'12 GA RB Imani Cross (Nebraska Commit)

[TruthGeneral]

According to the "VolNation Dictionary", any kid who decommits, for whatever reason: (1) did not decide he wanted to go elsewhere, he was discarded by the coaching staff, (2) would not be a good fit, (3) is not nearly as good as he previously led us to believe, and (4) is a bad person. You are correct in your assertion that those inside the athletic department would not provide this kind of information on a message board or anywhere else. We have some poseurs on here who let their orange-colored glasses outweigh any respect they may have for the truth and/or for the dignity of a high school senior.

how true

 

[BeecherVol]

I don't think Dooley has that luxury

Exactly.

Now is more like it.

 

[lilesrt]

There is a new Article up on Scout. Anyone care to summarize? Thanks.

 

[NewToVolCountry]

Can a mod remove the "UT COMMIT" from the title

 

[Fingers]

There is a new Article up on Scout. Anyone care to summarize? Thanks.

I don't see anything new from what has already been discussed here.

 

[bignewt]

Maybe he is like Davis and doesnt like it that UT is going hard after so many other RB's.

 

[chavisut]

VFAFM imo

 

[1orangews6]

SIAP but what was the reason behind his de-commit?

 

[MSCE09]

SIAP but what was the reason behind his de-commit?

Mutual decision. read: staff thinks a better RB is soon to commit and needs room.

 

[MiramarVol]

Gotta make room. It's the nature of the beast. If my job was on the line I'd bring in the best available talent, not who are fan favorites (local boys). With that being said, Now Watch out now dere boy!!!

 

[VOLsince68]

Whatever the case I will be pulling for Imani wherever he goes!

Unless it's to another SEC school......

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

I'm suprised mlsoft hasn't shown up tell us what a bunch of slimeballs our staff is for this. I am kind of glad, and kind of not glad about this. I think Hill can play the same role, and probably be better at it than Cross, especially since he is a EE. So Cross would always be playing catchup with him, and Hill seems to me to be a bit less stiff, and a little quicker than Cross, so I get it. Buuut I was really looking forward to seeing Cross bash away at people. I hope to goodness we do get/have somebody better.:thumbsup:

 

[Neyland2nd2none]

I can't help but think that the staff has a good feel of what Davis is gonna do after this weekend and that they can now fill Imani's spot with someone of greater need. Maybe the big Cochran kid from Cali.

 

[Coastypop]

I can't help but think that the staff has a good feel of what Davis is gonna do after this weekend and that they can now fill Imani's spot with someone of greater need. Maybe the big Cochran kid from Cali.

I posted in the Davis forum that I was not getting my hopes up for him, but this thing with Cross makes me think they are more confident than I am

 

[JAEvans24]

So how soon after the Tennessee decommit does Rivals make him a 4-star?

 

[knucklehead_vol]

So how soon after the Tennessee decommit does Rivals make him a 4-star?

What are you guys talking about? Hyams is reporting this kid just committed.

 

[JAEvans24]

What are you guys talking about? Hyams is reporting this kid just committed.

Dang, I was excited until i saw the name Hyams! :cray:

 

[PermaVol]

I don't think Dooley has that luxury

There are only so many recruits that will make significant, if any impact in their freshman seasons. It would be a disservice to himself and the program if Dooley didn't take guys that also have huge upside. This is what I like about Dooley's recruiting, he seems to be intelligent about piecing together the team based on the needs. I.E. D.Young. Not every recruit can be a star, need role players and solid contributors as well.

 

[FightingScott]

They think he can get to 230-240 in a couple years. It's about future projection with him. Don't follow suit with the dolts on this board who think he's a hopeless prospect.

If Blanc can gain that much weight and keep his speed to any reasonable extent...BOOM!

 

[JAEvans24]

If Blanc can gain that much weight and keep his speed to any reasonable extent...BOOM!

I am not one of those that think 2 stars are hopeless. It's really how bad these kids want it. If he works hard and studies he can be a great addition to this year's class.

 

[FightingScott]

I am not one of those that think 2 stars are hopeless. It's really how bad these kids want it. If he works hard and studies he can be a great addition to this year's class.

I agree. Lot of upside, hard worker from what I've heard, hometowner/already bleeds Orange, and he's got SEC speed if nothing else.

 

[JAEvans24]

I agree. Lot of upside, hard worker from what I've heard, hometowner/already bleeds Orange, and he's got SEC speed if nothing else.

And you know what they say about coaching speed...

you can't do it.

 

[Nashvegas]

Taking OV's to Wisconsin, Vandy, Virginia, and VTech

 

[MiramarVol]

The staff knew they had 2 backs that were the exact same size and speed and bring the same type running style. Someone had to go. Hill is the solid commit, that will do whatever it takes. The staff went with who they feel fits better. That opens up a much needed slot that we're going to need.

 

[Scooter426]

Taking OV's to Wisconsin, Vandy, Virginia, and VTech

So hypothetically let's say Cross commits to Vandy, are you gonna be that guy that claims Franklin stole him from UT?