'24 MO DL Williams Nwaneri (Mizzou commit)

[VOLociraptorr]

After Elijah rushing, nothing will surprise me. If it is Missouri or Oklahoma though, I would pick Missouri any day of the week. I can't stand Oklahoma.

 

[Cosmo Kramer]

After Elijah rushing, nothing will surprise me. If it is Missouri or Oklahoma though, I would pick Missouri any day of the week. I can't stand Oklahoma.

Rushing’s brother plays at Arizona. Different scenario.

 

[volinokc]

The generation that raised them really screwed the pooch huh

They at least taught them how to pass the blame. It’s always someone else’s fault, ya know.
(Also, this generation is anything but soft)

 

[LaagerVol]

They at least taught them how to pass the blame. It’s always someone else’s fault, ya know.
(Also, this generation is anything but soft)

This generation isn’t soft???

 

[sjt18]

The generation that raised them really screwed the pooch huh

In a word- yes. The guys being recruited now were just starting school when the worst of the "self esteem" non-sense was running through education. They were the unfortunate ones to be subjected to T-ball games where score wasn't kept. They were taught their feelings meant more than facts and anyone who offended them... "hated them". That last one still seems dominant today sadly.

Not all kids are that way nor are all parents. Too many are though.

 

[Ace]

Going to Mizzou makes absolutely zero sense even if they are the home state school.

Some are predicting a Top 10 defense for Missouri this year. I doubt it, but that could be a draw for him.

 

[sjt18]

They at least taught them how to pass the blame. It’s always someone else’s fault, ya know.
(Also, this generation is anything but soft)

"Soft" manifests itself in "hyper" behavior. Hyper-sensitivity and hyper-aggression. There's a lack of balance and discipline to enable them to handle criticism or difficulty in a healthy way.

 

[knoxvol52]

They at least taught them how to pass the blame. It’s always someone else’s fault, ya know.
(Also, this generation is anything but soft)

I might not say "soft" but no doubt this generation is "sensitive" .....

 

[VOLociraptorr]

Rushing’s brother plays at Arizona. Different scenario.

I am aware. I didn't say they were the same scenario. I said nothing surprises me anymore.

 

[Daddy pants]

No one has a ****ing clue. I'm done with this until kid commits.

Agree.
I have no frame of reference but if the talk about Nico is remotely true, we have plenty of NIL resources. But it has to be right kid (Nico certainly seems like it) and whoever is making these calls doesn’t want to get into a bidding war. Besides, as we restock the roster (past two years plus portal have been pretty solid) shouldn’t we be directing those funds towards retention? Don’t know much about Oklahoma, but Missouri is desperate. Both programs need energy-which we already have plenty of. Would you rather roll the dice on an 18 yo 5 star who may or may not pan out, or make it attractive for a grown man like Big O to come back for senior year? Both these DTs seem pricey. Don’t get me wrong, we’d love to have him. I just don’t want us to turn into 2022 TAMU.

 

[joevols89]

Could just be the kid, telling AP what he wants to hear. As in tune as AP is to TN, I doubt he knows as much about other schools - and it sounds like Williams is telling them all the same.

This definitely feels like what this is unfortunately.

 

[volinokc]

"Soft" manifests itself in "hyper" behavior. Hyper-sensitivity and hyper-aggression. There's a lack of balance and discipline to enable them to handle criticism or difficulty in a healthy way.

What I like about the kids these days is they don’t project or offer sweeping generalizations like the people my age tend to.

(This is the exact kind of banter this thread needs).

 

[HeuperDrive]

This generation is too soft.

Man. I don’t wanna start an argument with you, but I am so sick of this narrative. My dad was born in 1960, and I promise you there’s no way he’d have wanted to play for somebody as tough as Rodney Garner, either. He quit playing football after one pileup, and to this day complains about how hard his coach was on him. Nor would my grandpa, who quit the Air Force during basic training because “I hated waking up early”.

