Samau

I love this strategy of including Texas as a State we put a lot of effort in. Last year we proved we could have success and look where our latest commit is from! I’m excited with this new approach. We will always recruit heavily in Alabama, Georgia and Florida but expanding to Texas makes too much since to ignore. It’s already paying big dividends!

I’m really beginning to like our new OL Coach! )

1 hour ago, ellitor said:

Here's a nugget to file away. Keith says D. Davis is pretty close with Brooks.

Interesting )

I hope we get both of them! Sounds like they both should be 4 stars.

Good point, and I agree. He probably stays a Vol for the reasons you have given but I still would not be shocked if he were to flip. 

I still believe we have a decent chance to flip Brooks. I know Keith said Au is still recruiting him. Also RG  wins a lot more than he loses. I just do not think this is over. Ellitor must feel this way also since he has kept him active.

3 hours ago, ellitor said:

Y'all gotta share these things. Posting 2 or 3 tidbits from premium articles & posts are well within our rules.

Ok will do, thought it was not allowed )

Agree with Gwill I read some stuff recently from a premium site that lead me to believe we are not a long shot with Brown. Not saying we will get him but I think there is a decent shot. 

10 hours ago, ellitor said:

He’s always been in play but we’re still a longshot

I’m sure you are right about this but don’t you think “if” we get Green this would also help us get Brown? 
 

It’s good to hear Bruce is visiting Greg Brown! He must still be in play. )

Oh ok well Memphis just lost again tonight to Cincinnati. They are 17-7 now, having a disappointing season (even Ga beat them). Maybe this will help us?

38 minutes ago, Tiger said:

I've read its unlikely and that he's a Texas lean but with Shaka Smart likely to be fired after this season I wonder if he's exploring other options. Greg Brown's highlights are so ridiculous I'm pretty sure Auburn Arena would collapse on itself after one of his dunks. Absolutely filthy the kid is looking to embarrass anyone that jumps with him lol I love it

Thanks for your quick response. Had not heard Shaka Smart is likely to be fired. Yes that could hurt Texas.  Also wasn’t Memphis our other main competition for Brown? With their terrible season maybe we are still in this? I already love our class but can you imagine if we were to add Green, Brown and another top big man (assuming Okoro leaves)? That would be insane!

What about Greg Brown? Is he still a possibility?

We haven’t missed on Putnam yet have we? Last I heard it’s between Au and Clemson? Is that not correct?

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27 minutes ago, Zeek said:

So with 7 spots and 2 open for GTs here's my list of targets I'd like to get in order from biggest want to least. I'll highlight the ones I think we close with.

1. Noah Cain, RB
2. Clay Webb, OG/C
3. Nakobe Dean, ILB
4. Derick Hall, Buck
5. William Putnam, OG/OT
6. Trezman Marshall, LB
7. Kenny McIntosh, RB
8. Tyron Hopper, LB
9. Jammie Robinson, S
10. Kalen DeLoach, LB
11. Jalen Curry, WR
12. Mark Anthony-Richards, RB
13. Raydarious Jones, ATH
14. Jammie Robinson, S
15. Cortez Andrews, S
16. Kenny Logan, ATH
17. Nehemiah Pritchett, CB
18. Tahj Gary, RB
19. Larry McCammon, RB

Other than RB, I would be happy with that class. But Gary may be underrated. 

I was expecting a big recruiting weekend but that's quite a list! Hope they all have a great weekend. 

1 hour ago, ellitor said:

Most importantly. I apologize for offending & upsetting you.

No problem I wasn’t upset actually  I thought I made you upset. Thanks no apologies needed. You do a great job!

Thanks Ellitor AuburnnnTexas and Big Bird.  I will keep posting. I enjoy the board. War Eagle!

6 hours ago, ellitor said:

Well ranking facts diasagrre with your opinion. There have been many average to subpar seasons for upper tier P5 schools over the years who had top 10-12 classes without a major coaching change. Most notable recent example is Butch Jones at Tennessee.

 Recruiting is about relationships and unless there’s a major coaching change or the head coach is really on the hot seat then sam  season record rarely has an effect on the outcome of a class. It’s not just me saying this either. People who get paid to cover recruiting for the most part have said the same thing. I appreciate you Sam but I’m tired of arguing this with you off and on over the past few years. 

Ellitor, I think you must have me confused with someone else? I have only been a member for 1 year and I do not remember arguing with you about anything?  I usually agree with your posts. I guess we will just agree to disagree about this. But if I’ve upset you I will glad to not post anymore.

21 minutes ago, AUDevil said:

"Hey Derick, you know half the fan base is already calling for the staff to be fired...it's all over Twitter and Facebook. Check it out, they're not happy at the lack of preparation and sloppy play.  Heck, they want Jimbo back.  He might build something, but that's a mighty, mighty big IF...it's a huge gamble that he even gets enough time to do that.  However, you can help me build something greater right here, right now at Auburn."

Exactly 

12 minutes ago, McLoofus said:

How often does hot seat talk start before December of a coach's first season? Other than among the psycho fringe of the fanbase, I mean. 

 

Usually it will not start until year 2 or even 3 by the media. But  coaches from other schools will start telling recruits almost immediately. I know for a fact that Gus knows it was used against him the last couple of years and cost him some players. FSU is a major powerhouse that expects to be competing for the ACC and National Championship every year. If FSU loses several games every other programs including Auburn will be telling recruits there is a good chance a coaching change will occur while you are playing football at Florida State (regardless if it happens or not).

3 hours ago, ellitor said:

See @McLoofus‘s  post right above yours. He gets it. First year coaches usually have about a three year grace period. If FSU struggles this year it will likely not have a negative affect on recruiting for this class. This has been proven time and again in college football throughout the years that average to sub par seasons don’t affect recruiting  in the current class without an accompanying major coaching change.

Disagree, I have been following recruiting for over 40 years. If a coach and team are struggling hot seat rumors get started and it does have an impact even if the coach does not get fired.

12 hours ago, Mikey said:

One poor game or one poor season usually doesn't make any difference. That's unless there are strong rumors of the coaching staff being fired or the staff actually getting fired.

Well unless FSU get significantly better they will lose a lot of games this year.  It will not take long for their coach to get on the hot seat. Can’t hurt us with either player if that happens.

Think FSU poor showing will help us with Hall and Putnam 

This class could be really special when it is all said and done!