Brenton Cox: "Alabama is way better than it seems"

Guess who got the first visit from Brenton Cox? No, it was not Ohio State, the school he is committed to, and no, it wasn't Georgia, the in-state school that the Rivals 100 defensive end committed to the Buckeyes over in the spring. It was Alabama.

Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide staff have stayed on the 6-foot-4, 245 pounder and they hope it pays off. They had him on campus for a game this fall and he returned for his official visit.

It appears things could not have gone any better.

"Alabama is way better than it seems," said Cox. "It is not how it seems. If you go there; you have no choice but to be a better man and a better player.

"The facilities there, the players there and the coaching staff all make it what it is."

Cox spent time with many Alabama players and his hosts were Lyndell Wilson and Ben Davis. He got some insight from players about the program and his time with the coaches was valuable too.

"The Alabama coaches kept it real with me. I really liked the vibe and they made me feel very important.

"I have a good relationship with the Alabama coaches, I love how they play in the SEC, the visit was great and it helped their chances a lot."

The contact between Cox and Alabama may be at an all time high right now. Last week Tosh Lupoi visited Cox and on Monday, Jeremy Pruitt was there.

They are different coaches, but their message has been the same.

"The are pushing the depth chart on me," said Cox. "They are telling me that they do not have anymore like me and that I can come in and make plays. They need me they have been telling me and I believe that.

"They have given me a lot to think about."

Cox remains committed to Ohio State, but Alabama and Georgia are very much threats to the Buckeyes. He admits to that.

"Yeah, Ohio State coaches are worried and I am looking at Alabama and Georgia right now. Ohio State is pretty far away and Alabama and Georgia are pretty close to home.

"I just have to figure it out."