bg5 536 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Now that Foster and Wilkins have committed how many slots do we have left. I know that we have several studs that we are targeting still but I know we originally didn't have that many slots in the first place. I wonder if some of the guys that are waiting will go ahead and pull the trigger or do we have more slots left than I think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les81 0 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I would guess 5-6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,679 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I would guess 5-6. ^^^^THIS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleyau22 0 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Search will be your best friend here. There have probably been 4 to 5 threads started in the past month on how many we can take, how many slots are left, EE spots, etc. There is a wealth of information all within the search function. WDE friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bg5 536 Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 We seem to have more big time players that we stand a good chance for than we do slots to fill them. A good problem to have. My point was more that with the number of slots decreasing some of these guys may not want to keep stringing out the process and go ahead and be sure they get one of the 5 or 6 remaining positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleyau22 0 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 We seems to have more big time players that we stand a good chance for than we do slots to fill them. A good problem to have. My point was more that with the number of slots decreasing some of these guys may not want to keep stringing out the process and go ahead and be sure they get one of the 5 or 6 remaining positions. This is likely very true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,679 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 We seems to have more big time players that we stand a good chance for than we do slots to fill them. A good problem to have. My point was more that with the number of slots decreasing some of these guys may not want to keep stringing out the process and go ahead and be sure they get one of the 5 or 6 remaining positions. Even though this is true some may not make it public til late in th process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdofPrey76 0 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 We seems to have more big time players that we stand a good chance for than we do slots to fill them. A good problem to have. My point was more that with the number of slots decreasing some of these guys may not want to keep stringing out the process and go ahead and be sure they get one of the 5 or 6 remaining positions. Even though this is true some may not make it public til late in th process. Silent commits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,679 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 We seems to have more big time players that we stand a good chance for than we do slots to fill them. A good problem to have. My point was more that with the number of slots decreasing some of these guys may not want to keep stringing out the process and go ahead and be sure they get one of the 5 or 6 remaining positions. Even though this is true some may not make it public til late in th process. Silent commits? It happens every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COLORADOTIGER 0 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 We seems to have more big time players that we stand a good chance for than we do slots to fill them. A good problem to have. My point was more that with the number of slots decreasing some of these guys may not want to keep stringing out the process and go ahead and be sure they get one of the 5 or 6 remaining positions. Even though this is true some may not make it public til late in th process. Silent commits? It happens every year. Any guesses as to whom they may be, if any? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easnoddy 0 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 5-6 should be correct. We should be at 70 scholarships after the 2012 season after the seniors graduate. That allows for some 7-8 defections (we have a very talented junior class, let's hope the record reflects it). It's always good to leave some space under the 25 for the surprise Mike Blakely/Corey Grant/Patrick Miller last minute possibilities. My best guess at remaining slots: RB, WR, 1-2 OL, 1-2 DL, DB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,679 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 My best guess at remaining slots: RB, WR, 1-2 OL, 1-2 DL, DB I would go with 1 DT, 1 WR, 1 DB, 1 G, 1 FB (walk on) and best 1 or 2 available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUTigerBlood 0 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Wiggins Mathews Green Adams And a couple surprises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUTUmike 79 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 We seems to have more big time players that we stand a good chance for than we do slots to fill them. A good problem to have. My point was more that with the number of slots decreasing some of these guys may not want to keep stringing out the process and go ahead and be sure they get one of the 5 or 6 remaining positions. Even though this is true some may not make it public til late in th process. Silent commits? It happens every year. Any guesses as to whom they may be, if any? JMO, but I say Monty Adams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gc2525 17 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Wiggins Mathews Green Adams And a couple surprises Who needs a surprise with a closing line up like that...... I hope your prediction comes true!