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***Official National Signing Day thread*** (1 Viewer)
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The Commish
Footballguy
Not until the last few weeks or so. Prior to this year, I paid about 5 minutes of attention to the "recruiting" process. With all the crap going on in AA, I decided to follow it this year. I probably still didn't follow it as close as most, but a lot more than I ever have before. Certainly eye opening.
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honky kong
Footballguy
Please point out where I said that. TIA.
honky kong
Footballguy
It's a lot like watching sausage being made.
Shtaym Syek
Footballguy
honky kong said:
honky kong
Footballguy
honky kong said:
ATC1
Footballguy
Seems to fit well with his system then.The incomparable Les Miles had this to say about the class he landed yesterday:"This class gives us a nice balance of speed, ball skills, strength, ball size."
While there were no surprises LSU definitely got what they needed in DL and OL studs. Not really a great class for DBs for us, but last year's class exceted already high expectations.
gump
Footballguy
Seems to fit well with his system then.The incomparable Les Miles had this to say about the class he landed yesterday:"This class gives us a nice balance of speed, ball skills, strength, ball size."
Great point. We have a new measurable. Hope they don't show that at the combine on nfl.com.
BigJohn
Footballguy
You realize that nowhere is it required that a player signs on NSD, right?These top players not signing on NSD are rediculous.Ever since Terrell Pryor certain guys think they are bigger than CFB.
The Commish
Footballguy
I think he's talking about the guys who do it just to attract attention. I don't think anyone has issue if the kid is really conflicted and hasn't made up his mind. It's the seeking attention part that gets to everyone....I can't disagree with that. Some of these kids go too far. It started happening before Pryor though.You realize that nowhere is it required that a player signs on NSD, right?These top players not signing on NSD are rediculous.
The Commish
Footballguy
Around here, it's always been these two. I'd be surprised if he didn't go to USC.
Heard there are "lots of Ds" on that dude's transcript.
gump
Footballguy
Congrats...I was hoping he stayed out of the SEC...but at least he's in the East. His HS film is really impressive...I'd bet a lot of money on him panning out, as long as he stays healthy.
BigJohn
Footballguy
And eligible.
fsufan
Footballguy
how much was his signing bonus
Third
Footballguy
Someone remind me why this kid thinks it's necessary to wait 2 weeks after NSD to hold his press conference?Was there a legitimate reason or did he just need a day all to himself?
Third
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Premier
Footballguy
Who cares what they did? Nothing says he has to commit that day.
Shtaym Syek
Footballguy
This is a very weird thing to be upset about. He's a kid. He wanted to announce his college on his birthday. Big deal."Huger" than the other thousand kids who signed D1 scholarships two weeks ago?
BigJohn
Footballguy
Who cares what they did? Nothing says he has to commit that day."Huger" than the other thousand kids who signed D1 scholarships two weeks ago?
Last time I checked, National Signing Day was not the only day to sign...
fsufan
Footballguy
probablyProbably about twice what Karlos WIlliams got.fsufan said:
Ramblin Wreck
Footballguy
Classy move by Shane Beamer to leave South Carolina for Va. Tech today after Clowney signs. I'm sure his dad just made him the offer over lunch and it was just a convenience and he wasn't lying to the kid all along. Gotta love the NCAA.
Mjolnirs
Footballguy
Beamer wasn't the coach recruiting Clowney and didn't coach Clowney's position. No big deal.
In The Zone
Footballguy
This.Eliis Johnson and especially Lorenzo Ward were the main recruiters for Clowney. Lattimore, Gilmore, and Holloman helped out as well. I've been on cloud 9 since 10:30 this morning and can't wait until football season starts next season.
The Commish
Footballguy
I got to watch this kid a lot this year. He was always the best athlete on the field and always bigger than everyone else. If I had to guess, he'll take the path of Bowers. I think it takes him time to get used to CFB. We'll see, but if teams could afford to put two guys on him, he was shut down. Went to the game between them and Northwestern in Rock Hill at the beginning of the year and it was a "meh" day since he was double teamed all day. Worely was definitely the star on the field that day.
Ramblin Wreck
Footballguy
Yesterday was a coincidence?
L5UT1ger
Footballguy
maybe his annual contract wasnt up until the recruiting year finished so he had to wait until this guy signed. :dunno:I would think coaching contract would be on a year that begins with spring ball and ends with the end of recruiting season.
In The Zone
Footballguy
If he sees double teams then that is good also. We are pretty stacked on the DL and if Clowney is double teamed then that just creates mismatches for guys like Devin Taylor, Melvin Ingram, Travian Robertson, Kelcy Quarles, Chaz Sutton, Gerald Dixon, Gerald Dixon Jr., and Phillip Dukes. I see this a a huge +
I'm pretty excited about next year too, my biggest concern is still at QB. I just don't think Garcia has the mentality to win a championship, he made costly turnovers in each of our losses and panics far too easily. I hope he can learn from what he went through last year but I can't help feeling he is going to blow it this year, again.
Mjolnirs
Footballguy
Garcia is a big liability. Maybe he pulls it all together his senior year. One can hope.
The Commish
Footballguy
I don't think there is any question he'll help out. He'll be an impact player. I'm not convinced he'll be an impact player day one. I don't think he's going to scare OC at the beginning. He'll learn and become very good to great. I think he'll take the Bowers path if he sticks with it and can stay in school. Academics were a big problem for him, but to his credit he got himself eligible.
