[Stoney]

Originally Posted by Tuck4Bama

Yes they are Brothers.

He is supposed to be even better at QB than his brother.

[JRL]

Originally Posted by Stoney

He is supposed to be even better at QB than his brother.

I hope so

[Stoney]

Originally Posted by JRL

I hope so

Chris didn't play that bad he just played with a bad SC team.

[Tuck4Bama]

Stoney,

How many players will be cut from the team to make room for this huge incoming class? We have 32 signees and 25 scholorships. some may not be academmic quilifyers but some current players will have to be cut or greyshirted.

Saban said at the end of the season he would be encouraging some players to look elsewere for playing time.

[Stoney]

Originally Posted by Tuck4Bama

Stoney,

How many players will be cut from the team to make room for this huge incoming class? We have 32 signees and 25 scholorships. some may not be academmic quilifyers but some current players will have to be cut or greyshirted.

Saban said at the end of the season he would be encouraging some players to look elsewere for playing time.

Well well well... remember all the belly aching and crying last season? The loudmouth malcontents just lost thier scholarships and good ridance! Saban made it very clear he would replace those who didn't perform. I hope he cuts those guys and gets the attention of this team now before the first spring practice. Last year Alabama would have and could have had a shot at the BCS if only certain players had bought in and trusted Saban and his staff rather than backbiting in the locker room. Saban has brought in talent that can start. Nobody has any security on this team and that is the way Bear Bryant did it. Saban is making all the right moves.

[Tuck4Bama]

PosNat'l
RankNat'l
RatingName
School, Hometown VideoHT/ WT/ 40 Commit DateSigned LOI?Commit School

WR 1 5 stars Julio Jones
(Foley HS)
Foley, AL 6-4/212/4.50

WLB 3 4 stars Jerrell Harris
(Gadsden City HS)
Gadsden, AL 6-3/215/4.50

DT 5 4 stars Marcel Dareus
(Huffman High School-Magnet)
Birmingham, AL 6-4/275/4.95

RB 58 3 stars Mark Ingram
(Flint Southwestern Academy)
Flint, MI 5-10/202/4.45

CB 11 4 stars Alonzo Lawrence
(George County HS)
Lucedale, MS 6-0/180/4.45

DE 74 3 stars Glenn Harbin
(McGill-Toolen HS)
Mobile, AL 6-6/252/4.80

WR 42 4 stars Chris Jackson
(Henry County HS)
McDonough, GA 6-1/190

CB 20 4 stars Robby Green
(John Curtis Christian)
River Ridge, LA 6-0/170/4.50

RB 26 4 stars Chris Jordan
(Brentwood Academy)
Brentwood, TN 6-2/208/4.50

DT JC 4 stars Terrence Cody
(Mississippi Gulf Coast)
Perkinston, MS 6-5/385/5.60

DE 27 4 starsDon'ta Hightower
(Marshall County HS)
Lewisburg, TN 6-2/245/4.70

OT 18 4 stars Barrett Jones
(Evangelical Christian School)
Cordova, TN 6-5/270

S 36 3 stars Robert Lester
(Foley HS)
Foley, AL 6-2/205/4.58

QB 11 4 stars Star Jackson
(Lake Worth HS)
Lake Worth, FL 6-3/205/4.50

WLB 1 5 stars Mark Barron
(St. Pauls Episcopal School)
Mobile, AL 6-2/210/4.50

SLB 9 4 stars Damian Square
(Yates HS)
Houston, TX 6-3/268/4.70

WR 61 3 stars Destin Hood
(St. Pauls Episcopal School)
Mobile, AL 6-2/182/4.50

WLB 16 4 stars Devonta Bolton
(Norcross HS)
Norcross, GA 6-3/220

CB 7 4 stars Burton Scott
(C F Vigor HS)
Prichard, AL 5-10.5/190/4.40

WR 45 4 stars Melvin Ray
(North Florida Christian)
Tallahassee, FL 6-3/202/4.55

OT 6 5 stars Tyler Love
(Mt. Brook HS)
Mountain Brook, AL 6-8/285

DE 18 4 stars Courtney Upshaw
(Eufaula HS)
Eufaula, AL 6-3/240

WR 194 2 stars Brad Smelley
(American Christian Academy)
Tuscaloosa, AL 6-3/215

OT 34 3 stars John Michael Boswell
(Tuscaloosa County HS)
Northport, AL 6-6/300

S 47 3 stars Wesley Neighbors
(Huntsville HS)
Huntsville, AL 6-1/190

RB 63 3 stars Ivan Matchett
(St. Pauls Episcopal School)
Mobile, AL 5-10/205/4.60

DT 58 3 stars Undra Billingsley
(Woodlawn High School-Magnet)
Birmingham, AL 6-3/265

K 22 2 stars Corey Smith
(Musselman HS)
Bunker Hill, WV 6-0/190

DE 54 3 stars Brandon Lewis
(Pleasant Grove HS)
Pleasant Grove, AL 6-3/260

RB 82 3 stars Jermaine Preyear
(W P Davidson HS)
Mobile, AL 5-11/195

DE 17 4 stars Michael Williams
(Pickens County HS)
Reform, AL 6-6/270/4.70

DT PG 4 stars Kerry Murphy
(Hargrave Military Academy)
Chatham, VA 6-4/300

[Stoney]

It will be really interesting to see who makes the squad this season.

[JRL]

Big class. It will be fun to see which ones get early playing time. Any idea how many will likely redshirt?

[Stoney]

Only Saban knows at this point.

[Tuck4Bama]

Originally Posted by Stoney

Only Saban knows at this point.

Saban doesn't even know at this point. Spring drills should be very interesting.

[JRL]

I would guess, based on needs, most (20 +) will see the field as freshmen. The talent level (Saban type players) is such that he will not be able to redshirt big numbers for a few years.

[Tuck4Bama]

Originally Posted by JRL

I would guess, based on needs, most (20 +) will see the field as freshmen. The talent level (Saban type players) is such that he will not be able to redshirt big numbers for a few years.

I'm sure that almost all defensive freshmen will be in a defensive rotation.

[Stoney]

I think Star Jackson will be redshirted but Julio Jones will be a starter.

[Bamabeachlivin]

Originally Posted by Stoney

I think Star Jackson will be redshirted but Julio Jones will be a starter.

Why would you say that bama is going to need a starter in 2009 so if Star is all that they say he is and that he could step in and run this offense right from the start then why not let him play now bama needs him now. I would like to see him start opening the season but I see him starting by mid-season if like you say he gets redshirted. I will more than likely agree with that if one of the other Six QB's can prove one can lead this team.