Wilson Love=Brick Wall

Wilson Love's junior season is taking off and he's only half way through it. He led the Mt. Brook defense with 12 tackles and a sack as the Spartans took down Gardendale 35-7 in a 6A region 6 win.

Love has received letters from several big programs showing interest but he still lists Alabama as his favorite. His older brother Tyler is a freshman on the Bama OL.

Lynch's Hard Work Pays Off

Shawn Lynch
WR/Pelham
6-0, 180lbs
commit: undecided

Lynch had a big night Friday and attributed the success to extra practice he's put in with his QB, Tripp Martin. He had six catches for 77 yards and three touchdowns as Pelham beat Thompson 41-0.

QD Puts in a Big Night

Quinton Dial
DT/Clay
6-4, 308lbs
commit: Alabama


Senior DT, Quinton Dial, had a highlight game Friday night as Clay-Chalkville rolled over Pinson Valley 21-0. He's learning to fight through the double teams. He had 12 tackles and a sack last night.

Big Games in Week 6

Central-Phenix City (3-2)@ no.9 Opelika (4-1)
Central's RB and Auburn commit Orwin Smith against an Opelika squad looking to bounce back after losing to Vigor at the end of the game last week.

no.10 Auburn (5-0) @ no.13 Smiths Station (5-0)
Two undefeated teams looking to gain ground in a tough region.

John Carroll (3-2) @ no.6 Shelby County (5-0)
Look for County's massive full back, Darion Sutton, to get 30+ carries and dominate the game.

ASWA 6A State Poll

Some changes in the top ten this week as McGill-Toolen and Opelika fall down but not out. Auburn makes it's first appearance in the poll as Vestavia drops out after a loss to Mt. Brook.
1. Prattville (4-1)
Beat up on winless Jeff Davis (0-6) 42-0 in a Thursday matchup
2. Tuscaloosa County (5-0)
Hosting WR/RB Brandon Heavens and Jess Lanier (3-2)
3. Oxford (5-0)
Playing at Hewit-Trussville (3-2) after beating Huntsville last week.
4. Mt. Brook (5-0)
Beat regional rival Vestavia last week and plays at Gardendale (3-2) this week.
5. Hoover (5-0)
Facing off against city rival Spain Park this week
6. Davidson (5-0)
Plays away at Theodore (4-1) after a one-point upset of McGill.
7. McGill-Toolen (4-1)
Hosting Satsuma (2-3)
8. Murphy (6-0)
Hangs on to win 14-10 against Daphne on Thursday.
9. Opelika (4-1)
Hosting Orwin Smith and Central-Phenix City (3-2)
10. Auburn (5-0)
Battle of unbeatens as they play Smiths Station (5-0) away.

ASWA 5A State Poll

Two newcomers to the 5A poll for week 6. Fort Payne is in at no.9 after an upset over North Jackson and Spanish Fort squeaks in at no.10 after a rare 5-0 start. In an interesting twist, Shelby County jumps Briarwood after beating 4A Calera and a Briarwood win over 6A Spain Park.
1. Cullman (5-0)
Playing region game at Erwin (3-2)
2. Central-Tuscaloosa (5-0)
Hosting region game against no.16 McAdory (3-1).
3. Hartselle (5-0)
Hosting DE William Ming and Athens (3-2)
4. Vigor (5-0)
Coming off upset of 6A Opelika. Hosting A.J. McCarron and St. Paul's (2-3)
5. Russelville (4-1)
Hosting Muscle Shoals (2-3)
6. Shelby County (5-0)
Hosting John Carroll in a region game
7. Briarwood Christian (4-1)
Hosting region game against Talladega
8. Carver-Montgomery (5-0)
Hosting GW Carver (0-5)
9. Fort Payne (5-0)
Visiting Boaz for a region matchup
10. Spanish Fort
Taking on Faith Academy

Dropped Out:
no.5 Eufala and no.10 Wenonah dropped out with losses to Enterprise and Fairfield respectively.

