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Originally Posted by milkman
One more note about Albert: Many have said that he was a natural guard in college and that he didn't play tackle because Eugene Monroe was better. That is totally untrue. The reason he played guard is because Monroe refused to. Albert made that move inside because he was an unselfish player. So before people jump to conclusions, they shouldn't speak at all unless they know the whole story.
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If you keep posting that often enough, maybe time will warp and it will become true.
High school career
Monroe played at Plainfield High School in Plainfield, New Jersey. He was a SuperPrep All-American, a Parade All-American and All-USA by USA Today. Monroe was a two-time First-team All-State lineman after going the final 25 games of his career without allowing a quarterback sack. Monroe was considered a five-star recruit by Rivals.com and was ranked first among the top offensive tackle prospects in 2005.[1]
Considered only a two-star recruit by Rivals.com, Albert was not ranked among the nations top recruits.[2] Because he had played football for only one season, but also because of Albert's poor grades, the University of Virginia was the only school to offer Albert a scholarship.[1]
College career
Still struggling academically, Albert spent the 2004 season at Hargrave Military Academy. He played football and was able to obtain a qualifying grade-point average and standardized test score.
Monroe was recruited for the position, and he never lost it. Albert was an afterthought who filled in for Monroe two games without making a fool of himself.
And by the way, while the Brick was still there:
As a freshman at the University of Virginia, Monroe played left tackle and right guard and played in every game.
You're entitled to your woody for Albert - that's a matter of opinion. But facts are facts.