Shaq Wiggins to State?*

[engie]

Graduate transfer CB from Louisville announced today he's transferring. Has his degree and will be eligible immediately. He's currently projected as a middle round drafted CB next year. Played at Georgia as a true freshman before following Grantham to Louisville. Seems we'd be a likely destination provided Petrino doesn't block a transfer to us. Would also make better sense out of us cutting Jiles loose with all of the spare space we have on the team right now.

 

[Msubulldogfan1]

I'd say, welcome aboard. Would be huge for our defense.

 

[Carbaryl]

Petrino can't block him he is free to go where he wants.He was hurt a lot in 2016 ,but Louisville expected him to start in 2017.

 

[57stratdawg]

We should be pulling out all the stops for him. UL sites seem to think we have a great shot.

Hes has injury issues though. Something to keep an eye on.

 

[kired]

Hes has injury issues though. Something to keep an eye on.

What's there to keep an eye on? He's transferring, has a year to play, and we've got a few scholarships available. Nothing to lose even if he misses every game.

 

[patdog]

I don't think you can block a graduate transfer, can you? And like others, hell yeah, I'd take him.

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

Correct. You can't block a player who has graduated.

 

[57stratdawg]

I'm just saying, if he fails to meet expectations, that's a more likely reason than lack of talent. Unless Peters really makes some strides this offseason, which he might, Wiggins would likely enter as our best CB.

 

[DawgatAuburn]

Didn't Saban block the DB that wanted to go to UGA? He eventually relented, but I think he tried to block it. Was that a different type of situation?

 

[rem101]

I think that was just because it was in conference.

 

[BiscuitEater]

Didn't Saban block the DB that wanted to go to UGA? He eventually relented, but I think he tried to block it. Was that a different type of situation?

I think that was just because it was in conference.

Bingo!

Saban said .. "We have told him, 'Because we support the SEC rule, it would not be in your best interest to have to sit out. If you want to go some place else [outside the SEC], we'd be glad to help you do that,'" Saban said."

[Note .. The SEC’s rule on in-conference transfers is the same for graduate transfers as it is for regular ones. If a player doesn't get a release from the SEC school he is on scholarship with, he must sit out a year if transfers to another SEC school. Note - even if he/she has graduated.]

Saban's problem was that he & Bama had done nothing 'to enforce the SEC rule' when Chris Black graduated from Alabama and transferred to Missouri, another SEC school.

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

I'm with you. Peters still has a long way to go, specifically in man coverage. His hips and agility were less than stellar last year, and if the video I saw with him covering Gray this spring is any indication then it's still an issue.

 

[CochiseCowbell]

This reminds me of Brandon (?) Maye from Clemson & he wasn't a real factor for us.

I know nothing about Shaq, his ability, or how the situations compare. Just saying it reminds me of the disappointment​.

 

[Msubulldogfan1]

This reminds me of Brandon (?) Maye from Clemson & he wasn't a real factor for us.

I know nothing about Shaq, his ability, or how the situations compare. Just saying it reminds me of the disappointment​.

I believe he played though, right? We ended up being stacked at LB during his year, ifnim mot mistaken...and if nothing else he provided depth...and we need real help at CB

 

[Hoover Dawg]

If it's not an offensive lineman, I don't see the big deal.

 

[BiscuitEater]

If it's not an offensive lineman, I don't see the big deal.

Yea, 'cause our defensive backs last year were all named SEC first team and were so outstanding, there is zero chance someone with 3 years experience under our 'brand new' DC could come in and help in ANY WAY.