📝 3-Star Riley Cole Decommits

[bamafan9201]

Oneonta linebacker Riley Cole decommits from Alabama

They are asking him to Greyshirt which means that they are expecting more to come trickling into this class this year. I'm guessing Saban sees one of the big LBs and another big guy at least joining us.

 

[94 Grad]

Or they were not expected the juniors with a pro option to stay... when they did, it made the numbers "wonky"...

 

[UAgrad93]

I think it is a combination of the two theories. Recruiting guys have been saying BAMA would sign 27-28 in this class even after juniors let their intentions be known.

 

[planomateo]

I'm left wondering a few things.

How long has he known this was a possibility?
Is waiting until January that big of a deal? Enrolling in the summer indicates he was probably going to redshirt, especially at the LB position this year. Perhaps he'd see some special teams play.

 

[94 Grad]

I'm left wondering a few things.

How long has he known this was a possibility?
Is waiting until January that big of a deal? Enrolling in the summer indicates he was probably going to redshirt, especially at the LB position this year. Perhaps he'd see some special teams play.

Actually, it's a risk as a 3 star kid... I guess it depends on how much you believe the coaches. You don't sign a NLI, so you are not guaranteed anything... it's actually one of the things I'd like to see changed in the NLI program. Allow for a Greyshirt offer that binds the school...

 

[PurlJam]

He was hurt on this play in the playoffs this past season and never came back in the game. He had nagging injury issues for most of the season. IMO, a grayshirt would have been the best option for him to play at Alabama. BTW... the kid highlighted in the video is sophomore Kolbi Fuqua 6'4" 190 lb. wr/db..... for future reference maybe.

 

[TerryP]

Allow for a Greyshirt offer that binds the school...

Perhaps I'm misreading your post here. A greyshirt offer is still an offer of a scholly. The University didn't rescind his offer.

In fact, here's a list of the greyshirt offers UA didn't honor...









:shock:

 

[BamaFan334]

I'm taking it as the coaches have gotten some news about the bigger fish that plan on signing. I have been reading about how we are set to finish strong and battle for #1. Read that for a few places. We're in great shape with the best inside and best two outside backers.