🏈 Bama has played 15 true freshmen so far this season

[Tidestalker]

So a guy that's getting reps at a position he's been playing that's supposed to what, insider knowledge?
He's not hated. He's just a dick head and he doesn't have the skin to take somebody calling him out on his bullshit.

The same has happened everywhere he sticks his nose in.

Again, lots of hate for him on this board. Exhibit A

Lots of guys getting reps at practice that don't play with the game in doubt.

Didn't see anyone else divulging that info, maybe you were, but to take the RS off a talented RB to play FB 4 games in was a surprise to me. Just saying

Maybe you have some better info on why Ben Davis doesn't play though? I'm intrigued. Loved him out of HS...

 

[bama alum]

Of course, I really enjoyed Verne Lundquist, so maybe it's more of me being strange?

Okay, that's you being strange.

 

[alagator]

Didn't see anyone else divulging that info,

I don't know whether 16 had much to say back then as it was--maybe he was under a different username.

I do know he was called out by some and got his feelings hurt. I do know he was called out for sharing private communications (copy and pasted on public forums, not "premium" article content, but private communications) and he's put himself in a personna non-grata status with a good number of those who do follow the program closely.

This isn't an opinion. It isn't a guess.

 

[TerryP]

Maybe you have some better info on why Ben Davis doesn't play though? I'm intrigued. Loved him out of HS...

From what I was told around the last week of fall camp ...

Redshirt frosh...he's progressing. In a lot of ways his track is mirroring Nigel Knott's with a lot of talent in front of him and a little bit of a bigger learning curve that those he came in with.

 

[Tidestalker]

I don't know whether 16 had much to say back then as it was--maybe he was under a different username.

I do know he was called out by some and got his feelings hurt. I do know he was called out for sharing private communications (copy and pasted on public forums, not "premium" article content, but private communications) and he's put himself in a personna non-grata status with a good number of those who do follow the program closely.

This isn't an opinion. It isn't a guess.

Fair enough. I'm sure it's been hashed out on here many times... I just know he's been very accurate from the past 3-4 years that I can remember. And I never would have thought Robinson would be in that role 4 games in but he was.

On another note, I like Daboll adding a little something to the mix. Hopefully they can sneak in that little Jalston Fowler roll out play that used to work so well. Nice short yardage play if Robinson has hands

 

[XXL TideFan]

The main point is....get players "real" time...anybody that has ever played any sport knows.....(me, round ball) knows there is a lot of difference between real time and practice time......get em in...see how they react

I was a golden gloves boxer as a 14-15 year old. Our fights were limited to 1.5-2 minute rounds. Practice was MUCH tougher as the rounds went 5 -10 minutes. That was in the mid 70's before America turned soft. We didn't worry so much about dain bramage back then

 

[footballer]

Earrrrly 70's is abouttt the time time my brrrrrain dammmmage occurrrrred XXL TideFan.

 

[TerryP]

Earrrrly 70's is abouttt the time time my brrrrrain dammmmage occurrrrred XXL TideFan.

We don't see any issues at all.

 

[Michael Casagrande |]

Now four games into the season, Alabama has used 15 true freshmen members of the No. 1 class it signed in February. That’s up from 12 who played in the first four games of last season. None are starters on the current depth chart, though a few have made significant contributions early in their time in Tuscaloosa.

A look at all 15 without a redshirt in late September.


Continue reading...

 

[planomateo]

DE LaBryan Ray just lost his RS.

 

[Alabama17Tide]

How true freshmen have fared at Alabama in 2017
Kyle Henderson | Managing Editor

NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 23: Alabama Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris (22) carries the ball during a college football game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Alabama Crimson Tide on September 23, 2017 at Commodore Stadium in Nashville, TN. (Photo by Jamie Gilliam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)


Alabama has played 16 true freshmen this season and today we take a look at how the first year players are performing in their initial season with the Crimson tide.

True Freshmen
Najee Harris

Running Back

Rivals 5-Star

6 games played

Notes: Has rushed the football 37 times for 199-yards, which is a 5.4 average with one touchdown. Against Fresno State and against Vanderbilt he rushed for 70-yards in each game.

Jerry Jeudy

Receiver

Rivals 5-Star

6 games played

Notes: Has played in all six games for the Crimson Tide and is second on the team in receiving with 131-yards, averaging 21.8-yards per game. Caught his first career touchdown against Vanderbilt on a 34-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa.

Henry Ruggs

Receiver

Rivals 4-Star

6 games played

Notes: Has played in all six games for the Crimson Tide at receiver, punt returner, and kick returning. Has three receptions on the year for three touchdowns. Has returned 6 punts for 47-yards and 4 kick returners for 79-yards.

