There is no better critic than Nick Saban himself

As a starter, Sims is 48-4, beginning his high school career as a freshman at the youthful age of 14 years.Sims has broken nearly every state record for quarterbacks. He will enter the Capstone along with four-star wide receivers DeAndrew White and Keiwone Malone and three-star Ronald Carswell. In the backfield, RBs Jalston Fowler and Corey Grant, both Alabama high school stars, will sign with the 2010 class.Other high profile athletes with intent to sign with Alabama in Feb. Blake Sims connected with Tyson Smith for the game winning TD. The Gainesville High Red Elephants claimed the 29-21 victory with only 18 seconds remaining in the game.The Red Elephants fell short of victory in the Class AAA state championship, losing to Peach County 13-12. As a senior, Blake Sims combined for 3,736 all-purpose yards and 49 touchdowns. As quarterback, he threw for 2,280 yards and 30 touchdowns and rushed for 872 yards and 13 touchdowns He added three touchdowns on special teams.

He is an unselfish player and will be a leader in the 2010 class.Rounding out the commitment list up to this point are offensive linemen Chad Lindsey and Austin Shephard They will replace Drew Davis and Mike Johnson. The lone linebacker is a non-qualifier from the 2009 class, Devonta Bolton. Bolton will enter with all four years of eligibility.So, Alabama fans, this is what your $4 million man and staff have been doing during his so-called downtime. He has been maintaining contact with those who have already committed and putting on the finishing touches to what will surely be a top five recruiting class.Saban is intent on finishing his job. He leads by example, so he knows that others are watching and evaluating his own performance. There is no better critic than Nick Saban himself.And that to him, my friends, is what makes it all worth it.

To show his administration, his players, and the Alabama fans that he is doing his part to be a champion.Terri Saban is his biggest fan. She has had a few letdowns, like any wife married to a driven, obsessed work-a-holic. But in the end, she knows it is what gives him personal satisfaction and it is essential that he get the support he needs to keep going at his own incredible pace.She is a servant-helper, an unselfish, remarkable, and loving wife He is blessed to have her, and he knows it God bless them both Roll Tide, Terri.. SAN DIEGO(Business Wire)Brickfish, the social media advertising network, today announced the addition ofBecky Carroll as Director of Social Media.

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