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/