Re: [RollTideFan] Tide adds late linebacker signee
Thankee thar... You'd think the story woulda said. Too bad they don't have no real reporters no more. --- Jeff Todd <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Nick Kyles. > > Slef E. > > - Original Message - > From: Bryan Benefield > To: RollTideFan - University of Alabama Athletics > Discussion List > Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 3:20 PM > Subject: Re: [RollTideFan] Tide adds late > linebacker signee > > > Who's scholarship became available, though... > > --- Joe Goodson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Hot damn. He might have just signed the next > Zack > > Thomas. > > Joe > > > > "Only two things are infinite, the universe and > > human stupidity, and I'm not > > sure about the former." > > - Albert Einstein (1879-1955) > > - Original Message - > > From: "Pat Smoot" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: > > Sent: Friday, July 29, 2005 6:36 PM > > Subject: [RollTideFan] Tide adds late linebacker > > signee > > > > > > > Recruiting Update > > > Tide adds late linebacker signee > > > July 29, 2005 > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > > > > Proving that Mike Shula never stops > > recruiting, for the third year in > > > a row the Crimson Tide has signed a prospect > just > > before the start of fall > > > drills. Two summers ago it was defensive end > > Wallace Gilberry. Last summer > > > it was defensive back Jeffrey Dukes. This week > > it's linebacker Eryk > > > Anders. > > > The past two seasons the 6-3, 223-pound > > Anders was a defensive end at > > > Smithson Valley HS, which is located in a > suburb > > of San Antonio, TX. As a > > > senior, Anders racked up 115 tackles, 42 > tackles > > for losses and 11 sacks. > > > > > > "Alabama is getting a real jewel of a > > football player, especially > > > considering it's so late," says Smithson > Valley > > head coach Larry Hill. "He > > > was an All-State Class 5A player in the state > of > > Texas, which is pretty > > > good when you consider it's the largest > > classification in a state with a > > > lot of good football players." > > > > > > During his career, Anders played in two > state > > championship games. In > > > last year's title game, he blocked a punt and > > returned it for a touchdown. > > > For all of last season, Anders blocked five > kicks, > > two of which he > > > returned for touchdowns. > > > > > > "He's got a hot motor," Hill says. "He > plays > > wide open all the time. > > > Even though he's just over 220 pounds, he > plays > > very strong. And he's a > > > great athlete who can run a 4.55 40. He > anchored > > our mile relay team and > > > our sprint relay. The kid can really run." > > > > > > Even though Anders played down at > defensive > > end in high school, it's > > > believed he'll play outside linebacker for > > Alabama. > > > > > > "They [Alabama] really haven't said for > sure > > whether he'll play down > > > or at linebacker, but it will definitely be on > the > > outside," Hill says. > > > "My guess is that he'll be an outside > linebacker, > > because that's where he > > > would've played for us had we not needed him > at > > end." > > > > > > Similar to Gilberry's case two years ago, > > Hill believes that many > > > college scouts simply overlooked Anders. > > > > > > "I think because he was an undersized > > defensive end a lot of coaches > > > missed him," Hill says. "I think they looked > at > > him for the way he was, > > > rather than projecting him for what he could > > become. He's 6-3, 220-plus > > > right now, and he's still growing. He wasn't > this > > big last season." > > > > > > Hill says that Alabama, Texas Tech and > Ole >
Re: [RollTideFan] Tide adds late linebacker signee
Good question. Evidently someone did not qualify academically. Joe "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein (1879-1955) - Original Message - From: "Bryan Benefield" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "RollTideFan - University of Alabama Athletics Discussion List" Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 3:20 PM Subject: Re: [RollTideFan] Tide adds late linebacker signee Who's scholarship became available, though... --- Joe Goodson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hot damn. He might have just signed the next Zack Thomas. Joe "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein (1879-1955) - Original Message - From: "Pat Smoot" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, July 29, 2005 6:36 PM Subject: [RollTideFan] Tide adds late linebacker signee > Recruiting Update > Tide adds late linebacker signee > July 29, 2005 > > > -- > > Proving that Mike Shula never stops recruiting, for the third year in > a row the Crimson Tide has signed a prospect just before the start of fall > drills. Two summers ago it was defensive end Wallace Gilberry. Last summer > it was defensive back Jeffrey Dukes. This week it's linebacker Eryk > Anders. > The past two seasons the 6-3, 223-pound Anders was