2023 Olaus Alinen #WatchTheFinnish (to Bama)

[ThatWasMyIdea]

We went from having an issue at OT to possibly having too many lol

 

[cowboycane]

All I know is there have been years when Kirkland would have been the top OVERALL prospect in our class, or close to it. And now he might not have a spot. What a time…

 

[hurricaneman]

How would (could) this oline rank vs past classes? Would this be one of the best?

 

[ThatWasMyIdea]

How would (could) this oline rank vs past classes? Would this be one of the best?

This could end up being one of the best OL classes of the last 5-10 years, by anyone. Texas last year was epic too.

 

[SSCane]

Paging @Paranos

One wrong slip, everyone behind her is dead.

 

[SSCane]

Kinsler is number 6

Board laughed at me when I said Kirkland needed to sign now or lose his spot or how Kinsley might need to gray shirt if he signs here.

You can check my history.

 

[Cribby]

idk man his Twitter likes is still allll Miami

He’s waiting , not sure if he’ll have a spot or not.

 

[sstcane]

He’s waiting , not sure if he’ll have a spot or not.

That’s crazy - Freeling is one of my favourite OL

My optimal line would be

LT - Okunlola
LG - Mauigoa
C - Tripp
RG - Alinen / Kinsler
RT - Freeling / Tinilau (longer development)

I know Mauigoa is the #1 tackle, but I think he could be a Quenton Nelson prospect at guard. Him and Alinen would be needed going up against Clemson down the road.

 

[jsy]

You ain’t kidding!!!! He’ll be at his first canes game this year… which blows my mind

Enjoy man they grow fast

 

[CaneGangg]

 

[bobbydigius]

I want this kid in the class but I want Okunlola to commit first.

 

[WeBallinBoyz]

There’s no way all those tweets were sent out if they’re both not committing by the end of the weekend. Sampson tweets have been coming since late last week tbh.

 

[itsacanething]

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what kind of announcement? that he is playing in an all star game. I am not staying tuned for that.

 

[BeastMode]

what kind of announcement? that he is playing in an all star game. I am not staying tuned for that.

Maybe a commitment time and date

 

[BS85]

I don’t think he’s getting a spot

 

[jhtheking]

Personally I think there’s no way we turn down a top 100 player. Either take more kids or kick out Frankie.

 

[arinand1]

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Man I swear to god if it’s like a top 2-3 at least an announcement date hopefully

Makes me wonder why the staff was making all that noise on Twitter today though

 

[canenok]

Man I swear to god if it’s like a top 2-3 at least an announcement date hopefully

Makes me wonder why the staff was making all that noise on Twitter today though

I think they’ve already notified the staff and are done deals. Just waiting on the announcements which may be orchestrated around other already set dates?!

 

[jhtheking]

I think they’ve already notified the staff and are done deals. Just waiting on the announcements which may be orchestrated around other already set dates?!

Just usually they’ll announce the decision date a few days before. Unless they’d rather tweet out a decision than have a ceremony. Maybe having a ceremony like that is strange in Finland

 

[Number1CanesFan]

Is anyone not high on his talent and upside? I’d be curious to hear why.

Guys his size with his blend of body control, power and mobility are pretty rare. Maybe he’s not a LT for us if we close on some of our targets, but he’s a **** impressive OL prospect

Folks need to understand Alabama wants him badly for a reason. He has everything and versatility is his biggest asset.

I'm no insider, but I've paid attention. When Mario was hired, Mario talked about offensive line play and the importance of versatility not only in college, but especially the professional level with their 53 man roster.

Olaus is a very important piece. I'm willing to bet Mario’s selling point to all these young men is that it doesn't matter what position you play. If you remember, one of his early press conferences he talked about the importance of versatility and cross training OL positions. He said that's what he did at Oregon.

I believe Mario is telling the OL recruits I'm going to develop you and cross train you making you even more valuable to the NFL. He has Highsmith to emphasize that point of what the NFL is looking for. That's how you can recruit a bunch of monster OTs and put them at different positions. Everyone will play and everyone will be cross trained.

So, Olaus probably has the best versatility of the OL recruits and that makes him extremely valuable. Just ask Alabama.