National Signing Day

[Feldenak]

Originally posted by: Queasy

Originally posted by: SpanishFry
can't wait for the SEC shedule to start!


Geaux Tigers!

Yep. Fortunately March Madness is going to start soon to ease the wait.

Blegh, basketball. I got no sports to look forward to until Spring Ball starts.

 

[Queasy]

Originally posted by: Feldenak

Originally posted by: Queasy

Originally posted by: SpanishFry
can't wait for the SEC shedule to start!


Geaux Tigers!

Yep. Fortunately March Madness is going to start soon to ease the wait.

Blegh, basketball. I got no sports to look forward to until Spring Ball starts.

Heh...I like to watch college basketball. Can't stand the NBA anymore. I like baseball too but don't care for the summer months when it is the only sport going.

 

[Feldenak]

Originally posted by: Queasy

Originally posted by: Feldenak

Originally posted by: Queasy

Originally posted by: SpanishFry
can't wait for the SEC shedule to start!


Geaux Tigers!

Yep. Fortunately March Madness is going to start soon to ease the wait.

Blegh, basketball. I got no sports to look forward to until Spring Ball starts.

Heh...I like to watch college basketball. Can't stand the NBA anymore. I like baseball too but don't care for the summer months when it is the only sport going.

I can't stand basketball.

 

[SpanishFry]

Originally posted by: Queasy

Originally posted by: Feldenak

Originally posted by: Queasy

Originally posted by: SpanishFry
can't wait for the SEC shedule to start!


Geaux Tigers!

Yep. Fortunately March Madness is going to start soon to ease the wait.

Blegh, basketball. I got no sports to look forward to until Spring Ball starts.

Heh...I like to watch college basketball. Can't stand the NBA anymore. I like baseball too but don't care for the summer months when it is the only sport going.

I normally do, but LSU's meltdown has put me out of it. That and I haven't bet on one game this year doesn't help. I used to know the NCAAB inside and out, but I just haven't followed it this year.

 

[Jawo]

Originally posted by: Queasy
Been keeping an eye on Bama's incoming LOIs on and off all day. Saban did a helluva job for less than a month's worth of work.

Josh Chapman DT Hoover, AL
Patrick Crump OL Hoover, AL
Luther Davis DT West Monroe, LA
Jeremy Elder DE College Park, GA
Nick Fanuzzi QB San Antonio, TX
Tarence Farmer DB Houston, TX
Nick Gentry DT Prattville, AL
Demetrius Goode RB Chatham, VA
Jeramie Griffin RB Batesville, MS
Darius Hanks WR Norcross, GA
Jennings Hester LB Atlanta, GA
Kareem Jackson DB Fork Union, VA
Rolando McClain LB Decatur, AL
Alfred McCullough DT Athens, AL
Kerry Murphy DT Hoover, AL
Jamar Taylor RB Lakeland, FL
Chris Underwood TE Birmingham, AL
William Vlachos OL Birmingham, AL
Alex Watkins DE Brownsville, TN
Chavis Williams DE Dora, AL
Brandon Gibson WR Mobile, AL

Still waiting on:
Chris Lett DB Pensacola, FL

Also waiting to hear Marquis Maze's (RB/WR) decision between Bama and Tennessee.

Well if you don't have to travel much, you can recruit alot more.

 

[SpanishFry]

Luther Davis probably won't qualify academically. That guy is a headcase.

 

[Jawo]

Virginia Tech's LOI signees (23 plus two enrolled in January)

Brandon Barden Tight End 6-5 211 Lincoln County Lincolnton, Ga.
Josh Oglesby Running Back 6-0 205 Garner Garner, N.C.
Quillie Odom Linebacker 6-2 205 Osbourn Park Manassas, Va.
Andrew Lanier Tight End 6-5 250 Dorman Moore, S.C.
Cris Hill Cornerback 5-11 190 Highland Springs Richmond, Va.
Justin Young Defensive End 6-5 255 Northwest Germantown, Md.
Kwamaine Battle Defensive Tackle 6-1 260 Southern Nash Spring Hope, N.C.
Hunter Ovens Linebacker 6-2 220 Cardinal Mooney Bradenton, Fla.
Alonzo Tweedy Linebacker 6-2 185 Hermitage Richmond, Va.
Darren Evans Running Back 6-1 217 Warren Central Indianapolis, Ind.
Khalil Latif Offensive Line 6-3 280 Manchester Chesterfield, Va.
Greg Nosal Tight End 6-5 255 Kellam Virginia Beach, Va.
D.J. Thomas Running Back 5-9 175 Patrick Henry Ashland, Va.
Collin Carroll Long Snapper/Center 6-4 260 Edina Hopkins, Minn.
Davon Morgan Safety 6-2 190 Varina Richmond, Va.
Courtney Prince Defensive Tackle 6-2 252 Gwynn Park Mitchellville, Md.
Blake DeChristopher Offensive Line 6-6 310 Clover Hill Midlothian, Va.
Kendrick Pressley Athlete 6-0 170 Sumter Sumter, S.C.
Tyrod Taylor Quarterback 6-2 185 Hampton Hampton, Va.
Jaymes Brooks Offensive Line 6-3 290 Denbigh Newport News, Va.
Barquell Rivers Linebacker 6-0 220 Anson County Wadesboro, N.C.
Chris Drager Tight End 6-4 235 Thomas Jefferson Jefferson Hills, Pa.
Patrick Terry Wide Receiver 5-11 180 Halifax County South Boston, Va.
Will Alvarez Offensive Line 6-5 315 C.D. Hylton Woodbridge, Va.
Danny Coale Wide Receiver 6-0 200 Episcopal Lexington, Va.

