Recruiting Forum Football Talk XXV

[volfaninpa]

Not sure but found this gem.

So excellent and so accurate.

 

[jacobyvoln27]

An Ole Miss official told ESPN on Friday morning that the school was trying to verify whether the alleged text messages between Tunsil and Miller are authentic. The official said Miller also served as a liaison for athletes to receive money from the Ole Miss Opportunity Fund, which is available to students from low-income families to fill the gap for their educational and housing expenses.

It wasn't immediately clear whether using the fund to pay Tunsil's mother's rent and utility bill would be permissible under NCAA rules.


Did not even know there was a such a thing, amazing.

 

[BigZiti09]

If our o line is 4th strongest in the SEC then there are some weak o lines in the conference.

 

[BigOrange15]

If our o line is 4th strongest in the SEC then there are some weak o lines in the conference.

Or...our OL is actually pretty good.

 

[BigZiti09]

Or...our OL is actually pretty good.

Potentially yes. But we have a few question marks. We better find a tackle and we have got to get a lot better at pass protection.

 

[Aesius]

Potentially yes. But we have a few question marks. We better find a tackle.

Drew Richmond Bio - University of Tennessee Official Athletic Site

 

[BigZiti09]

Drew Richmond Bio - University of Tennessee Official Athletic Site

Has a grand total of ZERO snaps.

 

[SeanJean]

An Ole Miss official told ESPN on Friday morning that the school was trying to verify whether the alleged text messages between Tunsil and Miller are authentic. The official said Miller also served as a liaison for athletes to receive money from the Ole Miss Opportunity Fund, which is available to students from low-income families to fill the gap for their educational and housing expenses.

It wasn't immediately clear whether using the fund to pay Tunsil's mother's rent and utility bill would be permissible under NCAA rules.


Did not even know there was a such a thing, amazing.

lol. What a steaming pile of BS. I can smell that all the way from here.

 

[BJHSVol]

I have some doubts about whether the texts are real or not. Barrett Sallee(sp?) mentioned on Twitter that they don't match the format of any messaging app that he knows of. And not that Ole Miss doesn't pay recruits, but I doubt they're texting about it

 

[BornToBleedOrange]

An Ole Miss official told ESPN on Friday morning that the school was trying to verify whether the alleged text messages between Tunsil and Miller are authentic. The official said Miller also served as a liaison for athletes to receive money from the Ole Miss Opportunity Fund, which is available to students from low-income families to fill the gap for their educational and housing expenses.

It wasn't immediately clear whether using the fund to pay Tunsil's mother's rent and utility bill would be permissible under NCAA rules.


Did not even know there was a such a thing, amazing.

Laremy Tunsil admits he accepted money from Ole Miss coach

And from our wonderful friends at Bama:

http://tennessee.247sports.com/Bolt/REPORT-Tide-DL-coach-Bo-Davis-to-leave-program-45077394

 

[HialeahGator]

An Ole Miss official told ESPN on Friday morning that the school was trying to verify whether the alleged text messages between Tunsil and Miller are authentic. The official said Miller also served as a liaison for athletes to receive money from the Ole Miss Opportunity Fund, which is available to students from low-income families to fill the gap for their educational and housing expenses.

It wasn't immediately clear whether using the fund to pay Tunsil's mother's rent and utility bill would be permissible under NCAA rules.


Did not even know there was a such a thing, amazing.

I'm pretty sure it's a common fund. FAMU had one while I was a student. You could get awarded money based on income, merit or borrow funds in form of a short term loan(usually two semesters). Knowning OM it was set up when Ed O began coaching.

 

[BigOrange15]

Potentially yes. But we have a few question marks. We better find a tackle and we have got to get a lot better at pass protection.

You rarely find an OL that doesn't have any question marks.

 

[Dobbs 4 Heisman]

Henry is potentially going to be Trent Richardson 2.0 in the league, or best case scenario Brandon Jacobs. Benefitted from playing behind a bonkers OL and never got touched until he had a head full of steam. A very one dimensional running back who is just big. Won't translate to the NFL like it did at Alabama.

Great post.

One point of disagreement. If the Cowboys had drafted him, their o-line coulda hid his flaws. But he ain't going to them so I expect him to be Brandon Jacobs 2.0.

 

[WallyBalls]

lol. What a steaming pile of BS. I can smell that all the way from here.

That's the way I see it. If its an "opportunity fund", why is he nickel and dimeing the kid about the amount?

