Auburn losing a kid from Phenix City is like us losing a kid from Starkville.... it happens, just not that often. Moon, on the other hand, is a possibility.Quote:
Originally Posted by ShotgunDawg
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Auburn losing a kid from Phenix City is like us losing a kid from Starkville.... it happens, just not that often. Moon, on the other hand, is a possibility.Quote:
Originally Posted by ShotgunDawg
Absolutely agree. I think it's just because the hay isn't in the barn & people are scared of OM buying off players due to us losing the Egg Bowl & other teams being able to use Dan wanting leave against us.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ifyouonlyknew
We landed the #18 class last year. If we can match it with another top 20 class this year, & the another in 2017, when the state is loaded, then we'll have a solid foundation of depth & quality players at most every position.
IMO, we still need some 5* difference makers though. That's why I want Hill & Akers in next year's class. We need players that are matchups problems for Bama. Even with all 4 stars at most every position, Alabama is still better than you at most every position.
No doubt we still have a chance at a really good class but we need a lot of dominoes to fall because none have really fallen yet. Last year, as you put it, we already had WAY more hay in the barn than we do this year. Nothing in the current class committed beyond a 3 star at this point.Quote:
Originally Posted by ShotgunDawg
When Dan showed up at the Conerly event, my doom and gloom went away. We need Dan to put in the work to beat NC State and to land this recruiting class. We have a solid shot at a good season next year, even with the QB transition and loss of big playmakers. There are only a few doom and gloomers that refuse to let go of last weekend and move forward.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ifyouonlyknew
We'll be better than Bama at safety, LB (I expect them to lose a few), and potentially QB and / or WR (I believe Bama will lose Kiffin next year, which will limit the use of Ridley. If we land AJ, he'll make a Ridley like impact).Quote:
Originally Posted by ShotgunDawg
2017 recruiting class will be a repeat, if not better than, the 2015 class.Quote:
Originally Posted by maroonmania
Our fans complained because we only had one "splash" and that was Lewis. This year we'll have more of a splash at the end, but our fans are worried because they aren't verbally committed. Dan just needs to mix it up better. And maybe add in an All- Star game hat announcement guy.Quote:
Originally Posted by maroonmania
I'm pumped about that group. Especially if we get the QB from NOLA and then dominate in state.Quote:
Originally Posted by defiantdog
Let's see it. Right now it's a poor class. Sign a Top 20 class and blowout NC State and the tide will turn.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ifyouonlyknew
What if we just beat nc state and sign a top 25 class? Should we run off Mullen?Quote:
Originally Posted by HoopsDawg
Do you mind if I add these to the sticky thread for 2016 recruiting as possibilities?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ifyouonlyknew
Seems as if this is by design too...I think our guys are really starting to get the hang of this recruiting thingQuote:
Originally Posted by Todd4State
Absolutely! Recruiting is a game and it is silly that all of these games are played. But it is what it is. I get some enjoyment out of following it personally, so I'm not going to knock anyone who is in to all of that other stuff. I like to go watch the recruits play in person and then make my own judgments/evaluations and then see how I do vs. the coaches and the recruiting gurus. So, I'm not really into all of the hat stuff and all of that- but I understand the perception it causes. And I understand why schools let recruits do it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tripp McNeely
Our coaches have definitely gotten better at recruiting over the years and limiting flips and things like that. I think the 2017 class may be the culmination of their recruiting experience.
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Originally Posted by Interpolation_Dawg_EX
Best compensation system in college football. No one comes close. They have had their act together for over half a century. We are they Rays, and they are the Yankees. No bitterness. Just facts. But you sure don't go to cleaning house, 'cause you lose to the Yankees and Red Sox.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jack Lambert
Just like with the black bears, you don't waste your time being mad. You get your act together, and recruit. Make yourself as good as possible, period.
No, of course not.Quote:
Originally Posted by msstate7
Was this a serious question?Quote:
Originally Posted by HoopsDawg
Also, I would like to see Dan sign a top 250 kid that pretty much any MSU coach would sign.
