It changes by the hour---first a recruit is visiting--then he backs out--or--one is committed and then he is committed but looking around (soft verbal) then he is opening it back up etc... you get the picture ---18 years old!!!!
Anyway---this is the latest
Offensive Line
Big needs --but few options--we have two "fair" commitments at this time but really have no meaningful options-- as Johnnie Farms (4*)has backed out of this week ends visit and has decided to stay with North Carolina. This is really bad news for AU because the Tigers really have "zero" options to go after this late in the game. HD sees the poor OL recruiting by Tubbs and Co. and a loss of some recruits since Coach C took over as the #1 problem with this recruiting class. VERY WEAK---better hope Chez Ramsey gets medical clearance and is encouraged to re-join the TEAM!!!
Receivers----we have a couple "fair ones" committed if we can hold on to them---the de-commitment of Kenney is still a mystery based on his "lack of contact from AU" excuse as the reason for dropping them. We need to hang on to Stallworth and hope the full court press on Emory Blake wins him over. The success of this years receiver class hinges on getting Blake as the rest of the prospects are long shots that will not sign and with out Blake our receiver commitments look an awful like our OL commitments ---not so good.
Quarterback ---as much as I want to be excited about "Mr. Football" committing to AU---I just can not fool myself that much----he may turn out to be NFL material one day (hoping!!) but based on the existing "known facts" he is average at best. (We lost Cotton--which was a real loss--even if his dad is a pain in the butt). This Rollison kid may or may not be a serious candidate---he is planning to visit -and- if AU were to convince him to come I will take back all the negative things I have said about the QB position!!!!--as this kid is better than Cotton--much better!!!
Running Back--we are fine as long as we keep the two we have---we don't need Perkins but we would like to get him back. The Bryce Brown visit is all smoke and mirrors--even if he does come it is all for show.
Tight end ---we have one of the best!!!
DL---good group remains committed--but we better watch Arkansas on Coleman---he likes getting stroked and they are pouring it on---Coach C better be aggressively following up everyday or we will get embarrassed --especially since Uncle Coleman has decided to remain for final year. Best news is that we have many additional prospects that seem to be seriously interested in AU and I believe will will add to the current commitment list---the DL will be the strength of the signing class as it stands at the moment.
Secondary---we did not need much in this area and we have two solid prospects---enough said.
Line Backers---we have one rally good one signed ( The Bull) and couple average ones committed---we do have a few left to work with but only one--Tana Patrick--really gets the blood flowing---but AU has a chance at him and should land Petey Smith as a consolation prize. (Not ruling out DT Shackelford either)
All in all---HD Matters applauds the effort of the new staff and they have created some excitement with Ruben Randle agreeing today to come on a visit and the fact we are possibly going to get Bryce Brown to visit as well --but excitement of this kind does not necessarily translate into results. We have lost several great players--perhaps due to the coaching mess--but bottom line is that Coach C and company have not demonstrated they can replace the ones we lost with talent that is as good or better.
Soooooooo if we can keep the commitments we currently have as of today-- and get the following prospects to commit ........
* T. Rollison (buys into the Malzhan offensive plan)
* Tana Patrick (says yes to Roof's Defensive concepts and Willis' personality)
* DT Shackelford (pull him away from Tennessee)
* That we land 3 of the remaining 5 defensive line prospects we are attempting to win over (they are all talented and would contribute but I like--or think we have the best shot at Nosa Equea 3* --Corey Gains 4*--and Myles Wade 4*)
* Emory Blake 4*( the most important remaining prospect on the board based on the tremendous needs for big-physical receivers)
......Then HD Matters will shout loud and proud --Job well done Coach C !!!!
War Eagle and we will keep you posted
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Randle would be a great asset at the wide reciever position; however Blake is a more likely to sign. Auburn has lacked a big play reciever since 05. I like the speed at reciever in Auburn's class so far, but we still need that Gem.
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