The crem-della-crem however will forever be the legendary QB Jimmy Johns. The coaches took one look at his arm and decided he was a running back. Never has a bench warmer been so beloved as this guy, but he finally ended the debate as to why he never played by getting arrested for distributing cocaine ON CAMPUS and turning Alabama football into a national punch line.
Five players would be added to the singing day haul from the previous year via grey shirting. QB John Parker Wilson, OL Drew Davis, DL Lorenzo Washington, DL Brandon Fanney, and TE Travis McCall.
A bitter road lays ahead for these young men, a journey that would include many bitter losses, a coaching turnover, endless fan meltdowns and brow beatings by the press.
Glenn Coffee would survive a blown knee to work himself into a star rusher in the SEC.
Michael Johnson one of the few highly regarded recruits would blossom into an outstanding guard.
Eryk Anders would find a place as a pass rush specialist.
Bobby Greenwood and Brandon Deaderick would become run-stuffing defensive ends.
Cory Reamer would eventually go from safety to linebacker and earn a starting spot. As did other players who would find a place to contribute.
John Parker Wilson who arrived as a two star recruit would leave Alabama with his name written all over the record books. He would guide his merry band of embattled veterans to a 12-2 season in 2008. Finally, JP Wilson would stand toe to toe with the best football team in the land and come within 15 minutes from a national title game.
The game ended in a loss for the Tide, but many believe this group of not so spectacular recruits were instrumental in turning the tide of a losing program.
With four and five star recruits being the norm more than the exception these days the future looks bright. I can’t help but remember fondly those who arrived to find a sinking ship taking on water and through hard work left with the ship at full steam sailing in the right direction.
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