Pre-recruitmas thread
Hey everyone. Today is National Signing Day. You may have forgotten.
I'll be updating the blog once I arrive at Auburn and the LOIs begin pouring in via fax. It's a glamorous job. Don't hate.
As people sign, I'll add their bios to this here site. Since Auburn already had five LOIs in hand well before the stroke of 6 a.m., when schools can begin accepting signed papers, let's look at them.
QB Cam Newton, 6-6, 245, Atlanta (Florida/Blinn College)
Newton spent two years at Florida, one of them a redshirt season, before moving to a central Texas junior college last spring. Newton blossomed at Blinn College, throwing for 22 touchdowns and rushing for another 16. He’s a dual-threat quarterback who could add a new dimension to the Tigers' run-based spread attack. Newton is 21. He’s strong and he's expected to challenge for the starting job immediately. Rivals.com rates Newton a five-star recruit. Scout.com gave him four stars.
OL Roszell Gayden, 6-7, 310, Robbinsdale, Minn. (College of the Sequoias)
Gayden signed with Minnesota out of high school, but academic shortcomings led him to a prominent California junior college. He improved significantly there, adding upper body strength while improving his footwork. Coaches believe he’s a made-to-order tackle who can compete immediately for the vacant job at right tackle. Both Rivals.com and Scout.com list Gayden as a four-star recruit.
TE/OL Brandon Mosley, 6-6, 285, Jefferson, Ga. (Coffeyville CC)
Mosley didn’t sign with a four-year college out of high school and instead headed for a Kansas junior college to build a resume. He succeeded there, starring as a tight end and moonlighting at defensive end. Mosley’s career could go in one of two directions at Auburn — tight end or offensive line. He redshirted in Kansas, which means Mosley has only two years remaining. Rivals.com rates him as a four-star recruit. Scout.com gave him three stars.
LB Jessel Curry, 6-2, 215, Buford, Ga. (Buford)
Curry, who signed with Auburn in December, won three state championships during his career at Class 2A Buford High in Georgia. He is the son of former North Carolina and Atlanta Falcons linebacker Buddy Curry. Coaches believe Curry has the instincts, aggression and skills to be an above-average player in the middle or on the weak side. He is reminiscent of former Auburn player Adam Herring. Rivals.com and Scout.com list Curry as a three-star recruit.
DL Craig Sanders, 6-4, 230, Ariton (Ariton)
Sanders committed to Alabama last summer, but changed his mind during the season. He signed with Auburn in December. Sanders handled a variety of roles at Ariton, where a small roster size demanded versatility. He is a raw athlete, so Sanders probably needs a season on the scout team to better grasp his Auburn role. He’s listed as a defensive end, but Sanders could emerge as a tackle. Intensity is his thing. Rivals.com and Scout.com list Sanders as a four-star recruit.
I'll be updating the blog once I arrive at Auburn and the LOIs begin pouring in via fax. It's a glamorous job. Don't hate.
As people sign, I'll add their bios to this here site. Since Auburn already had five LOIs in hand well before the stroke of 6 a.m., when schools can begin accepting signed papers, let's look at them.
QB Cam Newton, 6-6, 245, Atlanta (Florida/Blinn College)
Newton spent two years at Florida, one of them a redshirt season, before moving to a central Texas junior college last spring. Newton blossomed at Blinn College, throwing for 22 touchdowns and rushing for another 16. He’s a dual-threat quarterback who could add a new dimension to the Tigers' run-based spread attack. Newton is 21. He’s strong and he's expected to challenge for the starting job immediately. Rivals.com rates Newton a five-star recruit. Scout.com gave him four stars.
OL Roszell Gayden, 6-7, 310, Robbinsdale, Minn. (College of the Sequoias)
Gayden signed with Minnesota out of high school, but academic shortcomings led him to a prominent California junior college. He improved significantly there, adding upper body strength while improving his footwork. Coaches believe he’s a made-to-order tackle who can compete immediately for the vacant job at right tackle. Both Rivals.com and Scout.com list Gayden as a four-star recruit.
TE/OL Brandon Mosley, 6-6, 285, Jefferson, Ga. (Coffeyville CC)
Mosley didn’t sign with a four-year college out of high school and instead headed for a Kansas junior college to build a resume. He succeeded there, starring as a tight end and moonlighting at defensive end. Mosley’s career could go in one of two directions at Auburn — tight end or offensive line. He redshirted in Kansas, which means Mosley has only two years remaining. Rivals.com rates him as a four-star recruit. Scout.com gave him three stars.
