‘23 AL RB Khalifa Keith (Tennessee)

[BigOrangeTrain]

Exactly, you still have to develop talent. Ask Jimbo

Or ask Butch Jones

 

[GUNTERSVOL]

You’re using anecdotal evidence (Gibbs) as proof that Saban doesn’t develop his talent. In Y2 at Bama he won 12 games. Y3 he won a NC, Y4 at LSU he won at NC.

Am I to believe that those only happened bc he had the best players in the country? That he made those rosters more talented than any other team in the country in 2 recruiting classes?

Or perhaps, the guy develops talent. He recruits talent, and he develops it. It’s why he’s stayed on top of college football for so long.

Just checked Rivals for Bama's RB class this year. Imagine, they have the #1 and #2 in their rankings committed. But, can you show me any underachievers Bama has taken in the portal? Why would they waste a counter? Or any losses through the portal that have excelled elsewhere and probably encouraged to go elsewhere? They have earned the right to be selective with their additions from HS and the portal. On the other hand, if you are the cumulative number 1 with a first, 2 seconds and a third (8) over the last 4 years, how can you have a loss to any team without underachieving? Georgia is close with two firsts, a third and a fifth (10). OSU blew it with a 21st in 19' with a second, fourth and fifth I believe. Oh yeah, Bama is the current leader for 23'..... Once again I simply used Rivals cause it is easy and free. I have not mastered ON3 or 247, if their's is significantly different and you would like to counter this data.

 

[LittleVol]

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Just checked Rivals for Bama's RB class this year. Imagine, they have the #1 and #2 in their rankings committed. But, can you show me any underachievers Bama has taken in the portal? Why would they waste a counter? Or any losses through the portal that have excelled elsewhere and probably encouraged to go elsewhere? They have earned the right to be selective with their additions from HS and the portal. On the other hand, if you are the cumulative number 1 with a first, 2 seconds and a third (8) over the last 4 years, how can you have a loss to any team without underachieving? Georgia is close with two firsts, a third and a fifth (10). OSU blew it with a 21st in 19' with a second, fourth and fifth I believe. Oh yeah, Bama is the current leader for 23'..... Once again I simply used Rivals cause it is easy and free. I have not mastered ON3 or 247, if their's is significantly different and you would like to counter this data.

There is no mastery of any of them at all haha.

They just make it up as they go and sell subscriptions.

On3 has more people than Rivals and is simply the newest edition. It's still just a bunch of dudes watching film, interviewing forming PERSONAL opinions and giving out rankings.

There's nothing to master...

 

[cobbwebb0710]

Dude, you need some humility in your life

Or a nice girl.

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

Staff thinks he’s a better long term option as a big back than Stallings, per VQ

 

[MarcoVol]

Staff thinks he’s a better long term option as a big back than Stallings, per VQ

But still haven’t offered? And does that mean they’ll encourage Stallings to look around or we going with 2 big backs in the class?

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

Staff thinks he’s a better long term option as a big back than Stallings, per VQ

I'm really not impressed with Stallings. Of course I don't know anything, but that's the way I feel.

Love the bio by the way, lol

 

[LittleVol]

Staff thinks he’s a better long term option as a big back than Stallings, per VQ

Yup.
I'm glad i didn't have to say this.

 

[johnfnkelly]

Staff thinks he’s a better long term option as a big back than Stallings, per VQ

If there's one thing I'll credit UK for, it's identifying power backs. Snell was solid and Crod is the last player in the SEC I'd want to attempt to tackle.

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

I'm really not impressed with Stallings. Of course I don't know anything, but that's the way I feel.

Love the bio by the way, lol

I haven’t watched a second of stallings hudl but I’ve seen his work out video that went around a while ago and all I can say is, the kid looks 25. So I wonder if there is a concern that much of his success is because he’s maxed out physically already. I think that’s part of what made Crouch such a good RB - at 16 he was just so much more mature physically than other kids.

Whereas with maybe with Khalifa, he’s already big and physical but maybe they think he hasn’t reached his full ceiling yet.

All just speculation on my behalf. Hell, maybe it’s just stallings isn’t having a great senior year. I still go back to when stallings committed, it was noteworthy that very few on the staff acknowledged it on Twitter. Heupel didn’t. And as far as I know, he hasn’t visited since he committed.

