
Holland grew up in a family that supported Alabama, but Holland made his Auburn-themed intentions known last spring. He's a thick, battering-ram type linebacker who can bring power to the Tigers' defense. He had a decent senior season, but his stock jumped significantly after a strong showing in the Under Armour All-American Game. Not that it mattered; Holland never considered another school. Rivals.com added a fourth star to the linebacker's rating in January. Scout.com gave him three stars.
LB LaDarius Owens, 6-2, 225, Bessemer/Jess Lanier HS
When he committed in September, Owens was the first big name to cast his lot with the Tigers. Shon Coleman didn't gain true notoriety until after the season. Owens chose Auburn over Alabama, which represented Gene Chizik's first in-state takeaway. James Owens, LaDarius' uncle, was the first black player to earn a scholarship at Auburn. Still, James Owens insisted that his nephew consider all options before making a decision. LSU also showed major interest through January — sending defensive coordinator John Chavis for an in-home visit well after Owens said his recruitment had ended. Rivals.com and Scout.com rate him as a four-star recruit.
Yeah Baby!
ReplyDeleteWar Eagle!!!
ReplyDeleteBryan Jones to ARKY, so it goes
ReplyDeletecuatro?
ReplyDeleteCome on Lemonier...we need you LEMON...you are our only hope :)
ReplyDeletewhats up with reed... is his HS coach still pressuring him to LSU
ReplyDeleteKeep it rolling
ReplyDeleteFrom the previous thread ...
ReplyDeleteI think Ladarious Phillips will play DT.
Must. Do. Work.
ReplyDeleteI wanna 5* surprise
ReplyDeleteReed's coach must have unpluged all the fax machines in the school.
ReplyDeleteWhat time does Lemonier announce again? and isn't it on ESPNU?
ReplyDeleteYeah Mr Tate they want him to be a senderrick huh
ReplyDeleteLemonier is on ESPNU at NOON CST.
ReplyDeleteJayG-Outstanding work today. Keeping up with blog and also posting bios on players. Obviously spent a lot of time putting that together. I and the others really appreciate the hard work you put into that. And I thought you just rode around the southeast going to pressers for HS athletes.
ReplyDeleteI have no idea why a DL would want to play for any old DL coach when they could play for T. Rock
ReplyDeleteDJ to clemson, obviously
ReplyDeleteRock on JG. Great work. Loving every minute.
ReplyDeletejhag - is it safe to assume you are at the very back of the classroom?
ReplyDeleteThere is concern over Reed's situation.
ReplyDeleteSafe!
ReplyDeleteThat is what im hearing Tate, that he may go passed signing day...
ReplyDeleteHas Jet been around? Just wondering if his surprise present has arrived.
ReplyDeleteWhat a day ... Mrs. Jet has bronchitis; Stewardess has swine flu.
ReplyDeleteMy surprise is that I get to give every third person I see a $20 co-pay.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words, peeps.
ReplyDeletegym, dentist, then swamped at work. happy signing day to me. hard to keep up. good job JG!
ReplyDeleteman, wishing Reed would get those papers to us!
ReplyDeleteLemonier, Reed ...who else are we missing?
ReplyDeleteCmon Trovon!
ReplyDeleteMan up!
Missing: Ryan White, Chad Slade, Bonomolo, Jake Holland.
ReplyDeleteLooks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue.
ReplyDeleteLeave a note to the milkman: NO MORE CHEESE.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the list JGT I have a hard time keeping score
ReplyDeleteare we bummed Howard goes to Clemson? dunno.
ReplyDeleteConcern over Reed ... I've heard the kid has no intent of not signing with Auburn, but is scared to death the school will f*up his grades if he does so.
ReplyDeleteJayG-
ReplyDeleteYou are doing a solid job bro! The work you have put into this has been beyond impressive...I'm proud to be a daily...errrrrrrrr..hourly.. reader of this blog...
Home with the flu today and this crootin' news is making me feel much better! WDE errbody
James Stone about to Hat Pick On ESPNU
ReplyDeleteUT, Tide, and TSU hat.
I hope he goes with the Too Tall Jones Alma Mater
I'm a bit bummed over Howard but if the rumors about his call to Lattimore are true, then the coaches made the right call.
ReplyDeleteI've seen two sets of rumors about Reed recently... 1) will not sign today 2) will send his papers in around 1pm.
I like that James Stone kid. He really seems to get it. I hope he does well.
ReplyDeleteHe will make my wife happy. She is a big UT fan.
