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Good morning...I apologize for not getting on in a while, been super busy, anyway got some GREAT stuff for you guys

 Despite no public commits, it was still a very successful Jr day, a lot of good offers, anchored quite a few top targets

- I had a feeling we would get a commit out of Ahmad Fulwood the last few days off basically a hunch from his HS coach that he was ready to commit, wanted to visit to Bama (His HS coach is a huge Bama fan) and he would be blown away, and Saban & staff made that possible. Every little thing they had planned was dedicated to absolutely flooring him & it worked, everything from meeting Cris Carterx who OS now pretty much a staple on campus since NFL season is over, to getting extensive time with Chris Black and Amari Cooper (Coop) since not only are both those guys from Fla like Fulwood, both are significantly shorter lol. Saban made it VERY clear that we signed a couple great guys but smaller guys, aside from Eddie, & we need a big physical WR. He's one that might actually wait or might pull the trigger soon, if he waits don't be surprised to see him on campus A LOT going forward. He was VERY close to commiting & I wish it would've happened, it would've been huge since he will likely be the top WR in this class, but as of now we have a VERY sizable lead.

- Christian Hackenburg is now our top QB target, Nuss has talked to him extensively a few times & REALLY likes him, & I was told we have the inside track thanks to Nuss & Groh. Seems like a very impressive young man, hope we get him now over Max Browne after what I heard. I'd say Browne is still interested, would like to see what he thinks after he gets on campus. Something very fishy with Johnathan McCrary, one of our targets commiting out of the blue to Vandy, all of a sudden he sprung all those quotes on a beat reporter about wanting to be the only QB in the class etc after telling staff differently, very reminiscent of Gunner situation with being scared of competition.

- I am now a FULL believer as is the staff on Tyren Jones, we NEED him to be a part of this class, and he apparently also had a PHENOMENAL visit with family, don't be surprised if his recruitment goes VERY quiet to keep in-state pressure off, I am told Bama is in VERY good position, the family respects Bama & our offense & realizes how important Bama's run game is to their success (Dad had a great time talking strategy with Coach Burns). Not sure how many of you know this, but he was in an area of Ga with a HS who ran primarily spread offense & the family actually moved so Tyren could play in a pro style one back offense, that is how much Dad is sold on that type of offense. Again we are in VERY good shape, not be surprised if he commits before the end of the Summer. If you HAVEN'T seen film, it is the best I've seen since Trent coming out of HS,
here -
 http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=%2F&gl=US#/watch?v=pxSoZQ5WZbA

Impressive, he is perfect size as well at 5'9 210, he and Tenpenny together would make a great combo for the future going forward.

- Quick note on Reuben Foster, who showed up as a surprise with his family this weekend. He is VERY solid, talk lately in some UGA circles of a flip, not happening. He is planning on bringing Tray Matthews (his best friend, UGA commit) in for Aday & he is confident he will get him to flip to Bama, not sure if he can lol, but it is funny I thought

- Grant Hill was ready to commit, again some more fishy stuff by HC, seems to be butthurt about Philon. He has influenced Grant to take a few visits to other schools, and I don't mak that accusation lightly. I heard he was visibly upset about not being able (like HC thratened him or something, weird) to commit without doing so. I expect a commitment soon just a very weird situation.

- I'll know more on Montravious Adams later, he didn't make it in though. He will likely reschedule don't know why he didn't show up yesterday.

- After watching more Johnathan Allen, he is very impressive as an OLB prospect, wants to visit soon & will likely commit on spot, that is how high he is on Bama. He lives in Va, but is from a military family and was originally born in Anniston. He is a HUGE Bama fan and a top 25 rated recruit nationally, top player in the state of Va, reminds me a lot of Hightower with his versatility and size (6'4, 235). We have a HUGE lead

- Ricky Jefferson, WR prospect and brother of Jordan, had a great time, kinda hard to get a good read, what is understood is because of his big bro, he grew up around the LSU program, but he is conflicted because apparently he really likes Bama, but would be shocked to not see him at LSU

- DeSean Smith is also one I wouldn't be shocked to commit soon or on spot at next visit, word is heavy Bama lean, hates LSU TE's coach & the use of TE's, we will likely land the top 2 players from the state of Louisiana AGAIN with Diarse & D. Smith & a GREAT shot at Tim Williams.

- Vonn Bell had a phenomenal visit with him & his family. He's coming back for Aday (word is he silently committed, trying to confirm, if so will announce on Aday)

- Staff is on the verge of offering Marqui Hawkins from Ga, also another possible immediate commitment, HUGE Bama fan

- Staff is still working on breaking down CB film I'm told, no real standouts yet, a few offered, but we will likely take a smaller group in 2013, but 2014 has potential to be big already with Marlon Humphrey, who I am also told was close to commiting, will be back for Aday, anyone who has seen him play, as good if not better than Dre at this stage in HS IMHO

That is all I got...hope you enjoy

 #+  Good stuff indeed  :D

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Marshall he was by far the best player on Hoover HS team and the best I've seen since Josh Chapman seriously, barring any major injury he looks like the best CB to come out of the state since Dre & may be better, I know big words but he is that good, had like 15 INTs or something this yr set the state record, kid is impressive, also Bobby Humphrey (dad) and Cris Carter also hit it off this weekend.

Also a few more notes

 Guys heard about a target this morning close to getting an offer Cornelius Elder, from Tenn, one of the fastest guys in the country supposedly, Bama likes him at CB

Also a few notes on Reuben Foster, he will be visiting UGA for their Jr day this weekend and apparently his HC is about to be fired for improper recruiting violations by the state of Ga, not sure but word is he is close to someone on AU staff or something, this was posted on BOL, I'm gonna try and find out

Great stuff! Thanks, Tox!

Glad to see this. Not only a solid commit, but possibly bringing a gift wrapped present in Matthews. That's a shame about Grant Hill. I hope that's not a sign of things to come concerning recruiting in Mobile. I hope the kid discovers the facts in the Philon situation and goes forward with the commitment.

Thanks again, Toxik. It's always good to read good news.

I'm drooling on myself at the thought of getting another Dre as a shutdown corner.


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I think you will be heavily surprised and pleased with Travell Dixon, he is bigger (6'3 215 all muscle, looks like a LB almost) and faster CB than Saban has had since he was at Bama, gonna be a good one. We will have a group of players contribute next yr that the whole country will be like "Where did THAT guy come from" like During Carter, Travell Dixon, LaMichael Fanning on the DL, gonna be in MUCH better shape next yr than we were 2 yrs ago

Thanks much, Tox.  Excellent news and good information.

BTW, I corrected the spelling of Ahmad Fulwood.  He looks like a great player.

         
Thanks for the info, but I'm afraid my grinning muscles are starting to cramp up.

Must be why Bama's already a 13 point favorite over Meeecheegan.  :popcorn2:

Thanks guys for all the hard work. We being fed like this. It's already Thanksgiving and it's on February. rofl. RTR!

I love you, man.

Thanks, Tox!!!

Thanks Tox.  Grrrreat report!  Facts are always more fun to read than rumor!