Tideboy said:
Thanks for the link. Really appreciate big Andre. I'd love to see him hang on for a Senior season, but BIG $$$ becons in the NFL. Don't blame him a bit if (when) he declares early.
Yep, he'll certainly be hard to replace, but we are in much better shape to do it now than we have been in years (thank you Coach Saban). The good news is, having him enter the draft and be an almost certain lock as a top 15 pick as a junior... that brings some good pub our way. Especially to others who want to follow in those same footsteps (cough *Bobbie Massie* cough). The last several years, we have seen the Crimson Tide players in the NFL dip from an overall numbers standpoint. The influx is about to begin again though, and don't think for a second it won't be noticed (and pointed out in case they don't) by the blue chippers all across the nation... making Saban's job (in terms of recruiting recruiting) a little easier.