Mother Of Landon Collins Criticizes Son's Decision On Air Picking Alabama Over LSU

Blood may be thicker than water, but are team jersey colors thicker than blood?  Well last night that seemed to be the case, and it was Purple & Gold colors that were doing the bleeding.  However, the winning color of choice for now at least is Crimson.

Last night before a national tv audience during the Under Armour High School All-American Game and backed by a strong contingency of family members, prized recruit defensive back Landon Collins of Dutchtown High School in Geismar, Louisiana announced he would attend the University of Alabama over LSU.  Surprisingly, a look of disapproval appeared on the family member that mattered the most, his momma.  When the sideline reporter asked for her reaction she stated, "I feel LSU is the better place for him to be.  LSU #1.  Geaux Tigers!"

Do you think it was right for her to do that?  Will Nick Saban be able to hold onto his commitment that he took right out of LSU's own backyard, or will Momma win out?  We will know on National Signing Day, February 1st.

Here is a link to the video of Collins's announcement on The Bleacher Report:  http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1012803-landon-collins-video-watch-safetys-mom-criticize-alabama-commitment

Dutchtown's Landon Collins Picks Alabama Over LSU

Monday's BCS championship game between LSU and Alabama is four days away, but the two national title contenders did settle one piece of business regarding who's No. 1, at least in the mind and heart of Dutchtown safety Landon Collins.
Collins, Louisiana's Mr. Football and the state's top senior prospect, verbally committed to play college football at Alabama on Thursday night.
Collins delivered his commitment during the nationally-televised Under Armour High School All America game played at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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Nation's Top DB Landon Collins To Choose Between LSU And Alabama During Under Armour High School All American Game Tonight

We will not know until late Monday night whether the BCS National Championship will be LSU or Alabama.  However, the two powerhouse programs are not just fighting each other for the trophy, but also prized recruits that will enable them to win future championships.  According to SB Nation, one of those prized recruits, Safety Landon Collins, of Dutchtown, LA, will announce tonight during the Under Armour High School All-American game in St. Petersburg whether he will attend Alabama or LSU.  The 6 foot, 210 pound Collins is ranked as the #7 overall recruit in the nation by ESPN and #15 by Rivals.  Collins also has former high school teammates with the Dutchtown Griffons that are strong contributors for both the Crimson Tide and Tigers.  Running Back Eddie Lacy has performed well as Heisman candidate Trent Richardson's backup and is expected to be the lead back next season.  While LSU Free Safety Eric Reid was the star of their 9-6 regular season victory over Alabama when he made the key defensive stop, snagging the ball out of the Alabama tight end's hand to come down with the interception. 

Which former teammate does Landon Collins like better and will that be a factor?  Will location be a factor?  Dutchtown is basically in Baton Rouge's backyard.

The defensive secondaries for each team are both incredibly strong and filled with All-Americans.  Will the graduation and likely first round selection of current Free Safety Mark Barron in the NFL draft mean a greater chance for early playing time at Alabama and make them his favorite, rather than competing with his former teammate Reid who is entreched at FS for playing time.

Which defensive backfield would be a better fit for Landon Collins?  Please be objective.

The game will be televised on ESPN at 6:30, CST.

Here is the link to the SB Nation article:   http://www.sbnation.com/college-football-recruiting/2012/1/5/2683434/landon-collins-commit-lsu-alabama