SB Nation User Blog: rmathis

Recruiting for 09

rmathis — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:40:58 -0000

Hey guys, Guess I'm feeling pretty good about our season. And already lookin forward to the 09 season. My favorites include Scout and Rivals and I've been checking them often.

We've been pretty high in both being in the top five in recruiting class. But today , we've dropped to #10 with Scout but still #5 at Rivals. Some of the other teams in the Top 10 have just signed some great prospects and leapfrogged us.

I know we had a great recruiting class in 08 and if over today wud have a good class this year and signing day isn't here yet. I just wonder how our loss in the Sugar Bowl has affected our recruiting ,if any, and what are our chances of getting Randle since he visited.

How do ya'll feel about our recruiting chances as of this week as opposed to last week.

2009 committments

rmathis — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 19:48:27 -0000

We've had a great run from our seniors but its almost time for them to move onto either the pros or future businessmen. I'm sure they will be as successful in all their lives as they've made us feel as fans.

Our freshman of 2008 did a great job as well and it looks like CNS has already managed to round up 19 more great committments for next year. It appears we will be in good shape on the oline with hard work and experience.

My question is for OTL, NICO, or Todd who seem to be able to answer any question my limited knowledge of football is able to wonder about. If we have 9 seniors to graduate from the team,how could we have 19 freed scholarships for the incoming committments?

Thoughts on Florida

rmathis — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:38:22 -0000

When I see florida on offense I see a big part of Florida's success is Tebow"s ability to run. When he begin's to scramble, opposing defenses (in fear of his ability) leave their assignments in the secondary and leave the recievers wide open. Saw that twice in highlights of the Fla/Sem. game and countless times in games thruout the year.

That being said, Iknow he is talented but our front seven is very good. I think CNS will keep his guys where they need to be(DOING THINGS THE RIGHT WAY). I don't think the threat of him running will put our secondary out of position.

There was a lot of talk about Auburn's good defense being able to shut down our run. That never happened. We will be able to run the ball on Florida also. Our run game is that good.

Roy's only play tonite worries me cause I really believe we need him on third and long situations against Florida's team speed. He is awesome after catches in the flats.

In the post game interview CNS was asked about being an underdog next week "I don't care" , he said. HE WILL use this to his advantage next week. The TIDE WILL BE READY NEXT WEEK. ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Roy Upchurch

rmathis — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 01:47:05 -0000

Roy seemed to have played a large role in our offense for most of the year. I haven't heard anything about his back spasms (I think it was) since CNS said he was scheduled for an MRI. In certain games he seemed to have loosened up opposing defenses with his open field abilities. Not to take anything away from Glen or Mark, who are both great backs , but Roy brings a little something different to the table. Maybe I just missed a report or briefing which is very possible(since my wife says I hear what I want to), but have ya'll heard anything. We will do ok without him Sat but we could really use another weapon next Saturday for the SECCG.