a defensive end at > Smithson Valley HS, which is located in a suburb of San Antonio, TX. As a > senior, Anders racked up 115 tackles, 42 tackles for losses and 11 sacks. > > "Alabama is getting a real jewel of a football player, especially > considering it's so late," says Smithson Valley head coach Larry Hill. "He > was an All-State Class 5A player in the state of Texas, which is pretty > good when you consider it's the largest classification in a state with a > lot of good football players." > > During his career, Anders played in two state championship games. In > last year's title game, he blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown. > For all of last season, Anders blocked five kicks, two of which he > returned for touchdowns. > > "He's got a hot motor," Hill says. "He plays wide open all the time. > Even though he's just over 220 pounds, he plays very strong. And he's a > great athlete who can run a 4.55 40. He anchored our mile relay team and > our sprint relay. The kid can really run." > > Even though Anders played down at defensive end in high school, it's > believed he'll play outside linebacker for Alabama. > > "They [Alabama] really haven't said for sure whether he'll play down > or at linebacker, but it will definitely be on the outside," Hill says. > "My guess is that he'll be an outside linebacker, because that's where he > would've played for us had we not needed him at end." > > Similar to Gilberry's case two years ago, Hill believes that many > college scouts simply overlooked Anders. > > "I think because he was an undersized defensive end a lot of coaches > missed him," Hill says. "I think they looked at him for the way he was, > rather than projecting him for what he could become. He's 6-3, 220-plus > right now, and he's still growing. He wasn't this big last season." > > Hill says that Alabama, Texas Tech and Ole Miss had been keeping tabs > on Anders for several months. > > "Originally he planned to walk on at Ole Miss," Hill says. "They > wanted him, but they were out of scholarships. They were going to give him > one as soon as it came open. > > "Alabama had offered him the same deal. But then, from what I > gathered, Alabama had a scholarship come available here late and they told > him they wanted him to go ahead and sign now." > > Anders is expected to report with the Alabama squad on Monday night, > August 9th. > > > -- > > > > > ___ > RollTideFan - The University of Alabama Athletics E-mail Discussion List > Welcome to RollTideFan - Wear a Cup! > To unsubscribe or make changes to your subscription, please visit > http://rolltidefan.net/mailman/listinfo/rtf_rolltidefan.net > ___ RollTideFan - The University of Alabama Athletics E-mail Discussion List Welcome to RollTideFan - Wear a Cup! To unsubscribe or make changes to your subscription,
Re: [RollTideFan] Tide adds late linebacker signee
Hopefully Gilligans. - Original Message - From: "Bryan Benefield" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "RollTideFan - University of Alabama Athletics Discussion List" Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 3:20 PM Subject: Re: [RollTideFan] Tide adds late linebacker signee Who's scholarship became available, though... --- Joe Goodson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hot damn. He might have just signed the next Zack Thomas. Joe "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein (1879-1955) - Original Message - From: "Pat Smoot" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, July 29, 2005 6:36 PM Subject: [RollTideFan] Tide adds late linebacker signee > Recruiting Update > Tide adds late linebacker signee > July 29, 2005 > > > -- > > Proving that Mike Shula never stops recruiting, for the third year in > a row the Crimson Tide has signed a prospect just before the start of fall > drills. Two summers ago it was defensive end Wallace Gilberry. Last summer > it was defensive back Jeffrey Dukes. This week it's linebacker Eryk > Anders. > The past two seasons the 6-3, 223-pound Anders was a defensive end at > Smithson Valley HS, which is located in a suburb of San Antonio, TX. As a > senior, Anders racked up 115 tackles, 42 tackles for losses and 11 sacks. > > "Alabama is getting a real jewel of a football player, especially > considering it's so late," says Smithson Valley head coach Larry Hill. "He > was an All-State Class 5A player in the state of Texas, which is pretty > good when you consider it's the largest classification in a state with a > lot of good football players." > > During his career, Anders played in two state championship games. In > last year's title game, he blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown. > For all of last season, Anders blocked five kicks, two of which he > returned for touchdowns. > > "He's got a hot motor," Hill says. "He plays wide open all the time. > Even though he's just over 220 pounds, he plays very strong. And he's a > great athlete who can run a 4.55 40. He anchored our mile relay team and > our sprint relay. The kid can really