Post No. 998
OK. Here we go.
- (@9:22 a.m.)
CB Izauea Lanier (right) of Gordo High, an Auburn commitment, said matter-of-factly that QB Tyrik Rollison committed this weekend. Saying that and meaning that are two different things sometimes. Not sure what to make of that. - (@10:30 a.m.)
WR DeAngelo Benton has left the building. He didn't want to talk, which is OK with me. - (@10:15 a.m.)
LB Jonathan Atchison of suburban Atlanta, an Alabama commitment, has left the building. His uncle, John Williams, spoke for him. Williams said Atchison's appearance at Auburn this weekend signifies significant interest. He also said James Willis' jump to Alabama doesn't affect anything. - (@9:11 a.m.)
DT Jamar Travis from W.S. Neal High in Brewton has received an offer from Auburn. He seemed elated to have received that, but said he remains committed to Southern Miss right now. Travis said he intends to make a final decision tomorrow. Auburn and Southern Miss are the only candidates. - LB Joel Kight, WR Travante Stallworth and ATH Robert Cooper left from an alternate location. That means I wasn't able to get them today. It happens.
- A couple of administrative things. LBs DeDe Lattimore and Greg King didn't make the trip this weekend as previously reported. So they're not here. They may reschedule; they way not.
- Rollison arrived on Saturday (he had a basketball game on Friday night) and won't leave until Monday. Prospects have 48 hours to tour each college. He won't be visible today.
Ok..because some tire easily of folks proclaiming they are #1....
ReplyDeleteI will simply say Uno
Early bird catches the worm...go get em Jay G Tate...
ReplyDeleteUNO
See I wasn't early enough....I hope you have better luck...
ReplyDeleteJGT... Good news only today please
ReplyDeletePost 998?
ReplyDeleteWe're nearing the 1,000th blog post in HABOTN history.
ReplyDeleteGood job JGT! With so many cancellations and the 2 suprise visitors, I cant keep up with who was actually here. Definately grill Atchison if you get the chance. Tell him no hard feelings and we want him back. lol
ReplyDeleteIzauea Lanier reports that Tyrik Rollison committed this weekend.
ReplyDeleteOh the drama!! Good morning all!
ReplyDeleteMornin' all.
ReplyDeleteJay GT - once again you prove to be the single most indispensiab, er.. important source of AU recruiting info. Hope you get a chance to speak to DeAngelo B and Robert C. THANKS!!!
Stan White!
ReplyDeleteJay - What's Tyrik's size vs what's listed?
ReplyDeleteAnd can he get in to school?
Fox and CNN have started wall-to-wall coverage in anticipation of 1,000.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen Tyrik Rollison and won't today. He's out of sight ... so to speak.
ReplyDeleteOK. I take that back. I just saw Rollison strolling by. He stopped to talk with Lanier.
ReplyDeleteI'd say Rollison is two inches taller than Lanier. Pretty thin guy. Built like Kodi Burns.
Great work, Jay. Thank you. You take reporting to the next level. Even though I'm a member of a pay site, this is my first stop for recruiting news.
ReplyDeleteHave fun at the game today.
I will be glad when the style of hat the kids wear today goes out of style. Man that big flat bill on a hat looks similar to what grand pa used to wear. We always called them duck-bill caps. Oh well to each his own.
ReplyDeleteGood work JGT.
Jay you saying Kodi is thin?
ReplyDeleteJay I check out all the sights on Sunday morning before church and someone always post a link to your blog.
ReplyDeletegood work.
Jay GT- I just camp out at your site. I learnt stalkin from you!
ReplyDeleteHello to HABOTN! New flat bill hat... it will be out of style when you see it on a punter on a stick!
ReplyDeleteHunter Stout = great football name
ReplyDeleteI'm confused.
ReplyDeleteThis is from CNN Truth & Rumors:
Brian Butler, mentor for Miami oral commitment Bryce Brown (the nation's top high school running back) said Butler won't sign anywhere until at least March; he also is considering Tennessee, Kansas State, Auburn and Southern California; and he wants to learn about UM's new offensive coordinator. Butler said his website will charge $9.99 monthly for Brown updates. Signing day is Feb. 4.
Does this raise questions for anyone else?
I can't quote the rules, but someone is definitely crossing the line!
ReplyDeleteThe website is potentialplayers.com and they say:
ReplyDelete"Our Goal
To assist student-athletes in making positive decisions by recognizing the impact their lives have in our world; while preparing them physically and spiritually to overcome the challenges of life.
What Potential Players Provides
Academic College Tours
Career Development Seminars
Golf and BBQ Charity Event
Host Nike Sparq Camps and Combines
Speed, Agility and Football Skill Training
Academic and Athletic Assessment
Academic Enhancement
ACT, SAT Preparation
Player Highlight Films
Player Recruiting Assistance
Attending Fall College Games
Weekly Film Study
Attending Winter and Summer Combines and Camps
Host Seminars and Coaching Clinics"
Monica - that's way too scary.
