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tigerman23 |
2007 Auburnfootball.com Recruiting Thread |
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This thread is strickly for recruiting & asking questions if yall have any for this year's upcoming 07 football recruiting class. As great as last years class was this year looks to be even better, so I will try and give as many updates as I can on here like I did for 06.
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coachmcguirk48 |
Questions regarding 4 prospective recruits: | ||
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Tigerman,
Thank you, I was wondering about who were lining up for next year. I have several questions about some of our prospects, answer what you have time for. Of course, anybody else chime in if you have some intel. 1)        Caleb King: running back, Lilburn, GA. Describe this runner, that name sounds familiar. Is this guy a potential redshirt? Do you think having Ben Tate and Lester will keep him away? Any other Running Backs Auburn is high on for 2007? 2)        Stefan Loucks: QB Little Rock, Ark. I thought the plan was for Ensingmer to Gray shirt for 2006, and for Caudle to redshirt and then slip in as number two (unless Fields keeps improving), this guy has skills, do you think a forceable full cupboard at QB will keep him away? Any other darkhorse QB candidates? Is he a potential receiver threat? 3)        Eltoro Freeman & Jonathan Birmingham. Whats the story on these two, are they AU fans? What other linebackers are on the radar. |
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aerotiger |
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tigerman23 |
Alright.... | ||
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First off King; he is the top running back on our list no doubt about it. He will be one of the top 3-4 running backs in the county and will also be a 5-star when the rankings come out. He is sub 6ft about a 190 and blazing speed. I guess you can say a more Caddy back. Can cut on a dime and leave you in the dust. We were his leader early in the process and he has been to numerous camps at AU as well as games last year. He was just offered by Southern Cal, but even with the total national exposure I still have a feel that its going to be a AU/UGA battle. As for redshirt I couldnt tell you, waaaaaay to early. With the stable of rb's we have it would turn him away, and Lester and him went to the same school which they have stayed in constant contact with each other which will help in the end imo. The other top rb's on the list would be Johnathan Dwyer, Chris Rainey, Broderick Green, Cameron Harris, & Enrique Davis.
Loucks; he definitely qb potential all the way. He has some monster numbers but thats due to his offensive playlist that has some nasty 5-wides. Broderick Green is his running back so they are a great combo. Ensminger might grayshirt, yet to be seen. I just mentioned that since his dad was a worker than it could hold an extra scholly up for a year. Loucks and Cameron Newton are our top two qb candidates with Loucks the only one holding a qb offer at this point since there will only be 1 taken. It will take some effort to pull him out of Arkansas but like King the stable of players at one position wont affect him. Freeman; is most likely the top linebacker in the state of Alabama and is right in our backyard in Alexander City. He is a hard hitter and very quick 40 time around a 4.5. We have offered him. And an offer will most likely come to Birmingham also. Birmingham is a teamate of Freeman and while he boast some big numbers we will wait and see since he is kinda under the radar a little with no offers as of yet. Freeman ive heard grew up as a bama fan but AU is pushing him so hard I dont see this being a issue right now since he is very high on AU as in Birmingham. The other top prospects that have offers from us are Carlton Johnson, Rolando McClain(might be the top lb in state over Eltoro), Rennie Curran, Earl Patin, & Albert Craddock(unc soft commit). Claytor; just picked up an offer from the coaches this weekend. He is a smart kid that looks to be a full qualifier right now. Also happens to be HUGE, roughly 6'7" and almost at 320lbs. He is definitely one of the top 5 ol the coaches are after at this time. The video ive seen of him in a couple emails he locks down the outside defensive line guys. He is one of my favorite OT prospects and no doubt would be happy since this position is the top concern of the coaches. We will need 3 top guys atleast, so look at us signing 3-5 for the 07 class. |
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coachmcguirk48 |
Re: Alright.... | ||
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AWESOME, thanks Tigerman. As always, good info.
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aerotiger |
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AUhemi10 |
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Sweet...great info, thanks.
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sts767 |
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We seem to have a stock pile of young TE's. With the one already committed, how many more are they pursueing?
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tigerman23 |
The coaches are looking at a handful of TE prospects | ||
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however Woods seems to be right now the only true TE they will sign. The other TE's they are recruiting are projected to be playing DE at the next level. These are a couple they have offered; Jordan Hammond & Bruce Figgins.
