Ok guys its late lol got home WAAAY later than I thought I would to post but I will definitely finish up in the morning

LB - Also serious work done in this group as well. There are 2 bellcows in this group to me, I will start at ILB, Reggie Ragland is an absolute STUD in the middle, a sideline to sideline guy with a nice blend of size, speed, and power, reminds me of the last complete guy we had on the inside, Rolando, that type of playmaker. I will preface my guesses on early impact 1st by saying other than Jack LB every other LB spot is stack with talent so no doubt in my mind Reggie could go to any other program in the SEC or others and start as a TF, he's that big already and that good, but not at Bama. Ryan Anderson at OLB is the bellcow for the OLB position, a phenomenal athlete and.a demon pass rusher, this year his HS coaches at Daphne did the absolute best thing and let him play the OLB some and DE some to hone his skills and they really helped him understand the position he will come in and contribute heavily at, no doubt already a film room junkie working with Kirby can tell that after a week, but he will be an instant impact guy. Another darn good ILB prospect in his own right Denzel Devall is another guy we believe will come in and okay ILB, very athletic, great tackle technique, also a little raw needs technique help but very instict driven right now more used to playing DE. Tyler Hayes is a phenomenal specimen at OLB, another speed demon sideline to sideline just needs S&C to add weight. Dillon Lee is also on campus already. Very instinct driven as well, needs technique work, great leader from what I've seen. Might not be done as well don't be surprised if another guy on the board or Taylor (RB) falls through, expect Kwon Alexander to get an offer and become a part of this class. I really like his film needs weight of course but an athletic pounder who grew up a HUGE Bama fan, hopefully there will be room

DL - Still got the biggest target obviously in this class still right there on the board with Eddie Goldman and I'll say this, rumors are lately having him as an AU lead and they are completely false. A high profile prospect like him that has kept his recruitment close to vest is gonna have wild rumors closer we get to NSD, don't believe them, Bama is still in VERY good shape and his best friend is commited to Bama, Cyrus Jones. The headliner already commited is Darren Lake, he is a rare blend of strength and speed at his 330 lb weight and to me easily the most underrated prospect in this class, he has the potential as does Goldman to be a Dareus type impact on the DL, a lot of bad weight though so he needs a S&C bad, but he is a very fluid tackled and very agile for his size. Darius Philon was a one man wrecking crew at times for Vigor, a bull rush specialist with a nasty streak and a quick 1st step, a little light but man handled most inside OL he faced. He is up to about 285 now, will easily be a DE needs technique work Rumph will provide to become a more complete player. Dakota Ball is another DE, a little heavier but more speed than a bullrush guy, plenty of technique as a DL, still could use the help at the next level though. Alphonse Taylor is a guy I'm really excited about, not only for flipping but also for the prospect of being a NG and the 1st true NG since Cody, it should tell you all you need to know about his talent to know the staff had to choose between him and McCullers (the nations top DT and top JuCo D player) and because of him having the prospect of a longer career in Crimson and his talent level, chose him over McCullers. That says a lot that Rumph feels the 2 are interchangeable. A little story also on him, he originally came in as a Soph to camp playing DL and was one of the best at camp and earned an offer as a DL, but the next year Davidson HS needed a OL, so he switched and got offered by Trickett to FSU to be an OT, at the Miss/AL all star game he was allowed to play DL again and reminded him how much he loved the position so the next week Saban reminded him that he still had an offer to come play NG and he jumped at the chance, he had to beg his parents for a week (simply because of the relationship D Craig and Trickett had built with his parents) and they eventually allowed him to switch. He is perfect for the NG, expect him to contribute fairly early especially considering the loss of Chapman. Rumph has a great group in this class and hopefully it will be headlined by Goldman. I can tell you the staff feels confident, and if anything new comes to light I will inform you guys.

OL/TE - Only a few spots here due to depth already but the staff targeted the guys they really liked early, Brandon Hill is a guy already SEC OL size, he is a road grader and pretty physical, will learn a ton of technique he needs. Brandon Greene is another physical tall OT already great technique and great footwork but he is sort of the opposite of Hill, he needs SEC size and a S&C program. Caleb Gulledge is a hometown prospect and a great OG with a mean streak, seriously (and these are huge shoes to fill to say this, but he was a 3*, same size, played both lines, same mentality) but he reminds me of Barrett Jones, he could be that good. Kurt Frietag was the top H back hybrid position the staff targeted as a Smelley replacement. He has really great hands and already a pretty good blocker. Can be a serious contributor next year just like Smelley was able to come in and contribute right away at that same position.