Here's the deal.
ReplyDeleteThe "surprises" from here on out are Lemonier and another two-star lineman.
The DT from Hialeah apparently will not sign with Auburn.
James Stone - Vols
ReplyDeletei figured Howard would sign when Lattimore went to USC. i was kinda stunned....for lack of a better word.
ReplyDeleteI've migrated down to the basement to watch the ESPNU show, I'm happy Stone's going to UT, instead of that other school.
ReplyDeleteJake Holland on JOX this morning - no worries there.
ReplyDeleteBononomonono is on the west coast. It's like 3:15 am there. He'll fax when he gets up.
Auburn's situation at TB is far from terminal. Still have McCalebb and Mario Fannin and Aycock and Dyer.
ReplyDeleteStone is funny.
ReplyDeleteGood deal JGT
ReplyDeleteWe should be in fine shape.
I didn't mean to say there was any reason for alarm about the guys who haven't signed ...
ReplyDeleteScottie, he's got problems, thats why we didn't sign him.
ReplyDeleteStone to the Vols
ReplyDeleteI can honestly say that's the first time in my life that I've cheered when a recruit chose UT! Well Done Mr. Stone! Get some mullet heads!
ReplyDeleteJake Holland is the lockiest lock of all-time locks.
ReplyDeleteWe'll probably never know ... but I think Howard's Auburn offer was revoked.
ReplyDeleteBigCat, what was said in the call from Howard to Lattimore?
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear about the 2 Star lineman! Just kiddin' errrbody.
Stone said he was going to sign with The University of Tennessee... in Chattanooga!
ReplyDeleteIsn't that what y'all heard?
You can call me crazy, but I'm almost happy we didn't sign more backs. I want McCalebb to get his touches. Don't get me wrong...I'll take any 5* recruit, but my only fear all along with Latt was that he'd take touches from McCalebb.
ReplyDeleteThings to do today:
ReplyDelete1. shave the cat
2. go to post office
3. pay the bills
4. call Cecil Hurt and ask him why UAT didn't want Shon Coleman
My mom says... ahh, never mind
ReplyDeleteJust heard that Holland is being courted by North Idaho State. Button those seat belts for a wild ride, folks
ReplyDeleteyour mom was right; you never mind.
ReplyDeletethanks Byron. wasn't aware of 'problems'. a call between Lattimore & Howard? hmmm.
ReplyDeleteNISU must be in Coeur d'Alene. Who wouldn't want to go there. Fantastic golf course with that little man made island green floating around the lake.
ReplyDeleteMichael, I have only one big issue with your Mother. Rhymes with ... speeding.
ReplyDeleteWe can take Idaho State
ReplyDeleteWe took Ga Southern didn't we.
breeding?
ReplyDeleteTHT, it's hard to mind when your instructions are "Build a moon beam cheese" and other crazy stuff like that.
ReplyDeleteAnyone else having problems getting ESPNU via internet/comcast??? Grrrrrrr
ReplyDeleteI agree with you JayG on the RB situation.
ReplyDeleteAn idea for a story. How about doing a follow up on the kids that came to the Big Cat Weekend and where they signed?
Commander ....don't try to load the 360 version. Just go to the ESPNU link on the ESPN main page.
ReplyDeleteAU getting a lotta ESPN props.
My stupid home Internet was out this morning... WTH AT&T?
ReplyDeleteNot sure about the call from Howard to Lattimore. Maybe just someone on the outside trying to diss the coaches by saying they did Howard wrong and lied to him. Not sure how they could lie to him when they told him he would play RB. He believed a reporter that wrote that he would play DB. Oh well.
ReplyDeleteTo continue wtc's great idea. Compare the kids visited on the Limo trip also.
ReplyDeleteAubie,
ReplyDeleteYou can cross Cecil off your list. He will go on Goerbels (aka Finebaum's show) and spew the lie that Saban did not want Coleman.
Have fun shaving the cat.
Hoopie: Thanks but where is that link???
ReplyDelete- Mr. Commish
Saw this on the Rivals chat right now:
ReplyDeleteJamie Newberg:
If it's not out yet - Corey Lemonier to AU
FSJ,
ReplyDeleteI have At&t net at the house.
I hate them worse than Bama.
yep, Brandon, I think Newberg got his info from JGT about 2 hours ago.
ReplyDeleteJet, sorry you are having to deal with a sick family. Hope you don't get it!! Let me know when your present arrives.
ReplyDeleteCommish ...sorry. That other option was 360 also.