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coachmcguirk48 |
Michael Taylor KR | ||
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Tigerman, read a report that said he was in Auburn this weekend, are the coaches working with the soccer coaches to bring this kid to AU, he sounds amazing, what's the skinny.
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tigerman23 |
Never heard of a Michael Taylor by anyone. | ||
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wde
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IDZYNE |
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Here's the story on Micheal Taylor. www.pensacolanewsjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060322/SPORTS/603220334/1002
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tigerman23 |
Oh he is a kicker no wonder ive never heard of him..... | ||
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normally kickers arent talked about much till the last second when an offer is close.
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War to the Eagle |
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Tigerman-
First off, great info on everybody-much appreciated. Few quick questions for you: 1) How good is Bailey Woods? What do we know about him, and how well does he figure into our system? 2) I was intrigued by the fact you think next year's class will be even better than this year's was. What's got you thinking that besides the aformentioned guys? 3) I know it's early, but throw it out for me- Do we get Caleb King or not (and how confident would you say you are at this point)? Thanks man. Can't tell you how grateful we all are to get the inside on our fellas. WDE. |
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tigerman23 |
Well..... | ||
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1. Bailey Woods has some great talent, he only had I think 2 or 3 offers at this point and alot thought he was headed to Clemson(1 of his offers) but Tubs got him in and secured him. He is not going anywhere. Woods HS team didnt utilize the TE that much which is the reason for his very low stats in the reception/td categories. His best area is blocking in which he is nasty. Obviously a big need for us is a blocking TE ; since Cooper is gone soon, Trott is more of a slot receiver/catching TE and Mckenzie needs a little work in that area. If your interested in the stars area, he will most likely be a very high 3 star, possible low 4.
2. With all the top guys we are on I dont see how recruiting for 07 wont be equal or greater unless we lose a good bit of game this year which is obviously not very likely. Alabama's talent is low yes, but Georgia's talent is unbelievable possibly the best in a decade and there will be plenty of HUGE pickups for us out of GA. Same goes for Fl, but this year seems a little bigger than normal. One way or another I think we will have a great OL class from all the offers we have given out and will get one big rb stud this year no doubt. 3. Caleb is definitely going to be a hard get. Early on AU had a pretty big lead on him, he went to all our camps got an offer early and we have one if not the biggest connection out of all colleges going after him with good friend and old teamate Brad Lester. He had always stayed with Brad when in town and there will be alot of influence from that. So no doubt im positive about this, however he plays in the heart of Dawg country and normally its near impossible to steal one like this. King could definitely be the exception. This is Coach Gran's TOP target and said this is the only one he wants, so ill tell ya there wont be any other recruit on our list that will get this much attention. The best thing over A-day weekend when I was talking to some of the ad department guys down on the field and seeing Gran introduce King to Carnell and Ronnie and had a pretty decent conversation with them. So no doubt pulling all the stops. |
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coachmcguirk48 |
Tigerman...Michael Antonescu? | ||
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Saw a write up on him in Tigerland, do you think we can lure him from Mississippi? He sounds real high on Ole Miss.
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tigerman23 |
Well first off he isnt real high on us right now.... | ||
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and while he is getting some minor interest from us there will not be an offer unless he shows up at camp and impresses the coaches. IMO i doubt there will be an offer extended from what ive heard. There is a big handful in front of him and I dont see us losing out on all of those better prospects and having to offer Michael. But hey there is 10 more months you just never know.
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coachmcguirk48 |
Re: Well first off he isnt real high on his right now.... | ||
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Cool,
Thanks again TM for the info. |
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IDZYNE |
Looks like we've offered this guy. | ||
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tigerman23 |
Well Bynes is a great tackler but lacks the total | ||
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speed. He is very high on miami but doesnt look like they will offer anytime soon, as was the case for Bryant Miller on the 06 class.
There is a very good chance he could choose AU. He is in the top 3 id probably say on the coaches list for lb's. I still think McClain and Freeman are nastier. But with Muschamp in now he wants some bigger linebackers, especially in the weight category and Bynes fills this need which seems to be one of the main reason why he is so high on the coaches list. |
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IDZYNE |
Re: Well Bynes is a great tackler but lacks the total | ||
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I noticed he has already improved his 40 time. If he keeps working on it, combined with what our coaching staff can do with him, he may have a pretty good upside in the long run. I love his size.
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