Akers commits to Bama

[ShotgunDawg]

It won't stick, but I'm really beginning to wonder what Alabama is doing to get these kids, that utilimatly sign with a Mississippi school, to commit to them so early.

It wasn't a month ago that Akers called LSU his "dream school". Baffling why he would commit to Bama so early.

Again, not worried about this sticking. Just an interesting deal that's going on with Bama. The pattern is repeating itself.

[Jacksondevildog]

Sign Kylin Hill and it won't matter.

[Leroy Jenkins]

"I probably won't decommit but it's available if I have to. As of right now, I know where I'm going."

[TUSK]

It won't stick, but I'm really beginning to wonder what Alabama is doing to get these kids, that utilimatly sign with a Mississippi school, to commit to them so early.

It wasn't a month ago that Akers called LSU his "dream school". Baffling why he would commit to Bama so early.

Again, not worried about this sticking. Just an interesting deal that's going on with Bama. The pattern is repeating itself.

maybe he wants a 5th star...*

[Harrydawg]

He will wind up at LSU, family are life long fans.

[Covercorner2]

Maybe I'm way off base, but I could see this happening for a number of reasons:
1. They justify their ranking. Receive more evaluation/exposure. May even get a bump just by being committed to BAMA.
2. They get their moment in the spotlight. "I was once committed to BAMA. I am so good that I have a commitable offer," which ultimately leads to...

3. They become rock stars among their peers, other coaches, fans, etc. They in a sense become more valuable and promote their own "brand" and their "stock" rises.

[TUSK]

Maybe I'm way off base, but I could see this happening for a number of reasons:
1. They justify their ranking. Receive more evaluation/exposure. May even get a bump just by being committed to BAMA.
2. They get their moment in the spotlight. "I was once committed to BAMA. I am so good that I have a commitable offer," which ultimately leads to...

3. They become rock stars among their peers, other coaches, fans, etc. They in a sense become more valuable and promote their own "brand" and their "stock" rises.

also, I think some prospects (that might be "marginal" - i.e. high 3* and low 4*) commit early while there's still room in the class...

I'm NOT saying this particular guy is "marginal"... he may be legit (#54 with 247 is strong), but this is the first I've heard of him...

[CadaverDawg]

Won't stick, I was told by engie and WMD "when has there ever been a player from Clinton we wanted and didn't get". Nothing to see here.**

I actually think we still have a good shot at him.

[GreenheadDawg]

He will probably change his tune once the 5 star RBs start piling in.

[msstate7]

Maybe I'm way off base, but I could see this happening for a number of reasons:
1. They justify their ranking. Receive more evaluation/exposure. May even get a bump just by being committed to BAMA.
2. They get their moment in the spotlight. "I was once committed to BAMA. I am so good that I have a commitable offer," which ultimately leads to...

3. They become rock stars among their peers, other coaches, fans, etc. They in a sense become more valuable and promote their own "brand" and their "stock" rises.

4. They just like bama

[Leroy Jenkins]

He will probably change his tune once the 5 star RBs start piling in.

The 1# RB for 2017 is already committed to them. Depending on what service you believe Akers is #5.

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

That makes 2 with him and Bowie and from what I've read Bowie is all bama.

[Covercorner2]

4. They just like bama

I was referring to why they commit early then decommit.

[msstate7]

I was referring to why they commit early then decommit.

Gotcha. Sorry

[5 Star]

I don't see the problem, let's just go into the state of Alabama and take a 3 star that they overlooked. We seemed to be having great success with those guys. Louisiana too.