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleyau22 0 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Why do you think Monty would give a silent anyway? He has nothing to fear from committing, and it wouldn't be a groundbreaking move for him to break his commitment, and go elsewhere. I would not condone him giving a verbal unless he was sure, but what holds him back? <-- In reference to those who think he is a silent or possibly a soon-to-be-silent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUbritt 611 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Why do you think Monty would give a silent anyway? He has nothing to fear from committing, and it wouldn't be a groundbreaking move for him to break his commitment, and go elsewhere. I would not condone him giving a verbal unless he was sure, but what holds him back? <-- In reference to those who think he is a silent or possibly a soon-to-be-silent. A flair for the dramatic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,679 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Why do you think Monty would give a silent anyway? He has nothing to fear from committing, and it wouldn't be a groundbreaking move for him to break his commitment, and go elsewhere. I would not condone him giving a verbal unless he was sure, but what holds him back? <-- In reference to those who think he is a silent or possibly a soon-to-be-silent. He has said he will commit around NSD and doing that would be a nice recruiting knockout blow to Bammer and Gawga to do it then and give Auburn great exposes dispite being mostly if not completely full by then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleyau22 0 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Why do you think Monty would give a silent anyway? He has nothing to fear from committing, and it wouldn't be a groundbreaking move for him to break his commitment, and go elsewhere. I would not condone him giving a verbal unless he was sure, but what holds him back? <-- In reference to those who think he is a silent or possibly a soon-to-be-silent. He has said he will commit around NSD and doing that would be a nice recruiting knockout blow to Bammer and Gawga to do it then and give Auburn great exposes dispite being mostly if not completely full by then I see. I guess I was thinking as high profile as he is...add him to the crew, start recruiting like the rest of them. I don't think there is any argument that the additions of BVG, CSL, and Martinez, as well as the existing staff, are incredible recruiters. But, having CL, DL, RF, etc. on board may be a bigger help towards getting bigger fish here. These guys develop friendships with each other on the camp circuit and want to "form the dream team." Get on board vocally and officially, Monty, and help bring in some more high-end talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,679 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Why do you think Monty would give a silent anyway? He has nothing to fear from committing, and it wouldn't be a groundbreaking move for him to break his commitment, and go elsewhere. I would not condone him giving a verbal unless he was sure, but what holds him back? <-- In reference to those who think he is a silent or possibly a soon-to-be-silent. He has said he will commit around NSD and doing that would be a nice recruiting knockout blow to Bammer and Gawga to do it then and give Auburn great exposes dispite being mostly if not completely full by then I see. I guess I was thinking as high profile as he is...add him to the crew, start recruiting like the rest of them. I don't think there is any argument that the additions of BVG, CSL, and Martinez, as well as the existing staff, are incredible recruiters. But, having CL, DL, RF, etc. on board may be a bigger help towards getting bigger fish here. These guys develop friendships with each other on the camp circuit and want to "form the dream team." Get on board vocally and officially, Monty, and help bring in some more high-end talent. Well most of our talent has been gotten do there is not a need for him to commit publicly for that reason if he were to commit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleyau22 0 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Why do you think Monty would give a silent anyway? He has nothing to fear from committing, and it wouldn't be a groundbreaking move for him to break his commitment, and go elsewhere. I would not condone him giving a verbal unless he was sure, but what holds him back? <-- In reference to those who think he is a silent or possibly a soon-to-be-silent. He has said he will commit around NSD and doing that would be a nice recruiting knockout blow to Bammer and Gawga to do it then and give Auburn great exposes dispite being mostly if not completely full by then I see. I guess I was thinking as high profile as he is...add him to the crew, start recruiting like the rest of them. I don't think there is any argument that the additions of BVG, CSL, and Martinez, as well as the existing staff, are incredible recruiters. But, having CL, DL, RF, etc. on board may be a bigger help towards getting bigger fish here. These guys develop friendships with each other on the camp circuit and want to "form the dream team." Get on board vocally and officially, Monty, and help bring in some more high-end talent. Well most of our talent has been gotten do there is not a need for him to commit publicly for that reason if he were to commit. In this day and age of recruiting, there is no such thing as too early. Someone is always someones brother, cousin, father, son, best friend, teammate, coworker, etc. Those are the connections you need to get the leg up with some of these 2014 guys, perhaps. I'm am in no way disagreeing with your logic, but I'm not really convinced that a silent in this case matters. I do, however, love your idea of sticking it to UA and UGA on NSD or UA All-America Game. That does sound fun for us, but it doesn't seem like that would be in the forefront of MA's mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,679 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Why do you think Monty would give a silent anyway? He has nothing to fear from committing, and it wouldn't be a groundbreaking move for him to break his commitment, and go elsewhere. I would not condone him giving a verbal unless he was sure, but what holds him back? <-- In reference to those who think he is a silent or possibly a soon-to-be-silent. He has said he will commit around NSD and doing that would be a nice recruiting knockout blow to Bammer and Gawga to do it then and give Auburn great exposes dispite being mostly if not completely full by then I see. I guess I was thinking as high profile as he is...add him to the crew, start recruiting like the rest