Recruiting Forum Football Talk VI

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bignewt said:
or you just dont have kids.
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yeah, i'll buy that.
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drvenner said:
Dude!! WTH!! You can't post something like this when I have auditors at work. How am I ever going to explain this sudden allergy flare?



Seriously, very awesome post. My daughter is graduating in May. I am already being hit in some of the same feels. And your message about not wasting opportunities is the absolute best advice that can be given. Congratulations to your daughter, but also to you and your wife. All of you have every right to be very, very proud.
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I chose to work from home today because I didn't want to risk getting caught in traffic and be late. Yeah, right. I knew I would be breaking into tears multiple times today. She just got home from rehearsal and my allergies are flaring up again!
 
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Transfer Portal soapbox:

Before you come at me, I think a day 1 starter on the edge or cb would be a massive win. We came close with Verse.. looking back that one stings.

However, none of the "most successful" transfer portal teams made it to the playoffs. None of the top 10 "best" transfer players made it to the playoffs. The center from Michigan (Rimington and Outland winner) and a CB from OSU were the top 25 transfers who made it. USC showed that they can cut corners and come close to a CFP, but they still didn't and they had the #1 transfer class.

Turns out you still have to have recruiting depth to truly make a run. A successful transfer is probably going pro after the season, so you are renting the dude and your depth isn't getting game reps for the next year. Some you need to get your head out of your madden/ncaa dynasty mode.

So for the people with the 'grab all of the defensive transfers because any of them is an improvement'

What happens if you go all out for Denver Harris or these "big time transfers" and they never get out of complacent entitlement land. NIL Cap took a hit, bad look that your coaches couldn't develop a 'star', young guys didn't get game reps, and some of them probably portal out. Those freshmen that you just recruited for over 1.5yrs for a guy that MIGHT be good.. If he's as good as you want him to be, he'll go pro and you run into the same problem next year with less depth.. Fools gold man



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sreveisVol said:
Transfer Portal soapbox:

Before you come at me, I think a day 1 starter on the edge or cb would be a massive win. We came close with Verse.. looking back that one stings.

However, none of the "most successful" transfer portal teams made it to the playoffs. None of the top 10 "best" transfer players made it to the playoffs. The center from Michigan (Rimington and Outland winner) and a CB from OSU were the top 25 transfers who made it. USC showed that they can cut corners and come close to a CFP, but they still didn't and they had the #1 transfer class.

Turns out you still have to have recruiting depth to truly make a run. A successful transfer is probably going pro after the season, so you are renting the dude and your depth isn't getting game reps for the next year. Some you need to get your head out of your madden/ncaa dynasty mode.

So for the people with the 'grab all of the defensive transfers because any of them is an improvement'

What happens if you go all out for Denver Harris or these "big time transfers" and they never get out of complacent entitlement land. NIL Cap took a hit, bad look that your coaches couldn't develop a 'star', young guys didn't get game reps, and some of them probably portal out. Those freshmen that you just recruited for over 1.5yrs for a guy that MIGHT be good.. If he's as good as you want him to be, he'll go pro and you run into the same problem next year with less depth.. Fools gold man



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Glitch said:
Some people don't and that is cool. Personally, I find that my life as a parent is something that is special and purposeful. It is not my "purpose" but it enhances my purpose. Don't know if that makes sense but there it is.
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Maybe I’m overstepping, but I feel the vast majority of this board are funny, intelligent and likable people who like to interact and share personal experiences and thoughts. No one should ever have to apologize for those qualities.
 
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Glitch said:
Some people don't and that is cool. Personally, I find that my life as a parent is something that is special and purposeful. It is not my "purpose" but it enhances my purpose. Don't know if that makes sense but there it is.
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Think thats great. Why you feel the need to overshare on the internet I don't get but don't expect to be beyond a little criticism for it. Comes with the territory.
 
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butchna said:
Maybe I’m overstepping, but I feel the vast majority of this board are funny, intelligent and likable people who like to interact and share personal experiences and thoughts. No one should ever have to apologize for those qualities.
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Like everything there are grey areas and sometimes its just too much. I feel like I can share the sentiment in much the same way others share theirs.
 
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Jackcrevol said:
You can ignore the thread if you wish. Or, we can discuss 2024-2025 recruiting cycle if helps?
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Well apparently there is a OL from URI that is visiting soon that is a very hot commodity all of a sudden. We could discuss that or your family dynamic. You tell me.
 
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Glitch said:
My oldest daughter is graduating from HS today. It was only a minute ago that we were giving her a bath in the kitchen sink and were scared to death that we were going to hurt her or she was going to be too cold. It was only 45 seconds ago that she was heading off to school for the first time with her little backpack on and we were so excited and terrified because she was going to be out of our care for a big part of the day. It was only 30 seconds ago that she started middle school and we struggled to find the right place for her so that she could learn and grow well into the young lady that she has become. It was only 15 seconds ago that she passed her driver's test and no longer needed me to drive her to school and we watched her pull out of the driveway and head out to school and work on her own, scared to death and excited of how out of control we were in her life anymore. Today marks an ending, but not the end. Today is another milestone for a young lady and our family, as she takes the next step towards finding her place and her way in this world. We will always be here for her and will never stop being her parents. We will never stop loving her with an immense unfailing love. Many tears will be shed today, and my wife may cry some too. To those of you on here with young kids, do not take one single moment for granted. One minute you are giving them a bath in the kitchen sink and the next they are walking across the stage at their HS graduation. Life is short, but it is filled with opportunities to make memories. Don't waste those opportunities doing other things. Be present with your family and be intentional with them. Other things will come and go, but there will not be another opportunity to play Pretty Pretty Princess with your daughters or to rough house with your sons. Have a wonderfully blessed day VN!
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Well said!!!!
Love it!
 
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