Recruiting Forum Football Talk XXX

[eVOLve]

Some rumblings on Twitter about another big committ soon.

I would assume it's a either Akers or Corker.

 

[Outofmyvolcanmind]

Conflicting reports on kiffin to Houston.

If it does happen I will be watching his staff hires closely.

I honestly thought he would never take Houston with their buyout clause. Plus his Dad is in Tampa and he loves it there. Thought USF for sure.

 

[LynxVol]

Hoke, another old crony. GREAT !

I'm not excited by Hoke at all. I would rather Shoop be allowed to bring his own guys, or we look completely outside the Butch Jones circle. I liked the Shoop and Scott hires. Give me one similar.

 

[Dust10]

I'm really liking the way this class is shaping up. I know Bruin is out there though, so I'll just say I agree that the early marginal commitments is completely unnecessary tactic from Jones. It's almost like they don't trust how good they are at recruiting.

 

[VolsnCards5]

Some rumblings on Twitter about another big committ soon.

I would assume it's a either Akers or Corker.

Probably One if the guys at the Miss-Alabama all star game. My guess is Thompson

 

[VolsnCards5]

I'm really liking the way this class is shaping up. I know Bruin is out there though, so I'll just say I agree that the early marginal commitments is completely unnecessary tactic from Jones. It's almost like they don't trust how good they are at recruiting.

I disagree, sometimes those "marginal commitments" develop into something good. Look at the OL from WV.

 

[bignewt]

Doubt it. He will have a five star QB and plenty of talent to work with in an easy conference

If lane couldnt do it at USC he is never gonna do it. This next stint at Houston will prove what most of us know, he is not a good head coach.

 

[VolsnCards5]

If lane couldnt do it at USC he is never gonna do it. This next stint at Houston will prove what most of us know, he is not a good head coach.

I'll say one thing, Kiffin has the recruiting prowess to be able to continue the recent trend of Houston area athletes staying home.

 

[drvenner]

Insightful post

:hi:

 

[bignewt]

I'll say one thing, Kiffin has the recruiting prowess to be able to continue the recent trend of Houston area athletes staying home.

He did at USC too in fact he got the national cream of the crop, how did that work out for him?

 

[LynxVol]

I'll say one thing, Kiffin has the recruiting prowess to be able to continue the recent trend of Houston area athletes staying home.

I think it's tough for Kiffin to manage an entire program. If the responsibilities were just the football team and coaches, he may do fine. However, I don't think he sees the bigger picture very well.

He has the easiest and one of the best jobs in the country. I'd milk the gig he has in Tuscaloosa as long as possible. He can call an offense, and he doesn't need to be a world beater with a Saban team/defense.

 

[VolsNSkinsFan]

He did at USC too in fact he got the national cream of the crop, how did that work out for him?

He was under sanctions at USC. How many less scholarship? 10 per year?

 

[Dust10]

I disagree, sometimes those "marginal commitments" develop into something good. Look at the OL from WV.

I think the staff accepts commits every year from guys they know there is a minuscule chance will end up signing. That's the practice I'm talking about. Jerome Dews? Come on now.

 

[UTProf]

Travis Haney's response to the criticism of his article...

That's a really long-winded way of saying 'don't ask for credible evidence or sources that can be verified just shut up and trust me.' Also, how can he say 'we didn't know what we'd find' and follow that up with 'we knew it would be divisive.' Well which is it? You went into it not knowing what you'd find and even being open to finding nothing that would generate interest or you went into it expecting to create a divisive article that you knew would generate revenue?

 

[Kingston Vol]

If lane couldnt do it at USC he is never gonna do it. This next stint at Houston will prove what most of us know, he is not a good head coach.

He's the best head coach we've had here in 10 years.

 

[Chuckie]

The Professor off the top rope!

 

[Orange Studs]

Some rumblings on Twitter about another big committ soon.

I would assume it's a either Akers or Corker.

If it happens to be Akers I will need a heads ups so I can buy some depends cause I will be peeing all over myself. Him and Chandler in the backfield? WOOOOHOOOO!

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

If it happens to be Akers I will need a heads ups so I can buy some depends cause I will be peeing all over myself. Him and Chandler in the backfield? WOOOOHOOOO!

Would be ridiculous. Our offense would be set

 

[GoBigOrangeVols]

That's a really long-winded way of saying 'don't ask for credible evidence or sources that can be verified just shut up and trust me.' Also, how can he say 'we didn't know what we'd find' and follow that up with 'we knew it would be divisive.' Well which is it? You went into it not knowing what you'd find and even being open to finding nothing that would generate interest or you went into it expecting to create a divisive article that you knew would generate revenue?

Well put.

 

[bignewt]

He was under sanctions at USC. How many less scholarship? 10 per year?

I will give you that he lost 10 a year for 3 years but wouldn't that give you more of a leash?

I still don't think he is a good head coach but we shall see. Its not easy recruiting Houston I do like how he will have to go head to head with Orgeron.

 

[bignewt]

He's the best head coach we've had here in 10 years.

Yeah a real legacy he left.

 

[Dust10]

That's a really long-winded way of saying 'don't ask for credible evidence or sources that can be verified just shut up and trust me.' Also, how can he say 'we didn't know what we'd find' and follow that up with 'we knew it would be divisive.' Well which is it? You went into it not knowing what you'd find and even being open to finding nothing that would generate interest or you went into it expecting to create a divisive article that you knew would generate revenue?

Clearly the "we didn't know what we'd find" is the before and the "we knew it would be divisive" is the after.

I agree that the use of unnamed sources is crap though. Basically that's asking everyone to trust the journalist isn't just a liar. Society has plenty of liars out there, some of them have to be journalists.

 

[Kingston Vol]

That's a really long-winded way of saying 'don't ask for credible evidence or sources that can be verified just shut up and trust me.' Also, how can he say 'we didn't know what we'd find' and follow that up with 'we knew it would be divisive.' Well which is it? You went into it not knowing what you'd find and even being open to finding nothing that would generate interest or you went into it expecting to create a divisive article that you knew would generate revenue?

Or, alternatively, he went into it wanting to write an article on the state of the program but couldn't find anyone to speak positively about the current situation besides Daniel Hood. I know it's easier to think that this was a conspiracy and a hit job, but it flat out wasn't.

The real problem is there aren't enough people over there who want to stand up for Butch and Co. Not good.

 

[luthervol]

He's the best head coach we've had here in 10 years.

Nope - he couldn't carry Fulmer's jock strap.

 

[Kingston Vol]

Yeah a real legacy he left.

Obviously it was a **** show in the end, but 2009 is the only year in the last 10 that I can honestly say we overachieved on the field. Do you disagree?