National Signing Day

[Makkah]

Dunno if anyone keeps up...

But the day is here. And it is a terrible, terrible day for Auburn. Not only did we lose a 5 star and like 5 4 stars, but Alabama recruited like nobody's business.

They picked up 5 star and top 5 national prospect Julio Jones. The Darius brothers. Jerrell Harris. Etc.

Alabama has one of the best recruiting classes I have ever seen and tops Rivals and ESPN's lists. Rammer Jammer, Yellow Hammer, go to Hell, Alabama.

War Eagle (in tears)

[Makkah]

Here is a list of Rivals.com's top 25:


1 Alabama 31 3 18 8 3.71 2,819
2 Notre Dame 23 3 16 4 3.96 2,744
3 Florida 22 4 12 4 3.82 2,600
4 Miami 33 2 15 8 3.33 2,467
5 Oklahoma 21 3 12 5 3.81 2,422
6 Georgia 24 2 13 8 3.67 2,321
7 Florida State 27 2 13 8 3.48 2,273
8 Ohio State 19 3 9 7 3.79 2,229
9 Michigan 24 0 17 5 3.63 2,215
10 USC 18 2 12 4 3.89 2,173
11 LSU 26 2 11 13 3.58 2,134
12 Clemson 26 1 13 8 3.42 2,113
13 UCLA 23 0 12 11 3.52 1,924
14 Texas 20 0 12 7 3.55 1,919
15 Colorado 20 1 7 9 3.30 1,524
16 Texas A&M 25 0 7 15 3.16 1,522
17 Minnesota 30 0 7 18 3.07 1,395
18 Virginia Tech 31 0 6 22 3.10 1,375
19 Auburn 29 2 4 17 3.07 1,356
20 Arizona State 28 0 6 20 3.14 1,326
21 South Carolina 22 0 6 14 3.18 1,322
22 Ole Miss 33 1 3 16 2.70 1,315
23 Illinois 29 0 6 16 2.97 1,293
24 Washington 26 0 5 14 2.92 1,255
25 Missouri 23 1 2 16 3.00 1,214


The graphics won't paste right and fuck up the alignment... but that's total signings, 5 star, 4 star, 3 star, avg star, and "points"

[Sean of the Thread]

Wow Bama'

Super FL tho.

[Sean of the Thread]

Also add that FSU is making strides finally after a serious slump.

[oldanforgotten]

Dunno if anyone keeps up...

But the day is here. And it is a terrible, terrible day for Auburn. Not only did we lose a 5 star and like 5 4 stars, but Alabama recruited like nobody's business.

They picked up 5 star and top 5 national prospect Julio Jones. The Darius brothers. Jerrell Harris. Etc.

Alabama has one of the best recruiting classes I have ever seen and tops Rivals and ESPN's lists. Rammer Jammer, Yellow Hammer, go to Hell, Alabama.

War Eagle (in tears)

Nick Saban has always been a master recruiter. But in terms of best classes ever, I know they didn't even finish on top of the list for the year according to rivals, but last years USC class was the greatest class in history. 6 5 star players in a single class. The year before was almost as strong. Alabama's class is bolstered by sheer numbers. 31 players in a single class. Florida and Oklahoma both have stronger classes IMHO than Alabama this year.

And in the end, just remember. Recruiting class rank doesn't mean jack once the season starts.
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[Sean of the Thread]

And in the end, just remember. Recruiting class rank doesn't mean jack once the season starts.

I wouldn't say that entirely.

[Makkah]

Um yea... sheer number meaning EIGHTEEN 4-star players (a few of which are even "borderline" 5 stars)... couple that with Julio Jones and 2 other solid 5 star players...

EDIT: I will agree that during the season, pre-season star ratings don't mean shit. It's how you develop a player and how they fit into your scheme. That's one thing Tuberville has been impressive with. Let's hope he can take some of these 2 stars and turn them into solid first-stringers.

EDIT2: I will also take a step back and say that living in Tuscaloosa as an Auburn fan may have affected my original reaction to the dramatic side. Here's to a great year of football, albeit 6 months away.

[Peanut Butter Jelly Time]

Why in the blue hell has Minnesota done so well in recruiting for the last few years, yet completely failed once the season begins? I mean good lord, they're easily the worst school ranked on that list, yet they pull in quality players like nobody's business. What's going on here?

[Sean of the Thread]

Ohio state or Auburn are shittier than MN and they're on the list as well.


MN isn't bad at all. It's a up and comer doing all the right things in my opinion.


You suck at football btw get out of our thread.

[Makkah]

Didn't they hire Brewster primarily for his recruiting ability?

[Sean of the Thread]

Didn't they hire Brewster primarily for his recruiting ability?

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