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Title: Darius Philon Commits to Alabama
Post by: pmull on September 01, 2011, 08:50:05 AM
Defensive end Darius Philon has committed to Alabama. The commitment of the 6'2 and 282 pound defensive end out of Vigor High School continues a strong recruiting run in recent weeks for the Tide, and one that will hopefully continue in the near future with the commitment of Amari Cooper.

By committing to Alabama, Philon ends what had turned into a whirlwind recruiting process. His recruitment began to take off after an impressive junior season saw him rack up 89 tackles along the defensive line, and at that point he started to see some legitimate interest from BCS conference programs. Then, in late May, he decided to commit to Auburn, and remained an Auburn commitment for several weeks.

http://www.rollbamaroll.com/2011/9/1/2396872/darius-philon-commits-to-alabama


Title: Re: Darius Philon Commits to Alabama
Post by: BAMADCHAMPSHIPS on September 01, 2011, 08:54:48 AM
Roll Tide! Welcome aboard!


Title: Re: Darius Philon Commits to Alabama
Post by: SUPERCOACH on September 01, 2011, 08:55:58 AM
Roll Tide Darius!


Title: Re: Darius Philon Commits to Alabama
Post by: Chechem on September 01, 2011, 08:59:27 AM
Great news.  Darius Philon is among the elite DE this year.  He just needs to keep his grades up and work hard now.  Congrats to him and the coaches.


Title: Re: Darius Philon Commits to Alabama
Post by: Jamos on September 01, 2011, 08:59:54 AM
I like the name Darius, it has a pleasant ring to it.  ;)


Title: Re: Darius Philon Commits to Alabama
Post by: pmull on September 01, 2011, 09:04:29 AM
Great news.  Darius Philon is among the elite DE this year.  He just needs to keep his grades up and work hard now.  Congrats to him and the coaches.

His grades seems to be no concern.

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As an added bonus, academics expect to be no real concern to Philon, who reports a 3.0 core GPA and a 20 on the ACT. Nothing has been said yet regarding the possibility of him enrolling early, but Philon has the grades to make that a legitimate possibility, and at the very least he will qualify with no concerns of him becoming an academic casualty.


Title: Re: Darius Philon Commits to Alabama
Post by: Hannibal Lecter, MD on September 01, 2011, 09:04:44 AM
Great news.  Darius Philon is among the elite DE this year.  He just needs to keep his grades up and work hard now.  Congrats to him and the coaches.

I saw a 3.0 GPA and 20ACT, so the young man sounds like he'll be fine academically if he continues on his current track.


Title: Re: Darius Philon Commits to Alabama
Post by: Hannibal Lecter, MD on September 01, 2011, 09:05:22 AM
I'm always a day late and a dollar short.   :-[


Title: Re: Darius Philon Commits to Alabama
Post by: Catch Prothro on September 01, 2011, 09:06:57 AM
Good to see Bama pick up defensive linemen, especially one already playing in the 3/4.


Title: Re: Darius Philon Commits to Alabama
Post by: Chechem on September 01, 2011, 09:08:16 AM
I'm always a day late and a dollar short.   :-[

I'm glad to see he's already qualified.  But he needs to keep working on grades to stay eligible and complete his core courses.

Vigor traditionally was NOT a strong academic school.  His good grades and scores are a testament to his work and that of his teachers and counselors.  Good for him.


Title: Re: Darius Philon Commits to Alabama
Post by: Coach Hank Crisp on September 01, 2011, 09:10:37 AM
Welcome to the Club -Darius Philon.


Title: Re: Darius Philon Commits to Alabama
Post by: Jamos on September 01, 2011, 09:11:16 AM
I'm always a day late and a dollar short.   :-[

I'm glad to see he's already qualified.  But he needs to keep working on grades to stay eligible and complete his core courses.

Vigor traditionally was NOT a strong academic school.  His good grades and scores are a testament to his work and that of his teachers and counselors.  Good for him.

I agree!!   #+


Title: Re: Darius Philon Commits to Alabama
Post by: Coach Hank Crisp on September 01, 2011, 10:01:17 AM
@JNewbergESPN
Jamie Newberg New #CrimsonTide commit DT Darius Philon leads a Vigor 1st team defense that has not allowed a positive yard in 2 gms -27 yds and -42 yds
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@MikeHerndon_PR
Mike Herndon Vigor DL and one-time Auburn commit Darius Philon commits to Alabama. Follow @jbeanpoll for the full story.
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Title: Re: Darius Philon Commits to Alabama
Post by: SUPERCOACH on September 01, 2011, 10:08:48 AM
@JNewbergESPN
Jamie Newberg New #CrimsonTide commit DT Darius Philon leads a Vigor 1st team defense that has not allowed a positive yard in 2 gms -27 yds and -42 yds
44 minutes ago via web
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@MikeHerndon_PR
Mike Herndon Vigor DL and one-time Auburn commit Darius Philon commits to Alabama. Follow @jbeanpoll for the full story.
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That is insane!


Title: Re: Darius Philon Commits to Alabama
Post by: ricky023 on September 01, 2011, 12:49:55 PM
Great to see you come home. You are going to be well educated in your choice for life and then you will learn under the best coaches ever. Welcome aboard young man! RTR!


Title: Re: Darius Philon Commits to Alabama
Post by: rueben on September 01, 2011, 07:16:03 PM
Philonb is playing tonight. Lot's of press at the game. Just got this...

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KeithRIVALS Keith Niebuhr
Second play of game, #Alabama DE commit Darius Philon put #Fsu OL commit Alphonse Taylor into the ground. Philon off to great start

 8)


Title: Re: Darius Philon Commits to Alabama
Post by: Chechem on September 01, 2011, 07:34:40 PM
Philonb is playing tonight. Lot's of press at the game. Just got this...

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KeithRIVALS Keith Niebuhr
Second play of game, #Alabama DE commit Darius Philon put #Fsu OL commit Alphonse Taylor into the ground. Philon off to great start

 8)

Nice.  Thanks.


Title: Re: Darius Philon Commits to Alabama
Post by: Hannibal Lecter, MD on September 01, 2011, 07:36:08 PM
Philonb is playing tonight. Lot's of press at the game. Just got this...

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KeithRIVALS Keith Niebuhr
Second play of game, #Alabama DE commit Darius Philon put #Fsu OL commit Alphonse Taylor into the ground. Philon off to great start

 8)

Encouraging news.  Thanks, Rueben!


Title: Re: Darius Philon Commits to Alabama
Post by: ricky023 on September 01, 2011, 07:53:24 PM
Well he is going to be great. RTR!