DeVonta Smith

Receiver

Rivals 4-Star

6 games played

Notes: Has seen action in all six games this year for Alabama and has caught for two receptions for 36-yards. Against Vanderbilt, he caught his first career touchdown on a 27-yard reception from Tua Tagovailoa.

Xavier McKinney

Defensive Back

Rivals 4-Star

6 games played

Notes: Has played in all six games seeing time on special teams and in the secondary. Recorded two tackles against Fresno State and against Colorado State and enters week seven with 5 tackles.

Daniel Wright

Defensive Back

Rivals 4-Star

6 games played

Notes: Has played very well on special teams this season, intact all of his 9 tackles are on special teams.

Thomas Fletcher

Long Snapper

Rivals 2-Star

6 games played

Notes: Has been perfect on all snaps this year and saw his first action against Florida State.

TUSCALOOSA, AL - SEPTEMBER 16: Tua Tagovailoa #13 of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks to pass against the Colorado State Rams at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Tua Tagovailoa

Quarterback

Rivals 4-Star

5 games played

Notes: Has looked exceptional as a true freshman when subbed into the game at quarterback. On the year he is 18 for 28 for 218-yards with 4 touchdowns. Against Vanderbilt, Tagovailoa was 8 for 10 for 103-yards connecting on two touchdown passes. His passing efficiency of 176.83 leads the team and he is 64.3 passing.

Dylan Moses

Linebacker

Rivals 5-Star

5 games played

Notes: Opened his career up against Florida State by forcing a fumble on kickoff coverage. Recorded two tackles against Fresno State and missed the Colorado State game due to a concussion.

Jedrick Wills

Lineman

Rivals 5-Star

4 games played, 1 started

Notes: One of the few true freshmen to start this year is Wills at right tackle. The 6-foot-5, 314 pound Kentucky native made his first career start against Ole Miss and played in 23 total snaps as Alabama’s offense rush offense racked up 365-yards.

Chris Allen

Linebacker

Rivals 4-Star

4 games played

Notes: Had to step up early for Alabama at linebacker as the Crimson Tide lost upperclassmen to injuries, but has fared very well. Against Colorado State he recorded 3 solo tackles and also has a forced fumble on the season. Looks the part, is the part, will shine for the Crimson Tide moving forward.

Alex Leatherwood

Lineman

Rivals 5-Star

3 games played

Notes: The 6-foot-6, 322-pound offensive linemen has played in three games for the Crimson Tide this season and continues to improve. He’s played against Fresno State, Vanderbilt, and against Ole Miss.

Brian Robinson

Running Back

Rivals 4-Star

2 games played

Notes: The Tuscaloosa native saw his first playing time against Vanderbilt and rushed for five attempts and recorded 51-yards and his first career touchdown. Against Ole Miss, he ran for 34-yards. On the season he’s rushed for 87-yards on 12 carries which is an average of 7.1 per carry.

LaBryan Ray

Defensive Lineman

Rivals 4-Star

2 games played

Notes: He saw playing time for the first time this season against Ole Miss and recorded a sack against Texas A&M which was one of the highlights of the game. Saban said after that they had planned to red-shirt him, but because of his talent, they’ll continue to play him.

Kedrick James

Tight end

Rivals 4-Star

2 games played

Notes: Has played in two games at Alabama. Saw action against Vanderbilt and against Ole Miss.

Major Tennison

Tight End

Rivals 4-Star

2 games played

Notes: Has played in two games this season against Vanderbilt and against Ole Miss. Has recorded one reception for 9-yards.

Freshmen yet to see the field from the class of 2017
Phidarian Mathis - Defensive Line

Kyriq McDonald - Defensive Back

Kendal Randolph - Offensive Lineman

Tyrell Shavers - Receiver

Markail Benton - Linebacker

Mac Jones - Quarterback

Vandarius Cowan - Linebacker

Chadarius Townsend - Receiver

Joseph Bulovas - Kicker

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[Tidestalker]

Thanks for posting...

Would love to keep Mathis, Benton, and Cowan on the RS. Would add a huge boost to next year's group.

 

[Alabama17Tide]

Alabama has played 17 true freshmen this season and today we take a look at how the first year players are performing in their initial season with the Crimson tide.

Najee Harris

Running Back

Rivals 5-Star

9 games played

Notes: Has rushed the football 49 times for 285-yards, which is a 5.8 average with 2 touchdowns. Against Fresno State and against Vanderbilt he rushed for 70-yards in each game.

