RunInRed 16,430 Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Rivals is reporting we have received our second commitment for the 2012 class... Cassanova McKinzy, LB Birmingham, AL (Woodlawn) 6'3 / 230 / 4.59 Offers (8+): Alabama, Arkansas, Arkansas State, Auburn, Clemson, Florida State, Kansas and UAB, among others. McKinzy had 123 tackles - including 19 for a loss last season.http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/03/linebacker_cassanova_mckinzy_c.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin5 20 Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Cassanova's all in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunInRed 16,430 Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 I really like the Cassanova McKinzy pickup for Auburn. He was very good at the NIKE Camp last year as an underclassman.@bartonsimmons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWShewmake 78 Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Last night I was on my way home from work and I stopped in at the Publix to pick up some boiled shrimp for dinner. I pulled into the parking spot and a voice said "Did you go to Auburn?" I looked to my right and a young man was sitting behind the wheel of his car apparently waiting for his mom to come out of the grocery store. I replied that I had attended Auburn and that I met my wife there and that both my daughters attended Auburn. He said that he was a football player and had a scholarship offer from Auburn. He asked me a number of questions about Auburn mostly concerning the family atmosphere and was the Auburn family stuff real. I told him that when my daughter first decided to go to Auburn that I tried to explain to her what it meant to be an Auburn person. I obviously did not do a very good job because she didn't seem to get it at the time. I told him that one of the proudest moments of my life was when about a year later she told me that she now understood what it meant to be an Auburn person and how much of an honor it was to greet fellow Auburn fans with War Eagle. We talked for about 30 minutes and then I asked his name, what position he played and where he played, and he told me he was Cassanova McKinzy and he played line backer at Woodlawn. He said he wanted to commit to Auburn, but that people were telling him he should not commit now. I told him that it was his decision and that he should go where he could get the best education and where his heart told him to go. I shook his hand and wished him good luck in making his decison and said War Eagle. I told him that while I hoped that he would make his own decison, I was biased and hoped that one day I would hear his named called over the PA at Jordan-Hare Stadium. It warms my heart to hear today that he committed to Auburn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunInRed 16,430 Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 Last night I was on my way home from work and I stopped in at the Publix to pick up some boiled shrimp for dinner. I pulled into the parking spot and a voice said "Did you go to Auburn?" I looked to my right and a young man was sitting behind the wheel of his car apparently waiting for his mom to come out of the grocery store. I replied that I had attended Auburn and that I met my wife there and that both my daughters attended Auburn. He said that he was a football player and had a scholarship offer from Auburn. He asked me a number of questions about Auburn mostly concerning the family atmosphere and was the Auburn family stuff real. I told him that when my daughter first decided to go to Auburn that I tried to explain to her what it meant to be an Auburn person. I obviously did not do a very good job because she didn't seem to get it at the time. I told him that one of the proudest moments of my life was when about a year later she told me that she now understood what it meant to be an Auburn person and how much of an honor it was to greet fellow Auburn fans with War Eagle. We talked for about 30 minutes and then I asked his name, what position he played and where he played, and he told me he was Cassanova McKinzy and he played line backer at Woodlawn. He said he wanted to commit to Auburn, but that people were telling him he should not commit now. I told him that it was his decision and that he should go where he could get the best education and where his heart told him to go. I shook his hand and wished him good luck in making his decison and said War Eagle. I told him that while I hoped that he would make his own decison, I was biased and hoped that one day I would hear his named called over the PA at Jordan-Hare Stadium. It warms my heart to hear today that he committed to Auburn. That's a pretty awesome story. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunInRed 16,430 Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 It might not end up meaning anything but worth noting that McKinzey is good friends with Kwon Alexander and Jameis Winston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNewby 27 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Last night I was on my way home from work and I stopped in at the Publix to pick up some boiled shrimp for dinner. I pulled into the parking spot and a voice said "Did you go to Auburn?" I looked to my right and a young man was sitting behind the wheel of his car apparently waiting for his mom to come out of the grocery store. I replied that I had attended Auburn and that I met my wife there and that both my daughters attended Auburn. He said that he was a football player and had a scholarship offer from Auburn. He asked me a number of questions about Auburn mostly concerning the family atmosphere and was the Auburn family stuff real. I told him that when my daughter first decided to go to Auburn that I tried to explain to her what it meant to be an Auburn person. I obviously did not