And if such funds are legit and available, I would imagine they would have VERY detailed records kept of what they paid out and for what, hopefully with receipts to back it up. If they don't have records or withhold them, that's an easy enough case even the NCAA should be able to work it.

 

[nicksjuzunk]

Please forgive me and permit me to temporarily channel my inner catbone and bruin....

Would/should we be concerned that we beat out ole miss at the last minute for high profile recruits like Kongbo and Richmond?

This is SEC football, and no one is talking. That's all that needs to be said. :shhh:

 

[Dobbs 4 Heisman]

I'm on board with this

Still can't fathom how Trent Richardson is not a top 5 RB

Lack of vision. Didn't matter in college where Alabama's o-line would blow open 2-3 gaping holes that a mack truck could run through. In the NFL, there's only 1 hole and it closes instantly so you gotta have vision and hit it violently.

Richardson lacked the vision to find the hole. Henry lacks the first step explosiveness to hit the hole hard.

 

[voltime12]

Lol at the ppl on this board whining about unc basketball not getting a severe punishment if you know anything about that case you would understand why they didn't. Sure the ncaa sucks but don't use an academic scandal as the same example of the ncaa turning a blind eye to big money maker programs that give money to recruits and their families to get them to play for their team they are just not the same type cheating to gain an advantage on field/court

 

[Dobbs 4 Heisman]

He can't cut laterally period. Also our defenders routinely dropped Henry one on one last year. He can't create plays at all.

He's also top heavy. For a guy whose nearly 250 lbs, his thighs and legs are not that thick. It's the main reason guys like JRM who weigh 25 lbs less than him could take him down so easily in the open field one on one.

 

[WallyBalls]

Lol at the ppl on this board whining about unc basketball not getting a severe punishment if you know anything about that case you would understand why they didn't. Sure the ncaa sucks but don't use an academic scandal as the same example of the ncaa turning a blind eye to big money maker programs that give money to recruits and their families to get them to play for their team they are just not the same type cheating to gain an advantage on field/court

This...this will not go well for you.

 

[BruinVol]

An Ole Miss official told ESPN on Friday morning that the school was trying to verify whether the alleged text messages between Tunsil and Miller are authentic. The official said Miller also served as a liaison for athletes to receive money from the Ole Miss Opportunity Fund, which is available to students from low-income families to fill the gap for their educational and housing expenses.

It wasn't immediately clear whether using the fund to pay Tunsil's mother's rent and utility bill would be permissible under NCAA rules.


Did not even know there was a such a thing, amazing.

Yes there is such a thing and it does help the lowest socioeconomic kids.$ is used for clothing and other essentials. Also used for emergency trips in personal matters

From what I know about it the $ would never be paid to anyone but the player themselves and paying for family members rent would be completely against the rules

 

[Outofmyvolcanmind]

The rankings are post spring and use injuries*as a factor.
Discount UF front 7 all you like. Brantley and Davis will be projected 1st round picks. Cox will go 2-4 round and Ivie will be a mid round guy. Talent is there. Back ups like CeCe, K Clark, Thomas Holley and Jordan Sherit were all top 150 kids coming out.

I don't see Brantley as a first rounder at all.

 

[Dobbs 4 Heisman]

Rofl, yep. Unless an rb is an AP type back, he's not worth a top 10 pick.

Ezekiel Elliott is LaDanian Tomlinson 2.0. I think that's worth a top 10 pick.

 

[BruinVol]

His agent is Jimmy Sexton- one of the best in the business. I am guessing the press conference is mandatory by the league, and it's hard to overcome stupidity.

This is a good read and makes it's sound like sexton really blew this one


Laremy Tunsil’s Nightmare to Remember | The MMQB with Peter King

 

[Dobbs 4 Heisman]

The Cowboys aren't 1 rb away from a super bowl. Trade. Down.

You don't pass on a special player like this. I could see Elliott running for 2000 yards next year behind that Cowboys line. Definitely 1500.

 

[Outofmyvolcanmind]

Have you looked at what Bama returns?

Tim Williams is unlockable. Guy had 25 tackles and 11 were sacks. Dslvin Tomlinson is getting early 1st round mocks. Allen was a borderline first rounder this draft. Not sure why he decided to return.

Bama still loaded. Have questions about Ole Miss and Mizzou ranking.

I agree with all of this. I will say that Tennessee and Florida also have similar front 7's. I just believe we are stronger at DT and have the best DE in the nation.