Jerry Jeudy

Receiver

Rivals 5-Star

9 games played

Notes: Has played in all nine games for the Crimson Tide and is second on the team in receiving with 208-yards, averaging 17.3-yards per game. Caught his first career touchdown against Vanderbilt on a 34-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa.

Henry Ruggs

Receiver

Rivals 4-Star

9 games played

Notes: Has played in all nine games for the Crimson Tide at receiver, punt returner, and kick returning. Has 6 receptions on the year for 5 touchdowns. Has returned 6 punts for 47-yards and 9 kicks for 173-yards which is a 19.2 average.

DeVonta Smith

Receiver

Rivals 4-Star

9 games played

Notes: Has seen action in all nine games this year for Alabama and has caught for 4 receptions for 79-yards. Against Vanderbilt, he caught his first career touchdown on a 27-yard reception from Tua Tagovailoa.

Xavier McKinney

Defensive Back

Rivals 4-Star

9 games played

Notes: Has played in all nine games seeing time on special teams and in the secondary. Recorded two tackles against Fresno State and against Colorado State and enters week seven with 5 tackles.

Daniel Wright

Defensive Back

Rivals 4-Star

9 games played

Notes: Has played very well on special teams this season, in fact all of his 10 tackles are on special teams.

Thomas Fletcher

Long Snapper

Rivals 2-Star

9 games played

Notes: Has been perfect on all snaps this year and saw his first action against Florida State.

Tua Tagovailoa

Quarterback

Rivals 4-Star

7 games played

Notes: Has looked exceptional as a true freshman when subbed into the game at quarterback. On the year he is 28 for 42 for 385-yards with 5 touchdowns. Against Vanderbilt, Tagovailoa was 8 for 10 for 103-yards connecting on two touchdown passes and against Tennessee he was 9 of 12 for 134-yards with one touchdown and another touchdown on a 23-yard run. His passing efficiency of 178.19 leads the team and he is 66.7passing.

Dylan Moses

Linebacker

Rivals 5-Star

8 games played

Notes: Opened his career against Florida State by forcing a fumble on kickoff coverage. Recorded two tackles against Fresno State and missed the Colorado State game due to a concussion. Has seven tackles on the season.

Jedrick Wills

Lineman

Rivals 5-Star

8 games played, 1 started

Notes: One of the few true freshmen to start this year is Wills at right tackle. The 6-foot-5, 314 pound Kentucky native made his first career start against Ole Miss and played in 23 total snaps as Alabama’s offense rush offense racked up 365-yards. Had 11 snaps against Tennessee.

Chris Allen

Linebacker

Rivals 4-Star

6 games played

Notes: Had to step up early for Alabama at linebacker as the Crimson Tide lost upperclassmen to injuries, but has fared very well. Against Colorado State he recorded 3 solo tackles and also has a forced fumble on the season. Looks the part, is the part, will shine for the Crimson Tide moving forward.

Alex Leatherwood

Lineman

Rivals 5-Star

5 games played

Notes: The 6-foot-6, 322-pound offensive lineman has played in three games for the Crimson Tide this season and continues to improve. He’s played against Fresno State, Vanderbilt, Ole Miss, Arkansas, and Tennessee.

Brian Robinson

Running Back

Rivals 4-Star

6 games played

Notes: The Tuscaloosa native saw his first playing time against Vanderbilt and rushed for five attempts and recorded 51-yards and his first career touchdown. Against Ole Miss, he ran for 34-yards. On the season, he’s rushed for 87-yards on 12 carries which is an average of 7.1 per carry.

LaBryan Ray

Defensive Lineman

Rivals 4-Star

5 games played

Notes: He saw playing time for the first time this season against Ole Miss and recorded a sack against Texas A&M which was one of the highlights of the game. Saban said after that they had planned to red-shirt him, but because of his talent, they’ll continue to play him.

Kedrick James

Tight end

Rivals 4-Star

4 games played

Notes: Has played in four games at Alabama. Saw action against Vanderbilt and against Ole Miss.

Major Tennison

Tight End

Rivals 4-Star

4 games played

Notes: Has played in two games this season against Vanderbilt, Ole Miss, Arkansas, and Tennessee Has recorded one reception for 9-yards.

Vandarius Cowan

Linebacker

Rivals 4-Star

Notes: Played in his first game against Tennessee

Freshmen yet to see the field from the class of 2017

Phidarian Mathis - Defensive Line

Kyriq McDonald - Defensive Back

Kendal Randolph - Offensive Lineman

Tyrell Shavers - Receiver

Markail Benton - Linebacker

Mac Jones - Quarterback

Chadarius Townsend - Receiver

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[Tidestalker]

Let's get Cowan/Allen/Ray some snaps then!!! Make it worth while! RTR