do a very good job because she didn't seem to get it at the time. I told him that one of the proudest moments of my life was when about a year later she told me that she now understood what it meant to be an Auburn person and how much of an honor it was to greet fellow Auburn fans with War Eagle. We talked for about 30 minutes and then I asked his name, what position he played and where he played, and he told me he was Cassanova McKinzy and he played line backer at Woodlawn. He said he wanted to commit to Auburn, but that people were telling him he should not commit now. I told him that it was his decision and that he should go where he could get the best education and where his heart told him to go. I shook his hand and wished him good luck in making his decision and said War Eagle. I told him that while I hoped that he would make his own decision, I was biased and hoped that one day I would hear his named called over the PA at Jordan-Hare Stadium. It warms my heart to hear today that he committed to Auburn. War Eagle, indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metafour 4,969 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 McKinzy is very similar to Ladarius Owens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunInRed 16,430 Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 McKinzy is very similar to Ladarius Owens. Very raw, big upside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defense(clap clap) 4 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 McKinzy is very similar to Ladarius Owens. I can see that. Big enough to play DE in high school and a little rough around the edges but kind of a tweener so they'll need a little refinement at the next level. I think both kids have big potential when they finally get everything squared away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metafour 4,969 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Very raw, big upside? Similar physical package and both guys that were used heavily as DE-tweeners in HS. I think McKinzy has played a bit more pure LB, but like Owens he'll need some time to adjust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigermike 3,036 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 War Eagle Cassanova! Welcome to the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunInRed 16,430 Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 meta - do you see him as an OLB at AU? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietfan 233 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I told him that it was his decision and that he should go where he could get the best education and where his heart told him to go. I shook his hand and wished him good luck in making his decison and said War Eagle. And that right there is why the Auburn family is different and why it's great to be an Auburn Tiger! Good story. Great pick up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUloggerhead 2,238 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 I hope he ends up at AU. He's certainly got the frame. Anybody else have trouble watching that video clip of him? Most of what I saw (when I could follow it) was of him on offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defense(clap clap) 4 Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Just read on another board that he was nominated for the Army AA game. Is that the same as being selected to play or is that just "getting your name in the hat" to be picked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunInRed 16,430 Posted May 10, 2011 Author Share Posted May 10, 2011 Congratulations to Cassanova... Auburn commitment, Woodlawn (Ala.) LB Cassanova McKinzy has been nominated for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl today.@JHokanson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duder 238 Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Just read on another board that he was nominated for the Army AA game. Is that the same as being selected to play or is that just "getting your name in the hat" to be picked? Nominated, not selected. My guess is this is essentially a watch list given that the season hasn't started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunInRed 16,430 Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share Posted June 8, 2011 [ESPN Video] Cassanova McKinzy: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=6639176 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigermike 3,036 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 In their game tonight Cassanova McKinzy returned an interception 69 yards for a TD. link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunInRed 16,430 Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 Good stuff! Thanks for the update TM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunInRed 16,430 Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 Woodlawn is playing Hueytown tonight... Cassanova McKinzy No. 4 http://twitpic.com/73abqd... Auburn safeties coach Tommy Thigpen here to check out commit Cassanova McKinzy. @JHokanson Interesting... After 1 half, little disappointed in Cassanova McKinzy. Let OLs get hands locked on him, trouble disengaging, needs to play harder. @ChadSimmons_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunInRed 16,430 Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 Woodlawn (Ala.) LB and Auburn commit Cassanova McKinzy has moved into the Rivals250, now the No. 245 overall prospect.@JHokanson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duder 238 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Clint Durst says McKinzy is visiting Clemson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU alum 2 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 What is a soft verbal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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