LB Jessel Curry, 6-2, 215, Buford, Ga. (Buford)
Curry, who signed with Auburn in December, won three state championships during his career at Class 2A Buford High in Georgia. He is the son of former North Carolina and Atlanta Falcons linebacker Buddy Curry. Coaches believe Curry has the instincts, aggression and skills to be an above-average player in the middle or on the weak side. He is reminiscent of former Auburn player Adam Herring. Rivals.com and Scout.com list Curry as a three-star recruit.
DL Craig Sanders, 6-4, 230, Ariton (Ariton)
Sanders committed to Alabama last summer, but changed his mind during the season. He signed with Auburn in December. Sanders handled a variety of roles at Ariton, where a small roster size demanded versatility. He is a raw athlete, so Sanders probably needs a season on the scout team to better grasp his Auburn role. He’s listed as a defensive end, but Sanders could emerge as a tackle. Intensity is his thing. Rivals.com and Scout.com list Sanders as a four-star recruit.
104 Comments:
It's Recruitmas! It's Recruitmas!
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Ok- Things are still not good in the recruiting front. Apparently, Mosely and Dyer are seriously thinking about switching commitments to Arky. These last few days have not been good on the news front. Hopefully these two sign with Auburn today, but that is not a lock.
Have a Holly Jolly Recruitmas!!!!!
War Eagle! Bring on the new Tigers!
Sullivan013
Eddie.... where you hear that? shut your mouth!
Eddie,
Do I need to have WTC's mom wash your mouth out with soap?
Staring Eddie as The Grim Reaper.
Eddie has been replaced by his sister, Debbie Downer!
Eddie, Mosley is slightly thinking about it but Dyer is AU all the way.
Please tell me we aren't the same in recruiting as we are in games, we look good early and just can't close the deal.
Say what you want, I'm just passing on what seems to be truthful. I caught hell for Lattimore yesterday, but sorry, just letting you know what I'm seeing.
2 star Ladarius Phillips to AU 6'1 260 fullback...he was committed to Ga Southern...
so im hearing
WTH???!! Why all of a sudden - after committing ahwile back and recruiting other players during their visits - would Dyer switch to Arkansas???!! Debbie Downer is right! GOSH!
Everybody can call me Debbie Downer if they want to. I'm simply stating what is out there right now and both Mosely and Dyer are going to the same school and had serious thoughts about as to witch school it will be. I'll find the link with the story also stating that. Go ahead and get on me, but I thought you would like to know. I apologize if you didn't.
Ease up, Eduardo.
Eddie,
Just messing with you, it's ok.
That's why I just follow recruiting from a distance, too much passion about fickle kids.
PM talked to Mosley's dad and he said its AU all the way.
Nah, I figured everyone just giving me a hard time. I just hope that I'm wrong on this being a fact, that he is indeed wavering.
Ok...maybe here is some good news:
Mike Farrell of Rivals:
Arkansas did their best last night to sway Michael Dyer and Dakota Mosley from Auburn but it didn't work, both will be signing with Auburn I hear.
So we officially have a kicker and a WR:
Parkey
Goodwin
That's better, Eddie!
After his performance in the Under Armour game, I'm not surprised Parkey got his papers in as quickly as possible. :)
OOoo Yea - Me Likes this Bio-Thingy.
Hope Jay has to do some research on a couple of signees that weren't on the list but LOI to Auburn.
Now Jet...that's just not nice. Try some sun :)!
I'm hearing through my pipelines that we're gonna sign some really good players today.
Just thought y'all might want to know.
LOI's are starting to appear on Rivals......
To add what WTC's Mom has already stated, Mike Farrell of Rivals said he has heard from a close source that Lemonier will sign with Auburn.
War recruitmas! Keep 'em coming Jay. You're doing an awesome job!
Merry Recruitmas!! I hope St. Chiz brings us lots and lots of goodies!
I apologize if I missed it in an earlier post, but what is the latest rumor/scoop on Coleman?
I can't wait to see what the recruitmas fairy left in in my stocking and me recreaster basket.
Got a 6 pack of Red Bull and a bag of chips. I am ready to go.
Logan- All signs point to Coleman being a Tiger at this point.
Four cups of coffee in. Have to take the Stewardess to the daughter, but the Crackberry will be buzzing.
* doctor.
wtc, that doesn't sound like the breakfast of champions.
Luv ...
WTC's Mom is waaaaay too busy to cook the eggs, grits sausage, biscuits and gravy breakfast.
Well, it was actually a 2 egg white omelet with Ham & cheese and a piece of wheat toast with some juice.
That didn't sound as stoked as the Red Bull.
Michael, long snapper, signed with the Grazin' Goats of West Montana A&M.
I am going to try something I saw last night. Chicken fried bacon.
WTC ... some things are better left unsaid.
SO Auburn Rivals guy thinks we do not get BJones today. He does think we get Lemonier.
LOL, Jet!
