'16 AL WR Velus Jones (Transfer)

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I'm hoping this interview was comin from a Alabama perspective Bc it surely sounds like he likes the tide. But doubt they offer and we get this kid. Could develop into a good one
 
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I'm more afraid of Auburn coming out of nowhere in January and paying I mean getting this guy.
 
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Believe we get this kid, Dickerson, Warrior and Kongbo to close out our class plus wiggle room for 1 more if a big name like D. Brown wants in. I'm expecting a strong finish.
 
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MT LeConte said:
I know you're tossing that at Auburn but when you say something like that it disparages the young man being recruited also.
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I don't see how. Taking money to go to a University might be against the (stupid) rules of the NCAA, but there is no moral quandary there. Hell, if anything, I would consider it morally questionable if he turned down money (if his family needs it) to go somewhere else.

If I were an elite high school athlete, I would surely take any payment offers under consideration.
 
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kmkemp11 said:
I don't see how. Taking money to go to a University might be against the (stupid) rules of the NCAA, but there is no moral quandary there. Hell, if anything, I would consider it morally questionable if he turned down money (if his family needs it) to go somewhere else.

If I were an elite high school athlete, I would surely take any payment offers under consideration.
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Not me if it against the rules I'm not taking the money.
Just kidding I'm taking the money then faxing my loi to UT.
 
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kmkemp11 said:
I don't see how. Taking money to go to a University might be against the (stupid) rules of the NCAA, but there is no moral quandary there. Hell, if anything, I would consider it morally questionable if he turned down money (if his family needs it) to go somewhere else.

If I were an elite high school athlete, I would surely take any payment offers under consideration.
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If rules don't matter to you then you're playing a different game than everyone else. Sure you won't go to hell for it but the victory is rather hollow.
 
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Hoghater said:
Not me if it against the rules I'm not taking the money.
Just kidding I'm taking the money then faxing my loi to UT.
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Just a hunch, but if booster's are paying recruits, I imagine it's after the LOI is in. I'm sure as hell not making an "investment" before I know if it'll even pay off. We see how fickle these kids are, I couldn't imagine dropping a few G's on them then they sign elsewhere.
 
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bowlinggreenvol said:
Just a hunch, but if booster's are paying recruits, I imagine it's after the LOI is in. I'm sure as hell not making an "investment" before I know if it'll even pay off. We see how fickle these kids are, I couldn't imagine dropping a few G's on them then they sign elsewhere.
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Since its cash money.. and never can be traced... I am sure many have gotten burned and you really can go the police saying you ripped off.. LOL
 
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bowlinggreenvol said:
Just a hunch, but if booster's are paying recruits, I imagine it's after the LOI is in. I'm sure as hell not making an "investment" before I know if it'll even pay off. We see how fickle these kids are, I couldn't imagine dropping a few G's on them then they sign elsewhere.
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Eric Dickerson had a TA auto and was going to okie and then went to SMU. I know a former NFL coache's father who told how a certain kid who had the same first name as a kid from Tuplo who could sing pretty well, was being recruited by them when that coach was a college assistant. Kids mama said Oklahoma was just here and offered 5000 dollars. What yall got? They turned and walked away. If you put the pieces together and are old, then you know he went and did well at Oklahoma.
 
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What kid named Elvis ever played for okie? The only player I can remember named Elvis was that QB that played for Michigan...Grbac?
 
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Per Hubbs

Alabama wide receiver Velus Jones was expected to visit that weekend but he decided to push it back and will take in the Michigan-Ohio State game instead. But, from those we've talked to we're not sure that's a bad sign.

Apparently Jones wants to be able to spend the maximum amount of time with coaches and so he's planning on visiting the weekend of Dec. 6. We continue to hear that Tennessee is very much in the thick of the Jones recruitment. He has plans to Oklahoma and Michigan over these next two weekends. A key in his recruitment though, will be where Tee Martin ends up.
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I'd be extremely happy if we get this kid. I'd take him and pull the heat off Mecole. He can blow the top off of a defense, is bigger, and looks like more of a natural WR. I personally think this kid will be a star at the college level. He runs very good routes and understands the game very well.
 
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The Breakerboy said:
I'd be extremely happy if we get this kid. I'd take him and pull the heat off Mecole. He can blow the top off of a defense, is bigger, and looks like more of a natural WR. I personally think this kid will be a star at the college level. He runs very good routes and understands the game very well.
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I don't want it to sound like we don't want Hardman, but I agree with you. At this point he catches the ball much cleaner than Mecole. Not saying Hardman doesn't have more upside as he is probably a little better athlete, but Jones looks to be the better WR right now.

This kid is much better than his ranking indicates. There is a reason SC and Tee would take his commitment early.
 
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Has Jones shown any interest in Tennessee? Checking 247 it doesnt seem like it. I am sure we are probably hoping a coaching change with bring him, but that seems unlikely. Unless I am missing something.
 
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BigOrangeTrain said:
Has Jones shown any interest in Tennessee? Checking 247 it doesnt seem like it. I am sure we are probably hoping a coaching change with bring him, but that seems unlikely. Unless I am missing something.
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Apparently Jones wants to be able to spend the maximum amount of time with coaches and so he's planning on visiting the weekend of Dec. 6. We continue to hear that Tennessee is very much in the thick of the Jones recruitment. He has plans to Oklahoma and Michigan over these next two weekends. A key in his recruitment though, will be where Tee Martin ends up.
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If Tee Martin is going to influence where he goes, then I'm starting to wonder if something has already happened through the back channels with Tee coming here. Only reason I say that is because this kid came out of nowhere being very interested in us...almost like he knows where a certain position coach may end up.
 
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