Courtesy of Tighteye from MEACFANS
Pre signing day: The five biggest winners and losers to date
THE WINNERS:
1. Norfolk State – The Spartans are taking full advantage of their first MEAC football title. Singing all world defensive end Lynden Trail a transfer from the Florida Gators and high school offensive lineman standout Mike Phillips is only the tip of the iceberg. I know the Legion is thinking rePETE, but I take the wait and see approach.
2. Alabama State – The Hornets have used facility upgrades and word of mouth to bolster this year’s class. The headliner thus far is Darren Daniel a quarterback and Stanford transfer but the most critical get was in the return of all everything linebacker Brandon Roberts. He was dismissed from Alabama State due to a physical altercation after the zero tolerance kicked in last year. He spent a year at Florida A&M keeping himself eligible and now he’s back. Here’s an early season prediction. The 2012 Magic City Classic will be the championship game for the SWAC. Grambling fans don’t be upset. You should get dropped by both schools again in 2012.
3. Florida A&M – All last year the Rattler screamed and hollered that Joe T was done on the highest hills. Well his response is reloading the Rattlers for the 2012 campaign. I’m going on record now. The Rattlers have the easiest conference path to the MEAC title. All they have to do is win against six teams they should be favored against. Apparently, the orange and green intend on striking through the air with wide receivers Neal Cunningham and Lakeif Daniels. However, the snakes are adding the linemen on both sides to strengthen the team due to the potential loss of the 100. It’s going to be a long season in Tallahassee for one reason or another.
4. Tennessee State – Thanks Coach Reed, it appears that you are gathering another fine class with JUCO transfer Demetrius Rhaney leading the way for Trabis Ward and company. Keep progressing and keep winning…..
5. Southern – I’m stumped, what Coach Mitchell is selling to players to get them to commit this early. I have no clue what it is, but Southern is planning something big for the SWAC West and I can’t wait to see the coming out party. On the other hand, I’ve noticed something. The Jaguars have changed their recruiting focus. The coaching staff has evidently decided to go east and focus on the major recruiting centers and keep the fire at home burning (Atlanta, Florida, and Louisiana). This going to be interesting the big dog now is David Chin a monster running back form the bottom. He probably will be the lead back in a run focused offense.
Who to look out for: Texas Southern – Coach Ashberry has come in without fear and has already begun to make noise. The Tiger fans may expect a boost in the ranking from 2011 plus much more.
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