run." > > Even though Anders played down at defensive end in high school, it's > believed he'll play outside linebacker for Alabama. > > "They [Alabama] really haven't said for sure whether he'll play down > or at linebacker, but it will definitely be on the outside," Hill says. > "My guess is that he'll be an outside linebacker, because that's where he > would've played for us had we not needed him at end." > > Similar to Gilberry's case two years ago, Hill believes that many > college scouts simply overlooked Anders. > > "I think because he was an undersized defensive end a lot of coaches > missed him," Hill says. "I think they looked at him for the way he was, > rather than projecting him for what he could become. He's 6-3, 220-plus > right now, and he's still growing. He wasn't this big last season." > > Hill says that Alabama, Texas Tech and Ole Miss had been keeping tabs > on Anders for several months. > > "Originally he planned to walk on at Ole Miss," Hill says. "They > wanted him, but they were out of scholarships. They were going to give him > one as soon as it came open. > > "Alabama had offered him the same deal. But then, from what I > gathered, Alabama had a scholarship come available here late and they told > him they wanted him to go ahead and sign now." > > Anders is expected to report with the Alabama squad on Monday night, > August 9th. > > > -- > > > > > ___ > RollTideFan - The University of Alabama Athletics E-mail Discussion List > Welcome to RollTideFan - Wear a Cup! > To unsubscribe or make changes to your subscription, please visit > http://rolltidefan.net/mailman/listinfo/rtf_rolltidefan.net > ___ RollTideFan - The University of Alabama Athletics E-mail Discussion List Welcome to RollTideFan - Wear a Cup! To unsubscribe or make changes to your subscription, please visit http://rolltidefan.net/mailman/listinfo/rtf_rolltidefan.net Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yaho
Re: [RollTideFan] Tide adds late linebacker signee
Nick Kyles. Slef E. - Original Message - From: Bryan Benefield To: RollTideFan - University of Alabama Athletics Discussion List Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 3:20 PM Subject: Re: [RollTideFan] Tide adds late linebacker signee Who's scholarship became available, though...--- Joe Goodson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> Hot damn. He might have just signed the next Zack> Thomas.> Joe> > "Only two things are infinite, the universe and> human stupidity, and I'm not > sure about the former."> - Albert Einstein (1879-1955)> - Original Message - > From: "Pat Smoot" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> To: <rtf@rolltidefan.net>> Sent: Friday, July 29, 2005 6:36 PM> Subject: [RollTideFan] Tide adds late linebacker> signee> > > > Recruiting Update> > Tide adds late linebacker signee> > July 29, 2005> >> >> >>--> >> > Proving that Mike Shula never stops> recruiting, for the third year in > > a row the Crimson Tide has signed a prospect just> before the start of fall > > drills. Two summers ago it was defensive end> Wallace Gilberry. Last summer > > it was defensive back Jeffrey Dukes. This week> it's linebacker Eryk > > Anders.> > The past two seasons the 6-3, 223-pound> Anders was a defensive end at > > Smithson Valley HS, which is located in a suburb> of San Antonio, TX. As a > > senior, Anders racked up 115 tackles, 42 tackles> for losses and 11 sacks.> >> > "Alabama is getting a real jewel of a> football player, especially > > considering it's so late," says Smithson Valley> head coach Larry Hill. "He > > was an All-State Class 5A player in the state of> Texas, which is pretty > > good when you consider it's the largest> classification in a state with a > > lot of good football players."> >> > During his career, Anders played in two state> championship games. In > > last year's title game, he blocked a punt and> returned it for a touchdown. > > For all of last season, Anders blocked five kicks,> two of which he > > returned for touchdowns.> >> > "He's got a hot motor," Hill says. "He plays> wide open all the time. > > Even though he's just over 220 pounds, he plays> very strong. And he's a > > great athlete who can run a 4.55 40. He anchored> our mile relay team and > > our sprint relay. The kid can really run."> >> > Even though Anders played down at defensive> end in high school, it's > > believed he'll play outside linebacker for> Alabama.> >> > "They [Alabama] really haven't said for sure> whether he'll play down > > or at linebacker, but it will definitely be on the> outside," Hill says. > > "My guess is that he'll be an outside linebacker,> because that's where he > > would've played for us had we not needed him at> end."> >> > Similar to Gilberry's case two years ago,> Hill believes that many > > college scouts simply overlooked Anders.> >> > "I think because he was an undersized> defensive end a lot of coaches > > missed him," Hill says. "I think they looked at> him for the way he was, > > rather than projecting him for what he could> become. He's 6-3, 220-plus > > right now, and he's still growing. He wasn't this> big last season."> >> > Hill says that Alabama, Texas Tech and Ole> Miss had been keeping tabs > > on Anders for several months.> >> > "Originally he planned to walk on at Ole> Miss," Hill says. "They > > wanted him, but they were out of scholarships.> They were going to give him > > one as soon as it came open.> >> > "Alabama had offered him the same deal. But> then, from what I > > gathered, Alabama had a scholarship come available> here late and they told > > him they wanted him to go ahead and sign now."> >> > Anders is expected to report with the Alabama> squad on Monday night, > > August 9th.> >> >> >>--&