 

[MarcoVol]

I haven’t watched a second of stallings hudl but I’ve seen his work out video that went around a while ago and all I can say is, the kid looks 25. So I wonder if there is a concern that much of his success is because he’s maxed out physically already. I think that’s part of what made Crouch such a good RB - at 16 he was just so much more mature physically than other kids.

Whereas with maybe with Khalifa, he’s already big and physical but maybe they think he hasn’t reached his full ceiling yet.

All just speculation on my behalf. Hell, maybe it’s just stallings isn’t having a great senior year. I still go back to when stallings committed, it was noteworthy that very few on the staff acknowledged it on Twitter. Heupel didn’t. And as far as I know, he hasn’t visited since he committed.

Staff must feel really good about Keith. Wonder why they haven’t offered yet?

 

[MarcoVol]

 

[MarcoVol]

From the research department - Keith is very pro-UK on the Twitter

 

[LittleVol]

I haven’t watched a second of stallings hudl but I’ve seen his work out video that went around a while ago and all I can say is, the kid looks 25. So I wonder if there is a concern that much of his success is because he’s maxed out physically already. I think that’s part of what made Crouch such a good RB - at 16 he was just so much more mature physically than other kids.

Whereas with maybe with Khalifa, he’s already big and physical but maybe they think he hasn’t reached his full ceiling yet.

All just speculation on my behalf. Hell, maybe it’s just stallings isn’t having a great senior year. I still go back to when stallings committed, it was noteworthy that very few on the staff acknowledged it on Twitter. Heupel didn’t. And as far as I know, he hasn’t visited since he committed.

Kid looks like an NFL LB right now from appearance only.

But look at his highlights from Bishop Gorman. He wasn't even the starter...
He doesn't have a clip over 1 min in any game from 2021

He wasn't going to start this year as a SR.


We took his commitment way to fast

 

[LittleVol]

I haven’t watched a second of stallings hudl but I’ve seen his work out video that went around a while ago and all I can say is, the kid looks 25. So I wonder if there is a concern that much of his success is because he’s maxed out physically already. I think that’s part of what made Crouch such a good RB - at 16 he was just so much more mature physically than other kids.

Whereas with maybe with Khalifa, he’s already big and physical but maybe they think he hasn’t reached his full ceiling yet.

All just speculation on my behalf. Hell, maybe it’s just stallings isn’t having a great senior year. I still go back to when stallings committed, it was noteworthy that very few on the staff acknowledged it on Twitter. Heupel didn’t. And as far as I know, he hasn’t visited since he committed.

Also, yeah you could be right about maxing out on potential already.

Keith is as big and faster ,and you can tell by how fluid his hips are that this he has room to get faster and more explosive.

He's absolutely a 4 star player

 

[VolInDayton]

If this could be Shane Beamers one signature win it would be great. Keep him around another year to destroy that program completely and make UK lose all hope for this year.

 

[cncchris33]

From the research department - Keith is very pro-UK on the Twitter

It may explain our hesitancy to extend an offer. Staff may be trying to feel him out to see if he's open to giving Tennessee a shot before pursuing a losing battle.

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

 

[bigl3327]

It may explain our hesitancy to extend an offer. Staff may be trying to feel him out to see if he's open to giving Tennessee a shot before pursuing a losing battle.

Or.... they may just be doing all their work behind the scenes and not giving a "public" offer until they are confident in the flip.

 

[therickbol]

Has there been evidence to support the fact that this is in fact Wiz's son?

 

[Glitch]

... In order to decommit in person and then slap Stoops in the face and walk out with all his Fuel Points in my pocket."

 

[cncchris33]

Or.... they may just be doing all their work behind the scenes and not giving a "public" offer until they are confident in the flip.

Yeah, I mean that's pretty much what I said.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Has there been evidence to support the fact that this is in fact Wiz's son?

Who??

 

[Adam Sandler]

Staff thinks he’s a better long term option as a big back than Stallings, per VQ

Hope we don’t see this as an “or” situation. Love stallings and hope he sticks.

 

[swampfoxfan]

Staff thinks he’s a better long term option as a big back than Stallings, per VQ

Where did that info come from?