RECRUITING: Jett Thomalla (4-star QB 2026 commit) flips to Alabama

[Cloned4Life]

It was full offer.

Correct, Brock did, in fact, receive a full ride offer from Bama. Very common knowledge. Very common for bigger schools to swoop in late to steal these types of low risk prospects. Yes, even ones that have a lowly offer from Iowa State.

I will add that it is certainly within someone’s rights for someone to not “believe” something that is true.

 

[Aclone]

In D1 FB, it is either a full ride or walk-on.

Yes a full ride.... D1 football programs don't give partial scholarships

If I recall correctly…As of this House settlement, now they do. And all the other sports. Starting this Fall term.

It was such a change, that stood out to me.

How many schools take advantage of that is another question. I could see our valued former “walkons” splitting a handful of scholarships.

 

[TitanClone]

If I recall correctly…As of this House settlement, now they do. And all the other sports. Starting this Fall term.

It was such a change, that stood out to me.

How many schools take advantage of that is another question. I could see our valued former “walkons” splitting a handful of scholarships.

It's a 105 roster limit with 105 scholarships, before it was a 120 roster limit with 85 scholarships for 85 players

But looks like you're right that partial is an option now. Wasn't before

 

[cyclones12321]

Go to the school who has prioritized you for years, or the one that only gave you a call after the whiffed on a bunch of other guys. Tough call.

Agreed but unfortunately kid$$$ the$e day$ don’t $ee it the $ame

 

[Dgilbertson]

I don't. Even if their scouts really liked something in Brock there were 50 other guys they could have gotten before him as backup recruits that were better prospects. Alabama doesn't reach and offer 3 star QBs with offers from ISU as their biggest offer. I just find it hard to believe. I have no doubt he was offered a walk-on spot.

But you appreciate all Brock did at ISU and likewise admire and appreciate all his professional success…right?

 

[Dgilbertson]

I will add that it is certainly within someone’s rights for someone to not “believe” something that is true.

“Someone’s” avatar checks out

 

[ScottyP]

I don't understand deadeye's dislike for Purdy.

 

[Tre4ISU]

I don't. Even if their scouts really liked something in Brock there were 50 other guys they could have gotten before him as backup recruits that were better prospects. Alabama doesn't reach and offer 3 star QBs with offers from ISU as their biggest offer. I just find it hard to believe. I have no doubt he was offered a walk-on spot.

Paul Tyson, Hewitt-Trussville , Pro-Style Quarterback

Paul Tyson is a 6-4.5, 210-pound Pro-Style Quarterback from Trussville, AL. Tyson was named Second-Team All-State, Class 7A for 2018.

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Layne Hatcher, Pulaski Academy , Dual-Threat Quarterback

Layne Hatcher is a 6-0, 204-pound Dual-Threat Quarterback from Little Rock, AR.

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Mac Jones, The Bolles School , Pro-Style Quarterback

Mac Jones is a 6-2, 180-pound Pro-Style Quarterback from Jacksonville, FL.

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Sure, Alabama wanted to wait till May for the undeniable Layne Hatcher.

 

[flycy]

So you folks’ definition of “wealthy” is “makes more money than me”. Gotcha.

@Cyclad, you listed his last salary with the Chiefs, not his Battlehawks salary. UFL coaches make low six figures.

I have a friend whose husband was a prominent attorney for over thirty years. She worked a good job, and he made a lot of money.

They declared bankruptcy a year or so before he retired.

Is that “wealthy”?

Yes, wealthy and extremely foolish.

 

[BigJCy]

Not sure if this means anything in regards to Jett with Bama but...

 

[Kettes]

Alabama will pay more for a 5th string QB to never see the field than ISU can pay for a starter. Game over.

Georgia or Auburn, probably, yes. Not Alabama. Surprisingly, NIL will slowly be the undoing of Alabama. They don't have the support system (at least not yet) in place to pay much.

 

[psycln11]

Georgia or Auburn, probably, yes. Not Alabama. Surprisingly, NIL will slowly be the undoing of Alabama. They don't have the support system (at least not yet) in place to pay much.

Which is why Saban got out when he did.

 

[Mr.G.Spot]

Alabama will pay more for a 5th string QB to never see the field than ISU can pay for a starter. Game over.

That is not true.

 

[Aclone]

That is not true.

In multiple dimensions.

 

[aeroclone]

Georgia or Auburn, probably, yes. Not Alabama. Surprisingly, NIL will slowly be the undoing of Alabama. They don't have the support system (at least not yet) in place to pay much.

I keep seeing this idea posted the Bama is declining due to lagging NIL. I had basically chalked it up to the coaching change.

What is the NIL concern based on? Are there major differences in size or wealth of the Bama donor base versus Auburn or Georgia? Or is this just wild speculation based on the general idea that the state of Alabama is poorer and low population in general?

 

[Aclone]

Not sure if this means anything in regards to Jett with Bama but...

I’m gonna go not so far out on a limb, and say they aren’t terribly confident about Jett.

Would have to look, but I suspect their QB room will be a bit empty.

 

[CycloneVet]

It worked out great for him I just doubt that Alabama offered him a full ride. Alabama may offer a guy that has several other offers but not a guy basically only offered by ISU. They'll let the scholly stay open and get someone else in a position they need depth. And the idea that Bama offered him and even U of A and ASU didn't slide in with a late offer makes it hard to believe. You hear stories about offers all the time and question what they really were. Think of Curtis Stinsons son this year. You're trying to tell me ISU gave him a full ride offer and he ended up at North ******* Texas? I doubt it. We gave him a walk-on offer is what it was.

What’s your position on the staff? Oh wait you aren’t on Alabamas staff..so you really dont know anything

 

[Mr Janny]

I keep seeing this idea posted the Bama is declining due to lagging NIL. I had basically chalked it up to the coaching change.

What is the NIL concern based on? Are there major differences in size or wealth of the Bama donor base versus Auburn or Georgia? Or is this just wild speculation based on the general idea that the state of Alabama is poorer and low population in general?

Yeah, it sounds like Bama doesn't have quite the same resources as some of the other schools they're competing against. They're no slouch, to be sure, but not the big kid on the block.

Does Alabama Basketball have the cash to compete in NIL deals?

Does Alabama Basketball have the cash to compete in NIL deals? The short answer is yes and no. The Crimson Tide is far from being a poverty program. At the same

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[Mr.G.Spot]

Yeah, it sounds like Bama doesn't have quite the same resources as some of the other schools they're competing against. They're no slouch, to be sure, but not the big kid on the block.

Does Alabama Basketball have the cash to compete in NIL deals?

Does Alabama Basketball have the cash to compete in NIL deals? The short answer is yes and no. The Crimson Tide is far from being a poverty program. At the same

bamahammer.com

Alabama has been a master at paying $5 to $50,000 for key players under the table for 50 years. However, competing against Georgia, Miami,Texas, and Texas A&M for cash/players is no comparison. Alabama is not one of the rich guys.

Why do you think Sabin retired? He saw the writing on the wall. A salary cap with a third party approval process for nil contracts will level the playing field for everyone. You still can't stop cheating, but what safeguards will the new ruling entity put in? Who knows?

 

[Cyforce]

Alabama will pay more for a 5th string QB to never see the field than ISU can pay for a starter. Game over.

At this point CMC says game on.