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Moving into the 10 o'clock hour

More NSD goodness:

LB Jake Holland, 6-1, 228, Pelham/Pelham HS
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.

133 Comments:

Blogger Aubie said...

Yeah Baby!

10:15 AM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

War Eagle!!!

10:15 AM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

Bryan Jones to ARKY, so it goes

10:15 AM  
Blogger martini35504 said...

cuatro?

10:15 AM  
Blogger Eddie McCoy said...

Come on Lemonier...we need you LEMON...you are our only hope :)

10:16 AM  
Blogger Dear Leader said...

whats up with reed... is his HS coach still pressuring him to LSU

10:16 AM  
Blogger Dadof3Girls said...

Keep it rolling

10:16 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

From the previous thread ...

I think Ladarious Phillips will play DT.

10:16 AM  
Blogger Scott Coats said...

Must. Do. Work.

10:16 AM  
Blogger Dear Leader said...

I wanna 5* surprise

10:17 AM  
Blogger AUBigCat said...

Reed's coach must have unpluged all the fax machines in the school.

10:17 AM  
Blogger LGGByron said...

What time does Lemonier announce again? and isn't it on ESPNU?

10:17 AM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

Yeah Mr Tate they want him to be a senderrick huh

10:17 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Lemonier is on ESPNU at NOON CST.

10:18 AM  
Blogger wtc said...

JayG-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.

10:18 AM  
Blogger Dadof3Girls said...

I have no idea why a DL would want to play for any old DL coach when they could play for T. Rock

10:18 AM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

DJ to clemson, obviously

10:18 AM  
Blogger Dadof3Girls said...

Rock on JG. Great work. Loving every minute.

10:19 AM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

jhag - is it safe to assume you are at the very back of the classroom?

10:20 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

There is concern over Reed's situation.

10:20 AM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

Safe!

10:20 AM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

That is what im hearing Tate, that he may go passed signing day...

10:21 AM  
Blogger War Eagle Girl said...

Has Jet been around? Just wondering if his surprise present has arrived.

10:21 AM  
Blogger Jet said...

What a day ... Mrs. Jet has bronchitis; Stewardess has swine flu.

10:21 AM  
Blogger Jet said...

My surprise is that I get to give every third person I see a $20 co-pay.

10:22 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Thanks for the kind words, peeps.

10:23 AM  
Blogger Scott M. Brannan said...

gym, dentist, then swamped at work. happy signing day to me. hard to keep up. good job JG!

10:23 AM  
Blogger Jay 'W. not Tate' said...

man, wishing Reed would get those papers to us!

10:23 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Lemonier, Reed ...who else are we missing?

10:24 AM  
Blogger Aubie said...

Cmon Trovon!
Man up!

10:24 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Missing: Ryan White, Chad Slade, Bonomolo, Jake Holland.

10:25 AM  
Blogger Commish of Old Pimps said...

Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue.

10:26 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Leave a note to the milkman: NO MORE CHEESE.

10:26 AM  
Blogger digger4au said...

Thanks for the list JGT I have a hard time keeping score

10:26 AM  
Blogger Scott M. Brannan said...

are we bummed Howard goes to Clemson? dunno.

10:27 AM  
Blogger mwdeav said...

Concern 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.

10:27 AM  
Blogger Andrew said...

JayG-

You 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

10:28 AM  
Blogger Jimmy said...

James Stone about to Hat Pick On ESPNU
UT, Tide, and TSU hat.

I hope he goes with the Too Tall Jones Alma Mater

10:28 AM  
Blogger AUBigCat said...

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.

I've seen two sets of rumors about Reed recently... 1) will not sign today 2) will send his papers in around 1pm.

10:30 AM  
Blogger stupup74 said...

I like that James Stone kid. He really seems to get it. I hope he does well.

He will make my wife happy. She is a big UT fan.

10:31 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Here's the deal.

The "surprises" from here on out are Lemonier and another two-star lineman.

The DT from Hialeah apparently will not sign with Auburn.

10:31 AM  
Blogger Jimmy said...

James Stone - Vols

10:31 AM  
Blogger Scott M. Brannan said...

i figured Howard would sign when Lattimore went to USC. i was kinda stunned....for lack of a better word.

10:31 AM  
Blogger LGGByron said...

I've migrated down to the basement to watch the ESPNU show, I'm happy Stone's going to UT, instead of that other school.

10:31 AM  
Blogger Aubie said...

Jake Holland on JOX this morning - no worries there.
Bononomonono is on the west coast. It's like 3:15 am there. He'll fax when he gets up.

