Football recruiting

[msstate7]

If you saw each ones game against West Point you may be singing a different tune.

I think it's hard to compare HS wr's looking at their stats bc of HS qb play. I have no idea which one is better. I just want AJ

[HancockCountyDog]

If you saw each ones game against West Point you may be singing a different tune.

They are both really good, different strengths and weaknesses. If used correctly, each will have an instant impact.

[shoeless joe]

I think it's hard to compare HS wr's looking at their stats bc of HS qb play. I have no idea which one is better. I just want AJ

Agree 100%.

My point was going off one game on TV wasn't an accurate look at each kid. The very next week brown looked pedestrian and single handedly kept the opponent in the game.

But I would love to see him in maroon and white. I think his skill set is much closer to being an impact player early on on the gridiron.

[maroonmania]

I know Crowell got tired of the om people constantly pumping Metcalf as the best wr in MS for the last 30 years and I would think AJ gets tired of hearing it as well. That said, cj got treated like a bitch by their fans at an egg bowl and he still signed on with them.

I have zero sources, but from the outside looking in, logic says State or bama. This is recruiting we are talking about though.

Look, we all know exactly why CJ Johnson signed with them but I have a feeling OM can't be quite as "generous" in their recruiting these days with the NCAA breathing down their neck.

[Tripp McNeely]

Well, as I said- Alabama is enticing- but I think he stays home. And OM is a very distant 3rd at best

I think context clues are pretty telling in situations like these. You don't read ANY interviews from WRs in that second group (behind AJ) talking about how Gonzalez, their recruiting coach, Mullen "hisself", etc. are "contacting me every day", "4-5 times a week", etc. When you read interviews from our top targets: AJ, Simmons, Lashley, etc., these are pretty common quotes. These are professional recruiters who contact their top targets as often as possible...so, what does that tell you? We know that we need at least 2 WRs in the 16' class. So, it tells me that they feel pretty good about target #1 (AJ) and are still evaluating who #2 (and maybe #3) should be.

[HancockCountyDog]

Agree on all accounts.

I know that the bears are trying hard to get in the game with Simmons, it could be a three way battle, but I just keep hearing MSU/Bama in a dead heat for Simmons.

[MSUDawg99]

Did I miss something? What happened to Crowell?

From what I understand, Crowell was never coming here. That was msg board speak after he de-committed from Usiss. He may end up recommitting to them. But who knows.

[msstate7]

I know that the bears are trying hard to get in the game with Simmons, it could be a three way battle, but I just keep hearing MSU/Bama in a dead heat for Simmons.

I wonder if Simmons knows he probably won't play but a season under Saban. I really think he's done there after next season. Not sure why I think this unless I heard it somewhere

[Coach34]

I know that the bears are trying hard to get in the game with Simmons, it could be a three way battle, but I just keep hearing MSU/Bama in a dead heat for Simmons.

We're in good shape with Simmons- but its still a battle. Simmons and Brown are the best 2 recruits out of Miss in awhile and Saban is working it. We are in great shape with both though and Brown is all but done

[Todd4State]

I think we land

Quenton Baker
AJ Brown
Scott Lashley
Gentle Williams or Loyd Cushenberry
Jeffery Simmons
Kobe Jones
Emmitt Gooden
Marquiss Spencer
Raekwon Davis
Christian Wallace
Another WR can't say who

I could live with that group. We're going to make a late splash this year.

The only thing I would like to see us do is make a late run at Jawon Pass but I know that's not likely.

[TUSK]

I wonder if Simmons knows he probably won't play but a season under Saban. I really think he's done there after next season. Not sure why I think this unless I heard it somewhere

Heretic.

[Lance Harbor]

I could live with that group. We're going to make a late splash this year.

The only thing I would like to see us do is make a late run at Jawon Pass but I know that's not likely.

Where is Nigel Knott headed?

[dawg27]

Really hope you're right. Those 2 will make or break our class IMO. We need both, not 1

Aj was at the bearshark game please tell me we going to get him.

[Coach34]

Aj was at the bearshark game please tell me we going to get him.

AJ is going to be at the LSU-Bama game too I think

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Aj was at the bearshark game please tell me we going to get him.

He was at our last 2 games. The kid is going to see other schools.

[MSUDawg4Life]

Heretic.

Are you confident Saban will be there long-term?

I wouldn't be surprised if Saban quits after this year.

[Todd4State]

Where is Nigel Knott headed?

My guess is either MSU or Ole Miss and probably leaning towards Ole Miss.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

My guess is either MSU or Ole Miss and probably leaning towards Ole Miss.

He's not going to OM. Still expect him OOS with Bama as the lead school. If by some chance he stayed instate it would be MSU.

[Todd4State]

He's not going to OM. Still expect him OOS with Bama as the lead school. If by some chance he stayed instate it would be MSU.

I think Knott wants to go to Alabama, but I'm not sure that they want him at this point is the impression I get.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

I think Knott wants to go to Alabama, but I'm not sure that they want him at this point is the impression I get.

According to their recruiting guys he's at the top of their CB board. I think the Oregon trip gave him pause. He really likes Oregon but the distance is a negative to his mom. She's on board with Bama & I think they eventually win out.