Few thoughts on the last 2 days of recruiting before NSD:
** Lattimore - I am as bewildered on this guy as I have been on any recruit. He is hard to read. My gut tells me SC. My heart tells me AU. I would hate to lose this guy. I am gonna say SCe on Lattimore. I hope I am SO wrong.
** Lemonier - this one I would give a slight lean to FSU, but I'm gonna call AU since I am a homer.
** Howard - I think he bolts even though he said he won't. He can play instantly at Clemson as a RB. Howard to Clemson.
** Coleman - I don't blame him for looking around. My gut here tells me he STAYS since all has been quiet lately with him. I rate this one as 50/50. If Bama lands him - congrats to them. He's quite an impact player. Too close to call.
** Surprises/Rumors - With the possibility of Howard leaving opens up a spot for maybe another of his type. Or two.
There are 2 players right now who could possibly commit to AU tomorrow that are not being talked about in AU circles very much - 1 moreso than the other. Both are instate players. Both are the same type player as Howard. I think the more likely one is Ryan Smith out of Cordova. I think if Howard leaves AU, we will sign Ryan Smith - or at least the possibility is very good. As far as the other player who has rumors swirling - his is a 4 star who's name hasn't been mentioned in forever. I doubt it actually happens but its interesting nonetheless.