Like everyone, I am deeply concerned with Sumlin's recent recruiting record. He no longer seems to be able to close the deal with key recruits or keep them committed. Its troubling and when you combine this with with the sudden perception that he's unable to coach up kids, then it is apparent that there is a problem.
With that being said Brent Z. is spot on! I don't care how good you are, how many stars you have, or what you think of yourself, you aren't ready for the SEC when you are 18 and right out of high school. You need to redshirt. You need to get your academics in order, you need to find the nutrition center, you need to find the weight room, you need to study film, and you need to study for your classes. These prima donnas that "think" they are ready for the SEC right out of high school should be avoided at all costs. Sumlin needs to tell QB recruits that they are going to RS, and if they don't like it then they need to go somewhere else.
There are very few true freshman QBs that have been successful in this league, and unless your last name is Manning then you are no exception to this rule.
Saben knows this formula and wins without highly recruited QB talent. He knows that if he gets guys that can play and load up with talent, then he can find a QB. Sumlin should take note.