of them. I don't think there is any argument that the additions of BVG, CSL, and Martinez, as well as the existing staff, are incredible recruiters. But, having CL, DL, RF, etc. on board may be a bigger help towards getting bigger fish here. These guys develop friendships with each other on the camp circuit and want to "form the dream team." Get on board vocally and officially, Monty, and help bring in some more high-end talent. Well most of our talent has been gotten do there is not a need for him to commit publicly for that reason if he were to commit. In this day and age of recruiting, there is no such thing as too early. Someone is always someones brother, cousin, father, son, best friend, teammate, coworker, etc. Those are the connections you need to get the leg up with some of these 2014 guys, perhaps. I'm am in no way disagreeing with your logic, but I'm not really convinced that a silent in this case matters. I do, however, love your idea of sticking it to UA and UGA on NSD or UA All-America Game. That does sound fun for us, but it doesn't seem like that would be in the forefront of MA's mind. But it would be the forefront of Trooper's mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleyau22 0 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Why do you think Monty would give a silent anyway? He has nothing to fear from committing, and it wouldn't be a groundbreaking move for him to break his commitment, and go elsewhere. I would not condone him giving a verbal unless he was sure, but what holds him back? <-- In reference to those who think he is a silent or possibly a soon-to-be-silent. He has said he will commit around NSD and doing that would be a nice recruiting knockout blow to Bammer and Gawga to do it then and give Auburn great exposes dispite being mostly if not completely full by then I see. I guess I was thinking as high profile as he is...add him to the crew, start recruiting like the rest of them. I don't think there is any argument that the additions of BVG, CSL, and Martinez, as well as the existing staff, are incredible recruiters. But, having CL, DL, RF, etc. on board may be a bigger help towards getting bigger fish here. These guys develop friendships with each other on the camp circuit and want to "form the dream team." Get on board vocally and officially, Monty, and help bring in some more high-end talent. Well most of our talent has been gotten do there is not a need for him to commit publicly for that reason if he were to commit. In this day and age of recruiting, there is no such thing as too early. Someone is always someones brother, cousin, father, son, best friend, teammate, coworker, etc. Those are the connections you need to get the leg up with some of these 2014 guys, perhaps. I'm am in no way disagreeing with your logic, but I'm not really convinced that a silent in this case matters. I do, however, love your idea of sticking it to UA and UGA on NSD or UA All-America Game. That does sound fun for us, but it doesn't seem like that would be in the forefront of MA's mind. But it would be the forefront of Trooper's mind. So you think we would tell MA to wait to make it official to sting another school? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gc2525 17 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Why do you think Monty would give a silent anyway? He has nothing to fear from committing, and it wouldn't be a groundbreaking move for him to break his commitment, and go elsewhere. I would not condone him giving a verbal unless he was sure, but what holds him back? <-- In reference to those who think he is a silent or possibly a soon-to-be-silent. He has said he will commit around NSD and doing that would be a nice recruiting knockout blow to Bammer and Gawga to do it then and give Auburn great exposes dispite being mostly if not completely full by then I see. I guess I was thinking as high profile as he is...add him to the crew, start recruiting like the rest of them. I don't think there is any argument that the additions of BVG, CSL, and Martinez, as well as the existing staff, are incredible recruiters. But, having CL, DL, RF, etc. on board may be a bigger help towards getting bigger fish here. These guys develop friendships with each other on the camp circuit and want to "form the dream team." Get on board vocally and officially, Monty, and help bring in some more high-end talent. Well most of our talent has been gotten do there is not a need for him to commit publicly for that reason if he were to commit. In this day and age of recruiting, there is no such thing as too early. Someone is always someones brother, cousin, father, son, best friend, teammate, coworker, etc. Those are the connections you need to get the leg up with some of these 2014 guys, perhaps. I'm am in no way disagreeing with your logic, but I'm not really convinced that a silent in this case matters. I do, however, love your idea of sticking it to UA and UGA on NSD or UA All-America Game. That does sound fun for us, but it doesn't seem like that would be in the forefront of MA's mind. But it would be the forefront of Trooper's mind. So you think we would tell MA to wait to make it official to sting another school? No, our coaches do not play that game.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronMan70 3,321 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I tend to agree with those that say Monty will commit before NSD and want to be part of this group publicly. There are several things that are driving these early commits on the defensive side. 1. The credibility and respect BVG and Martinez have with defensive recruits, most especially in the case of Georgia players. Many Georgia players consider BVG a legend and realize they have a chance to play for him right out of high school. That is something they had never thought was possible just 6 short months ago and they want to take advantage of that opportunity. 2. The 4 year scholarships. 3. The more limited number of slots because we are now pushing the 85 rule. 4. The knowledge that Auburn is in a position to be very selective. 5. The quality of the players from the 3 classes in front of the '13 class. All of those things combined are creating a sense of urgency to be part of something special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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