'14 AL RB Bo Scarbrough (Alabama Verbal)

[DomerInHappyValley]

Reading his comments on 247 doesn't really get me excited to be honest. It sounds like he enjoyed the experience and is glad he came but it pretty much stops at that. When a recruit says a coach will "always be my guy," and that he will stay in touch with his host it doesn't exactly sound as though he will be coming back anytime soon.

While not to exciting, Corey feeling he's looking around on top of a good visit and making connections on the team hopefully help if he does decide to open it back up.

 

[Cackalacky]

He sounds like a close to the vest type.

I agree. He does not tweet anything and its hard to find any interviews with him. I also have to wonder more about the transfer to IMG out of t-town. It has got to be hard getting out of the state as such a highly rated recruit. Maybe it was to provide a buffer from the locals, boosters, reporters etc.

 

[dublinirish]

I agree. He does not tweet anything and its hard to find any interviews with him. I also have to wonder more about the transfer to IMG out of t-town. It has got to be hard getting out of the state as such a highly rated recruit. Maybe it was to provide a buffer from the locals, boosters, reporters etc.

gawwdammit what is wrong with this kid?!?! So disrespectful

 

[Grahambo]

I agree. He does not tweet anything and its hard to find any interviews with him. halso have to wonder more about the transfer to IMG out of t-town. It has got to be hard getting out of the state as such a highly rated recruit. Maybe it was to provide a buffer from the locals, boosters, reporters etc.

He goes to IMG and I'm sure they've taught him about interviews and such. I think the fact that the coaches have got him seriously considering ND is nothing short of amazing. This is a kid that you gotta look at the moves he makes and not the words he speaks to get a feel, if that makes sense.

 

[Cackalacky]

He goes to IMG and I'm sure they've taught him about interviews and such. I think the fact that the coaches have got him seriously considering ND is nothing short of amazing. This is a kid that you gotta look at the moves he makes and not the words he speaks to get a feel, if that makes sense.

It makes perfect sense and I agree which is what I was inferring by him not engaging in social media much. I would like hear what TTown Tommy has to say. I have not seen him on the board in a while.

 

[T Town Tommy]

I agree. He does not tweet anything and its hard to find any interviews with him. I also have to wonder more about the transfer to IMG out of t-town. It has got to be hard getting out of the state as such a highly rated recruit. Maybe it was to provide a buffer from the locals, boosters, reporters etc.

The word here in Bama is that when Bo transferred to Tuscaloosa County over this past summer the ASHAA stepped in and said it was not a legal move and they basically declared him ineligible to play in the state of Alabama his senior year. Nothing was ever printed about it and the AHSAA never made an official statement so it is purely speculation but fairly common knowledge nonetheless.

As far as Bo and social media, interviews, etc., he has never been one to really talk a lot off the field. I can't remember him ever giving more than a few interviews in the past. One thing I think that helped him stay out of the public eye was the fact that he committed so early his junior year to Bama, lived in T Town, and made it known he was a Tide fan. The media never really seemed to push him. Then he blew his knee out early his junior year and didn't see the field the rest of the year and the media glare kinda went off him.

 

[NDBoiler]

The word here in Bama is that when Bo transferred to Tuscaloosa County over this past summer the ASHAA stepped in and said it was not a legal move and they basically declared him ineligible to play in the state of Alabama his senior year. Nothing was ever printed about it and the AHSAA never made an official statement so it is purely speculation but fairly common knowledge nonetheless.

As far as Bo and social media, interviews, etc., he has never been one to really talk a lot off the field. I can't remember him ever giving more than a few interviews in the past. One thing I think that helped him stay out of the public eye was the fact that he committed so early his junior year to Bama, lived in T Town, and made it known he was a Tide fan. The media never really seemed to push him. Then he blew his knee out early his junior year and didn't see the field the rest of the year and the media glare kinda went off him.

What's the local take on his reaction/OV to ND?

 

[T Town Tommy]

What's the local take on his reaction/OV to ND?

Many here think he is still a solid Bama commit. There is a little concern with Florida since he is down there this year at IMG but since there was not much noise after his OV to the Gators a few weeks back the confidence he signs with Bama is still high. As far as his OV to Notre Dame... many are scratching their heads over it and really don't know what to make out of it. I wouldn't say they are concerned here, but it is strange seeing such a high recruit from this state checking out ND.

 

[Irish#1]

Many here think he is still a solid Bama commit. There is a little concern with Florida since he is down there this year at IMG but since there was not much noise after his OV to the Gators a few weeks back the confidence he signs with Bama is still high. As far as his OV to Notre Dame... many are scratching their heads over it and really don't know what to make out of it. I wouldn't say they are concerned here, but it is strange seeing such a high recruit from this state checking out ND.

Maybe ND can offer him something that Alabama can't!?

 

[T Town Tommy]

Maybe ND can offer him something that Alabama can't!?