I seriously considered calling in today. Sitting in the captain's chair, drinking coffee and watching NSD proceedings sounds much more appealing than taking x-rays!
Luv,
so you saying you gonna be in late today????
no one should have to mess with x-rays on National Signing Day. There'll be enough excitement radiating from The Plains.
Well, looks like we capped our class with 2 signees. Everyone else must have defected.
ok #3 Steven Clark P/K LOI is in the Hizzay
WTC- Do you think they offered BJones teammate in the last few hours of last night to sway him?
Arky offered the Turner kid last week. I was told Jones called AU to see if they would and he was told no. Now, would they go ahead and do it so they can get him, I do not know.
cbclickbank hot on the 'cruitin' trail!
AUnMobilz, heck no. I've been at work since 5:00.
Headed to the office. Coleman on the clock at 9:00am. I will be SHOCKED if AU does not get him, no matter what you have heard.
SPAM on recruitmas day !
ok i'm gonna get ready to head out but the Crackberry is charged and ready for twitter updates....
Luv, keep the HABOTN minimized so you can stay updated!!!
If Coleman doesn't sign, it will be as if the recruiting fairy took a dump in my stocking.
Shouldn't clickbank be over on the the Bama sites?
P - Clark
WR - Richardson
DT - Carter
Are Signed as tigers.
I get a kick out of the spambot posts.
Busy day here, I'll check in as often as possible. As with every other recruitmas day, I'd like to remind you to not be upset by the presents you do not get that you might have thought were coming your way. You already have the greatest recruitmas you can remember even if all your hopes and dreams do not come true.
Of course, maybe that's easy for me to say. I don't follow recruiting. 100% of my recruiting information comes from Homer and this blog.
Get Some!
I saw my shadow. I will go back in my hole of no championships and nothing to talk about until next decade.
K- Parkey
WR- Goodwin = SIGNED
Mack & Mincy!
RIchardson in
Eric Mack and Jonathon Mincy are IN. Up to 7.
Seriously? Can you give me 15 seconds?
Mack in
Mincy in
will do JayG.
Geez Sensi has replaced Eddie in the role of Grim Reaper.
Let us give thanks today, that we aren't UGA, their #1 recruit just dropped them for UT. Ouch.
I now believe Auburn will sign Lemonier. Confidence: 90%.
Perhaps a few percentage points higher.
pardon me while I do a little dance. woooo
good morning folks...been following on the Blackberry, now in the office.
Jay G, I agree on Lemonier...seems he's suddenly all AU!
My source is better than yours in this case. Better than wtc's mom, too.
I'm the original grim reaper, RK. Taught Eddie all he knows about repearing.
The FSU boards are all downtrodden, I take it as a good sign.
Thanks for the scoop Jay. That WOULD be Welcome news.
Jay G laying down some knowledge right there.
that is indeed sweet news, JGT. Thanks for sharing. The Lattiless/Jones thing had me a bit down.
LOL Sensi.......
James Stone to UT...take that Saban muahahaha
Jay G, you are my true "source". I was hearing he was suddenly an AU lean, to hear you say 90% (as you're usually pretty conservative) makes it 100% in my book.
This reminds me of the helter skelter ripping of paper on Christmas morn during my childhood.
Happy days.
hahaha. just checking in. Back to work. I should hit 40 hours for the week on a short day today. Happy NSD to you DnD freaks.
Does Calvin Smith come with Lemonier?
We got BEASLEY!!!
in '68
Ed Christian (personal fave) and the first surprise signing: ATH LaDarius Phillips of Handley High.
that's a big surprise in that I haven't heard of him
Christian and Ledarius Phillips just signed.
Ladarius is a FB/DT from Handley High School in Roanoke.
Not the kind of surprise I was hoping for.
Surprise signing. I've had good surprises and the other kind. Even when I got a present I hated, I smiled and said "thank you". My momma taught me that.
wtc: I think a second DL/DE has made a private commitment. I wasn't able to get a name. I heard Lemonier.
I think you'll like Ladarius.
Phillips has an entire star from Scout. He'll have 5 by the time he graduates from AU.
I was afraid Christian may have swapped to UT when he took that visit. Glad we got him. He has a chance to be really good.
Corey Grant LoI in at Bama...darn
Thanks JayG.
just read this:
Barton Simmons at Rivals is reporting Calvin Smith will pull the shocker of the day.
Could he be coming over with Lemonier?
jhag-Never pushed him hard even though he took many visits. I am afraid we loaded up to get Lattimore. No huge back up plan at RB. But that is OK.
I like the signing of phillips. You can ALWAYS use a big FB.
Corey Grant LoI in at Bama...darn
Lol we stoll Ladarius Phillips from Georgia Southern! Wowzer§
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