ASWA State Poll 1A-4A

A few changes in the top seedings as we approach mid-season:
1A
Talladega co. and Loachapoka both lost and moved to six and ten respectively. Lynn (5-0) makes their first appearance on the poll at no.9. Gaston (3-2) dropped out completely after another loss as undefeated Sweet Water remains no.1.
2A
Houston Academy, Red Bay and Lanett all suffered losses but didn't drop out of the top ten.
Fyffe (4-1) moved from the no.8 spot to no.5 while the top 3 stayed the same.
3A
TR Miller and Leeds move up after top seeded Cordova's loss to 5A Hartselle.
4A
last week's no.1 North Jackson dropped to no.5 after the loss. Fayette Co. dropped out of the top ten from no.6 and Cherokee Co. made it's debut in the poll after a 5-0 start.

Here's a link to the full standings:
http://www.al.com/press-register/stories/index.ssf?/base/sports/122285257955140.xml&coll=3

Kirkpatrick Honored

Gadsden City DB and no.1 recruit in the state was chosen as defensive player of the week by ASWA. Dre picked off three passes against Etowah last Friday. Apparently, one of the picks was returned for a touchdown but brought back because of a penalty.

Here's the link:
http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20080930/NEWS/809290256/1009/SPORTS

Dre's Big Weekend

We posted a few days ago that Dre Kirkpatrick and teammate Kendall Kelly would be in Athens for the Bama/Georgia game. No news yet on whether the win had any influence on an early commit. They sure could use him against receivers like the Bulldog's Green.

Friday night, Dre had his biggest game of the season. He had three pics by the middle of the third quarter to help set up a 35-6 road win over Etowah.

His blog should update within the next couple days so we'll see what he thought about his trip to Athens.

Tide Commit with Solid Night

Anthony Orr
DE/Sparkman
6-5, 260

Orr has been doubled by backs and tight ends all season but powered his way through Hazel Green's O-line to grab two sacks and several quarterback hurries in a 41-0 rout.

Orr finished his junior year with 11 tackles for loss and seven sacks. He is ranked as the no.13 recruit in the state by rivals.com and no.9 on the Bham News Super Seniors list.

McCarron and Saints get Housed

The Alabama commit and Saints starting QB AJ McCarron is starting to get roughed up as they get into region play. St. Pauls is the defending 5A state champ, but has to rebuild after losing several key players. This has been tough on McCarron who often tries to take the game over which leads to turnovers.

McCarron only had three completions for 55 yards and a touchdown in a 41-7 beating by no. 6 Russellville.

He did have one highlight on the night. In the second half, he got flushed out of the pocket and threw a 25-yard strike down the sideline in a dead run that ended in a 49-yard touchdown pass.

Hartselle 42, Cordova 27

Both teams top-ranked in their respective classes. Hartselle led by Marquez Jones' 217 yards and three touchdowns, proved to be too much for 3A Cordova.

Tim Simon led the way for Cordova with 141 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries.
10 carries!! The guy is averaging almost 14 yards a carry on the season. Load him down!
His counterpart Ryan Smith threw in a score in the second half.

Quinton Dial against Tusc. Co.

Quinton Dial, the 308lb. DT for Clay Chalkville, faced constant double teams against no.2 ranked Tuscaloosa County. The Alabama commit still managed to power his way into the backfield to record one sack and two more tackles for loss. County's head coach Higgenbotham made sure to keep to the outside when they ran the ball. Dial's presence wasn't enough as they got owned, 42-21.

Dial is ranked as the no.12 recruit in the state according to rivals.com

Marsh Leads Mt. Brook over Vestavia

Senior RB JD Marsh gave Mountain Brook it's only two touchdowns as they held off Vestavia 17-14 in 6A, Region 6 play. He also had 191 yards on a monstrous 43 carries.

DT Wilson Love recovered a fumble that led to the Spartans final score.

Dre Kirkpatrick Headlines List of In-State Recuits to Travel to Athens

Serveral 2009 recruits will be making the trip out to Athens to watch Bama take on Georgia. The duo most big programs around the country seem to be after, Kirkpatrick and Kendall Kelly, will make the trip. Also heading to GA is DT turned OL Brandon Moore and QB commit AJ McCarron. UA has proven to be the team to beat for all these recruits.

