' 13 FL CB Mackensie Alexander

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Did he deccommit just bc we hadn't offered his brother at the time or was there more to it?
 
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allvol_12 said:
Kentucky?
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And Arkansas, ND, and Clemson? I know UT hasn't been very successful the last 5 seasons or so, but those teams haven't been very flashy or attractive from a defensive standpoint the last few years either. If those are MacKensie's true Top-4 schools, then he is definitely being truthful about wanting to play for a team where he can play immediately because none of them have a solid defense. In fact, a true, solid defense is what Arkansas and Clemson have been missing the last couple of seasons.

ND, I just don't see it. I don't see a FLA kid of MacKensie's caliber wanting to play for that defense. Clemson obviously is attractive to current prospects for many reasons. Kentucky is terrible on both sides of the ball and doesn't hold a candle to UT in facilities, coaching staff, or NFL pipeline. Of course they did beat UT last season, but still. And I don't see Arkansas either.

UT, regardless of their recent struggles, have still had some pretty solid, influential All-Stars on their defenses. Eric Berry is a given. These prospects know who EB is. Most should know who Jerod Mayo is. He is playing good in the NFL. To a lesser extent, Robert Ayers, who was still a 1st round NFL selection. I believe Dan Williams went 1st round. Janzen Jackson and Demetrice Morley didn't make it out of UT alive, but they were flashy to watch.

ND has Teo right now and had Harrison Smith. Arkansas has had a CB and a DE drafted 1st round the last 5 years or so but that is it and those two have been busts thus far in the NFL. Clemson has had some success getting some DEs in the NFL. I'm not even going to mention KY. Point is, UT can sell playing time and should be able to sell getting defensive prospects to be successful in college and transition them into the NFL. At least moreso than the other teams mentioned.

If MacKensie visits UT officially or unofficially with his brother MacKenro, I really, really like UT's chances. If he doesn't visit, I don't think there is a chance.
 
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The KY thing is funny but a real option. One of his former coaches took at GA job there last year and may get promoted if Joker makes it out of this year. I laughed real hard about KY but Luke said they are really recruiting his HS and area.
 
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flowd82 said:
And Arkansas, ND, and Clemson? I know UT hasn't been very successful the last 5 seasons or so, but those teams haven't been very flashy or attractive from a defensive standpoint the last few years either. If those are MacKensie's true Top-4 schools, then he is definitely being truthful about wanting to play for a team where he can play immediately because none of them have a solid defense. In fact, a true, solid defense is what Arkansas and Clemson have been missing the last couple of seasons.

ND, I just don't see it. I don't see a FLA kid of MacKensie's caliber wanting to play for that defense. Clemson obviously is attractive to current prospects for many reasons. Kentucky is terrible on both sides of the ball and doesn't hold a candle to UT in facilities, coaching staff, or NFL pipeline. Of course they did beat UT last season, but still. And I don't see Arkansas either.

UT, regardless of their recent struggles, have still had some pretty solid, influential All-Stars on their defenses. Eric Berry is a given. These prospects know who EB is. Most should know who Jerod Mayo is. He is playing good in the NFL. To a lesser extent, Robert Ayers, who was still a 1st round NFL selection. I believe Dan Williams went 1st round. Janzen Jackson and Demetrice Morley didn't make it out of UT alive, but they were flashy to watch.

ND has Teo right now and had Harrison Smith. Arkansas has had a CB and a DE drafted 1st round the last 5 years or so but that is it and those two have been busts thus far in the NFL. Clemson has had some success getting some DEs in the NFL. I'm not even going to mention KY. Point is, UT can sell playing time and should be able to sell getting defensive prospects to be successful in college and transition them into the NFL. At least moreso than the other teams mentioned.

If MacKensie visits UT officially or unofficially with his brother MacKenro, I really, really like UT's chances. If he doesn't visit, I don't think there is a chance.
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I couldn't agree more. I'm rather happy Florida ain't on that list.

Speaking of Florida...

HialeahGator said:
The KY thing is funny but a real option. One of his former coaches took at GA job there last year and may get promoted if Joker makes it out of this year. I laughed real hard about KY but Luke said they are really recruiting his HS and area.
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That makes sense. I knew there had to be some sort of personal element to it. I know he committed here because of Terry Joseph, so he's really about the relationship.
 
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Phat-Phil said:
Did he deccommit just bc we hadn't offered his brother at the time or was there more to it?
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IIRC, he committed to Terry Joseph then changed his mind when CTJ left for Nebraska.

Also seems like his HS coach had serious concerns about him committing so early before taking a visit
 
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ajvol01 said:
IIRC, he committed to Terry Joseph then changed his mind when CTJ left for Nebraska.

Also seems like his HS coach had serious concerns about him committing so early before taking a visit
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Well, his brother has said he wants to visit in an interview before. Let's hope that Mackenzie comes with him, because I honestly think we can beat three of the four teams in his top four for him. Clemson seems to be on some sort of other level in recruiting right now, but I would love to take a huge recruit from them as well.

Let's be real though, he would start from day one in any of the four he listed before UT and Miami. If playing time from day one is his goal, they are all real options.

I don't see going to Kentucky and then becoming an NFL draft pick, but Cobb did it.

Likewise, EB came here during some down time and made our defense look good. He was all over SportsCenter, and he looked like a baller. MA could do that here as well.

If we get him on campus, I'll be happy. I just want that to happen.
 
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flowd82 said:
FSU received a committment today from a CB prospect. I have no idea if that will affec t FSU's recruitment of Alexander (probably not), but I figured it was worth noting. Alexander also was quoted today as saying he is "still considering UT" which doesn't sound amazing, but it is a good thing to hear because Alexander hasn't had much to say about UT since his decommitment.
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If his recruitment follows the trend of some of the other guys that we were in on (like Elijah Daniel and Darius Latham), then he will be a VFL. We were in those guys top 2, and they chose someone that wasn't even mentioned. Alexander is playing the game not mentioning us much, so that means he chooses us in the end. :)
 
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mreynoldsdvm said:
If his recruitment follows the trend of some of the other guys that we were in on (like Elijah Daniel and Darius Latham), then he will be a VFL. We were in those guys top 2, and they chose someone that wasn't even mentioned. Alexander is playing the game not mentioning us much, so that means he chooses us in the end. :)
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I like your optimisim and logic.
 
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HialeahGator said:
A few rumors out that he has some work to do. He's also going into his Sr w/o a ACT/SAT atp. He needs to get it rolling.
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Yeah, no official visiting w/o one of those. For some reason, I get a strange feeling about Notre Dame. It's kind of strange that is the only place out of state that he has visited on an unofficial, yet it's one of the farthest away that he is considering. Doesn't make sense.
 
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mreynoldsdvm said:
Yeah, no official visiting w/o one of those. For some reason, I get a strange feeling about Notre Dame. It's kind of strange that is the only place out of state that he has visited on an unofficial, yet it's one of the farthest away that he is considering. Doesn't make sense.
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he went with a few guys on his 7 on 7 team and ND commit Mike Heuerman. I wouldn't worry about it too much.
 
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HialeahGator said:
he went with a few guys on his 7 on 7 team and ND commit Mike Heuerman. I wouldn't worry about it too much.
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:eek:k: Do you think Kentucky or Arkansas stand a chance? Those are the other 2 strange ones on his list. A kid this elite and nasty at CB, and he is looking seriously at UK and Arky? Another one that doesn't make sense with him. Guess we will find out for sure when he commits or come NSD.
 
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