ReplyDeleteWas Lanier wearing a bama hat?
ReplyDeleteAnd I wonder whose idea it was for Bryce to post the web address to that site in his Facebook status.
ReplyDeleteJay G.
ReplyDeleteas always you get the good stuff beforeanyone else.... "You da Man"
Explain "Academic Enhancement".
ReplyDeleteLanier was wearing a black Alabama hat, yes. I was surprised. He explained that the hat represented "the state of Alabama."
ReplyDeleteLanier is from Carrollton, which is the epicenter of Alabama love.
Still, the kid is 100% Auburn.
Courtney Taylor, another Carrollton grad, is Lanier's hero.
Looks like someone stole my business model.
ReplyDeletei can't imagine there are too many people that would pay $10 bucks for that. what would the updates be like? "hasn't yet committed." "hasn't yet committed, but likes the saffron duck in in LA." "hasn't yet committed."
ReplyDeleteNew idea: Street Agent on a Stick!
ReplyDeleteDo we have a kicker on a stick logo yet?
ReplyDeleteSomeone has fallen behind...
Jay G,
How do you pronounce Iz... Lanier's first name?
I can support that, Jet.
ReplyDeleteor "mentor" on a stick
ReplyDeletesheesh
By the way, folks...
ReplyDeleteIt appears that the wife has decided her time is best spent studying and will not accompany me to the game this afternoon. So, I have an extra ticket if anybody needs one.
Miller,
ReplyDeleteIts Isaiah...
Well looks like another good weekend. I have a great feeling about signing day.
Thanks for the excellent coverage Jay. If Rollison actually committed, that would certainly be big news.
ReplyDeleteLanier is "Isaiah" ...
ReplyDeleteAs Isaiah said, Here am I. Send me (to fight the Infidels).
ReplyDeleteInteresting spelling... I can't spell it, but, I like it...
ReplyDeleteI bet we end up getting Jamar Travis. I think Jared Cooper helps.
ReplyDeleteGeraldo is setting up outside of Beard-Eaves, waiting for 1,000
ReplyDeleteWasn't Brandon Moore the last one to leave last week? If so, I'm not thinking happy thoughts right now re: DeAngelo.
ReplyDeleteI would love for us to get Jamar Travis. He reminds me of Tommy Jackson (not sure if comparison is accurate or not since I've never actually met either). I really like TJ.
ReplyDeleteCan we have a party at war eagle supper club for the 1,000th blog post?
ReplyDeleteBenton left out the back door. No report on him today. That is Benton's decision.
ReplyDeleteJGT - Thanks again!!! I hope you can grab some lunch before heading into the cavernous bowels of BEMC.
ReplyDeleteSupposedly there will be a "real" student section for the Tennessee game, I'm kind of excited to see how that turns out.
ReplyDeleteA classy bammer gets number one today. Is there no Jay GT equivalent for Alabama??
Atchison is considering AU after his visit.....Really likes it in Auburn - wouldn't that be delicious?!
ReplyDeleteTana cancelled trip to So Cal
Hoo RAY for Tana!
ReplyDeleteAll that Hollywood glitz can be tempting. I'm glad he was smart enough not to go. I hope he's smart enough to choose Auburn! That would be SO cool.
I wonder what the differences are between the Chiz and xCTT when speaking to the recruits. Some have spoken to both, right?
ReplyDeleteJGT - Has anyone mentioned anything about style or motivating capabilities?
Just curious. It is nice to see big names have "major" interest.
I believe that would be an atlanta braves hat.
ReplyDeleteIf you're talking about Lanier, Jay G. already confirmed that it was black bamer head gear.
ReplyDeleteDo you think the team will "link up" when they come out of the tunnel for the first Auburn game next season?
ReplyDeleteI certainly hope so!
I hope not. That's yesterday's news
ReplyDeleteHe was an Auburn commitment coming into this visit, so his choice of hats seems a little inappropriate.
ReplyDeleteLet's look back in the archives and see if Willis wore a bama hat on his official visit.
So will Rollison qualify or will he be a sign and place?
ReplyDeleteSign and place more than likely.
ReplyDeleteACT is a bit low...
ReplyDeleteCouple things. The longer Benton goes without commenting the better. Auburn made a huge move with tis kid this weekend. Lanier has a younger brother that is a super star. He is only in the 8th grade.
ReplyDeleteRollison will be on campus till tomorrow.
Carney ... I posted the information about Rollison three hours ago.
ReplyDeleteSo? So you were wrong. You're welcome.
ReplyDeleteYou can see the Alabama hat in the picture I posted in the "recruit-by-recruit" thread.
ReplyDeleteI stand corrected. I apologize Mrs. Monica. :)
ReplyDelete