Re: [RollTideFan] Tide adds late linebacker signee
Who's scholarship became available, though... --- Joe Goodson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hot damn. He might have just signed the next Zack > Thomas. > Joe > > "Only two things are infinite, the universe and > human stupidity, and I'm not > sure about the former." > - Albert Einstein (1879-1955) > - Original Message - > From: "Pat Smoot" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Friday, July 29, 2005 6:36 PM > Subject: [RollTideFan] Tide adds late linebacker > signee > > > > Recruiting Update > > Tide adds late linebacker signee > > July 29, 2005 > > > > > > > -- > > > > Proving that Mike Shula never stops > recruiting, for the third year in > > a row the Crimson Tide has signed a prospect just > before the start of fall > > drills. Two summers ago it was defensive end > Wallace Gilberry. Last summer > > it was defensive back Jeffrey Dukes. This week > it's linebacker Eryk > > Anders. > > The past two seasons the 6-3, 223-pound > Anders was a defensive end at > > Smithson Valley HS, which is located in a suburb > of San Antonio, TX. As a > > senior, Anders racked up 115 tackles, 42 tackles > for losses and 11 sacks. > > > > "Alabama is getting a real jewel of a > football player, especially > > considering it's so late," says Smithson Valley > head coach Larry Hill. "He > > was an All-State Class 5A player in the state of > Texas, which is pretty > > good when you consider it's the largest > classification in a state with a > > lot of good football players." > > > > During his career, Anders played in two state > championship games. In > > last year's title game, he blocked a punt and > returned it for a touchdown. > > For all of last season, Anders blocked five kicks, > two of which he > > returned for touchdowns. > > > > "He's got a hot motor," Hill says. "He plays > wide open all the time. > > Even though he's just over 220 pounds, he plays > very strong. And he's a > > great athlete who can run a 4.55 40. He anchored > our mile relay team and > > our sprint relay. The kid can really run." > > > > Even though Anders played down at defensive > end in high school, it's > > believed he'll play outside linebacker for > Alabama. > > > > "They [Alabama] really haven't said for sure > whether he'll play down > > or at linebacker, but it will definitely be on the > outside," Hill says. > > "My guess is that he'll be an outside linebacker, > because that's where he > > would've played for us had we not needed him at > end." > > > > Similar to Gilberry's case two years ago, > Hill believes that many > > college scouts simply overlooked Anders. > > > > "I think because he was an undersized > defensive end a lot of coaches > > missed him," Hill says. "I think they looked at > him for the way he was, > > rather than projecting him for what he could > become. He's 6-3, 220-plus > > right now, and he's still growing. He wasn't this > big last season." > > > > Hill says that Alabama, Texas Tech and Ole > Miss had been keeping tabs > > on Anders for several months. > > > > "Originally he planned to walk on at Ole > Miss," Hill says. "They > > wanted him, but they were out of scholarships. > They were going to give him > > one as soon as it came open. > > > > "Alabama had offered him the same deal. But > then, from what I > > gathered, Alabama had a scholarship come available > here late and they told > > him they wanted him to go ahead and sign now." > > > > Anders is expected to report with the Alabama > squad on Monday night, > > August 9th. > > > > > > > -- > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > RollTideFan - The University of Alabama Athletics > E-mail Discussion List > > Welcome to RollTideFan - Wear a Cup! > > To unsubscribe or make changes to your > subscription, please visit > > > http://rolltidefan.net/mailman/listinfo/rtf_rolltidefan.net > > > > > ___ > RollTideFan - The University of Alabama Athletics > E-mail Discussion List > Welcome to RollTideFan - Wear a Cup! > To unsubscribe or make changes to your subscription, > please visit > http://rolltidefan.net/mailman/listinfo/rtf_rolltidefan.net > > Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs ___ RollTideFan - The University of Alabama Athletics E-mail Discussion List Welcome to RollTideFan - Wear a Cup! To unsubscribe or make changes to your subscription, please visit http://rolltidefan.net/mailman/listinfo/rtf_rolltidefan.net
