about saben and recruits..... not just you!
as a father i bet many on here would like to see their kids go to a program that has a chance to be picked back up to where it was once was(yes, i am a die hard bama fan and saying where it once was, because unlike most bama fans i do know that they are not where they once was, and yes, i do quiality for a bama fan, i am missing one tooth and i do have multipe tattos, one being the bama logo) and im proud to cheer for them.....
i just love that so many hate on saben for what he done, bottom line is he didnt want to bring that up during his season and handled it the way he thought was best...... love to see the amount of state and ole miss fans who would be so happy if saben came to each of the respected schools, and then lets count how many would ACTUALLY hate on saben for having a commentiment issue......
as a father i bet many on here would like to see their kids go to a program that has a chance to be picked back up to where it was once was(yes, i am a die hard bama fan and saying where it once was, because unlike most bama fans i do know that they are not where they once was, and yes, i do quiality for a bama fan, i am missing one tooth and i do have multipe tattos, one being the bama logo) and im proud to cheer for them.....
i just love that so many hate on saben for what he done, bottom line is he didnt want to bring that up during his season and handled it the way he thought was best...... love to see the amount of state and ole miss fans who would be so happy if saben came to each of the respected schools, and then lets count how many would ACTUALLY hate on saben for having a commentiment issue......
If it wasn't for bad luck then i would have no luck at all........
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SCOTT LlOYD
1/8/92-4/5/08
"Its hard to be cool when your battery is dead." Anatidae at the boat ramp with a dead battery.
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1/8/92-4/5/08
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