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If you watch HS video of Russell and Kaawa, it’s pretty obvious which is the more polished (Russell). Don’t get me wrong, Kaawa is a big dude, has a big arm on him and can make some really nice throws, but the level of competition is radically different.

Russell played at Duncanville, which is a powerhouse program and playing at (I think) the highest level of competition in the Dallas metro area. YUUUUUGE difference between that competition and what Kaawa faced.

He also qualifies for an NFL pension. Not sure how or at what point that is paid out.

Palmer could also be absolutely clutch at certain points in critical, big time game. Ole Miss in 1994. Dude put the team on his back in the 4th quarter in an incredibly hostile environment and did it all passing, rushing, receiving and punt returns in one of the most impressive single game performances I've ever seen.

One of my all time favorites was vs Tennessee (I think same year as OM) where he made clutch catch one after the other in the last two minutes of the game and then going to two with Bama lined up in the wishbone and Palmer at QB. The collective looks of absolute panic on the UT defenders faces. Even after a UT time out and everyone on the planet knowing Palmer was going to keep the ball, they STILL couldn't keep him from scoring.

I know, I'm ranting but honest to God, he'll always be maybe THE most gifted offensive athlete of all time at Bama. Literally every time he touched the ball, you kind of expected him to score.

David Palmer also had balls the size of tractors. The dude was THE most fearless player I’ve ever seen. I also think he had a smidge of really good luck because if you watch any highlights video, literally no one ever got a vicious lick in on him. He had incredible body control and could kind of contort himself to miss those hits.

He had good but not great speed, great hands, fearless and also the shiftiest player at Bama I’ve ever watched.

I always felt so lucky to have seen him play in person at BDS. Just an amazing player.

I saw a video of his commitment earlier. Not a tall guy but very solidly built. He's clearly not one of those guys who have to redshirt to put on 20 lbs.

Pretty sure this is fake. First of all, it doesn't use his legal name Coleman Williams. Second, it doesn't give off the feel of the guy relative to how he's acted off the field. Third, if this really was Ryan Williams Coleman, he'd have a hell of a lot more followers than 2000.

I remember my brother and I went to A Day the season before Sims took over. He was the heir apparent and I remember walking back to our car telling my brother, "We're f***ed if Sims is the QB". I think Lane worked miracles with him.

I was there too and while I think Russell is better, Mack was hobbling around with a bum ankle. It seemed pretty obvious to me he wasn't 100 per cent out there that day.

I know, I know, we're gonna have a small class this year but whiffing on a 3 star WR to MARYLAND?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! I don't care how anyone spins it but that's a terrible look.

Agree completely about the O line improvement. It can't be overstated how critical it is that they improve. While they don't have to be dominant, if they can be consistently decent to better than average, this will go a long way in determining how good this offense will be.

I’m thinking LSU? I seem to recall we’re tied for #3 at $30 million.