Re: [RollTideFan] Tide adds late linebacker signee
Damn I surely do hope that Coach Shula can bring BAMA back to the top in the next year or twoI am so sick of mediocre football teamsand I am damn sure sick of those two orange fucking teams BAMA plays each yearJVWatts Pat Smoot wrote: Recruiting Update Tide adds late linebacker signee July 29, 2005 -- Proving that Mike Shula never stops recruiting, for the third year in a row the Crimson Tide has signed a prospect just before the start of fall drills. Two summers ago it was defensive end Wallace Gilberry. Last summer it was defensive back Jeffrey Dukes. This week it's linebacker Eryk Anders. The past two seasons the 6-3, 223-pound Anders was a defensive end at Smithson Valley HS, which is located in a suburb of San Antonio, TX. As a senior, Anders racked up 115 tackles, 42 tackles for losses and 11 sacks. "Alabama is getting a real jewel of a football player, especially considering it's so late," says Smithson Valley head coach Larry Hill. "He was an All-State Class 5A player in the state of Texas, which is pretty good when you consider it's the largest classification in a state with a lot of good football players." During his career, Anders played in two state championship games. In last year's title game, he blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown. For all of last season, Anders blocked five kicks, two of which he returned for touchdowns. "He's got a hot motor," Hill says. "He plays wide open all the time. Even though he's just over 220 pounds, he plays very strong. And he's a great athlete who can run a 4.55 40. He anchored our mile relay team and our sprint relay. The kid can really run." Even though Anders played down at defensive end in high school, it's believed he'll play outside linebacker for Alabama. "They [Alabama] really haven't said for sure whether he'll play down or at linebacker, but it will definitely be on the outside," Hill says. "My guess is that he'll be an outside linebacker, because that's where he would've played for us had we not needed him at end." Similar to Gilberry's case two years ago, Hill believes that many college scouts simply overlooked Anders. "I think because he was an undersized defensive end a lot of coaches missed him," Hill says. "I think they looked at him for the way he was, rather than projecting him for what he could become. He's 6-3, 220-plus right now, and he's still growing. He wasn't this big last season." Hill says that Alabama, Texas Tech and Ole Miss had been keeping tabs on Anders for several months. "Originally he planned to walk on at Ole Miss," Hill says. "They wanted him, but they were out of scholarships. They were going to give him one as soon as it came open. "Alabama had offered him the same deal. But then, from what I gathered, Alabama had a scholarship come available here late and they told him they wanted him to go ahead and sign now." Anders is expected to report with the Alabama squad on Monday night, August 9th. -- ___ RollTideFan - The University of Alabama Athletics E-mail Discussion List Welcome to RollTideFan - Wear a Cup! To unsubscribe or make changes to your subscription, please visit http://rolltidefan.net/mailman/listinfo/rtf_rolltidefan.net ___ RollTideFan - The University of Alabama Athletics E-mail Discussion List Welcome to RollTideFan - Wear a Cup! To unsubscribe or make changes to your subscription, please visit http://rolltidefan.net/mailman/listinfo/rtf_rolltidefan.net
Re: [RollTideFan] Tide adds late linebacker signee
Hot damn. He might have just signed the next Zack Thomas. Joe "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein (1879-1955) - Original Message - From: "Pat Smoot" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, July 29, 2005 6:36 PM Subject: [RollTideFan] Tide adds late linebacker signee Recruiting Update Tide adds late linebacker signee July 29, 2005 -- Proving that Mike Shula never stops recruiting, for the third year in a row the Crimson Tide has signed a prospect just before the start of fall drills. Two summers ago it was defensive end Wallace Gilberry. Last summer it was defensive back Jeffrey Dukes. This week it's linebacker Eryk Anders. The past two seasons the 6-3, 223-pound Anders was a defensive end at Smithson Valley HS, which is located in a suburb of San Antonio, TX. As a senior, Anders racked up 115 tackles, 42 tackles for losses and 11 sacks. "Alabama is getting a real jewel of a football player, especially considering it's so late," says Smithson Valley head coach Larry Hill. "He was an All-State Class 5A player in the state of Texas, which is pretty good when you consider it's the largest classification in a state with a lot of good football players." During his career, Anders played in two state championship games. In last year's title game, he blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown. For all of last season, Anders blocked five kicks, two of which he returned for