ReplyDeleteJay G,
ReplyDeleteDo you think Aycock will play this year?
Khairi Fortt went to Penn State, I know that!
ReplyDeleteWho is the other 2 star lineman?
ReplyDeleteRK, you're a dirty man.
ReplyDeleteSean, can't disseminate information on the two-star guy yet. I don't have it on the record ... but I have researched the kid. I have a full bio ready to roll.
ReplyDeleteI think Aycock will petition NCAA for another redshirt
ReplyDeleteWord. Jay G with the low 411.
ReplyDeleteLadarious Phillips looks quite beastly for just a 2 star.
ReplyDeleteADAMS!
ReplyDeleteSwing and a miss.
ReplyDeleteRK- Yes, on 9/25/10.
ReplyDeleteJayG: I won't deceive you, we're running out of time on Reed.
ReplyDeleteHABOTN: Surely there must be something you can do.
JayG: I'm doing everything I can... and stop calling me Shirley.
even the best hitters don't conect all the time, Seanzie. And wouldn't you expect Michael to come up with the curve ball.
ReplyDeletegood try Seanzie. gotta love Darvin Adams! :)
ReplyDeleteCorey Lemonier looks like Willie McGinest to me.
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ReplyDeleteis he on tv now, JGT?
ReplyDeleteTHT- Not yet.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.justin.tv/virtualsportsnet#r=FnnKtAY
that would be HUGE, but not essential, Stu. Can't wait for confirmation from Fax Watcher Tate.
ReplyDeleteEddie with yet another clutch linkie!!!
ReplyDeleteI want a picture of the coaches gathered around the fax machine.
ReplyDeleteJake Holland is in.
ReplyDeleteLove Holland.
ReplyDeleteEddie,
ReplyDeleteSweet, the day after my birthday.
The big date for this season is 11/6/10. The Mocs come to town.
word from JLee is that Reed has signed his LOI and it will be faxed soon.
ReplyDeleteWDE!
LSU fans are trashing T. Reed now..They must have gotten word of this as well
ReplyDeleteThe lockiest lock ever.
ReplyDeleteHolland made the biggest impression on me at the UA all star game. He is faster than I thought.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad very little of the bashing of guys that go elsewhere happens here...
ReplyDeleteStay classy coon@sses
I just saw JLee on the phone ...
ReplyDeleteLSU fans...small hands, smell like cabbage.
ReplyDeleteI got vibes that Holland will get some playing time at LB this season. No source or info, just vibes.
ReplyDeleteEveryone who doesn't sign with Auburn is a bunch of idiots.
ReplyDeletejet...
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to your family. That's some pretty serious stuff.
You know this Reed thing and the deal with Lattimore are very interesting. Its got to be SUPER tough to go with what you believe for your future, and what others are trying to get you to do because that's what they think is right for you.
ReplyDeletewell, the Holland LOI is in...Bonomolo and Reed left of the big boys. Then hopefully Lemonier and we'll have this thing wrapped up!
ReplyDeleteSeanzie -that's front page worthy
ReplyDeleteThis German kid on ESPN U sounds like The GOVERNATOR.
ReplyDeleteHolland is lovely in the Spring
ReplyDeleteJust me and the boos today and he does not like me on the internet but I have to get a quick look anyway.
ReplyDeleteJay thanks for all the work and the way your doing it work great for the quick look.
What about Reed any word?
The german kid is really doing a good job considering the ESPNU host is an idiot and the language barrier.
ReplyDeleteI like it that Cody Parkey was the 1st fax @ 6:45a.m.
ReplyDeleteI think he was the 1st commit to this most outstanding recruiting class.
LOI for Reed to Auburn in the hour per ausports.com
ReplyDeleteRyan White and Chad Slade are IN.
ReplyDeletestupup: he sounds like a little girrrrrly man, yah?
ReplyDeleteI'm hating on Time Warner Cable, ESPNU keeps freezing :(
ReplyDeleteThe concerns about Reed have eased somewhat ...
ReplyDeleteJay- are you in the complex, near the fax machine? What's the mood like in there? Are coaches standing around it- -watching and waiting, or working phones?
ReplyDeleteEddie, thanks for the link. THAT's what I was looking for, yah!!
ReplyDeleteYour 11 a.m. thread is UPZ.
ReplyDeleteJustin TV link is ahead of ESPNU....no work getting done here
ReplyDeleteThought I would introduce myself on a slow posting day!
ReplyDeleteDo it on the new thread, coffee cup
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