📝 Alabama to host more than 40 recruits ranked four-stars or higher this weekend.
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BamaFan334
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I'd move back to Tuscaloosa in two seconds if I could find a job in the accounting field. There's just something about it that drew me in and I'll always want to move back, and my wife does as well. It's a town that loves their school, and maybe that's what I love the most. Being in Atlanta you can get away from the good ole country Southern folks that make life more enjoyable in my eyes, so maybe that's part of it too.
Any kids? Raise a 5* footballer and I think you'll get an opportunity to relocate. :bamadance:
BamaFan334
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Any kids? Raise a 5* footballer and I think you'll get an opportunity to relocate. :bamadance:
One son and two daughters. Mentally training him to play football at Alabama or play golf there so I can finally get my Swinging Al hat!
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Ruggs with tough decision
Andrew Bone | Editor
Henry Ruggs, four-star wide receiver from Lee High School in Montgomery, Alabama, is arguably the top uncommitted prospect in the state. Yes, others are ranked ahead of him in LaBryan Ray and Nico Collins. Talk to any coach who coached against Ruggs this fall, and they will tell you he was hands down the best player on the field.
Ruggs is also a basketball star. His coached talked him into playing football his junior season. He ended his first season with 44 receptions for 1,010 yards and 10 touchdowns. He earned several scholarship offers and participated in the Rivals Five-Star Challenge in Atlanta.
He was no longer a secret weapon. He was well known to opposing coaches this fall. Ruggs had 38 receptions for 639 yards and nine touchdowns. He had 36 carries on the ground for 446 yards and seven touchdowns. He returned seven kickoffs for 352 yards and a touchdown. He also played quarterback and threw for 186 yards and three touchdowns.
The do-it-all athlete earned an invite to participate in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl on January 7 in San Antonio, Texas. He could potentially announce his college decision at the prestigious game between a top schools which has been consistent with Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Florida State and Penn State.
"I still have my same top five," Ruggs said. "I will probably visit all five before February. I am not going to say who is sticking out. I will talk to my parents and see how it goes. If they tell me it's best I may think about announcing at the game. If not I will announce in February."
Ruggs has scheduled an official visit to Alabama on January 20. It's the only visit he has set at this point. He was originally scheduled to announce a decision on August 1 with all signs pointing to the Crimson Tide.
He opted to wait on announcing until after his senior year in order to focus on the season, and also take his time without rushing a commitment. He wanted to enjoy games in different locations like Tuscaloosa, Auburn, Gainesville and Tallahassee. He was in Tuscaloosa on Saturday for the Iron Bowl which Alabama won 30-12 against Auburn.
"I always have a good time down there," he said of the return to Tuscaloosa. "It was a good game. The atmosphere, people around, the crowd, the rivalry was all great. It was a good time. The game started out slow. It picked up in the second half.
"I talked to Coach Saban and Coach Napier. They were reminding me I am a top priority for them. They are doing their best to recruit me. I know they have two commitments right now (Jerry Jeudy, Tyrell Shavers). I know the main guys they are still recruiting are me, DeVonta Smith and Nico Collins.
"I really like the environment and the people down there. I also really like the senior leadership. The team is buying into the process. Everyone is doing what they have to do to get wins."
Ruggs has returned to the basketball court where his team is 6-0 to start the season. His focus is on his team, but also knows it's getting crunch time in recruiting especially with signing day approaching the first Wednesday in February.
"Everything is starting to pick up now with the contact period," Ruggs said. "I've been focused on basketball, but I'm talking to coaches a little bit more now. I've been in contact with them more. Auburn is supposed to come by tomorrow (Wednesday)."
Kevontae Ruggs
Kevontae Ruggs, 2018 athlete from Lee High School, is hoping for a similar path as his older brother. He returned to the football field as a junior for the first time since his eighth grade year. He will attract plenty of attention with his 6-foot-4, 190-pound frame.
"I played outside linebacker this year," Ruggs said. "I am moving to wide receiver next year. I am still going to play outside linebacker, but I may also play some DB too. I will be going both ways.
"I feel my biggest strength is I play physical. It helps out a lot playing against bigger receivers. You get your hands on them, and they don't like that. I feel like my speed helps too. I am faster than most other players.
A preferred position?
"It really doesn't matter to me which position I play in college," he said. "I'll play wherever the coaches feel they can best use my abilities. It felt really good getting back out there. I got reintroduced to the game."
Kevontae has enjoyed going on recruiting trips with big brother, Henry. It has opened his eyes to a few programs. He is also wanting Henry to make his own decision.
"A couple of schools have said they are going to watch my highlight tape," he said. "I am interested in schools like Florida State, Bama and Auburn. Those are the only three I have been to. I like all three of them.
"All of this recruiting has excited me for real. Going on visits with him and everything like that has been fun. I just have to wait for my time now. I want him to go wherever is best for him. I want him to go where he fits in."
TideSports.com - Ruggs with tough decision
Andrew Bone | Editor
Henry Ruggs, four-star wide receiver from Lee High School in Montgomery, Alabama, is arguably the top uncommitted prospect in the state. Yes, others are ranked ahead of him in LaBryan Ray and Nico Collins. Talk to any coach who coached against Ruggs this fall, and they will tell you he was hands down the best player on the field.
Ruggs is also a basketball star. His coached talked him into playing football his junior season. He ended his first season with 44 receptions for 1,010 yards and 10 touchdowns. He earned several scholarship offers and participated in the Rivals Five-Star Challenge in Atlanta.
He was no longer a secret weapon. He was well known to opposing coaches this fall. Ruggs had 38 receptions for 639 yards and nine touchdowns. He had 36 carries on the ground for 446 yards and seven touchdowns. He returned seven kickoffs for 352 yards and a touchdown. He also played quarterback and threw for 186 yards and three touchdowns.