 

[b0mbrman]

Yeah, that's incredible what Nick Saban pulled out.

As usual, the Bears have managed a decent, but not spectacular class...

 

[monk3y]

UF has a lot of holes to patch up on defense... They did get some decent recruits but that doesn't mean anything until you see them playing as a unit.

 

[hdeck]

Texas was basically done recruiting back in the summer, so signing day didn't do much but make it official. we are officially *stacked* in the secondary & fozzy will be a great addition to the backfield.

lol @ usc recruiting 3 more running backs. that brings their total up to what, 20 now?

 

[rambow]

Originally posted by: hdeck
Texas was basically done recruiting back in the summer, so signing day didn't do much but make it official. we are officially *stacked* in the secondary & fozzy will be a great addition to the backfield.

lol @ usc recruiting 3 more running backs. that brings their total up to what, 20 now?

yes, i think we're all a little jealous v.v

 

[slsmnaz]

Final top-25 list from Rivals:

1- Florida
2- Southern Cal
3- Tennessee
4- LSU
5- Texas
6- South Carolina
7- Auburn
8- Notre Dame
9- Georgia
10- Alabama
11- Oregon
12- Michigan
13- Nebraska
14- Oklahoma
15- Ohio State
16- North Carolina
17- Illinois
18- Florida State
19- Georgia Tech
20- CLemson
21- California
22- Miami- FL
23- Penn State
24- Virginia
25- Pittsburgh

 

[jlbenedict]

aaah.. Arkansas really stunk it up.. they are toward the bottom of the SEC, along with Miss. St.

Arkansas can't even keep their home state players in their own state. Three of the states top recruits were signing elsewhere..

After McFadden & Jones leave for the NFL next season, the 2008 season will be a long and gloomy year

 

[bignateyk]

I dont get it... why would the number 1 and number 2 running backs both sign for the same team? Same goes for the 30 and 32 ranked RB's that USC signed...

I could see the number 2 maybe thinking he could outplay number 1 and get the spot, but why not just sign with a different team and be guaranteed a starting job?? The two guys ranked 30 and 32 will never see any playing time.. why not just sign with a different school?

 

[hdeck]

Originally posted by: bignateyk
I dont get it... why would the number 1 and number 2 running backs both sign for the same team? Same goes for the 30 and 32 ranked RB's that USC signed...

I could see the number 2 maybe thinking he could outplay number 1 and get the spot, but why not just sign with a different team and be guaranteed a starting job?? The two guys ranked 30 and 32 will never see any playing time.. why not just sign with a different school?

because they're morons. that, or the lower ranked guys committed first, and once the top 2 guys committed it was too late to go anywhere else so they were stuck.

 

[Feldenak]

Originally posted by: jlbenedict
aaah.. Arkansas really stunk it up.. they are toward the bottom of the SEC, along with Miss. St.

Arkansas can't even keep their home state players in their own state. Three of the states top recruits were signing elsewhere..

After McFadden & Jones leave for the NFL next season, the 2008 season will be a long and gloomy year

Kodi Burns and Lee Ziemba to Auburn. To be honest though, Ziemba was Auburn's to lose...both his parents are Auburn grads.

 

[Queasy]

Originally posted by: jlbenedict
aaah.. Arkansas really stunk it up.. they are toward the bottom of the SEC, along with Miss. St.

Arkansas can't even keep their home state players in their own state. Three of the states top recruits were signing elsewhere..

After McFadden & Jones leave for the NFL next season, the 2008 season will be a long and gloomy year

Arkansas never really recruits at the top levels. They are consistently ranked in the 20-35 range when it comes to recruiting. As much as I think Nutt is a real nut, he does a good job of coaching up the talent he brings in.

