'Bama recruits drive Escalades?

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Clemson's affable defensive coordinator has apologized for saying that two of Alabama's most highly regarded football recruits each drove off from high school events in a Cadillac Escalade. "I guess I made a mistake in cutting a joke," Koenning said. The ninth-ranked Tigers open the season Saturday against No. 24 Alabama in Atlanta. In a week where antiseptic comments of mutual respect are the norm, Vic Koenning most likely gave the underdog Tide something to rally around. Koenning has led the Tigers' defense the past three seasons. He's rarely shy with his opinions and gained a reputation as one of the staff's most humorous coaches.

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August 27, 2008  07:09 AM ET

this could be a joke or it could be the truth. Just check and see what type of cars the players drive.And tell Mr.KOENNING to SHUT UP. jerry

August 27, 2008  07:37 AM ET

"Vic Koenning most likely gave the underdog Tide something to rally around."

I highly doubt the players even know about this, and even if they do, it would hardly be anything to get fired up about. Besides, if Alabama can't get fired up for this game on their own, there's just no budging their emotions. It's not like it matters all that much anyway; Clemson will have their way with the Tide on Saturday.

August 27, 2008  08:06 AM ET

Wow, gas must be a lot cheaper there.

August 27, 2008  08:41 AM ET

LMAO ...

1985 Brian Bosworth (Corvette) is not impressed.

August 27, 2008  08:50 AM ET

Wow I wonder how much they're giving them for a gas allowance?

August 27, 2008  08:52 AM ET

You mean big schools give top recruits cars? No never. By the way, there are several Clemson players that come from very poor families driving some nice SUV's too.

August 27, 2008  09:35 AM ET

Thats about right if you cant recruit them buy them. Hey did you hear about Nic Saban evacuating his team from the state.

August 27, 2008  09:35 AM ET

yeah he heard that Russia invaded Georgia, and is heading south west

August 27, 2008  09:36 AM ET

What a dummy.

August 27, 2008  09:47 AM ET

Did he admit to a mistake because the recruits actually drive Lincolns?

August 27, 2008  09:48 AM ET

Sadly would it have surprised anybody if that had not been a joke?

August 27, 2008  10:22 AM ET

Its not uncommon for high level recruits to have nice cars. How they do it is they schedule them a class that is off campus, then they lease out a nice car to them for "Transportation Purposes". I remember on the Illinois campus I saw Rashard Mendehall driving a Mustang GT, that was all tricked out with the rims and sound system.

August 27, 2008  10:25 AM ET

yeah, I remember seeing Fred Gibson drive a nice SUV. then there's the photos of Darren McFadden's tricked out ride.

http://a4.vox.com/6a00c22529b8c0604a00cd974288f44cd5-500pi

August 27, 2008  10:29 AM ET

stupid thugs

August 27, 2008  10:38 AM ET

Its not uncommon for high level recruits to have nice cars. How they do it is they schedule them a class that is off campus, then they lease out a nice car to them for "Transportation Purposes". I remember on the Illinois campus I saw Rashard Mendehall driving a Mustang GT, that was all tricked out with the rims and sound system.

pwronk01 | 08/27/08, 10:22 AM

Unfortunately it happens everywhere. OSU, UT, USC, and plenty of others are guilty of this but they all have money and means to hide such things. I played for a Division IAA and we never had perks like this. Heck we never were even allowed to have internships off campus.

August 27, 2008  10:59 AM ET

stupid thugs

4vrRoyal4vrLoyalBuckeyes | 08/27/08, 10:29 AM


Maurice Clarett???

August 27, 2008  11:04 AM ET

I'll tell you what was a nice ride Shaq drove a tricked out Blazer in the early nintey's at LSU. His front plate said Shaq Traq. It was red and all pimped out. He would take up two spaces at Broussard hall.

August 27, 2008  11:05 AM ET

arejay... your a stupid idiot ... clarett was an amazing player .. you know it. he is a stupid thug..

arejay.. you getting mad that your trojans are about to get an **** beatin

August 27, 2008  11:13 AM ET

Yeah I liked Clarett, but the boy messed his life up. and I thought I told you man dont talk about the SEC until your team can be a SEC team. Calling us stupid thugs man thats harsh.

 
August 27, 2008  11:14 AM ET

stupid thugs....

forever LOYAL forever ROYAl

dont hate fool

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