WR - REALLY been doing some serious work with this position. Amari Cooper is the headliner and again staff saw him at camp and offered early and he rewarded with a commitment and has been pushed even by the hometown program and stuck with Bama, his position coach at Northwestern has coached a LOT of WRs, and coached Andre Johnson, and compares Amari very favorably and this yr and at the UA game he has really proven it, he will be a phenomenal playmaker. Chris Black is 1a, a little smaller but top end speed and physicality you don't usually see in a 6' WR. He will also have a shot to contribute early. Eddie Williams has the definite talent and athleticism to be a top flight WR, but he will need a little bit of coaching to get used to the position and he will be able to be a tall physical target and follow in the footsteps of Duron this yr. Casey Gladney OS a great talent as well very big and physical, but his grade situation looks bleak putting it mildly. The true X factor in this group is Cyrus Jones, if you've seen any of his film you would see how good of an athlete he truly is, if you haven't go find some and get excited about his potential on offense similar to Percy Harvin and he will be strictly WR and he is BLAZING fast really excited about him.

RB - When I say Yeldonis an absolute monster, haven't seen a back on campus as good as a freshman on film since Trent, and Lacy and Fowler are good, Yeldon is another level. He is a little bit unique as a strong physical back with the athleticism Julio had and remember that he played WR as well earlier in HS. Kenyan Drake is another very athletic guy with a nice power base, he is one that needs a yr in the S&C program. You guys have seen the media storm surrounding Taylor perpetrated by the AJC, we will see on NSD whether he decides to stay with Bama or bolt for Purdue, his knee was totally blown out and it is at least a yr give or take for recovery and that is the only reason Saban even asked him to greyshirt, it would be an unfair advantage to have him not coming in healthy.

Ok so lots of stuff so I'm gonna go by position and kinda give a rundown but 1st let me preface the whole thing with a preface. What the staff has accomplished with this class has been beyond phenomenal this year especially addressing need and absolutely stockpiling the absolute best D talent in the country while still making sure to keep the in state talent we wanted, an absolutely phenomenal class......that is the only word I can describe it as.

QB - It should tell anyone who thinks Bama still isn't still involved in landing Winston that Saban felt it necessary to introduce the 2 new coaches to him particularly Coach Nuss. The biggest competition we have right now is the MLB draft and the most accurate draft projections have him no higher than the late 2nd rd, most mid 3rd, which likely wouldn't warrant enough money to lure him away. Having the back up and a great talent in his own right is also a good situation with Alec Morris. Both guys will be a part of this class I'm pretty confident, also a quick note on Gunner lol, no doubt that if he was ever allowed back in the fold at Bama, he would've done the exact same thing and bolted for ND, he was very interested after he decommited from Indiana and told the spots were full, and I know he is a 5* but is also considered a project by the staff at best, then add to this the fact that he is absolutely paranoid of any competition (picked Indiana after Winston showed up on campus for a suprise visit that weekend before his 1st announcement), needless to say the staff moved on and his personal shenanigans have cropped up again.

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Bigger stronger version of Clowney, much larger frame to pack on pounds, also a lot more cerebral, not just accustomed to pass rushing and Conn & his position coach have done a phenomenal job in training him fabulous technique & skills making him the most versatile DE I've ever seen. I'll put it this way, I would be COMPLETELY FLOORED if Bama didn't land the top 2 players in the country & state of Ga next year with him & R.Foster (already commited)

Also remember Bama is about to SWEEP the state of Ga in recruiting for 2013, and it is their banner year. The AJC is manning the torpedoes for the battle they will have to wage against Bama next year!!!

doing great!! You know the oldest (Elizabeth) turned 3 before Christmas & we had another one (Johnathan) in the Summer, so he's 7 months & doing great, the next great LB at Bama Book It!!

He isn't a goner yet, still considering his options. It is very noteworthy to remember the AJC's part in all of this to blow this thing into a newsworthy issue, misquoting him to imply NCAA violations etc. Taylor is a HUGE Bama fan, his coach/legal guardian is a little bit upset, but it is a serious issue considering his injury and is glad he didn't have a commitment or offer pulled, most other high profile schools would be wary to stick with the kid at all. A good indication is that both in-state schools (UGA, GT) aren't stepping up and offering a scholly in their current class.

I know it has been a LONG while, and what a yr it has been for the Crimson Tide. I have been given the green light to post again. I am sorry I never got the chance we have been working OT everyone has, but you guys see the results. I'll have a long recruiting update later today.

I'm back with a vengance Roll Tide!!