In The Zone
Footballguy
I can agree with this. I don't know that he will make a huge impact right away either. I wouldn't be shocked if he did but it's rare for a player at his position to do.
In The Zone
Footballguy
Garcia showed alot of improvement from his soph. to junior year. I hope he shows the same improvement from JR. to SR. He does have a knack for making a boneheaded play from time to time but he is tough and plays with a warrior's mentality. He also seemed to lock in on Alshon too much. If he can improve on going through his progressions then he should definitely improve his game as well as the entire offense. If things don't go so well for him next year then maybe Connor Shaw will finally get his shot. He should be pretty good once he gets more experience.
In The Zone
Footballguy
The recruiting wars for 2012 have begun and are in full force here in SC. It was tweeted that Marcus Lattimore went to the Lexington playoff game on Wednesday night. He was there with Keycle Quarles and Dylan Thompson. Gotta be good that our guys are showing Shaq Roland some love, lets hope they keep in contact with him and help us recruit him.
The last bigtime prospect from my hometown was Demetrius Summers and well he pretty much busted.
The last bigtime prospect from my hometown was Demetrius Summers and well he pretty much busted.
gump
Footballguy
Anyone checking out the new Recruiting Network, 24/7? The Alabama Rivals site (Bamaonline) is jumping ship to this new home...and rolls out tomorrow reportly...under a lot of secrecy.
Here's an article from last Fall about the new network and some info about the battles over the years between Rivals, Scout, and ESPN:
http://bucknuts.com/index.php/Blog/ex-rivals-founder-shannon-terry-looking-to-challenge-rivals-scout-and-espn-with-college-recruiting-network-20-247-sports.html
Here's an article from last Fall about the new network and some info about the battles over the years between Rivals, Scout, and ESPN:
http://bucknuts.com/index.php/Blog/ex-rivals-founder-shannon-terry-looking-to-challenge-rivals-scout-and-espn-with-college-recruiting-network-20-247-sports.html
A lot of the current Scout sites were Rivals sites originally. Then, many of them switched to The Insiders, before that became Scout.com.
gump
Footballguy
Bump for the 2012 version.
Current team rankings:
http://247sports.com/Team/Ranking
http://rivals.yahoo....nk/2012/all/all
http://recruiting.sc...=9&c=14&yr=2012
http://insider.espn....2fclassrankings
I'm interested to see how the SEC 'hard cap' of 25 works this year...if the JP post of back-counters being eliminated is accurate.
Also interested in USC first class under scholarship limitations.
Also how first year coaches at Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA, and Texas AM do.
Current team rankings:
http://247sports.com/Team/Ranking
http://rivals.yahoo....nk/2012/all/all
http://recruiting.sc...=9&c=14&yr=2012
http://insider.espn....2fclassrankings
I'm interested to see how the SEC 'hard cap' of 25 works this year...if the JP post of back-counters being eliminated is accurate.
Also interested in USC first class under scholarship limitations.
Also how first year coaches at Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA, and Texas AM do.
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The Commish
Footballguy
Asked before, but Alabama's already at 27...how's that work exactly? I still can't find the SEC rulebook verbiage addressing the new rule. Anyone have a link to an online version of the rulebook?ETA: OSU will be fine with recruiting. They lost a couple but have flipped several. There should be no drop off now that the slap on the wrist was handed down.
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BigJohn
Footballguy
As an Ohio State fan, I can really only speak to what Urbs has done so far. So far, he has far exceeded any expectations any fan could have had about if the change would affect recruiting. Quickly moving in and getting off to a fast start, he has a very obvious focus. The Defensive line. It's very apparent that he deems a fast dline to be one of the most important units to compete on a national level. And, I'm not sure he could be doing any better.Bump for the 2012 version.
Current team rankings:
http://247sports.com/Team/Ranking
http://rivals.yahoo....nk/2012/all/all
http://recruiting.sc...=9&c=14&yr=2012
http://insider.espn....2fclassrankings Please remove that laughable pile of trash...
I'm interested to see how the SEC 'hard cap' of 25 works this year...if the JP post of back-counters being eliminated is accurate.
Also interested in USC first class under scholarship limitations.
Also how first year coaches at Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA, and Texas AM do.
UCLA has a lot of momentum right now. Mora came out quickly and hired some recruiting aces in Adrian Klemm (OL coach from SMU), Demetrice Martin (DB coach from UW), Steve Broussard (RB coach from ASU), and Eric Yarber (WR coach from Tampa Bay Bucs, previously at ASU and Oregon St.). Marques Tuiassosopo was hired on as TE coach and is reportedly a very good recruiter. And, they also added OC/QB guru Noel Mazzone from ASU.Since he's been hired, Mora and staff have gotten commitments from 4 star DBs Marcus Rios and Ishmael Adams (Army Bowl MVP), and 5 star DT Ellis McCarthy, in addition to six other 3 star prospects. They've also gotten a commitment from 4 star QB Eddie Printz out of Georgia for the 2013 class. They feel pretty good about securing at least one QB for this class, possibly two, between 3 star TJ Millweard (probable commit today), 3 star Nathan Sudfeld, and 4 star Devin Fuller.
This coming weekend should be packed with talent and many of them will get to meet with UCLA's newest (and one of their richest) booster, Sean Combs, whose committed son will also be on his official visit.
The question, as always, will be whether the new staff can get the current players to win. They've got the talent, based on recruiting rankings.