The do-it-all athlete earned an invite to participate in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl on January 7 in San Antonio, Texas. He could potentially announce his college decision at the prestigious game between a top schools which has been consistent with Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Florida State and Penn State.
"I still have my same top five," Ruggs said. "I will probably visit all five before February. I am not going to say who is sticking out. I will talk to my parents and see how it goes. If they tell me it's best I may think about announcing at the game. If not I will announce in February."
Ruggs has scheduled an official visit to Alabama on January 20. It's the only visit he has set at this point. He was originally scheduled to announce a decision on August 1 with all signs pointing to the Crimson Tide.
He opted to wait on announcing until after his senior year in order to focus on the season, and also take his time without rushing a commitment. He wanted to enjoy games in different locations like Tuscaloosa, Auburn, Gainesville and Tallahassee. He was in Tuscaloosa on Saturday for the Iron Bowl which Alabama won 30-12 against Auburn.
"I always have a good time down there," he said of the return to Tuscaloosa. "It was a good game. The atmosphere, people around, the crowd, the rivalry was all great. It was a good time. The game started out slow. It picked up in the second half.
"I talked to Coach Saban and Coach Napier. They were reminding me I am a top priority for them. They are doing their best to recruit me. I know they have two commitments right now (Jerry Jeudy, Tyrell Shavers). I know the main guys they are still recruiting are me, DeVonta Smith and Nico Collins.
"I really like the environment and the people down there. I also really like the senior leadership. The team is buying into the process. Everyone is doing what they have to do to get wins."
Ruggs has returned to the basketball court where his team is 6-0 to start the season. His focus is on his team, but also knows it's getting crunch time in recruiting especially with signing day approaching the first Wednesday in February.
"Everything is starting to pick up now with the contact period," Ruggs said. "I've been focused on basketball, but I'm talking to coaches a little bit more now. I've been in contact with them more. Auburn is supposed to come by tomorrow (Wednesday)."
Kevontae Ruggs
Kevontae Ruggs, 2018 athlete from Lee High School, is hoping for a similar path as his older brother. He returned to the football field as a junior for the first time since his eighth grade year. He will attract plenty of attention with his 6-foot-4, 190-pound frame.
"I played outside linebacker this year," Ruggs said. "I am moving to wide receiver next year. I am still going to play outside linebacker, but I may also play some DB too. I will be going both ways.
"I feel my biggest strength is I play physical. It helps out a lot playing against bigger receivers. You get your hands on them, and they don't like that. I feel like my speed helps too. I am faster than most other players.
A preferred position?
"It really doesn't matter to me which position I play in college," he said. "I'll play wherever the coaches feel they can best use my abilities. It felt really good getting back out there. I got reintroduced to the game."
Kevontae has enjoyed going on recruiting trips with big brother, Henry. It has opened his eyes to a few programs. He is also wanting Henry to make his own decision.
"A couple of schools have said they are going to watch my highlight tape," he said. "I am interested in schools like Florida State, Bama and Auburn. Those are the only three I have been to. I like all three of them.
"All of this recruiting has excited me for real. Going on visits with him and everything like that has been fun. I just have to wait for my time now. I want him to go wherever is best for him. I want him to go where he fits in."
TideSports.com - Ruggs with tough decision
Alabama17Tide
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Per Andrew Bone, Tidesports.com
From my perspective it seems Bama has the best chance to sign the players below. I'm not saying Bama signs all of them. I'm sure there are some guys they will sign I didn't list. Some of these players will sign elsewhere. This is just my take on how it looks 'as of today'. Most realistic chance.
Henry Ruggs
LaBryan Ray
Aubrey Solomon
Jarez Parks
Baron Browning
Phildarian Mathis
Javon Kinlaw
Daniel Wright
Deangelo Gibbs
Of course, guys like Shaun Wade, Stanford Samuels, Josh Kaindoh, Nico Collins, DeVonta Smith are all still out there.
From my perspective it seems Bama has the best chance to sign the players below. I'm not saying Bama signs all of them. I'm sure there are some guys they will sign I didn't list. Some of these players will sign elsewhere. This is just my take on how it looks 'as of today'. Most realistic chance.
Henry Ruggs
LaBryan Ray
Aubrey Solomon
Jarez Parks
Baron Browning
Phildarian Mathis
Javon Kinlaw
Daniel Wright
Deangelo Gibbs
Of course, guys like Shaun Wade, Stanford Samuels, Josh Kaindoh, Nico Collins, DeVonta Smith are all still out there.
BamaFan334
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Alabama17Tide
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Tosh Lupoi flew out this evening to Texas to meet with Baron Browning. Correction he is meeting with Browning tonight.
Alabama OL coach Brent Key is at the Super 7 tonight. Not really watching any top targets. Just a presence.
Mario Cristobal met with Nico Collins last night.
Per Andrew Bone, Tidesports.com
Alabama OL coach Brent Key is at the Super 7 tonight. Not really watching any top targets. Just a presence.
Mario Cristobal met with Nico Collins last night.
Per Andrew Bone, Tidesports.com
BamaFan334
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Trolling! Doubt seriously he is wavering. He and his family have been called everything except whale shit and have been told they were dead to them and the state of LA.
Told ya. Not everyone comfortable trying to be a big fish in a big pond that already stocked with sharks. #noteveryoneasavage
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bradenob
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Ok, then.... Browning is off.... let's add Josh Kaindoh and get us some big meanies up front on that D!!! Of course, my wish list would also include another DB like Wade, Samuels, or D Hunter from Va.!!
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