Per his twitter, Fabian Franklin has committed to the good guys.
That's a commit out of nowhere. Didn't seem like we were on his radar at all.
Huge pickup! Hail state!
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Per his twitter, Fabian Franklin has committed to the good guys.
That's a commit out of nowhere. Didn't seem like we were on his radar at all.
Huge pickup! Hail state!
One of the top players in Mississippi: http://247sports.com/Player/Fabian-Franklin-86418
From twitter: https://twitter.com/AnnieCostabile/s...84301446721537
I thought we were only taking 1 RB
WOW! Nice.
If we only take one this cycle, Franklin is the one to get. Not sure what this means for the others.
Franklin could be a sign & place. Worth the risk. If he makes it you make the #'s work.
Jr Highlights
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/4014155...a8770eecca820c
Not like we're strapped for scholarships, either. Let's hope he qualifies!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ifyouonlyknew
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Originally Posted by Ifyouonlyknew
Good news is we can place him at Co-lin instead of him going to Jones.
Kid is the top running back in the state. My guess is that we were only taking one until he said he wanted to come.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawg-gone-dawgs
To hell with only taking one. If good players want to attend your school, then you work it out.
That's what Saban does. You tell a JR or SR that isn't contributing to hit the road & open up a spot
I agree 100%!! The nature of the game has changed. If a kid gets here and he isn't willing to work then he will have to be shown the door.Quote:
Originally Posted by ShotgunDawg
By the way, as a 24 year educator, it is entirely to early for us to say, " sign and place." He still has a chance to qualify. This will be a big year for him.
It's "too early" for us to say......"
Sorry, you stated your 24 years earlier in the same sentence.
I hope you don't educate kids on grammar.Quote:
Originally Posted by DogsofAnarchy
Nice highlight reel. I urge others to watch it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ifyouonlyknew
We'll make an exception in this case and take 2 RB's, if their names are Ladamian Webb and Fabian Franklin.Quote:
Originally Posted by bostondawg
Gotta love getting a surprise commit from the top RB in the state who holds offers from Bama, Georgia, Tennessee and Michigan as a RB.
Where was he considered to be headed?
He slid down on Umiss big board to like #4... Ok David Johnson we believe you.. Shitbird
They had him CB'd to LSU 100%.Quote:
Originally Posted by AlSwearengen
It doesn't matter because that place doesn't exist anymore. Mistakes were made.Quote:
Originally Posted by AlSwearengen
Wow! I'm excited to see all the other guys and the enthusiasm they are showing about the FF announcement. State will be the only player in MS and we need to inspire MS guys to "Rep My State!" (Copyright pending)
This is what happens when we are on a level playing field in recruiting.
https://media.giphy.com/media/oxLpLI0eNf3Wg/giphy.gifQuote:
Originally Posted by Jack Lambert
Rebel troll. Please leave.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lord McBuckethead
Just watched the hudl film, & this guy is a good player.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ifyouonlyknew
I hadn't watched much of him in the past because I didn't think we'd factor in for him.
That being said, he runs bigger than his 5'11" 200 lb frame.
Reminds me of Kerryon Johnson at Auburn. He's only rated a 3 star by 247, but IMO he looks like a 91-92 rated type guy that has a nice combination of size & agility. Has some similarities to Aeris Williams as well. Looks to have a slightly better burst than Aeris & maybe a little more agility, but I have no clue if he has Aeris' vision & natural ability to fall forward on every run. Those two factors to me are Aeris' biggest strength & they can't be seen on a highlight video. They are seen on a low light video where a player gets 3 yards on a broken play & moves the chains.
Just my personal opinion after watching his video. He is really good, but LSU has access to the best running backs in the country & he falls just below that.Quote:
Originally Posted by TrapGame
More of a 91-93 type talent rather than the 95+ LSU typically signs.
Makes me feel better after not getting Hodges
When the ratings for this class opened months ago, he was a top 100 player in the country. Not sure why he fell so hard.
No, that ish was hilarious. Take it in stride and spell check next time.Quote:
Originally Posted by louisvilledawg
Hammer hits nail squarely upon the head.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jack Lambert
Grades & probably due to LSU never offering.Quote:
Originally Posted by bostondawg
Had LSU offered, my guess is he'd still be a top 100 guy
Can he pass block? Play right tackle?
It was. However, I'm of the mind he's a rebel troll.Quote:
Originally Posted by Reason2succeed
David Johnson says Fabian Franklin had slid and was #4 on their board.. Laughable
I seriously doubt he ever makes it to Starkville. A great sign and place though.