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Alabama ignored by No. 4 CB despite connection
The post Alabama ignored by No. 4 CB despite connection appeared first on ClutchPoints. Alabama football is in dire need of college football recruiting momentum for the summer. Kalen DeBoer and the Crimson Tide have delivered quiet recruiting results for the 2026 cycle. And now the nation's No. 4 cornerback isn't considering 'Bama — despite having a prominent family connection there. Advertisement Four-star cornerback Justice Fitzpatrick unveiled his top five list via Hayes Fawcett of On3 Thursday. He's the younger brother of famed Alabama defender turned NFL Pro Bowler Minkah Fitzpatrick. The 6-foot, 185-pound CB doesn't list Alabama in his list of suitors, however. Miami out of the Atlantic Coast Conference made the cut. Same with Florida as his second in-state opportunity. But then the Fort Lauderdale native places defending national champion Ohio State, then SEC representatives Texas and Georgia as his final options. The alma mater of the five-time Pro Bowl safety gets ignored by the talented '26 CB. Did Alabama offer No. 4 CB and brother of Minkah Fitzpatrick? Will McLelland-Imagn Images The St. Thomas Aquinas talent reeled in more than 40 offers. Alabama rose as one of his offers. Advertisement However, Fitzpatrick listed the Tide as 'cool.' Meaning he's not considering Alabama compared to the other five programs on his radar. The elder Fitzpatrick played in Tuscaloosa during a time Alabama delivered aggressive recruiting tactics. Former head coach Nick Saban created a habit of chasing five and four-star talent — regardless of where they lived. Saban snatched the future Steelers defender via the 2015 recruiting class. Minkah Fitzpatrick arrived as a five-star prospect and the state of New Jersey's top-ranked prospect by 247Sports. This 'Bama class holds only five verbal commits. Alabama ranks 41st overall in the '26 recruiting cycle. DeBoer managed to land five-star cornerback Jorden Edmonds on March 26. But he's the Tide's lone five-star verbal pledge. Alabama did win over prized in-state talent Kamhariyan Johnson in April. But the edge rusher represents DeBoer and Alabama's last verbal commitment. Now 'Bama struggled to win over the family member of a beloved Tide defender.
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2 days ago
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Fans Left Speechless by Updated ESPN FPI College Football Rankings
Fans Left Speechless by Updated ESPN FPI College Football Rankings originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The 2025 college football season may still be a few months away, but ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) has been updated for the first time since last season ended. Advertisement The FPI is a computer model that considers various factors, including talent level, schedule and how teams finished last season, along with others that won't apply until Week 1, such as on-field performance, offensive and defensive efficiency and strength of record. Eight of the top 12 teams in the latest FPI are programs that made last season's College Football Playoff, and all but two finished in the top 25 of the final AP Poll. Georgia Bulldogs Football Head Coach Kirby Smart© Joshua L. Jones / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Here's the new top 25 for ESPN's FPI going into next season. Texas Longhorns Georgia Bulldogs Alabama Crimson Tide Ohio State Buckeyes Penn State Nittany Lions Oregon Ducks Notre Dame Fighting Irish Texas A&M Aggies Miami Hurricanes Tennessee Volunteers Clemson Tigers LSU Tigers Ole Miss Rebels Auburn Tigers South Carolina Gamecocks Oklahoma Sooners Michigan Wolverines Florida Gators USC Trojans SMU Mustangs Kansas State Wildcats Arkansas Razorbacks Missouri Tigers Arizona State Sun Devils Nebraska Cornhuskers Once the top 25 was updated, fans were quick to react on social media, with many left speechless over how high Alabama was ranked after finishing 9-4 and the number of SEC teams included. Advertisement "Absolutely no reason for Bama to be in the top 5," a fan said. "FPI never fails to provide comedy for the day," another wrote. "SEC with 10 of the top 16 teams is absolute comedy," added another. "Wow Bama at number 3," one fan added. "Why are UGA and Bama top 5 lmao ESPN is selling out for the SEC," a fan said. "computer generated FPI doesn't know ball confirmed," one said. Related: Florida QB DJ Lagway Unveils Exciting New NIL Deal Friday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
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19-05-2025
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Urban Meyer Didn't Hesitate When Naming the Most Underrated Player He Coached at Florida
