Nick Saban Recruiting....

[Charleston]

Recruiting is pretty much over and programs are working on their 2013 class.  This past weekend, Saban had on of the top prospects in SC.  Below is what the son's father said about Saban's recruitment of his son.

"They have a great program," Butch Crosby Sr. said. "Coach Saban is a honest coach. He recruits you like the old days and I love that part about him. He doesn't promise you anything but hard work and an education. And a championship."

You have to appreciate a straight forward, honest approach.  I like that about Coach Saban but I still hope we get this guy next year.

[Shimmy]

Obviously, Butch Crosby Sr. is a liar.

[BTX]

Obviously, Butch Crosby Sr. is a liar.

Shimmy stayin' on point. 

 

[Shimmy]

Our very own coach Dooley can promise hard work, an education, and a championship.  We win the SEC this year...mark it down.

[BTX]

We win the SEC this year...mark it down.

You're talking about Girl's basketball, right? If so, then I agree! 

[Charleston]

Our very own coach Dooley can promise hard work, an education, and a championship.  We win the SEC this year...mark it down.

I like your optimism Shimmy but I believe this could be Dooley's last season if he does not come close to meeting your expectations.  I do think Tennessee's schedule is accommodating for a good run in the SEC East next season.  You play 2 of the toughest teams from the East Division in September, Florida @ home on Sept. 15th but Georgia on the road on Sept. 29th.  Also, you play a non SEC opponent the week before the Georgia game and they have to play Vanderbilt and Missouri in September before they play you.  Also, Florida has to play on the road @ Texas AM the week before they play you. 

In October, SC and Florida have to play LSU, each other, and Georgia in a 3 game stretch.  We play Georgia in week 1 of October and Florida plays Georgia in Week 3 of October.  Tennessee has to play Alabama and Mississippi State in October so IMO the winner of the September Georgia / Tennessee game should be winning the East by the end of October if the schedule is helpful.

The weekly schedule is below for 2012....

Sept. 15
Alabama at Arkansas
Florida at Tennessee

Sept. 22
LSU at Auburn
Kentucky at Florida
Vanderbilt at Georgia
Missouri at South Carolina

Sept. 29
Ole Miss at Alabama
Arkansas vs. Texas A&M
Tennessee at Georgia
South Carolina at Kentucky

Oct. 6
Mississippi State at Kentucky
Arkansas at Auburn
LSU at Florida
Georgia at South Carolina
Texas A&M at Ole Miss
Vanderbilt at Missouri

Oct. 13
Alabama at Missouri
Kentucky at Arkansas
Auburn at Ole Miss
Florida at Vanderbilt
South Carolina at LSU
Tennessee at Mississippi State

Oct. 20
Alabama at Tennessee
Auburn at Vanderbilt
South Carolina at Florida
Georgia at Kentucky
LSU at Texas A&M

Oct. 27
Ole Miss at Arkansas
Texas A&M at Auburn
Florida vs. Georgia (Jacksonville)
Kentucky at Missouri
Tennessee at South Carolina
Mississippi State at Alabama

Nov. 3
Alabama at LSU
Missouri at Florida
Ole Miss at Georgia
Vanderbilt at Kentucky
Texas A&M at Mississippi State

Nov. 10
Texas A&M at Alabama
Arkansas at South Carolina
Georgia at Auburn
Mississippi State at LSU
Vanderbilt at Ole Miss
Missouri at Tennessee

Nov. 17
Arkansas at Mississippi State
Ole Miss at LSU
Tennessee at Vanderbilt

Nov. 24
Auburn at Alabama
LSU at Arkansas
Kentucky at Tennessee
Mississippi State at Ole Miss
Missouri at Texas A&M

[Charleston]

SEC Top 5 recruiting classes were 1.  Alabama  2.  Florida  3.  LSU  4.  South Carolina  5.  Georgia

Ranking was calculated by averaging the rankings of 3 recruiting services..... 
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Ranking the SEC recruiting classes
1. ALABAMA

SIGNEES: 27

NATIONAL RANKINGS: 1 (247 Sports); 1 (Rivals); 2 (Scout)

STAR OF THE CLASS: RB T.J. Yeldon, Daphne, Ala.

THE BUZZ: The national champs reloaded with a consensus No. 1 recruiting class. Yeldon and linebacker Ryan Anderson, also from Daphne, Ala., are 5-star players. The Crimson Tide also raided Georgia for eight players.

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2. FLORIDA

SIGNEES: 23

NATIONAL RANKINGS: 4 (247 Sports); 3 (Rivals); 5 (Scout)

STAR OF THE CLASS: OT D.J. Humphries, Charlotte

THE BUZZ: Humphries, 6-5, 275, and defensive end Jonathan Bullard, 6-4, 265, give the Gators star linemen on both sides of the ball. Bullard has the size and strength to push around offensive linemen and be stout in run support, according to Rivals.