Florida has recently put their hat in the ring for Moore and McCarron considered Georgia before commiting to the Tide.

Some Top Games in Week 5

Some of the top ranked teams in the state play tough games this week. Here are a few:
3 McGill Toolen (4-0) @ 9 Davidson (4-0)
Keep an eye on the quarterbacks in this one. McGill's QB Cullen Wacker accounted for 250 total yards and two touchdowns against Daphne last week. His head coach Keith Powell says he's the best signal caller in the state. For Davidson, junior quarterback Jarrell Smith's all around talent has got them off to an undefeated start.
our pick: McGill. Their defense is better against the run.

8 Vestavia Hills (3-1) @ 6 Mt. Brook (4-0)
Here's a game that has to be won at the line with both teams featuring a talented backfield. Vestavia put up 300 yards rushing on Pelham last week behind running back Michael Brown. J.D. Marsh has been running all over defenses this season for Mt. Brook. The Spartan defense has also played well-posting two shutouts already.
our pick: Mt. Brook. Coach Yeager adjusts well when teams focus on Marsh.

3 Hartselle (4-0) 5A @ 1 Cordova (4-0) 3A
Cordova is hanging their season on the talented backfield duo of Tim Simon and Ryan Smith. They combined for 358 all purpose yards, two rushing TDs and two punts returned for touchdowns in a 40-7 rout of Northside. In the first half!! Hartselle is coming off a huge 24-14 win against no.6 ranked Russellville.
our pick: Cordova. I'm not picking against Cordova until I see somebody stop Simon/Ryan.

Other key games around the state:
4 (5A) Vigor (4-0) @ 5 (6A) Opelika (4-0)
15 Huntsville (3-1) @ 4 Oxford
2 Tuscaloosa Co. (4-0) @ Clay-Chalkville (3-1)
***4A Update***
Ft. Payne upsets no.1 North Jackson in Thursday night game, 35-14.

ASWA 6A State Poll-WK 5

Alabama's Top Ten 6A Teams as voted on by the Alabama Sports Writers Association.
1. Prattville (3-1)
Hosting Brentwood Academy from Tn.-ranked no.200 nationally by USA Today.
2. Tuscaloosa County (4-0)
Playing at Clay-Chalkville (3-1) who shut out Pell City last week 34-0.
3. McGill Toolen (4-0)
battle of the undefeated as play at no.9 Davidson (4-0)
4. Oxford (4-0)
Hosting no.15 Huntsville(3-1)-just fell out of the top ten after a loss to Florence.
5. Opelika (4-0)
No.4 Vigor(5A) comes to Opelika.
6. Mountain Brook (4-0)
Hosting no. 8 Vestavia (3-1)
7. Hoover (3-1)
Taking on fellow region 6 Oak Mt. (1-3) in Hoover.
8. Vestavia Hills
Traveling to Mt. Brook for a region 6 battle
9. Davidson (4-0)
Hosting no.3 McGill Toolen
10. Murphy (4-0)
Hosting formerly ranked Daphne (2-2)

Check us out every Thursday for the 6A/5A top ten and what they're doing that week.

ASWA State 5A Poll-WK5

The Alabama Class 5A poll as voted on by the Alabama Sports Writers Association.
1. Cullman (4-0)
Hosting Mortimer Jordan(2-2)
2. Central Tuscaloosa (3-0)
Recently jumped to no.2 after beating no.10 Wenonah last wk. Hosting Paul Bryant (0-4)
3. Hartselle (4-0)
Just coming off their 24-14 win over no.6 Russellville. Playing at 3A Cordova (4-0)
4. Vigor (4-0)
Traveling to take on 6A Opelika (4-0)
5. Eufala (3-1)
Hits the road to play Enterprise (0-3)
6. Russellville (3-1)
Looking to bounce back against Saint Pauls after losing to Hartselle.
7. Briarwood Christian (3-1)
Playing host to the disappointing Spain Park Jags (1-3)
8. Shelby Co. (4-0)
Traveling to Calera to take on the 4A Eagles (2-2) who just came off a big win against Bibb Co
9. Carver-Montgomery (4-0)
Playing winless Lee-Montgomery away
10. Wenonah (3-1)
Hosting Fairfield(3-1)

Check back with us every Thursday for the 6A/5A Polls and what they're doing that week.

