No. 1 Dual-Threat QB Martell Likes The Tide
The No. 1 dual-threat quarterback in the nation for 2017, Tate Martell, tweeted this week that he has narrowed his college choices to five schools. These are his five sent from his Twitter account, in no specific order: Alabama, Texas A&M, Michigan, Washington, and USC.
The 5'11", 180-pound five-star prospect out of Las Vegas, Nevada is ranked by 247Sports Composite Rankings as the No. 1 player at his position and the No. 11 overall player in the class of 2017.
It is believed that Texas A&M and USC are the front-runners for his services.
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5-Star Athlete Darnay Holmes Tweets Tide In Top 10
5' 11", 190-pound five-star Calabasas, California recruit Darnay Holmes has hit Twitter with his Top-10 list of favorite schools. Holmes is the top-ranked athlete in the recruiting class of 2017 according to 247Sports Composite Rankings.
Here are the 10 tweeted by Holmes as his favorite schools to play for: Alabama, Arizona, Miami, Notre Dame, Nebraska, Ohio State, Stanford, UCLA, USC, and Washington.
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Greatest Names In Bama Football History-John Hannah
We continue to look at the greatest players ever to don the Crimson and White football uniform for the University of Alabama. Today we look at John Allen "Hawg" Hannah.
Hannah was born on April 4, 1951 in Canton, Georgia. His dad, Herb, was an offensive lineman for the University of Alabama and then played tackle for the New York Giants in 1951. He has two brothers who also played at Alabama, Charlie and David. Charlie also went on to play in the NFL while David's football career ended at Bama with a knee injury.
Though born in Georgia, Hannah was raised in Albertville, Alabama. (I was able to meet the family while managing two radio stations there.) He graduated from Albertville High School, and excelled at football, wrestling, and track at Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He captured an individual national championship in wrestling at the National Prep Championship in 1967. His senior season of football was played for the Albertville Aggies. He graduated in 1969.
Hannah played tackle and guard for the Crimson Tide under legendary head football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant from 1970 to 1972. He earned All-American honors twice, was part of an SEC championship team, named to the University of Alabama All-Century Team, and to the Alabama 1970s All-Decade Team. Bryant would later state that Hannah was the greatest lineman he ever coached.
Hannah joined the New England Patriots of the National Football League in 1973 as the 4th overall pick in the 1973 NFL Draft. He played his entire career with the Pats, 1973-1985. He was on the cover of Sports Illustrated on August 3, 1981 and dubbed, "The Best Offensive Lineman of All Time." He was named All-Pro 10 times, All-AFC 11 times, and played in 9 Pro Bowls as well as numerous other honors. Hannah was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1991.
Hannah was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1999.
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5-Star DE Marlon Davidson Includes Tide In His Visits
Though his decision as to where to continue his football career will not come until late November, five-star defensive end Marlon Davidson is taking advantage of the summer months and making visits, talking to coaches, and weighing his options.
Many believe that the Auburn Tigers have the edge for his services since his older brother, Kenneth, played for the Tigers and is now on the coaching support staff. But Marlon says his recruitment is still open and is interested in those who are interested in him. He has made two trips to Auburn, as well as one apiece to Alabama and Georgia over a ten-day period. He is also being pursued by LSU, Florida State, Michigan, and several others.
The Crimson Tide is recruiting the Greenville High School defensive end at the five-technique (spot) position, as are most of the other schools. Florida State is looking at him for a defensive tackle slot.
With his decision planned for late November, and graduating in December, his plan is to enroll in college this next January.
