TIGGR82 4 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Does the loss of Coach Grimes hurt us with any of our recruits? Also, with it pretty apparent that we are getting Herb Hand from Penn State, are there any recruits that might help us with? Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149605-ol-recruiting/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
aufootball1 42 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 If anything it helped us.. our OL class is weak. Maybe Coach Herb Hand can put some fire into this OL Class? Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149605-ol-recruiting/#findComment-2417463 Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 If anything it helped us.. our OL class is weak. Maybe Coach Herb Hand can put some fire into this OL Class? Makes me wonder if Grimes's return was not a given due to his health, and maybe we were being honest with recruits about that. Part of it is that OL wasn't a big need this season, but we seem to be looking for one more stud tackle. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149605-ol-recruiting/#findComment-2417468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotPot 175 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 We are not recruiting many OL this year. We signed five last year and redshirted all of them. We would take an elite tackle right now but that's about it. Imo Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149605-ol-recruiting/#findComment-2417469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aufootball1 42 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Imo, that would be a HUGE mistake.. did you see our offense this season? Can't win games without the BIG UGLIES! HOPE WE CAN SIGN AT LEAST (3). no less than that. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149605-ol-recruiting/#findComment-2417475 Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Imo, that would be a HUGE mistake.. did you see our offense this season? Can't win games without the BIG UGLIES! HOPE WE CAN SIGN AT LEAST (3). no less than that. Talent on the OL wasn't the problem- experience was- and besides we had almost a full line change that was redshirted as was pointed out in the post immediately above yours. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149605-ol-recruiting/#findComment-2417483 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aufootball1 42 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Still, hope at least (3) I hope. Maybe (3) Elite ones.. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149605-ol-recruiting/#findComment-2417485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburn4ever 1,266 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Coach Hand might be able to bring some recruits from the states that Thompson recruits in. Pa., NJ, Maryland and maybe DC to name a few. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149605-ol-recruiting/#findComment-2417488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgufcm 4,109 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 I'm with McLoofus on the numbers game. Given the addition of Darius James (who will be a Junior next year, I believe) and the size of the signing class last year, I'd be happy with two high-level signees on the OL. That would, in effect, give us one JUCO-esque "signee" in James and two high school additions. It will be interesting to see if Hand goes after the two 4-star guys that are currently committed to PSU (Fries from NJ and Menet from PA). Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149605-ol-recruiting/#findComment-2417501 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cole256 17,085 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 What about Ashley next year? That's what's important Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149605-ol-recruiting/#findComment-2417507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
au_bsci_04 407 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 What about Ashley next year? That's what's important Absolutely! Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149605-ol-recruiting/#findComment-2417663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc4aday 1,887 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I'm with McLoofus on the numbers game. Given the addition of Darius James (who will be a Junior next year, I believe) and the size of the signing class last year, I'd be happy with two high-level signees on the OL. That would, in effect, give us one JUCO-esque "signee" in James and two high school additions. It will be interesting to see if Hand goes after the two 4-star guys that are currently committed to PSU (Fries from NJ and Menet from PA). My money is with CHH going after these young men and convince them that it is a lot warmer in the winter in Auburn compared to Happy Valley! I have to admit, PSU's stadium is huge and loud. However, JHS can match any stadium when it comes to loudness. LSU is one of the loudest places in the country; but we can match them when the game is on the line. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149605-ol-recruiting/#findComment-2417800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarDamnEagleWDE 12,737 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 If anything it helped us.. our OL class is weak. Maybe Coach Herb Hand can put some fire into this OL Class? Makes me wonder if Grimes's return was not a given due to his health, and maybe we were being honest with recruits about that. Part of it is that OL wasn't a big need this season, but we seem to be looking for one more stud tackle. Grimes could not put in the hours necessary to be a SEC OL coach because of his health. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149605-ol-recruiting/#findComment-2418285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 If anything it helped us.. our OL class is weak. Maybe Coach Herb Hand can put some fire into this OL Class? Makes me wonder if Grimes's return was not a given due to his health, and maybe we were being honest with recruits about that. Part of it is that OL wasn't a big need this season, but we seem to be looking for one more stud tackle. Grimes could not put in the hours necessary to be a SEC OL coach because of his health. 10-4, thanks. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/149605-ol-recruiting/#findComment-2418320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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