On Friday we take a look at the Top Games of Week 5.

Dre's Blog

The no.1 recruit in the state Dre Kirkpatrick has been maintaining a daily blog for gadsdentimes.com.
It's a nice look into the everyday life of someone being recruited by every major program in the country. Some of it is everyday stuff like tests and his son(i forget the name). There is also some interesting stuff about games and practices. He apparently hates to practice as he almost slept through one and admited to getting into with the coaches, which he apologizes to his team for in that day's blog.
He also writes about being knocked out of his wk 3 game and waking up in the hospital, something he is still going to physical therapy for.
Kirkpatrick also briefly mentioned he was on his way to Tennessee for the Florida game. Guess we'll have to check his blog out this Saturday on gadsdentimes.com under Dre's Diary.

Here's the link:
http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20080921/NEWS/809200271/1024/SPORTS?Title=Dre_s_Diary__Success_on_field_comes_through_adversity

Zac Stacy Vandy-Bound RB with 200+

Zac Stacy
RB
Bibb County
5-8, 189
commit: Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt has had a hell of a weekend. The new top 25 polls are in and Vandy is in for the first time in 24 years.

They also had a couple '09 commitments from Alabama do well this weekend. We already posted how well Walker May did this week for 5A Briarwood. Zac Stacy of 4A Bibb County ran for 232 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries in a 40-22 loss to Calera.

DT Darrius McMullin of Hoover is also commited to Vandy but is currently out with an injury. He should be back soon.

Kevin Callendar Punches in 5 TDs

Montevallo quarterback Kevin Callendar brought the Bulldogs back from 13-0 first quarter to deficit to win 35-21 over B.B. Comer.

Callender threw for 131 yards passing and a touchdown. He also managed four rushing touchdowns on 75 yards. Friday nights performance brings his touchdown total to 9 on the season.

No clue right now as to who is looking at him if anybody.

no.4 Oxford/no.6 Gadsden City

The game of the week, Oxford/Gadsden City, didn't disappoint last night as they took a 14-14 tie into the final quarter. No. 4-ranked Oxford eventually pulled ahead 24-14 to win. With many watching the game to see uncommitted standouts-Dre Kirkpatrick and Kendall Kelly, another name has come up on the Titan Defense.
2010 Alert!
With offenses throwing away from the country's top DB prospect the corner on the other side of the field has been able to make a name for himself. Junior Denzel Huff has been getting more than his share of the action this season and making the best of it. Huff's name will certainly be one to watch as scouts and media having been keeping a close eye on the Titans this year. Huff had two interceptions and a quarterback hurry going into the half against no.4 ranked Oxford last night.

Denzel Huff. Remember the name.

Walker May Destroys Moody

Walker May
DE
Briarwood Christian
6-4, 210
commit: Vanderbilt

The Vanderbilt-bound end had a stellar game against Moody tonight racking up 3 sacks, 2 tackles-for-loss and a fumble recovery that led to a touchdown.

Vandy may have found a diamond in the rough. May runs a 4.57 40 and his head coach told me tonight that he has the capability to do this on any given night.

He'll need to add some weight to play in the SEC.

Gaston with Big Game at Receiver

Harris Gaston
LB/WR
Bessemer Academy
6-3, 215
commit: Auburn

Gaston had another huge game on offense last night as BA took down E. Memorial Christian 34-13. Gaston caught four touchdown passes, the longest a 70-yarder.

Gaston has really made a name for himself on offense this year even though AU will play him at LB. He's really been able to show off his hands and speed playing in a smaller class(AISA).

BA is ranked no.1 in AISA.

