First visit to Alabama a 'great' one for RB Mecose Todd

THE LATEST: The end of his freshman year was a time Mecose Todd will likely remember for life. He exploded with scholarship offers from schools like Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee.

The 6-foot, 195 pound sophomore out of Villa Rica (Ga.) grew up a big fan of the Auburn Tigers. He has tracked their success with running backs since he was very young, but he did not spend time on the Plains over the summer. Instead, he took a trip to Tuscaloosa (Ala.) for the first time.

He was only there for a day, but Alabama made a strong first impression.

IN HIS OWN WORDS: "It was my first time to visit Alabama and it was great," said Todd. "It is Alabama and you cannot get much better than that. When you go there, I think guys expect the best and that is what they have. They have everything you want as a recruit."

CAMP THOUGHTS: "They showed me a lot with their coaching, so I gave it all I had at the camp. I loved it there. I was just there one day, but they were impressive. The coaches want the best for you, so they work you hard. I worked hard for them, I showed them what I could do and I tried to learn from the coaches."

ATTENTION TO DETAIL: "They are so organized. The way they have everything set up and how it is all so detailed and structured is what stands out a lot. I had not seen a camp like that where everything was so organized. You know they everything in place because it was perfect."

INTEREST IN TIDE: "I like them a lot. I do not have favorites right now, but Alabama is a school I like. I want to get back over there for a game this season. They really have a lot of stuff to like."

RIVALS REACTION: Auburn was his "dream" school growing up and he has an offer from Auburn. Georgia running back coach Dell McGee has made a big impact early. But it is very early and Alabama is very much in this race after the visit this summer. Look for him to add more offers and take in many games this fall.