10:32 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Auburn's situation at TB is far from terminal. Still have McCalebb and Mario Fannin and Aycock and Dyer.

10:32 AM  
Blogger stupup74 said...

Stone is funny.

10:32 AM  
Blogger digger4au said...

Good deal JGT
We should be in fine shape.

10:33 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

I didn't mean to say there was any reason for alarm about the guys who haven't signed ...

10:33 AM  
Blogger LGGByron said...

Scottie, he's got problems, thats why we didn't sign him.

10:33 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Stone to the Vols

10:33 AM  
Blogger Andrew said...

I 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!

10:33 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Jake Holland is the lockiest lock of all-time locks.

10:33 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

We'll probably never know ... but I think Howard's Auburn offer was revoked.

10:34 AM  
Blogger martini35504 said...

BigCat, what was said in the call from Howard to Lattimore?

Can't wait to hear about the 2 Star lineman! Just kiddin' errrbody.

10:34 AM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

Stone said he was going to sign with The University of Tennessee... in Chattanooga!

Isn't that what y'all heard?

10:35 AM  
Blogger Jay 'W. not Tate' said...

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.

10:35 AM  
Blogger Aubie said...

Things to do today:
1. 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

10:35 AM  
Blogger michael said...

My mom says... ahh, never mind

10:36 AM  
Blogger Commish of Old Pimps said...

Just heard that Holland is being courted by North Idaho State. Button those seat belts for a wild ride, folks

10:36 AM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

your mom was right; you never mind.

10:37 AM  
Blogger Scott M. Brannan said...

thanks Byron. wasn't aware of 'problems'. a call between Lattimore & Howard? hmmm.

10:37 AM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

NISU 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.

10:38 AM  
Blogger Commish of Old Pimps said...

Michael, I have only one big issue with your Mother. Rhymes with ... speeding.

10:38 AM  
Blogger digger4au said...

We can take Idaho State
We took Ga Southern didn't we.

10:38 AM  
Blogger Scott M. Brannan said...

breeding?

10:38 AM  
Blogger michael said...

THT, it's hard to mind when your instructions are "Build a moon beam cheese" and other crazy stuff like that.

10:39 AM  
Blogger Commish of Old Pimps said...

Anyone else having problems getting ESPNU via internet/comcast??? Grrrrrrr

10:39 AM  
Blogger wtc said...

I agree with you JayG on the RB situation.

An idea for a story. How about doing a follow up on the kids that came to the Big Cat Weekend and where they signed?

10:40 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Commander ....don't try to load the 360 version. Just go to the ESPNU link on the ESPN main page.

AU getting a lotta ESPN props.

10:41 AM  
Blogger FSJ said...

My stupid home Internet was out this morning... WTH AT&T?

10:42 AM  
Blogger wtc said...

Not 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.

10:42 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

To continue wtc's great idea. Compare the kids visited on the Limo trip also.

10:42 AM  
Blogger stupup74 said...

Aubie,

You 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.

10:43 AM  
Blogger Commish of Old Pimps said...

Hoopie: Thanks but where is that link???

- Mr. Commish

10:43 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Saw this on the Rivals chat right now:
Jamie Newberg:
If it's not out yet - Corey Lemonier to AU

10:43 AM  
Blogger stupup74 said...

FSJ,

I have At&t net at the house.

I hate them worse than Bama.

10:44 AM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

yep, Brandon, I think Newberg got his info from JGT about 2 hours ago.

10:47 AM  
Blogger War Eagle Girl said...

Jet, sorry you are having to deal with a sick family. Hope you don't get it!! Let me know when your present arrives.

10:48 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Commish ...sorry. That other option was 360 also.

10:51 AM  
Blogger WarEagleRK said...

Jay G,

Do you think Aycock will play this year?

10:52 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Khairi Fortt went to Penn State, I know that!

10:52 AM  
Blogger Seanzie said...

Who is the other 2 star lineman?

10:52 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

RK, you're a dirty man.

10:52 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Sean, 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.

10:53 AM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

I think Aycock will petition NCAA for another redshirt

10:53 AM  
Blogger Seanzie said...

Word. Jay G with the low 411.

10:54 AM  
Blogger michael said...

Ladarious Phillips looks quite beastly for just a 2 star.

10:54 AM  
Blogger Seanzie said...

ADAMS!

10:54 AM  
Blogger Seanzie said...

Swing and a miss.

10:54 AM  
Blogger Eddie McCoy said...

RK- Yes, on 9/25/10.

10:55 AM  
Blogger Commish of Old Pimps said...