Top Games in Week 4

We have some good games to watch for this week. This week features a top-ten matchup in each of the top classes(6A,5A) and several undefeated teams facing off. Let's start with our pick for the
Game of the Week:
4 Oxford(3-0) @ 6 Gadsden City(2-1)
Gadsden City has bounced back after a loss in their first game. Kendall Kelly is starting to take off and the defense only gave up 74 total yards against Pinson Valley last week.
16 Wetumpka(3-0) @ 1 Prattville(2-1)
Prattville hasn't given up a single score since losing to St. Xavier of Ohio to start the season. Wetu's defense isn't so bad either, they've only given up two touchdowns all season.
22 Hillcrest-Tusc(3-0) @ 2 Tuscaloosa Co.(3-0)
Hillcrest switched over to the spread this year and it's paying off. They put up 429 total yards against Jess-Lanier last week. Keep a look out for Ronnie McMillan, Tusc Co. receiver. He put up a three touchdown game against Northridge.
3 McGill-Toolen(3-0) @ 23 Daphne(2-1)
McGill has a lot of talent at the skill positions and Daphne has a strong running game. Should be a tough one for both defenses.
Spain Park(1-2) @ 6 Mt. Brook(3-0)
J.D. Marsh, J.D. Marsh, J.D. Marsh. Spain Park still recovering from losing 40 seniors.
9 Huntsville(3-0) @ 14 Florence(2-1)
Huntsville has only given up two touchdowns so far this season. Florence looking to bounce back after getting upset by Bob Jones last week.

Here are a couple of 5A games to check out:
4 Central-Tuscaloosa/5 Wenonah
Playing on Saturday at 5p.m. at Lawson Field. Central has a big-time run game.
10 Shelby Co.(3-0) @ Sylacauga(2-1)
Shelby is off to their first 3-0 start under the new head coach. They'll ride running back, Darius Sutton, all night.

Florida Making a Push for Brandon Moore

Brandon Moore
OT
Carver-Montgomery
6-4, 310
uncommited

Alabama has been at the top of Moore's list for a while now. He keeps in regular contact with the coaches and plans to visit the Capstone for the Ole Miss or Kentucky game. Many have expected that Moore would commit to the Tide before the season was out. Now it seems that Florida has thrown their hat into the ring and offered Moore a full ride. He told rivals.com that he was "in shock" over the offer and is already making plans to visit.

Moore is ranked as the no. 10 recruit in the state by rivals.com and no. 4 on the Birmingham News Super Senior list.

ASWA 5A State Poll

Top Ten 5A teams as voted on by the Alabama Sports Writers Assoc. There are some big match-ups this week so look for a whole new top ten next week.
1. Russellville
Hosts no. 7 Hartselle(3-0)
2. Cullman
3. Henderson-Troy
4. Central-Tuscaloosa
Takes on no. 5 Wenonah on Saturday
5. Wenonah
Either team has a chance to move way up with a win.
6. Vigor
7. Hartselle
8. Eufala
Takes on Beauregard(2-1) after falling from no. 1 after upset by Tallasee last week.
9. Briarwood
Hosting Moody(2-1) as they make a run to get back to the top.
10. Shelby Co.
Just breaking into the top ten. Upset Brairwood two weeks ago. Taking on Sylacauga.

Note: Spanish Fort jumped into 14th with 11 votes this week after upsetting St. Pauls Episcopal last week. They held Alabama commit, AJ McCarron, without a rushing or passing touchdown. SF is 3-0 for the first time ever. A lot of talent at LB.

Disagree with this week's top ten? Let me hear it! mookyfooky@gmail.com

ASWA State Poll 6A

The 6A Alabama State Polls as voted on by the Alabama Sports Writers Assoc. There should be a huge shake-up in the top ten this week as almost every team plays a tough game with no.4 Oxford/no. 6 Gadsden City highlighting the bunch.
1. Prattville
They host undefeated Wetumpka who finished 16th in the voting this week.
2. Tuscaloosa Co.
Playing host to Hillcrest-Tusc(3-0) who handled Jess Lanier last week
3. McGill-Toolen
Playing one-loss Daphne who jumped into the polls this week with four votes
4. Oxford
They play in the biggest game this week against no. 6 Gadsden City.
5. Opelika
cake walk this week against winless Enterprise
6. Gadsden City
Hosting Oxford. Keep an eye out for this one.
7. Mountain Brook
Hosting region match against Spain Park
8. Hoover
Making the short trip to Alabaster to take on Thompson(2-1).
9. Huntsville
Takes on Florence(2-1)who just dropped out of the top 10 after an upset by Bob Jones.
10. Vestavia Hills
Traveling to Pelham(2-1). Good matchup

Let me know what you think about the top ten this week at mookyfooky@gmail.com. If it's good, I'll post it.
Check us out Friday for a list of the top ten games to watch for in Week 4.

