🏈 Looks like one of the trio is staying..what's up with Dont'a? I don't know.

[TerryP]

Hmm.

 

[Crimson&WhiteGecko]

Really?

I couldn't see the presser; what was his demeanor?

 

[mrchase]

i think Dont'a had a good year this year..........just not the great year that he wanted to boost his ranking. (just my thought...it means nothing)

 

[TerryP]

Dont'a wasn't on stage.

It's my guess, and it's only a guess, that Dont'a considers himself a SR so he isn't leaving early in his mind. He picked up an extra class last fall and graduated in Dec.

 

[BAMA JAMMA]

I know CNS likes to help these kids and he would prefer them stay if they are not projected as 1st rounders. I haven't checked but where does Dont'a sit?

 

[TerryP]

I know CNS likes to help these kids and he would prefer them stay if they are not projected as 1st rounders. I haven't checked but where does Dont'a sit?

Most have him as the second beast ILB available. While I don't follow the draft as closely as a lot do, I'm guessing that leads to a second round pick.

 

[JoshB]

Really?

I couldn't see the presser; what was his demeanor?

He wasnt there, only Dre, Trent, & Coach. Was a little surprising. Both Dre & Trent got a lil emotional and said how much they loved the school (you could tell it was genuine), hell Dre even thanked the lunch ladies. Both guys presented themselves very well. No word on Dont'a yet, I was really surprised not to see him up there even if he was going to announce he was returning (he did that last year alongside Julio & Ingram). Maybe he just hasn't made his decision yet?

Or and this is not as cool of a thing to think about Coach Saban emphasized that both Trent & Dre have everyone's FULL support in entering the draft, maybe Dont'a decided to go against Coach's suggestion? I would still assume he would support him, guess we'll just have to wait and see. Deadline is Sunday.

 

[Crimson&WhiteGecko]

I'd be utterly shocked if he stayed. I don't think he has anything else to prove.

 

[JoshB]

Cecil Hurt just tweeted that his "UA sources" say Dont'a will declare.

 

[planomateo]

Izzy just tweeted Dont'a is going pro.

 

[SpecThis]

Eddie Lacey, Dee Hart, and TJ Yeldon will be household names this time next year. With our o-line its gonna get nasty for opposing defenses next year. We are in VERY good hands

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Hightower was treated as a Sr. this season, that's why he wasn't there. He even participated in Senior Day.

 

[mrchase]

i retract my previous statement then........carry on

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Just now saw Terry's reply. I'm late to the party as always.

 

[planomateo]

Lacey = basketball
Lacy = football

 

[AFF]

Lacey = basketball
Lacy = football

Laces out = McCarron

 

[bamafanNky]

[h=6]Hightower was not feeling well and didn't attend the presser. He will also declare for the NFL Draft.[/h]

 

[BAMA JAMMA]

Hightower was treated as a Sr. this season, that's why he wasn't there. He even participated in Senior Day.

But didn't he still have a year left due to medical redshirt after his injury in 09 IIRC?

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

But didn't he still have a year left due to medical redshirt after his injury in 09 IIRC?

He could have played a 5th year if he really wanted, yes.

 

[BAMA JAMMA]

That's what I was thinking. Not that I expected him to stay another year