| FTBL Barnhart High on Freshmen

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http://www.ajc.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/cfb/entries/2008/08/04/the_question_at.html

After writing this Friday...

1. Today is reality check day for Alabama’s freshmen: Since last February they have been known as the nation’s No. 1 recruiting class. Today Alabama’s freshmen have to put on their shoes and realize that high school is over. It’s time to play with the big boys. There is obviously talent there and guys like receiver Julio Jones are going to have to grow up in a hurry. They need to play now because Alabama is thin at several positions like wide receiver and linebacker.

“We will always welcome a guy who can help us win,” senior offensive lineman Antoine Caldwell said. “But everybody has to prove themselves once they get out on the field.”

Translation: That high school rep doesn’t mean much in the heat of two-a-days at this level. Welcome to the SEC, rookie.

Alabama opens its season on Aug. 30 against Clemson in the Georgia Dome.

... he made the trip to T-town and check of the new guys. And left with thoughts like this...

But after you’ve done this for a while you can look at players-their size, their speed, and how they carry themselves-and tell that they are different. And this group of Alabama freshmen IS different.

 

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But after you’ve done this for a while you can look at players-their size, their speed, and how they carry themselves-and tell that they are different. And this group of Alabama freshmen IS different.

Dang, I sure hope Tony is right on this one.

 

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