Williamson Stars Shine in Loss

Williamson played their first game without 3-star receiver, LaVoyd James, who's out with a broken ankle. James, Auburn commit, had 18 TDs as a junior.

The Lion's other 3-star receiver, Mujahid Assad, returned a kickoff for a touchdown in the final seconds and 3-star DT, Terrence Coleman, recorded a sack and broke up two passes.

Assad hasn't commited anywhere yet and Coleman is headed to Auburn.

Gaston with Another TD Catch

Harris Gaston
WR/LB
Bessemer Acad
6-3, 215
commit: Auburn

Auburn fans don't have to worry about Gaston dropping any interceptions as he has now caught a touchdown pass in each of the last two games for Bessemer Academy.

Gaston was recruited as a linebacker for the Tigers after finishing with 11 sacks and 5 interceptions as a junior.

Simon with Two Touchdowns for Cordova

Tim Simon
RB
Cordova
6-2, 216
uncommited

Simon was out for blood after being stopped last year by Gordo. Well he got his revenge, ending up with 204 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries and leading Cordova to a 39-27 win.

Simon is still uncommited but he's trying to get Florida to take at look at him.

Kendall Kelly Shows Off His Speed

Kendall Kelly
WR
Gadsden City
6-3, 220
uncommited

Kelly known more for his bravery to roam into the middle for the catch, showed off his speed against Pinson Valley Friday night. With his team only up by one score, Kelly caught a 27-yard touchdown pass while streaking down the right sideline. We're starting to see why he was ranked 6th in the Birmingham News Super Seniors and the 16th best receiver in the country by rivals.com.

AU Commit with Big Night in Loss

Brandon Heavens
WR/RB
Jess Lanier
5-9, 157
commit: Auburn

Heavens hasn't had any problems making the transition from AISA to 6A ball. He off to a great start to the season and added to his solid totals Friday night against Hillcrest-Tusc with two touchdown catches of 76 and 69 yards. It wasn't enough for the win as JL fell 38-21.

Shawn Lynch with Another Big Game

Pelham receiver, Shawn Lynch, has had back-to-back killer games in the early part of his senior season. He had 10 catches for 139 yards against a solid Mt. Brook defense. It seems that he doesn't have a problem performing in big games.

JD Marsh has turned into the Rudy of Birmingham metro football. The kid is just loved by everyone: teammates, fans and writers. He got off to a slow start but finished with 160 yards and two touchdowns on 27 carries.

Here's Sentell's breakdown of the game of the week including Wilson Love's fumble recovery:

http://highschoolsports.al.com/game/news/136919/article/20760/

Love's Fumble Recovery Huge

Junior, Wilson Love, jumped on a fumble to end a surging drive by Pelham. It was a key play according to Birmingham News that lead to a field goal and eventually a 33-19 win.

Brandon Moore Handling Position Change

Ranked no.36 at DT by Rivals.com, Brandon Moore moved to the other side of the ball this season to play OT. The move is working as Moore is anchoring a solid line. Carver is 2-0 and rushing for over 200 yards a game.

Bama and Auburn are at the top of Moore's list. He said before the season that he will not make a decision until after the season. These are always the guys that get tired of the hype and commit half-way through the season.

Moore is 6-5, 310 lbs and ranked no.4 on the Birmingham News Super Seniors list.

Wilson Love Getting Offers

Mt. Brook DT and younger brother of Bama's Tyler Love, Wilson Love, is already getting overwhelmed with offers from around the country. It's no surprise that Wilson told the Birmingham News he's leaning toward Alabama. "I can't see myself anywhere else. Alabama is part of my family," Love said.