The Irish have to start somewhere making inroads to the talent in this state. I say kudos to ND for swinging for the fences on Bo. You just never know with these kids these days...

 

[Cackalacky]

Many here think he is still a solid Bama commit. There is a little concern with Florida since he is down there this year at IMG but since there was not much noise after his OV to the Gators a few weeks back the confidence he signs with Bama is still high. As far as his OV to Notre Dame... many are scratching their heads over it and really don't know what to make out of it. I wouldn't say they are concerned here, but it is strange seeing such a high recruit from this state checking out ND.

I have to ask why are people confused? Is it that a kid with the skills and status as Bo looking to leave the state? Is it that people have very little regard or respect for ND? I ask this seriously, because people in South Carolina are more apt to think the latter. ND also has been making serious headway into southern Florida over the last few years. They have a strategy where all the coaches are involved in recruiting kids from Florida so that the recruits feel comfortable with all the coaches, not only the position and head coaches.

 

[WakeUpEchoes]

I have to ask why are people confused? Is it that a kid with the skills and status as Bo looking to leave the state? Is it that people have very little regard or respect for ND? I ask this seriously, because people in South Carolina are more apt to think the latter. ND also has been making serious headway into southern Florida over the last few years. They have a strategy where all the coaches are involved in recruiting kids from Florida so that the recruits feel comfortable with all the coaches, not only the position and head coaches.

To play devil's advocate, think about being a 'bama fan. Why would any recruit, living in 'bama, who is already committed, take an OV to a team that we blew out in the NCG, up in the midwest, and go to a game where it was 50 degrees and rainy?

Again, just playing devil's advocate. Same applies when we see a kid say academics are important, but they have interest in us and some SEC school. Sometimes, it just doesn't register. We know what we offer and think it isn't comparable to many other schools. It may be true in some respects, but other fans are thinking the exact opposite.

 

[IrishLion]

As far as his OV to Notre Dame... many are scratching their heads over it and really don't know what to make out of it. I wouldn't say they are concerned here, but it is strange seeing such a high recruit from this state checking out ND.

Notre Dame Fighting Iri$h

 

[Pachuco]

The Irish have to start somewhere making inroads to the talent in this state. I say kudos to ND for swinging for the fences on Bo. You just never know with these kids these days...

Though obvious, I think it's fair to say that some kids want to make a name for themselves outside of their hometown/state. And even though ND lost badly to Alabama, we were still the other team in South Florida, with tremendous fan support. But yea, the ND coaches are definitely on the ball with this strategy.

 

[Booslum31]

To play devil's advocate, think about being a 'bama fan. Why would any recruit, living in 'bama, who is already committed, take an OV to a team that we blew out in the NCG, up in the midwest, and go to a game where it was 50 degrees and rainy?

Again, just playing devil's advocate. Same applies when we see a kid say academics are important, but they have interest in us and some SEC school. Sometimes, it just doesn't register. We know what we offer and think it isn't comparable to many other schools. It may be true in some respects, but other fans are thinking the exact opposite.

I think he is just exercising his rights to five "red carpet" OV's to high profile schools. I understand that he doesn't do many interviews according TT Tommy, but with rare exception these kids like to see their name in print. I might be alone on this but if I don't hear from a kid like this parents after a visit...I put little stock in the possibility of him coming here. But it would be nice of course.

 

[Cackalacky]

To play devil's advocate, think about being a 'bama fan. Why would any recruit, living in 'bama, who is already committed, take an OV to a team that we blew out in the NCG, up in the midwest, and go to a game where it was 50 degrees and rainy?

I hear ya but it was USC/ND in South Bend and the weather cant be controlled. It is our premiere matchup at home. He was there to see ND against our biggest rival. That's not hard to understand, so I think it is more than that.

Again, just playing devil's advocate. Same applies when we see a kid say academics are important, but they have interest in us and some SEC school. Sometimes, it just doesn't register. We know what we offer and think it isn't comparable to many other schools. It may be true in some respects, but other fans are thinking the exact opposite.

I hear this as well but academics and lifelong education are two-different things IMO so I don't care when a kid says academics are important. You can get an education anywhere, it is what you can do with it is what matters at ND, but it is hard to get a read on Bo. Also people down here are just in a damn bubble (football-wise), its annoying as hell.

In the end I think Bama fans should be more worried about Bo going to ND than Florida, if he goes anywhere (gut call). Florida is a mess under Muschamp. If he does not get the offense straightened out he will not be there much longer. He has been put on a must win status . Hot seat soon to follow depending on how the next two games play out.

 

[Booslum31]

Maybe blowing out his knee his Junior year gave him some perspective....maybe football isn't forever like many invincible young men think. After that kind of scare, I'd go to ND or Stanford if they'd have me.

