Would a Moore win hurt Alabama/Auburn sports recruiting?

[ThoughtCriminal]

Silly? Well, you have to look at issues that REALLY matter to Alabama voters, and yes college football has been a factor in some Alabama governor's races. Football is not only as important as religion - it IS religion.

I think it absolutely could influence the recruiting of student-athletes both in and outside of the states. Especially minority students.

There is already major concern by businesses about the effect a Moore election would have on Alabama's economy.
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/363101-alabama-businesses-worry-roy-moore-winning-could-be-bad-for-state-economy

Speaking as an Alabama native and Auburn alum, I have never been reluctant to tell people where I grew up. That might have to change.

[underpants]

1. No. football players will go anywhere to follow the dream

I saw a game a few weeks ago with a QB from Hawaii playing at a school somewhere in the Deep South. Talk about a culture shock. I forgot what school it was though.

Basketball players will do the same. They'll basically serve time at a junior college if it gives them a chance to go to a big school.

Alabama (especially) and Auburn have no trouble recruiting. The kids folks know if Nick Saban comes knocking on their door it's like finding the golden ticket.

[yallerdawg]

9. Alabama's backup quarterback:

Tua Tagovailoa is Hawaii’s all-time leading passer

The nation’s No. 1 dual-threat quarterback in the Class of 2017 became Hawaii’s career leader in passing yards, as he eclipsed former Saint Louis High School (Honolulu) quarterback Timmy Chang’s record of 8,001 yards. Tagovailoa left Hawaii with 8,158 passing yards and 84 touchdowns along with 1,727 rushing yards and 27 scores to give him 111 career touchdowns.

Tagovailoa willed the Saint Louis Crusaders to a 30-14 win in the state championship game against Kahuku, the No. 1 team in the state, at Aloha Stadium in his final game of high school.

https://www.seccountry.com/alabama/tua-tagovailoa-5-things-know-alabama-freshman-qb

[underpants]

10. Yep that's who it was

Thanks.

I thought it was a starting QB.

[yallerdawg]

11. He plays like one!

In that Auburn game, a lot of Alabama fans were wondering if maybe a more "accurate" arm might have made a difference?

[Bradshaw3]

2. Great question

In the past southern black stars like Marcus Dupree from Mississippi left the state but since the SEC began its dominance they have mostly stayed. While racism is in all states, the south remains a bastion for it as Moore is demonstrating. I wonder why some non-southern coaches don't use it against the southern schools in recruiting.

[ThoughtCriminal]

4. Ole Miss is an interesting case study

http://www.al.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2013/10/former_ole_miss_chancellor_tal.html

[AJT]

3. No, you're talking about 18 year old male jocks.

[MaryMagdaline]

5. Nick Satan is actually a Democrat

Found an excuse not to go to WH when Bush was there. Scheduling conflict or something.

But no, kids go where the winning teams are. Or NONE of the SEC teams could recruit.

[ThoughtCriminal]

7. Could it be "Saban"?

Even at Auburn, he is admired.

I sort of hope he gets another opportunity for a "scheduling conflict" this year.

[MaryMagdaline]

8. Funny!! Pulling for Georgia now that my team

Is out. But yea, if Saban and crew get in, would love to see another, "sorry, I am mowing the lawn that day" moment from Saban.

[Princess Turandot]

6. College sports programs are the farm system for several sports...

..unlike baseball, which has an extensive minor league system. The window of opportunity for someone wanting to play in the NFL is very narrow, and aspiring players are not going to give up or delay their chance to play for a top tier football program.

The NCAA did play a significant role in opposing NC's anti-transgender 'bathroom bill'; but they did that by moving championship events out of the state.

Newsweek has a timeline of the various actions that were taken by organizations and individuals against HB2, but I don't know if a similar boycott would take place in Alabama

http://www.newsweek.com/north-carolina-hb2-bathroom-bill-timeline-498052