He hasn't been offered by Bama yet and admits a little interest in playing on the west coast.


At 6-4, 255lbs, Love runs the 40 in 4.75 seconds.

Tana Patrick Recruiting Update

Tana Patrick

LB
North Jackson (Stevenson)
6-3, 215
uncommited





Patrick has decided not to take any official visits until after the season. Bama and AU have been after him pretty heavy and are keeping close contact over the phone. Tenn, FSU and UNC have also offered.
He talked about speaking with Saban over the phone and admited he watched the Clemson game and liked what he saw on defense.
Patrick might have briefly scared off a few recruiters this fall when suffered a minor knee injury. The injury appears to have had little affect as he recorded a sack, a handful of tackles and even caught a touchdown in just a little over one quarter of play.
North Jackson is 2-0 so far this year.
Patrick is rated as a 4-star linebacker by rivals.com and is fourth on their list of Alabama recruits this year.

Big Recruits Attend Bama/Tulane Game

All the big-name commits were there: AJ McCarron, Trent Richardson, DJ Fluker, William Ming, Anthony Orr, Quinton Dial.

Richardson was supposed to be at the Miami-Florida game but a ride fell through and he decided to travel to Tuscaloosa instead. Richardson has commited but is still open to take visits.

Also in attendance were Dre Kirkpatrick, five-star corner from Gadsden, and Eric Gordon, four-star corner from Nashville, Tn.

Gordon has Bama and UT at the top of his list, but commented that, "Alabama is the place to be right now."

full story:
http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20080909/NEWS/809080215

Mujahid Assad with 2 Scores in the 4th for Williamson

Mujahid Assad
WR
Williamson (mobile)
6-1, 184
uncommited

Assad had two scores in the final period to lead Williamson to a win last night. Assad is just one of four Williamson players found on Rivals.com top Alabama 30 recruits list. His teammate and fellow receiver, LaVoyd James, has already commited to Auburn and Assad lists the school as one of his top choices. Also topping the list are Ole Miss and Arakansas.

Here's the Game Summary from last night.
http://www.al.com/press-register/stories/index.ssf?/base/sports/1220778971175530.xml&coll=3

Jamar Travis Makes AU Visit

The four-star DT from W.S. Neal in Brewton, Al made an unofficial visit to Auburn to take in the Southern Miss game.
He seems pretty big on AU and the coaches seemed to have impressed more than any other coaching staff.
Still considers UA and AU as his top choices but is now getting recruited hard by LSU and Clemson.

He's 6-1, 298 with a 5.1 40.

here's the story:
http://alabama.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=847418

AU Commit Comes Up Big

Harris Gaston
LB
Bessemer Academy
6-2, 210
commit: Auburn

Gaston plugged Tuscaloosa Academy running back at the goal line on the last play of the game to save the lead for BA who won 27-21

Gaston has proven to be a clutch player throughout his highschool career and intends to continue that in Auburn.

McCarron Get it Done on the Ground

Not a great night in the air for the Bama commit, but McCarron makes big runs and gets the win for the defending 5A state champs.

10-21 passing, 139 yards and a touchdown. one interception.

Read the article:
http://highschoolsports.al.com/game/news/140981/article/20210/

Auburn Commit Shut Down

Brandon Heavens, ranked by rivals.com as the no.14 recruit in the state, was held to just six carries and no receptions against a Hueytown defense led by junior Tavon Arrington.

Heavens did manage to score on a 1-yard dive but it wasn't enough as Jess Lanier fell 33-28.

game summary:
http://highschoolsports.al.com/game/news/136858/article/20139/

Spotlight: Shawn Lynch

Dont sleep on this guy. He's got decent size and he catches everything. I think we'll hear more about him this year now that Pelham is a better team. I think the more he works with Tripp Martin the better his numbers wil get.

Last night, against 6A giant Spain Park, he pulled in 5 catches for 95 yards and a touchdown.

Game Summary:
http://highschoolsports.al.com/game/news/136869/article/20079/

J.D. Marsh is a Beast

Maybe a little small for division I but damn this kid can move.

