HE IS A GREAT TALENT, BUT...
No doubt that Devonta Pollard is a great talent. So is Tony Mitchell, but as Dr. Phil likes to ask, "how's that working out for you?" The recruiting story of Pollard is one of the most interesting high school to college stories in recent memory. In the era of the 24 hour news cycle the Pollard story has become almost forgotten. The longer the the story continues, the less enchanted 'Bama fans become with the five star recruit. That doesn't mean that disenchantment won't turn back into infatuation, however. Alabama has placed a lot of effort in recruiting the Kemper County star. Alabama needs the young man's considerable talents to have a more successful season later this year.
I suspect that Alabama will be a much better team with Pollard, but I'm not foolish enough to think we'd be a bad team without him. Trying to keep up with what's on this kid's mind is like trying to herd alley cats. You just can't do it. Supposedly, tomorrow afternoon at 5:00PM the five star acclaimed superstar will finally make is final decision known. I hope he picks the Tide, but I stopped holding my breath weeks ago. We should respect Pollards decision to take his time in making the correct season. If this young man doesn't want to attend the University of Alabama that is all right. The sun will rise on Saturday. The world will continue unabated. If he picks Alabama the same sun will rise, and life go on as well.
The Alabama coaches have already been informed of his decision, that happened on Monday of this week. All four or possibly five schools have been given the news, good or bad. Over the last two months I've personally spoken with a lot of local people who know this young man. They seem as baffled as anyone about what's going on. A month ago you asked anyone close to Kemper County and the general consensus of opinion was "Alabama" was top dog. Pollard and Coach Grant were at a softball game in T Town last week. They were cheering the Tide, and seemed to be getting along just fine from my point of view. Then came this trip to Georgetown. That would be Georgetown of the Big East, and a great academic institution in our nation's capital. Tuscaloosa is a great place to call home. Georgetown's not to shabby though. We all tend to deify Tuscaloosa and anything Crimson. The Hoya's are not chopped liver, and carry a lot more weight in the world of basketball than Alabama. I don't think Texas carries anymore status in basketball than Alabama. Texas egos come in two sizes - giant and ridiculous. You'd have to live in Missouri to understand that those show me folks hold basketball in the same regard as Kentucky. Mississippi State is always loaded for bear, or bearer bonds, I get confused about which. LSU recruited Pollard's Big East recruiter to Baton Rouge. All this makes for interesting speculation.
A chance to play at Georgetown is downright intriguing however. For a young man who grew up in Mississippi it might be more than intriguing. Same could be said for Austin, Texas. Tuscaloosa is a wonderful place. To most of us it is the national cathedral for sports. I'll say what I know, and leave it at that. Devonta Pollard heart wants him to attend Alabama. His head is telling him "not so fast." He's had plenty of time to slow things down and make an informed decision. I'm not going to waste your time in telling you all the reasons Pollard should come to Alabama. I'm not going to sing accolades about why he should go elsewhere. The hay is in the barn on this one. The real players have been identified.
I'm going to play golf tomorrow at 2:00PM. I feel pretty certain about what is going to happen. I'll pass the mantle of constant worry to younger fans like Bunk, or more learned fans like good doctor. Do I feel good about tomorrow? Yes, I do. Am I betting the ranch on Alabama? No, I want. I think Pollard is the quality type young man who might just drive to Tuscaloosa and tell Coach Grant he isn't coming to Alabama. Anthony Grant is the type person who would have appreciated the message in person. Heart or head?
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The Alabama coaches have already been informed of his decision, that happened on Monday of this week. All four or possibly five schools have been given the news, good or bad. Over the last two months I've personally spoken with a lot of local people who know this young man. They seem as baffled as anyone about what's going on. A month ago you asked anyone close to Kemper County and the general consensus of opinion was "Alabama" was top dog. Pollard and Coach Grant were at a softball game in T Town last week. They were cheering the Tide, and seemed to be getting along just fine from my point of view. Then came this trip to Georgetown. That would be Georgetown of the Big East, and a great academic institution in our nation's capital. Tuscaloosa is a great place to call home. Georgetown's not to shabby though. We all tend to deify Tuscaloosa and anything Crimson. The Hoya's are not chopped liver, and carry a lot more weight in the world of basketball than Alabama. I don't think Texas carries anymore status in basketball than Alabama. Texas egos come in two sizes - giant and ridiculous. You'd have to live in Missouri to understand that those show me folks hold basketball in the same regard as Kentucky. Mississippi State is always loaded for bear, or bearer bonds, I get confused about which. LSU recruited Pollard's Big East recruiter to Baton Rouge. All this makes for interesting speculation.
A chance to play at Georgetown is downright intriguing however. For a young man who grew up in Mississippi it might be more than intriguing. Same could be said for Austin, Texas. Tuscaloosa is a wonderful place. To most of us it is the national cathedral for sports. I'll say what I know, and leave it at that. Devonta Pollard heart wants him to attend Alabama. His head is telling him "not so fast." He's had plenty of time to slow things down and make an informed decision. I'm not going to waste your time in telling you all the reasons Pollard should come to Alabama. I'm not going to sing accolades about why he should go elsewhere. The hay is in the barn on this one. The real players have been identified.
I'm going to play golf tomorrow at 2:00PM. I feel pretty certain about what is going to happen. I'll pass the mantle of constant worry to younger fans like Bunk, or more learned fans like good doctor. Do I feel good about tomorrow? Yes, I do. Am I betting the ranch on Alabama? No, I want. I think Pollard is the quality type young man who might just drive to Tuscaloosa and tell Coach Grant he isn't coming to Alabama. Anthony Grant is the type person who would have appreciated the message in person. Heart or head?
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