 

[T Town Tommy]

I have to ask why are people confused? Is it that a kid with the skills and status as Bo looking to leave the state? Is it that people have very little regard or respect for ND? I ask this seriously, because people in South Carolina are more apt to think the latter. ND also has been making serious headway into southern Florida over the last few years. They have a strategy where all the coaches are involved in recruiting kids from Florida so that the recruits feel comfortable with all the coaches, not only the position and head coaches.

Don't think it is a disregard for ND. Alabama and Auburn has been spoiled for years locking up the best talent in the state. To see a five star RB from the shadows of Bryant Denny Stadium go any further north than Birmingham is strange to say the least. These kids grow up watching SEC football every Saturday and see their friends they have played with for years going to SEC schools. ND can make some headway into Alabama but it is gonna be tough. The biggest obstacle IMO is the lack of a catholic school base outside of Mobile. If I were the Irish I would start in Mobile and try to build relationships from there. Getting in to the public schools - where these relationships have been molded for decades - may be next to impossible. A Bo commitment would go a long way to help that.

 

[military_irish]

If it would be that shocking to pull Bo from Alabama, I say go all in. (As I know they are already doing)

So, does anyone know where to get a gold Trans Am for Bo?

 

[IrishLax]

ND doesn't even bother recruiting Mississippi/Louisiana/Alabama usually... this cycle, they started at least putting in the initial effort. Already landed Tillery in 2015. There are occasionally going to be exceptions that are simply looking for things Alabama and other SEC schools don't offer... but they'll be very rare.

I think with Bo him moving to Florida is a big help. For starters, there isn't as much every day Alabama local pressure in school and elsewhere. Second, making Florida compete with Alabama at least opens up his mind. I doubt he ends up at ND, but I'm almost 100% positive ND would've had zero chance if he wasn't currently attending IMG.

 

[ThePiombino]

ND doesn't even bother recruiting Mississippi/Louisiana/Alabama usually... this cycle, they started at least putting in the initial effort. Already landed Tillery in 2015. There are occasionally going to be exceptions that are simply looking for things Alabama and other SEC schools don't offer... but they'll be very rare.

I think with Bo him moving to Florida is a big help. For starters, there isn't as much every day Alabama local pressure in school and elsewhere. Second, making Florida compete with Alabama at least opens up his mind. I doubt he ends up at ND, but I'm almost 100% positive ND would've had zero chance if he wasn't currently attending IMG.

Interesting perspective.

 

[TheTurningPoint]

To be honest..it starts with the the ND staff getting building relationships with the high school coaches. The more contact with them the better chances of getting kids to visit is. Notice that Urban hasnt touched some states that ND is in? Coaches from Bama arent going to help kids from their HS go on officials to Florida, and with the rep Urban has they arent going to be sending them to osu. I will say that from everything I heard, if Bo was still in Bama, this official last weekend probably doesnt happen. I dont know if its a good thing, but Saban has done his job and the Bama HS coaches play his game and limit contact with schools. Auburn, LSU clearly have guys that can get into schools in Bama,and know how to recruit the Bama kids. Itll be interesting to see how the Bo Scarbrough thing plays out, and if Tillery signs. Getting a Bo up for an official is a win, and Bo liking it as much as he did is icing on the cake.

ND is a player here whether anyone wants to admit it and Bo does fit at ND. It all just comes down to what situation he wants to take advantage of, and as of today I believe it will come down to Florida and ND. Bo/Bryant/Folston would be pretty deadly with the OL boys they have up front for the next 4 years.

 

[dad4aa]

ND is a player here whether anyone wants to admit it and Bo does fit at ND. It all just comes down to what situation he wants to take advantage of, and as of today I believe it will come down to Florida and ND. Bo/Bryant/Folston would be pretty deadly with the OL boys they have up front for the next 4 years.

Amen to that!! Would be really nice to see.

 

[Cackalacky]

 

[Irish#1]

Being away from the state has to have given him a different perspective and why we're in play for him. He gets to see and taste a different world that's not enveloped in a crimson shelter.

I think almost recruits say education is important even when it isn't. The key is knowing which ones really mean it.

 

[T Town Tommy]

Last update on BOL says Bo is still a solid Bama commit. They did say Ole Mi$$ was now considered the biggest threat.

 

[ResLife Hero]

Last update on BOL says Bo is still a solid Bama commit. They did say Ole Mi$$ was now considered the biggest threat.

Seriously, it can't just be cash (plenty of programs do that) or the SEC brand. What are they pitching?

 

[stlnd01]

Seriously, it can't just be cash (plenty of programs do that) or the SEC brand. What are they pitching?

The chance to lose four games a year in gallant style.

 

[DomerInHappyValley]

Seriously, it can't just be cash (plenty of programs do that) or the SEC brand. What are they pitching?

The girls of Ole Mi$$ do have some potential.

 

[T Town Tommy]

Seriously, it can't just be cash (plenty of programs do that) or the SEC brand. What are they pitching?

DomerInHappyValley

The girls of Ole Mi$$ do have some potential

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I'll take Daddy's girl for $200 Alex.