There was certainly no shortage of talent on Urban Meyer's Florida teams during his six seasons with the Gators. He won two national championships with the SEC powerhouse and finished with a 65-15 record, including three seasons with a 13-1 record. On a recent episode of the "Another Dooley Noted Podcast," Meyer was asked which of his players was the most underrated, and he didn't waste much time thinking about it, considering the wealth of players who were at Florida from 2005 to 2010. Advertisement 'I think Louis Murphy. I'm a Louis Murphy fan,' Meyer said. 'I mean, you think about the biggest games he had were in the biggest (stages). The Florida State game down there, where he caught that wheel route. Then one of his greatest games of all time was that 'Bama '08 in the SEC Championship. He was dominant. And Georgia in the Cocktail Party when he did a great release on that corner.' Former Florida Gators head coach Urban Klement-USA TODAY Sports Murphy played for the Gators from 2005 to 2008. He finished his collegiate career with 77 receptions for 1,245 yards and 13 touchdowns. Murphy and the Gators won national championships during the 2006 and 2008 seasons. Other elite talents often overshadowed the 6-foot-2, 200-pound receiver. Playmakers like Percy Harvin, Andre Caldwell, Aaron Hernandez, Riley Cooper, Jeff Demps, Chris Rainey, Tim Tebow and Deshawn Wynn were all big-time players during Murphy's tenure. Advertisement Murphy was a three-star prospect in the 2005 recruiting class, according to Rivals. The St. Petersburg, Florida, native committed to the Gators over offers from Duke, Louisville, Maryland, North Carolina State and others. Murphy would be a fourth-round pick of the Oakland Raiders in the 2009 NFL draft. Over an eight-year pro career, he also played with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carolina Panthers, New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers. He finished his career with 95 games played with 170 receptions for 2,443 yards and 11 touchdowns. Related: Urban Meyer Hails Two Big Ten Powerhouses For Adapting to New NIL Era Related: Urban Meyer Gives Unfiltered Take on Nico Iamaleava's Controversial UCLA Switch
New Indian Express
14-05-2025
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TN CM Stalin dedicates new houses to mahouts at Theppakkadu
NILGIRIS: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday handed over keys to newly built houses for mahouts and kavadis (assistants) at the Theppakkadu elephant camp in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR), recognising their service in caring for captive elephants. A total of 44 houses, built at a cost of `5.06 crore, were inaugurated during his visit. It has been named Mahout village. Members of the tribal community welcomed the chief minister with traditional music and dance performances. Stalin, who is on a five-day tour of the Nilgiris district, also planted a sapling and interacted with Bomman and Belli, the tribal couple featured in the Oscar-winning documentary 'The Elephant Whisperers'. He later fed sugarcane and fruits to captive elephants, including Bama and Kamatchi, and posed for photographs alongside them.
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13-05-2025
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Alabama's 2025 season opener at Florida State to kickoff at 3:30 p.m. ET, per reports
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama football's season opener at Florida State will kickoff at 3:30 p.m. ET, according to the Action Network's Brett McMurphy. The Crimson Tide will look to get its season started with a win in year two under Kalen DeBoer. Alabama finished last season 9-4, snapping its 10-win season streak. It ended a 16-season streak, as the last time Bama finished with less than 10 wins was 2007. Bama brings back a ton of depth from last seasons team, primarily on the defense, but the main concern regarding the 2025-26 team will be the quarterback play. No official starter has been announced, but Ty Simpson is the presumed favorite, as he's been a part of the program for three seasons and its the most experienced out of the pack. Justin Thomas returns to the site of his first major win, looking for third career PGA Championship For Florida State, its an opportunity to start the season with a bang in front of its home crowd following a season in which most fans would hope to forget. The Seminoles finished last season 2-10 after just missing out on the playoffs in 2023. Its team this season will look a lot different from last seasons team, Boston College transfer Tommy Castellanos will take the reigns at quarterback and look to put the Seminoles back atop the ACC. Other notable Week 1 games include Texas at Ohio State. That game has will be the Big Noon Kickoff game on FOX, they announced Monday. LSU at Clemson will be the primetime game at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC. Alabama versus FSU will also be played on ABC. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