touchdowns. "He's got a hot motor," Hill says. "He plays wide open all the time. Even though he's just over 220 pounds, he plays very strong. And he's a great athlete who can run a 4.55 40. He anchored our mile relay team and our sprint relay. The kid can really run." Even though Anders played down at defensive end in high school, it's believed he'll play outside linebacker for Alabama. "They [Alabama] really haven't said for sure whether he'll play down or at linebacker, but it will definitely be on the outside," Hill says. "My guess is that he'll be an outside linebacker, because that's where he would've played for us had we not needed him at end." Similar to Gilberry's case two years ago, Hill believes that many college scouts simply overlooked Anders. "I think because he was an undersized defensive end a lot of coaches missed him," Hill says. "I think they looked at him for the way he was, rather than projecting him for what he could become. He's 6-3, 220-plus right now, and he's still growing. He wasn't this big last season." Hill says that Alabama, Texas Tech and Ole Miss had been keeping tabs on Anders for several months. "Originally he planned to walk on at Ole Miss," Hill says. "They wanted him, but they were out of scholarships. They were going to give him one as soon as it came open. "Alabama had offered him the same deal. But then, from what I gathered, Alabama had a scholarship come available here late and they told him they wanted him to go ahead and sign now." Anders is expected to report with the Alabama squad on Monday night, August 9th. -- ___ RollTideFan - The University of Alabama Athletics E-mail Discussion List Welcome to RollTideFan - Wear a Cup! To unsubscribe or make changes to your subscription, please visit http://rolltidefan.net/mailman/listinfo/rtf_rolltidefan.net ___ RollTideFan - The University of Alabama Athletics E-mail Discussion List Welcome to RollTideFan - Wear a Cup! To unsubscribe or make changes to your subscription, please visit http://rolltidefan.net/mailman/listinfo/rtf_rolltidefan.net
[RollTideFan] Tide adds late linebacker signee
Recruiting Update Tide adds late linebacker signee July 29, 2005 -- Proving that Mike Shula never stops recruiting, for the third year in a row the Crimson Tide has signed a prospect just before the start of fall drills. Two summers ago it was defensive end Wallace Gilberry. Last summer it was defensive back Jeffrey Dukes. This week it's linebacker Eryk Anders. The past two seasons the 6-3, 223-pound Anders was a defensive end at Smithson Valley HS, which is located in a suburb of San Antonio, TX. As a senior, Anders racked up 115 tackles, 42 tackles for losses and 11 sacks. "Alabama is getting a real jewel of a football player, especially considering it's so late," says Smithson Valley head coach Larry Hill. "He was an All-State Class 5A player in the state of Texas, which is pretty good when you consider it's the largest classification in a state with a lot of good football players." During his career, Anders played in two state championship games. In last year's title game, he blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown. For all of last season, Anders blocked five kicks, two of which he returned for touchdowns. "He's got a hot motor," Hill says. "He plays wide open all the time. Even though he's just over 220 pounds, he plays very strong. And he's a great athlete who can run a 4.55 40. He anchored our mile relay team and our sprint relay. The kid can really run." Even though Anders played down at defensive end in high school, it's believed he'll play outside linebacker for Alabama. "They [Alabama] really haven't said for sure whether he'll play down or at linebacker, but it will definitely be on the outside," Hill says. "My guess is that he'll be an outside linebacker, because that's where he would've played for us had we not needed him at end." Similar to Gilberry's case two years ago, Hill believes that many college scouts simply overlooked Anders. "I think because he was an undersized defensive end a lot of coaches missed him," Hill says. "I think they looked at him for the way he was, rather than projecting him for what he could become. He's 6-3, 220-plus right now, and he's still growing. He wasn't this big last season." Hill says that Alabama, Texas Tech and Ole Miss had been keeping tabs on Anders for several months. "Originally he planned to walk on at Ole Miss," Hill says. "They wanted him, but they were out of scholarships. They were going to give him one as soon as it came open. "Alabama had offered him the same deal. But then, from what I gathered, Alabama had a scholarship come available here late and they told him they wanted him to go ahead and sign now." Anders is expected to report with the Alabama squad on Monday night, August 9th. -- ___ RollTideFan - The University of Alabama Athletics E-mail Discussion List Welcome to RollTideFan - Wear a Cup! To unsubscribe or make changes to your subscription, please visit http://rolltidefan.net/mailman/listinfo/rtf_rolltidefan.net
