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Best comment so far on national signing day

Posted on February 6, 2013 by | Comments Off

That’s from Jacob Hester, a Denver Broncos running back who played at LSU.

Ole Miss had gotten the nation’s top offensive lineman (Laremy Tunsil), the top defensive lineman (Robert Nkemdiche) and a five star safety (Antonio Conner). All three announced their commitments this morning.

The Rebels’ success has caught some attention in South Beach, too, from Miami Heat star LeBron James:

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Alabama loses defensive back to Ole Miss

Posted on February 6, 2013 by | Comments Off

Defensive back Antonio Conner of South Panola High in Batesville, Miss., announced on ESPNU this morning he has chosen Ole Miss over Alabama.

Rivals.com ranks Conner as the second-best player in Mississippi and the No. 11 defensive back in the country.

Ole Miss was considered a favorite for him, but the Crimson Tide made a push.

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Top Tide targets agree to televised Wednesday announcements

Posted on February 4, 2013 by | Comments Off

Some of Alabama’s top remaining recruiting targets have agreed to let ESPNU televise them Wednesday when they announce where they’ll go to school.

At 8 a.m., the network will carry the announcements of linebacker Matthew Thomas of Booker T. Washington in Miami, offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil of Columbia High in Lake City, Fla., and defensive tackle Montravius Adams of Dooly County in Vienna, Ga.

Thomas is considering Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, Miami and Southern California, while Tunsil has Alabama, Georgia and Ole Miss on his list. Adams has Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida and Georgia.

At 9 a.m., safety Vonn Bell of Ridgeland High in Rossville, Ga., will announce his choice from his list of Alabama, Ohio State and Tennessee. In addition, safety Antonio Conner of South Panola High of Batesville, Miss., will pick between Alabama and Ole Miss.

Muscle Shoals defensive lineman Dee Liner will announce his choice at 11 a.m., and Alabama is thought to be in the lead for him.

Running back Alvin Kamara of Norcross (Ga.) High is set to announce at 2 p.m. He is picking between Alabama and Georgia.

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