149 yards and 4 touchdowns on 20 carries.

http://highschoolsports.al.com/game/news/136867/article/20122/

Nico's Pick Not Enough

Nico grabs a clutch interception with under two minutes remaining but wasn't enough to stop the Red Raiders.
Game Summary:
http://highschoolsports.al.com/game/news/139798/article/20214/

Two Stars Might Miss Big Match-Up

Pelham makes the short trip into Hoover to take on Spain Park tonight at 7. The game may be without two of it's big names, one is out for sure.

SP's Darrius McMullin, 6-2, 276 lb Vanderbilt commit at DE, will miss at least half the season due to a knee injury he picked up after (what he claims) a chop block in the Homewood game last week.

Pelham's star DB, Alvin Hines is a game-time decision for tonight's game after a shoulder strain he contracted in their opener against Oak Mt. Hines has received offers from Auburn, Kentucky and Stanford.

Newest Alabama Commit

Nico Johnson
LB
Andalusia
6-3,226
Commit: Alabama






Nico decided to end the recruiting process early and chose Bama ahead of AU, Clemson, Florida and USC just to name a few. It looks like they'll start him outside and eventually move him into middle linebacker where he is most comfortable.

Johnson is still nursing some injuries he's had over the last couple years but he's managed to play through them even racking up 208 tackles over his last two seasons.

He is ranked no. 30 nationally on rivals.com and no.3 on the Birmingham News Super Seniors list.

Rivals article:
http://alabama.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=845916

RB names AU as Front Runner

RB
Central High School
6-0,190

Orwin Smith of Phenix City has moved Auburn to the top of his list that includes Alabama and Vanderbilt.

Smith finished last year with over 1,200 yards and 12 TDs and is ranked overall no.16 in the state by rivals.com

http://rivals100.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=837703

Kirkpatrick and Kelly attend Bama Game

The state's two highest recruits on offense and defense were on hand in Atlanta to catch the game. Defensive back, Dre Kirkpatrick and wide receiver Kendall Kelly of Gadsden City made the trip down I-20 Saturday after losing Friday night to Tuscaloosa County. The two were impressed by the bowl game atmosphere and theprogress Bama has made this season. They were also able to catch up with former teammate and freshman Bama linebacker Jerrell Harris.

check out the full story:
http://alabama.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=844803

Simon Impressive in Opener

Tim Simon

Running Back

Cordova
6-2, 216
Commit: UA and AU showing interest. Received offers from Clemson, Miss St., Kentucky, Ole Miss, Marshall and UAB.

Starts the season with 150 yards and two touchdowns on 7 carries against Dora. Finished the game with 222 all-purpose yards.

Here's the full story:
http://highschoolsports.al.com/game/news/139911/article/19626/

Uncommited Nico Johnson

Nico Johnson

MLB

Andalusia

6-3, 235

No commit yet. Has received several offers

Nico traveling with friends to see Alabama play Clemson. Hasn't announced his commitment but UA was the only camp he attended this summer.

Here's the full story from ajc.com:

http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/shared-blogs/ajc/cfbrecruit/entries/2008/08/28/nico_johnson_to.html

Rival's no.11 Recruit

Dre Kirkpatrick

cornerback

Gadsden City

6-2, 180

Commit: no commit yet. reportedly leaning toward UA.

Intercepted Brett Booth of Tuscaloosa County and returned it 65 yards for a TD to tie the game at 6-6 in the first quarter. It would be Gadsden City's only TD.

Here's the link to get the full game report: http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20080830/NEWS/808290236/1009/sports08

Here's his youtube link for some of last year's highlights:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SJP8hfsDqU

Alabama Commit Tosses 3 TDs

AJ McCarron

QB/St. Paul's Episcopal

6-4, 190 lbs

Commitment: Alabama

AJ went 12 for 24 on 181 yards and threw three touchdowns in a 46-20 loss to Fairhope. No interceptions reported. Rough way to start the year for the defending 5A champs but McCarron seems to be finding his targets early.

Here's the link if you want to read about the whole game.

http://highschoolsports.al.com/game/news/136806/article/19688/