JayG: I won't deceive you, we're running out of time on Reed.

HABOTN: Surely there must be something you can do.

JayG: I'm doing everything I can... and stop calling me Shirley.

10:55 AM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

even the best hitters don't conect all the time, Seanzie. And wouldn't you expect Michael to come up with the curve ball.

10:55 AM  
Blogger Scott M. Brannan said...

good try Seanzie. gotta love Darvin Adams! :)

10:55 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Corey Lemonier looks like Willie McGinest to me.

10:56 AM  
Blogger stupup74 said...

This comment has been removed by the author.

10:56 AM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

is he on tv now, JGT?

10:57 AM  
Blogger Eddie McCoy said...

THT- Not yet.

http://www.justin.tv/virtualsportsnet#r=FnnKtAY

10:57 AM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

that would be HUGE, but not essential, Stu. Can't wait for confirmation from Fax Watcher Tate.

10:58 AM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

Eddie with yet another clutch linkie!!!

10:59 AM  
Blogger Eddie McCoy said...

I want a picture of the coaches gathered around the fax machine.

10:59 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Jake Holland is in.

10:59 AM  
Blogger Eddie McCoy said...

Love Holland.

11:00 AM  
Blogger WarEagleRK said...

Eddie,

Sweet, the day after my birthday.

The big date for this season is 11/6/10. The Mocs come to town.

11:00 AM  
Blogger Jay 'W. not Tate' said...

word from JLee is that Reed has signed his LOI and it will be faxed soon.

WDE!

11:00 AM  
Blogger Andrew said...

LSU fans are trashing T. Reed now..They must have gotten word of this as well

11:00 AM  
Blogger Seanzie said...

The lockiest lock ever.

11:00 AM  
Blogger stupup74 said...

Holland made the biggest impression on me at the UA all star game. He is faster than I thought.

11:01 AM  
Blogger Andrew said...

I'm glad very little of the bashing of guys that go elsewhere happens here...

Stay classy coon@sses

11:01 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

I just saw JLee on the phone ...

11:02 AM  
Blogger Seanzie said...

LSU fans...small hands, smell like cabbage.

11:02 AM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

I got vibes that Holland will get some playing time at LB this season. No source or info, just vibes.

11:02 AM  
Blogger michael said...

Everyone who doesn't sign with Auburn is a bunch of idiots.

11:02 AM  
Blogger ehyou said...

jet...
Best wishes to your family. That's some pretty serious stuff.

11:03 AM  
Blogger mytommyd said...

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.

11:03 AM  
Blogger Jay 'W. not Tate' said...

well, the Holland LOI is in...Bonomolo and Reed left of the big boys. Then hopefully Lemonier and we'll have this thing wrapped up!

11:03 AM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

Seanzie -that's front page worthy

11:04 AM  
Blogger Eddie McCoy said...

This German kid on ESPN U sounds like The GOVERNATOR.

11:04 AM  
Blogger Commish of Old Pimps said...

Holland is lovely in the Spring

11:06 AM  
Blogger bigdaddy334 said...

Just me and the boos today and he does not like me on the internet but I have to get a quick look anyway.

Jay thanks for all the work and the way your doing it work great for the quick look.

What about Reed any word?

11:06 AM  
Blogger stupup74 said...

The german kid is really doing a good job considering the ESPNU host is an idiot and the language barrier.

11:06 AM  
Blogger Jimmy said...

I like it that Cody Parkey was the 1st fax @ 6:45a.m.
I think he was the 1st commit to this most outstanding recruiting class.

11:07 AM  
Blogger stupup74 said...

LOI for Reed to Auburn in the hour per ausports.com

11:07 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Ryan White and Chad Slade are IN.

11:07 AM  
Blogger Commish of Old Pimps said...

stupup: he sounds like a little girrrrrly man, yah?

11:07 AM  
Blogger LGGByron said...

I'm hating on Time Warner Cable, ESPNU keeps freezing :(

11:07 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

The concerns about Reed have eased somewhat ...

11:08 AM  
Blogger WDEwg said...

Jay- 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?

11:08 AM  
Blogger Commish of Old Pimps said...

Eddie, thanks for the link. THAT's what I was looking for, yah!!

11:08 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Your 11 a.m. thread is UPZ.

11:10 AM  
Blogger War Eagle Girl said...

Justin TV link is ahead of ESPNU....no work getting done here

11:10 AM  
Blogger Coffee Cup said...

Thought I would introduce myself on a slow posting day!

11:12 AM  
Blogger Commish of Old Pimps said...

Do it on the new thread, coffee cup

11:13 AM  

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