Some lunchtime updates to camp...I apologize that it took so long, but this is the only time I have had in the last week with camp and recruiting being pretty much in overdrive man its been ridiculous as you guys can imagine ok now for ALL the great news LoL, the team is REALLY coming together well, I'm just gonna go down by position and update each for you, I'll do offense, then defense later on as time permits me

QB: Both guys are not giving up, McCarron is by far more seasoned and the closer to a leader, knows the plays and has the experience, but still has that wild streak in him that makes Saban nervous, he will get the nod first but a VERY short leash, Sims continues to impress and I know I've stated to you guys before I ultimately like his skill and upside more and I still feel that way, his release is lighting quick and he makes so many more good decisions, and progresses through reads, also a little more on our newest commit Alec Morris, Saban had a plan to strike with Morris as soon as we lost out on Winston, and then the little stunt he pulled to push Gunner to IU, that's been discussed, anyway Alec actually performed better at our camp than Gunner in a lot of areas and is a big time under the radar guy, you also always love to get a guy from Texas as a QB, but also to get a guy his size and with his tough winning mentality, Coach Mac really likes him, I'll even admit he likes him better than Gunner or Winston, and is the reason we basically turned Greyson Lambert away.

RB - We are still rather thin but the couple guys we got are powerhouses, expect Fowler and Calloway to fill in while Lacy eases his way into the workload of back #2 while his pec injury fully heals, Calloway is coming along very well he's a big physical bruiser back but he also has very quick foot speed and athleticismx still needs work on his blocking but that's pretty standard for a TF though, we have used a few more guys sparingly to try fill in depth, Christion Jones is a shifty athlete of the Terry Grant mold, he has a lot of potential as an athlete, just not great size, its a insurance policy hopefully we won't have to, like Coach Mac said the guys we do have are guys with immense skill and talent, just no depth, its a serious injury away from pretty much chaos, we will ride Trent, Eddie, and Jalston to run our power run game.

WR - Darius situation is unfortunate , and we are working overtime with the NCAA to get Duron in, his transcript is an absolute mess, we should know more by the end of today, the depth is absolutely stacked though, DeAndrew White will play a big role in the offense this year and especially the 1st 2 games, when Duron gets in he will also be a difference maker, between White, Kenny Bell, and Brad Sylve our depth at slot speed guys is ridiculous and that will help, Kevin Norwood is also a guy who will step up and get PT, he looks great in drills so far and a physical presence. Marvin Shinn has also looked fabulous, just needs to add weight.

OL - The OL is REALLY coming together, Barrett Jones is invaluable on this team, he has transformed from an AA OG to a stronghold OT, LT at that, Cyrus has all the skill and footwork etc and would start at most other schools, but he will be given the opportunity to learn the playbook with Barrett at LT, the depth and talent is a lot deeper at OG which is why he was moved over, the rest of our OL is light years ahead of where it was this time a year ago.

TE - We also have quality depth here as well, Michael Williams (Mike Dub is what I call him lol) is already asserting himself as a leader of this group, he put on serious weight and got some off-season training on better footwork and upper body strength to hold up blocks so that he can develop into a complete TE, I can not express the growth we have seen out of Malcolm Faciane, he had a pretty nasty knee injury and has fully rehabbed and is making waves in camp, he is an excellent blocker with soft hands and a WR skill set with release and separation and then nabbing the tough passes over the middle REALLY impressed with him so far, Smelled will continue his role as the flex in goal line or I as a FB and some TE, still a solid blocker not gonna wow you with his skill set, but he will get nasty in the trenches and is versatile enough to play that position, it doesn't get a lot of fanfare, but he is a vital cog in our larger sets. Expect Mike Dub to have a big year

About to give a run down on practices this week, but giving a heads up on a possible commitment today or tomorrow, Denzel Devall 6'2 240 Weakside DE (Jack OLB at Bama likely) from Bastrop, La, #3 player in the state of La and #13 DE according to Rivals, pretty big piece on D and Geno Smith is coming next week, our recruiting is rolling

Good morning guys, been a while, I haven't been on here because I've been extremely busy, I know y'all understand.

Losing both Winston and Gunner at QB in our recruiting efforts hurt, but getting Chris Black takes that sting away, he's our top slot WR on the board and 2nd under DGB, and the top in the state of Fla. Some GREAT news with Brent Calloway and Danny Woodson, BOTH are starting fall camp today and looking together with Marvin Shinn and Calloway will be starting his career at Bama at RB, he will also get his # 21 that he wants and Woodson was expected to greyshirt before all the transfers, so now he will also get his shot as well. The staff is VERY excited about both guys joining the team. Also I have an unfortunate injury to announce, DeQuan Menzie has had what the staff thinks might be a sports hernia, but we are not for sure how serious yet I'll update you guys as I find out more, preliminary thought is he will be ready at least by Penn St, maybe Sept 3rd. On Sentimore, he came very close to transferring to Miami, then he had a change of heart to stick it out at Bama, he will be back after Christmas after he boosts his GPA. The start of camp signals all kinds of position battles and team chemistry and bonding, I will for sure keep you guys updated after today