Acting like this is exclusive to this generation is absurd. Every generation has had its share of softies. I remember when a ton of older people believed video games were going to turn my sister and I into terrorists. Plus, it does need to be said: if it’s so soft, then how much of the blame is on the generation who raised them?

 

[secking]

Ap latest

There is definitely some TN smoke in this recruitment but I will say that Mizzou has a card to play no one else can match. IF he commits to Mizzou, he can start receiving NIL from that school on Sept 1st. Any Missouri resident who commits to a state school can receive early NIL.

Both he and Wingo have been told by Mizzou how much they could get early. Will be a roller coaster recruitment week for Nwaneri.

 

[Weezer]

There is definitely some TN smoke in this recruitment but I will say that Mizzou has a card to play no one else can match. IF he commits to Mizzou, he can start receiving NIL from that school on Sept 1st. Any Missouri resident who commits to a state school can receive early NIL.

Both he and Wingo have been told by Mizzou how much they could get early. Will be a roller coaster recruitment week for Nwaneri.

What happens if they commit to a state school then flip on signing day?

 

[secking]

I didn’t think Mizzou even had enough big dollar donors to win an NIL recruitment either if that’s what this is.

Luther Burden is probably top 10 in college football as far as NIL. Has his face on his own potato chips, pizza, and signed endorsement deals with banks.

 

[GBO121]

If Mizz gets 2 5*s - which would be 3 the past two classes….FML

 

[secking]

What happens if they commit to a state school then flip on signing day?

Great question, I do not know the answer.

 

[McGeesPub]

Weird how this has turned into a referendum on a whole generation when someone throws out some dumb rationalization that probably doesn’t apply here. We’ve literally been told that WN’s relationship with the staff is great. I’d be surprised if some reluctance to be coached by the same staff he has a great relationship with is a factor at all.

 

[RAVOL]

In these last few commitment especially D side its a long time to December sighning day. I believe when this comes around we will be happy. In CHRIST Alone

 

[Joe Dirt]

Man. I don’t wanna start an argument with you, but I am so sick of this narrative. My dad was born in 1960, and I promise you there’s no way he’d have wanted to play for somebody as tough as Rodney Garner, either. He quit playing football after one pileup, and to this day complains about how hard his coach was on him. Nor would my grandpa, who quit the Air Force during basic training because “I hated waking up early”.

Acting like this is exclusive to this generation is absurd. Every generation has had its share of softies. I remember when a ton of older people believed video games were going to turn my sister and I into terrorists. Plus, it does need to be said: if it’s so soft, then how much of the blame is on the generation who raised them?

It sounds like you’re from a whole family of softies lol

 

[LittleVol]

Man. I don’t wanna start an argument with you, but I am so sick of this narrative. My dad was born in 1960, and I promise you there’s no way he’d have wanted to play for somebody as tough as Rodney Garner, either. He quit playing football after one pileup, and to this day complains about how hard his coach was on him. Nor would my grandpa, who quit the Air Force during basic training because “I hated waking up early”.

Acting like this is exclusive to this generation is absurd. Every generation has had its share of softies. I remember when a ton of older people believed video games were going to turn my sister and I into terrorists. Plus, it does need to be said: if it’s so soft, then how much of the blame is on the generation who raised them?

Jeez...

I hope you had a good childhood. Must have been tough being raised by a bunch of quitters.
Sorry.

But the point still remains, this generation is charmin SOFT

 

[VolunteerVandiver]

Jeez...

I hope you had a good childhood. Must have been tough being raised by a bunch of quitters.
Sorry.

But the point still remains, this generation is charmin SOFT

Every generation that is currently alive, in abundance, is soft.

 

[Proud Army Wife]

Someone needs to talk some sense into this kid if he is seriously considering Mizzou because of instant gratification (money). Go to TN, OU, or UGA and get developed by the best and get drafted high (make more money in the long run) vs poverty.

 

[wmcovol]

Some are predicting a Top 10 defense for Missouri this year. I doubt it, but that could be a draw for him.

Their DL was pretty stout last year but the speed and space thing got them vs Heupel. They will be tough vs traditional offenses.