Archive for Recruiting
The Fish That Got Away & Unlikely Alabama Walk-On Heros
Posted by: | CommentsEveryone knows the stories of the fish that got away, well, recruiting is kind of like that. Not every 5-star prospect will pan out, while some of the lightly recruited players will shine when inserted into gameday action. I will never forget the 3rd string QB, Gary Hollingsworth who walked onto the Alabama team and […]
Alabama Expecting Top 5 Recruiting Class
Posted by: | CommentsThings are getting close to the end of the line on the Alabama recruiting front this year, but the outlook is good with a top 5 class. From what I am told, Florida has the best ever recruiting class in history (most likely a result of tehir national championship last year and the exodus of […]
Looking Back At The Tyrone Prothro Catch – BEST EVER?
Posted by: | CommentsIn my book… YES! Now that football season has wound down, the crystal football is in the case, & recruiting is winding down. We are now waiting for the A-day game. So from time to time, we will be highlighting some Alabama history from time to time. I was thinking about Tyrone Prothro’s catch against […]
Like The Energizer Bunny, Nick Saban Still Going Strong!
Posted by: | CommentsYou would think that a man like Nick Saban would be able to rest on his laurels in the days following the first national championship in over a decade, but Nick Saban is not your average football coach. He recognizes the challenges that face his team in this upcoming year and he knows full well […]
Alabama Gets A De-committed Recruit Back – Blake Sims
Posted by: | CommentsNews broke today that Blake Sims, who had decommitted from Alabama to go with the Tennessee Volunteers is now back in the 2010 Alabama recruiting class. Below are some highlights of this young football stud many are calling “Michael Vick Jr.” (in a good way!) He is a quarterback, but may be used in another […]
RECRUITING NEWS: 5 Star KEENAN ALLEN Commits To BAMA After LSU Game
Posted by: | CommentsOne of the top prospects in the nation, Keenan Allen of Greensboro, North Carolina, committed to the Crimson Tide following the Alabama/LSU game. He is the 22nd prospect to commit to the Tide’s 22nd commitment in the recruiting class of 2010. With only 27 spots, there are only 5 more spots. Rated by Rivals as […]
Recruiting News: QB Prospect Phillip Sims Sets Virginia Passing Record
Posted by: | CommentsOne so the top recruits in the nation, Phillip Sims is headed to the University of Alabama in the upcoming signing class. He is one of my facebook friends, and he said he was planning to visit the Capstone this weekend for the Alabama/Tennessee game. According to many sources, he is a firm commitment to […]