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I really hope this is the last year that we chase the late signing guys like Charles, Brown, and Oku. This is ridiculous. I think guys like this need to go to Mid-Majors so they can have the spotlight that they're looking for. This is getting sickening.
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they can sign anytime between NSD and April 1.

why is everyone so worked up about them signing late?
 
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i dont blame a kid for taking as long as he needs. its a big decision. plus were in it still for the guys that are signing late.
 
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utVOLman said:
they can sign anytime between NSD and April 1.

why is everyone so worked up about them signing late?
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Because it's just a ploy for attention. If the Vols were to start handling things like Texas I wouldn't be mad at all. We are selling the program short by keeping offers out there that other guys would love to have. I have no problem with recruits waiting til signing day. But this I'll sign when I want to is ridiculous.
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Lockdown1 said:
I really hope this is the last year that we chase the late signing guys like Charles, Brown, and Oku. This is ridiculous. I think guys like this need to go to Mid-Majors so they can have the spotlight that they're looking for. This is getting sickening.
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Maybe it's because their minds aren't made up and there's no law saying you have to sign papers on NSD. NSD is a made up event that has become a media circus.
 
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utVOLman said:
they can sign anytime between NSD and April 1.

why is everyone so worked up about them signing late?
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I agree. Sometimes there are legitimate reasons for signing late, such as the situation with Orson Charles and his basketball schedule. It's these guys' future, they should be able to take the time to ensure they are making the best decision for them.

I think the NCAA should limit official visits to pre-February 4th though. These guys have had enough time to take their visits.

I don't get the fuss, really. Gives us something else to follow in what would normally be a real dead time for football.
 
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Lockdown1 said:
I really hope this is the last year that we chase the late signing guys like Charles, Brown, and Oku. This is ridiculous. I think guys like this need to go to Mid-Majors so they can have the spotlight that they're looking for. This is getting sickening.
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you have no idea what its like to get recruited so just dont talk..

charles still hasent taken all his visits yet.. he is def a pre madonna

brown thought he was going to um that didnt work out time to look around

oku same as brown

nobody has to sign on nsd i will gladly wait till they are ready to sign.. what is the diffrence of them signing on the 4th or march 12th are they going to enroll ealry and practice with the team no they are going to come in the same time everyone else does in june
 
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Lockdown1 said:
I really hope this is the last year that we chase the late signing guys like Charles, Brown, and Oku.
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all their situations are unique to each other.

Brown is no longer comfortable with Miami.

Charles played football into December and didn't have time to take fall visits.

I've heard Oku's father is in Iraq and that could be rattling him.

It's their decision. They're making decisions in their best interest, not ours.

The media has manipulated people into making this such a big affair. You're just in that web.

If you don't like the hunt, then don't chase. Recruit-watching isn't for everyone.

jwells said:
No it's not...Prima donna - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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why would you quote wikipedia and not a dictionary? :ermm:
 
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Sabanocchio said:
I agree. Sometimes there are legitimate reasons for signing late, such as the situation with Orson Charles and his basketball schedule. It's these guys' future, they should be able to take the time to ensure they are making the best decision for them.

I think the NCAA should limit official visits to pre-February 4th though. These guys have had enough time to take their visits.

I don't get the fuss, really. Gives us something else to follow in what would normally be a real dead time for football.
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Really don't have a problem with Charles. The two RBs are who I'm not really liking right now. This recruiting advisor needs to be punched in the mouth. He's exploiting high school kids. These two guys would be at Tennessee and Miami in my opinion if it weren't for this guy. Maybe Brown would be elsewhere but Oku would be here.
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Lockdown1 said:
Really don't have a problem with Charles. The two RBs are who I'm not really liking right now. This recruiting advisor needs to be punched in the mouth. He's exploiting high school kids. These two guys would be at Tennessee and Miami in my opinion if it weren't for this guy. Maybe Brown would be elsewhere but Oku would be here.
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I vote for you as the one to punch him in the face....
 
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Lockdown1 said:
I really hope this is the last year that we chase the late signing guys like Charles, Brown, and Oku. This is ridiculous. I think guys like this need to go to Mid-Majors so they can have the spotlight that they're looking for. This is getting sickening.
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I suggest you head over to VQ and listen to GoVols weekly radio show from last week. Shockingly, Bryce Brown is a humble, team-oriented, respectful young man (from what I can tell). It seems to me he is really getting a bad rap simply because of unconfirmed media speculation. Look at all the crap the media has said about us lately. Do you really believe everything that is said? I'm under the impression that Brown is not only a special talent, but actually a really good person as well.
 
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I, too, would like to see you punch a 300-lb minister in the face. That would be great. (fail)

he's the one on the right---

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phi0129 said:
I suggest you head over to VQ and listen to GoVols weekly radio show from last week. Shockingly, Bryce Brown is a humble, team-oriented, respectful young man (from what I can tell). It seems to me he is really getting a bad rap simply because of unconfirmed media speculation. Look at all the crap the media has said about us lately. Do you really believe everything that is said? I'm under the impression that Brown is not only a special talent, but actually a really good person as well.
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I'm getting more pissed with this supposedly recruiting advisor. He's suggesting to a talent like Brown let's take your act to the CFL. That's just not right.
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Lockdown1 said:
I wouldn't have a problem doing it. Wish I could just be in the cage with him for a good five minutes.
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Post pics. And don't expect anyone here to help foot the hospital bill.
 
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i really thought that the pre madonna debate had been settled. For this website, it's pre madonna. For any other group of remotely educated individuals outside the state of Alabama, it's prima donna.
 
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Lockdown1 said:
I'm getting more pissed with this supposedly recruiting advisor. He's suggesting to a talent like Brown let's take your act to the CFL. That's just not right.
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You really should do some research on the subject before spouting off. It's pretty obvious that you have no idea the details of what went on.
 
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