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3. LSU

SIGNEES: 23

NATIONAL RANKINGS: 11 (247 Sports); 16 (Rivals); 7 (Scout)

STAR OF THE CLASS: G Vadal Alexander, Buford, Ga.

THE BUZZ: The Tigers always seem to have dominating linemen and Alexander will certainly continue that trend. Alexander is a massive 6-foot-6, 315 pounds.

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4. SOUTH CAROLINA

SIGNEES: 25

NATIONAL RANKINGS: 15 (247 Sports); 18 (Rivals); 12 (Scout)

STAR OF THE CLASS: WR Shaq Roland, Lexington

THE BUZZ: Roland is the heir apparent to Alshon Jeffery and RB Mike Davis is a steal after he decommitted from Florida. DEs Darius English and Jhaustin Thomas are like Devin Taylor.

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5. GEORGIA

SIGNEES: 19

NATIONAL RANKINGS: 6 (247 Sports); 19 (Rivals); 13 (Scout)

STAR OF THE CLASS: RB Keith Marshall, Raleigh

THE BUZZ: Marshall and Todd Gurley, also a RB from North Carolina, will need blocking, which offensive tackle John Theus should provide.

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6. TEXAS A&M

SIGNEES: 20

NATIONAL RANKINGS: 13 (247 Sports); 14 (Rivals); 17 (Scout)

STAR OF THE CLASS: APB Trey Williams, Houston, Texas

THE BUZZ: Players with the talent of Williams, a 5-star all-purpose back, will help make the Aggies competitive in their first season in the SEC.

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7. AUBURN

SIGNEES: 19

NATIONAL RANKINGS: 17 (247 Sports); 11 (Rivals); 14 (Scout)

STAR OF THE CLASS: OT Avery Young, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

THE BUZZ: Auburn beat out Georgia and Florida for highly touted offensive lineman Young and landed wide receiver Ricardo Louis, who had briefly switched to FSU.

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8. TENNESSEE

SIGNEES: 20

NATIONAL RANKINGS: 18 (247 Sports); 17 (Rivals); 24 (Scout)

STAR OF THE CLASS: WR Cardarrelle Patterson, Hutchinson (Kan.) CC

THE BUZZ: Coach Derek Dooley went the junior college route for immediate help. In addition to Patterson, he signed DT Darrington Sentimore from Gulf Coast CC.

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9. MISSISSIPPI STATE

SIGNEES: 28

NATIONAL RANKINGS: 25 (247 Sports); 30 (Rivals); 21 (Scout)

STAR OF THE CLASS: DE Denico Autry, Scooba, Miss.

THE BUZZ: Autry is a 5-star defensive end out of East Mississippi CC, who should provide immediate help for the Bulldogs’ defense.

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10. ARKANSAS

SIGNEES: 22

NATIONAL RANKINGS: 26 (247 Sports); 32 (Rivals); 20 (Scout)

STAR OF THE CLASS: LB Otha Peters, Covington, La.

THE BUZZ: Coach Bobby Petrino is looking to improve his defense and he’ll get help from linebackers Peters and A.J. Turner as well as DE Austin Flynn.

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11. MISSOURI

SIGNEES: 18

NATIONAL RANKINGS: 30 (247 Sports); 33 (Rivals); 34 (Scout)

STAR OF THE CLASS: WR Dorial Green-Beckham

THE BUZZ: Green-Beckham was the consensus No. 1 player in the country. Rivals says the 6-6, 220-pounder already looks college ready. He caught 119 passes for 2,233 yards and 24 touchdowns as a senior.

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12. KENTUCKY

SIGNEES: 27

NATIONAL RANKINGS: 53 (247 Sports); NR (Rivals); 31 (Scout)

STAR OF THE CLASS: QB Patrick Towles, Fort Thomas, Ky.

THE BUZZ: Towles is one of the top pro-style quarterbacks in the country and has tremendous size at 6-foot-5, 230 pounds.

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13. VANDERBILT

SIGNEES: 22

NATIONAL RANKINGS: 49 (247 Sports); 28 (Rivals); 44 (Scout)

STAR OF THE CLASS: APB Brian Kimbrow, Memphis, Tenn.

THE BUZZ: Kimbrow is a 4-star, all-purpose back who should provide offensive punch for coach James Franklin.

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14. MISSISSIPPI

SIGNEES: 18

NATIONAL RANKINGS: 43 (247 Sports); 44 (Rivals); 63 (Scout)

STAR OF THE CLASS: DE Channing Ward, Aberdeen, Miss.

THE BUZZ: Junior College transfer quarterback Bo Wallace from East Mississippi CC will be a physical presence for the Rebels at 6-4, 220.