How can we be sure it Bracky not just that our staff doesn't recruit well?Quote:
Originally Posted by Perpetual Underachiever
How land doesn't seem handcuffed by Bracky and basketball recruiting makes football look like cub scouts.
I think our staff identifies talent well, but isn't great at the sales side of recruiting.
May be old news,but I heard Flowers would no longer be coming to MSU. What's the deal there? I thought he was going to be pretty good...did he take a step back at Co-Lin or something?
We're pretty selective when it comes to olinemen. He's probably really good, but not elite**Quote:
Originally Posted by CadaverDawg
Grades.Quote:
Originally Posted by CadaverDawg
Oh, that's not what I heard. I was told that he will be going elsewhere to play.Quote:
Originally Posted by Todd4State
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Coach Howland had a nice selling point this year that is completely out front and truthful. He could promise players immediate playing time ( because we didn't have doodle squat lined up outside of one maybe two) plus he has the Final 4 resume and the placement of players into the NBA. Coach Mullen has always been out front and truthful as well but he can not guarantee playing time but to only a very elite few and has always told PSA's that if they work hard they will have a successful career here. Plus he has always stressed the academic side as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by OurState
Dee Nalls decommitted. Cue all the bitches. Hevey doing work!$%&*
Let overreaction Sunday begin.
All of this is true. College Basketball recruiting is still filthy. Just saying that Howland finds ways to do it and Dan doesn't. Bracky may not help, but I wonder if we are letting the football staff off easy.Quote:
Originally Posted by MabenMaroon
The only concern I have with that statement is, how many quality OL prospects are driving that ranking. Every year we seem to have some nice pick ups, but NONE of them are OL. That's the 800 lb gorilla in the room year in and year out. I'm not getting excited until we start landing good, solid OL.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ifyouonlyknew
http://i.imgur.com/cvvTkep.gifQuote:
Originally Posted by Thick
6'0"180.....uhhh no
How do we look with Jamal couch? He has a nice offer sheet... Could he play here next season?
Chad Simmons @ChadSimmons_ Dec 3 Georgia, USAQuote:
Originally Posted by msstate7
Is former #FSU commit, #Scout300 ATH Jamal Couch heading to the SEC? Hearing he's a strong lean to #HailState.
This tweet was also RT by John Broussard.
http://247sports.com/Player/John-Broussard-30397
John was between us and Auburn when he committed but with Boom going to USC, looking around. He's an EE but we are making moves fast. Could visit this weekend.
Safety: Not if #4 comes back.Quote:
Originally Posted by defiantdog
LB: no
QB: I've given up on Bammer ever having a good QB, but Barnett is supposed to be the "real deal" (again) and has been on campus a while.
Kiffen: unlike most peeps that think Kiffin hurts Bama, I'd like him to stay longer... I think he's done a good job.
WR: I think Bama will have a better corps even if AJ Brown goes to MSU... I'm assuming either Bear and/or Ross go pro... if not, it's a close call...
Ross is coming back. And on Kiffen, I actually agree with you. His biggest weakness is he gets too cute sometimes. But overall, he's very good.Quote:
Originally Posted by TUSK
Dead.Quote:
Originally Posted by Todd4State
Nuts.
On.
If we win the bowl game and sign the players that we should sign (no excuse to not sign prospects in the golden triangle), our fans will be slobbering on Mullen's cock again. 9 wins and back to back top 20 classes make the future look bright. 8 wins and not signing these guys and the sky is falling.
I think Jackson is gone..... He had a good year. When Bama players have a good year, they leave early. Even if they weren't ready.Quote:
Originally Posted by TUSK
Not if we don't sign some quality OL.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jarius
I don't think there is any way that we don't sign Lashley. If we win the bowl game and sign him (along with the other players in our own back yard that shouldn't even be a fight because of where they live) I think the masses will take a step back. The biggest thing will be us winning our bowl game and Ole Miss losing theirs. As much as I hate to admit it, their success or failure determines our attitude towards our own staff as much as ours does.Quote:
Originally Posted by Thick
I think you'll end up being proven correct... my glimmer of hope is that this was his first year to play S and Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaybe we can trick him into returning....Quote:
Originally Posted by defiantdog
if not, we have talented replacements... but not at his current level.