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***Reuben Foster opens up on recruiting

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http://alabama.247sports.com/Article/Reuben-Foster-opens-up-about-recruiting-118587
Five-star linebacker Reuben Foster was at the center of one of the wilder recruitments in recent history. Foster opens up about the recruiting process and more inside.

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I think we'll adore this kid by the time he leaves.
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This kid has a big heart, just wants folks to love him.
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Lord, I initially read the article title the wrong way. Give a guy a coronary
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Young and the world in his hands... I hope he "buys in" he is a tremendous natural leader with God given ability you just don't see that much!
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I think we'll adore this kid by the time he leaves.

He's already my favorite recruit of this class and maybe my favorite that Saban has ever signed. Dude is special, if he puts it all together he is going to be one of the best we've ever had at LB.
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good stuff. I can't imagine the pressure these kids are under. Glad he rolled with the Tide!
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good stuff. I can't imagine the pressure these kids are under. Glad he rolled with the Tide!

This is what sticks out to me a lot from talking to the kids. They say the pressure - from family, friends, college coaches, high school coaches and fans - is insane. That's why so many kids commit early. Half the time they just want all the calls and pressure to stop.
Really good article, Charles. I am rooting for Foster. He seems like he's really happy with the direction things are going for him.
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I am honestly happy he chose BAMA in the end. I think everyone realizes, well except for those fans across the state (g)...his best decision for his future was by far to be in Crimson. No doubt our staff will be able to nurture him and get the absolute best out of him which in turn only helps his future. This kid has it all - everything athletically, physically to be one of the very best. My only question is...How truly bad does he want it? If its real bad - watch out everyone else.
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ReasonableDoubt said...
I think we'll adore this kid by the time he leaves.

That interview goes a long way toward accomplishing that for me. I was one of those people who didn't bad mouth him, but was kind of over it. I think that we all forget sometimes that these are just kids and we really don't have any comprehension of the pressure that's put on them.
I for one have become a fan of him.
Great article Charles.

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GooPhi said...
That interview goes a long way toward accomplishing that for me. I was one of those people who didn't bad mouth him, but was kind of over it. I think that we all forget sometimes that these are just kids and we really don't any comprehension of the pressure that's put on them.
I for one have become a fan of him.
Great article Charles.

When you realize that even the Pres is watching your decisions.....that's a little bit of pressure. Not to mention the stress of trying to please family, friends, coaches (many of whom are relying on you to help keep their jobs).
Hopefully they are better for the experience.
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I think we'll adore this kid by the time he leaves.

true if he can make the grades and stay out of trouble
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true if he can make the grades and stay out of trouble

You could say that for every player on every team. Those are the things you gotta do. Great insight on your part.
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I am honestly happy he chose BAMA in the end. I think everyone realizes, well except for those fans across the state (g)...his best decision for his future was by far to be in Crimson. No doubt our staff will be able to nurture him and get the absolute best out of him which in turn only helps his future. This kid has it all - everything athletically, physically to be one of the very best. My only question is...How truly bad does he want it? If its real bad - watch out everyone else.

RF has a little girl to care for. just ask Trent how bad he wanted it.
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