If there were any coach that needed dogging over recruiting this year, it would be Texas A&M. How you can be a major football school in the fertile recruiting state that is Texas and be ranked 39th in recruiting is beyond me.

 

[Queasy]

Originally posted by: bignateyk
I dont get it... why would the number 1 and number 2 running backs both sign for the same team? Same goes for the 30 and 32 ranked RB's that USC signed...

I could see the number 2 maybe thinking he could outplay number 1 and get the spot, but why not just sign with a different team and be guaranteed a starting job?? The two guys ranked 30 and 32 will never see any playing time.. why not just sign with a different school?

The #1 RB, McKnight is more of a Reggie Bush type player. He'll be put in the backfield and out in the slot more than likely. I think USC has shown that they can spread the ball around to all the different weapons on their team (see Bush, White, Leinart, and the WRs they had the year they won the MNC).

 

[Feldenak]

I know most of you don't care but this is Auburn's final commit list:

1. Bailey Woods - TE - Marietta, GA
6'3"/230lbs/4.65-40

2. Kyle Coulahan - DL/OL - Pensacola, FL
6'3"/290lbs/5.0-40

3. Mike Slade - S - Tallahassee, FL
6'3"/190lbs/4.52-40

4. Jonnie Lee Dixon - CB/ATH - Belle Glade, FL
5'11"/180lbs/4.5-40

5. John Douglas - FB - Augusta, GA
6'1"/240lbs/4.75-40

6. Chaz Ramsey - OL - Madison, MS
6'3"/265lbs/5.10-40

7. Ryan Pugh - OL - Hoover, AL
6'3"/275lbs/5.2-40

8. Brent Slusher - TE/LB - Pineville, KY
6'4"/220lbs/4.75-40

9. Eltoro Freeman - LB - Alexander, AL
5'11"/200lbs/4.55-40

10. Ryan Williams - CB - Mobile, AL
5'11" 190lbs/4.45-40

11. Bo Harris - ATH/LB - Milford Prep(Re-sign)
6'2" 230lbs/4.5-40

12. Chris Slaughter - WR - Hargrave Prep(Re-sign)
6'3" 185lbs/4.5-40

13. Tim Lamb - DT - Tallahassee, FL
6'1" 315lbs/5.1-40

14. Wes Byrum - K - Fort Lauderdale, FL
6'3" 200lbs/4.8-40

15. Enrique Davis - RB - Lynn Haven, FL
5'11" 215lbs/4.4-40

16. Quindarious Carr - WR - Huntsville, AL
6'2" 175lbs/4.55-40

17. Kodi Burns - QB - Fort Smith, AR
6'2" 200lbs/4.5-40

18. A.J. Greene - DE - Brentwood, TN
6'5" 255lbs/4.75-40

19. Jared Cooper - OL - Brewton, AL
6'4" 295lbs/5.2-40

20. Lee Ziemba - OL - Rogers, AR
6'7" 300lbs/5.2-40

21. Adam Herring - LB - Springdale, AR
6'2" 225lbs/4.7-40

22. Michael McNeil - S - Mobile, AL
6'2" 205lbs/4.55-40

23. Jermaine Johnson - OL - Fort Lauderdale, FL
6'6" 295lbs/5.3-40

24. Wilfred Journet - LB - Scott, LA
6'3" 245lbs/4.7-40

25. Josh Bynes - LB - Lauderdale Lakes, FL
6'3" 215lbs/4.7-40

26. Nick Fairley - DE - Mobile, AL
6'4" 255lbs/4.9-40

27. Antoine Carter - DE - Fort Lauderdale, FL
6'4" 220lbs/4.9-40

28. Carlton Johnson - LB - Lynn Haven, FL
6"2" 190lbs/4.5-40

29. Brandon Earl - OL - Stevenson, AL
6'4" 300lbs/5.1-40

30. Chris Zinn - LB - Olive Branch, MS
6'2" 235lbs/4/8-40

 

[austin316]

Originally posted by: Feldenak
I know most of you don't care but this is Auburn's final commit list:

1. Bailey Woods - TE - Marietta, GA
6'3"/230lbs/4.65-40

2. Kyle Coulahan - DL/OL - Pensacola, FL
6'3"/290lbs/5.0-40

3. Mike Slade - S - Tallahassee, FL
6'3"/190lbs/4.52-40

4. Jonnie Lee Dixon - CB/ATH - Belle Glade, FL
5'11"/180lbs/4.5-40

5. John Douglas - FB - Augusta, GA
6'1"/240lbs/4.75-40

6. Chaz Ramsey - OL - Madison, MS
6'3"/265lbs/5.10-40

7. Ryan Pugh - OL - Hoover, AL
6'3"/275lbs/5.2-40

8. Brent Slusher - TE/LB - Pineville, KY
6'4"/220lbs/4.75-40

9. Eltoro Freeman - LB - Alexander, AL
5'11"/200lbs/4.55-40

10. Ryan Williams - CB - Mobile, AL
5'11" 190lbs/4.45-40

11. Bo Harris - ATH/LB - Milford Prep(Re-sign)
6'2" 230lbs/4.5-40

12. Chris Slaughter - WR - Hargrave Prep(Re-sign)
6'3" 185lbs/4.5-40

13. Tim Lamb - DT - Tallahassee, FL
6'1" 315lbs/5.1-40

14. Wes Byrum - K - Fort Lauderdale, FL
6'3" 200lbs/4.8-40

15. Enrique Davis - RB - Lynn Haven, FL
5'11" 215lbs/4.4-40

16. Quindarious Carr - WR - Huntsville, AL
6'2" 175lbs/4.55-40

17. Kodi Burns - QB - Fort Smith, AR
6'2" 200lbs/4.5-40

18. A.J. Greene - DE - Brentwood, TN
6'5" 255lbs/4.75-40

19. Jared Cooper - OL - Brewton, AL
6'4" 295lbs/5.2-40

20. Lee Ziemba - OL - Rogers, AR
6'7" 300lbs/5.2-40

21. Adam Herring - LB - Springdale, AR
6'2" 225lbs/4.7-40

22. Michael McNeil - S - Mobile, AL
6'2" 205lbs/4.55-40

23. Jermaine Johnson - OL - Fort Lauderdale, FL
6'6" 295lbs/5.3-40

24. Wilfred Journet - LB - Scott, LA
6'3" 245lbs/4.7-40

25. Josh Bynes - LB - Lauderdale Lakes, FL
6'3" 215lbs/4.7-40

26. Nick Fairley - DE - Mobile, AL
6'4" 255lbs/4.9-40

27. Antoine Carter - DE - Fort Lauderdale, FL
6'4" 220lbs/4.9-40

28. Carlton Johnson - LB - Lynn Haven, FL
6"2" 190lbs/4.5-40

29. Brandon Earl - OL - Stevenson, AL
6'4" 300lbs/5.1-40

30. Chris Zinn - LB - Olive Branch, MS
6'2" 235lbs/4/8-40

SEC schools are so dirty when it comes to recruiting. Auburn 30 LOIs? Tennessee 32?!!?? You can only have 75 scholarship players. That means these schools sign kids with the HOPES that some will not even make it into school do to grades or get kicked out of school for other reasons.

 

[hdeck]

^^lol my thoughts exactly

 

[slsmnaz]

Originally posted by: austin316

SEC schools are so dirty when it comes to recruiting. Auburn 30 LOIs? Tennessee 32?!!?? You can only have 75 scholarship players. That means these schools sign kids with the HOPES that some will not even make it into school do to grades or get kicked out of school for other reasons.

What's so dirty about that? Some of the recruits count against last year's class numbers and some are JUCO guys. Many schools use the sign & place method of recruiting because it just happens that some kids don't qualify. Place them in a JC for a year or 2 and bring them back in. The greyshirt can also be used for some that are right on the edge. Don't be mad that the talent wants to come down South to play football.

 

[Queasy]

Originally posted by: austin316
SEC schools are so dirty when it comes to recruiting. Auburn 30 LOIs? Tennessee 32?!!?? You can only have 75 scholarship players. That means these schools sign kids with the HOPES that some will not even make it into school do to grades or get kicked out of school for other reasons.

First, you can have 85 scholarship players. Second, you can only sign 25 in one year. Last, this isn't just an SEC thing. It is pretty common for schools everywhere to oversign. For the kids that don't sign, it is common that they go to JUCO and come back two years later with two years left to play or go to a prep school and come back one year later with four years left to play. There is even another route in which kids are "greyshirted" meaning that they pay their own way for the fall semester and then become scholarshipped for the Spring semester and count to next year's class.

 

[Juno]

Originally posted by: jlbenedict
aaah.. Arkansas really stunk it up.. they are toward the bottom of the SEC, along with Miss. St.

Arkansas can't even keep their home state players in their own state. Three of the states top recruits were signing elsewhere..

After McFadden & Jones leave for the NFL next season, the 2008 season will be a long and gloomy year

same with rutgers in the past years. many top jersey products were signing somewhere else until schiano came to keep jersey kids home. otherwise, schiano is recruiting kids from florida in revenge of jersey kids going to florida.

rutgers will be the team to beat in big east.

edit: schiano's next stop is to keep jersey kids stay home instead of going to notre dame.

five of espn top 150 are from jersey and two of them going to notre dame, one going to florida while two are staying home (rutgers.)

 

[jlbenedict]

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