Author Topic: Football Recruiting Thread (Read 5620678 times)

ManBearPig · « **Reply #7950 on:** January 23, 2013, 11:36:39 PM »

Quote from: jtksu on January 23, 2013, 11:05:35 PM

Quote from: Panjandrum on January 23, 2013, 10:54:39 PM
Quote from: ManBearPig on January 23, 2013, 10:24:24 PM
so apparently smitty is trying to poach Melvison Hartfield from us. He now has an offer from Arky

Kinda figured he was a bit of a pud recruit, not exciting in the least. Seems like if Bielema likes him, he must be better than I thought. Pretty good example of why I don't get too worked up about recruiting.

i get worked up about our "recruiting strategy" being copied/mirrored by other programs in our conference and region that have more "resources" than us, and also hiring our best young recruiters doesn't sit too well with me either.

jtksu · « **Reply #7951 on:** January 24, 2013, 12:33:36 AM »

Quote from: ManBearPig on January 23, 2013, 11:36:39 PM

Quote from: jtksu on January 23, 2013, 11:05:35 PM
Quote from: Panjandrum on January 23, 2013, 10:54:39 PM
Quote from: ManBearPig on January 23, 2013, 10:24:24 PM
so apparently smitty is trying to poach Melvison Hartfield from us. He now has an offer from Arky

Kinda figured he was a bit of a pud recruit, not exciting in the least. Seems like if Bielema likes him, he must be better than I thought. Pretty good example of why I don't get too worked up about recruiting.
i get worked up about our "recruiting strategy" being copied/mirrored by other programs in our conference and region that have more "resources" than us, and also hiring our best young recruiters doesn't sit too well with me either.

Guess I trust Bill's ability to identify DITRs... I seriously doubt he was the first person to ever think a player was better than his ranking. Stars are great but I would assume every coach in the country is trying to recruit the best possible players. Whether the recruit is a right fit guy or just a great player guy, everyone wants the best possible players. I doubt Saban ever says: "I really think that guy could help our program but Rivals says he's only a 3 star, so eff him." We take risks on fringe players because we kinda have to , because our classes aren't already filled with kids that are projected to be studs. Can't argue too much with the results but I doubt too many programs are going to be emulating that strategy.

steve dave · « **Reply #7952 on:** January 24, 2013, 06:05:05 AM »

YOU JUST GOT JTKSU'D!

wabash909 · « **Reply #7953 on:** January 24, 2013, 06:15:29 AM »

What in the world is going on here?

Quote

The Manhatter

GoPowercat Ring of Fame member
Post #37865
LHC Bill Snyder Family Stadium

Michael Smith's email will be posted soon on the Arkansas website...

I don't know...Snyder gave this guy every opportunity he's received from his playing days to coaching. A chance to make a great living and do what he enjoys. This is how he pays Snyder back...going after the committed players just days before signing date.

When that email becomes available I think many people should let him know how much he's "appreciated".

Link: web page for Arkansas coaches' contact info 1/23 9:25 PM | IP: Logged

Quote

GoPowercat Ring of Fame member
Post #37163
Denver, CO

MyFanPage
Add Buddy
Ignore
Re: Michael Smith's email will be posted soon on the Arkansas website.. .

I'm with ya here hatter, sometimes you go way overboard with these things, but right now, it's time to go "FULL HATTER" on smitty...

Pete · « **Reply #7954 on:** January 24, 2013, 06:47:38 AM »

Has Michael Smith sold his house in Manhattan yet?

I don't want anyone to do anything. Obviously you would never be caught, but we are above that.

scottwildcat · « **Reply #7955 on:** January 24, 2013, 07:22:14 AM »

pretty pissed at Smitty to be honest.

wabash909 · « **Reply #7956 on:** January 24, 2013, 08:41:47 AM »

I think I'm less pissed about Michael Smith leaving than the culture within our program that continually causes our assistants to make lateral moves elsewhere.

He thinks he's making a step up in his career, coaching for a better program, and making more money.

The fact that he thinks none of those things are attainable at K-State is what I'm really pissed about, if anything.

I also couldn't care less if he's going to recruit one of the players he brought to K-State. There's no fair play in recruiting.

What the eff is an angry e-mail going to prove?

WillieWatanabe · « **Reply #7957 on:** January 24, 2013, 09:29:55 AM »

Quote from: wabash909 on January 24, 2013, 08:41:47 AM

What the eff is an angry e-mail going to prove?

agreed. They need to take to twitter, have rallies, make calendars, etc.

troubledscribe · « **Reply #7958 on:** January 24, 2013, 09:44:16 AM »

Quote from: jtksu on January 23, 2013, 11:05:35 PM

Quote from: Panjandrum on January 23, 2013, 10:54:39 PM
Quote from: ManBearPig on January 23, 2013, 10:24:24 PM
so apparently smitty is trying to poach Melvison Hartfield from us. He now has an offer from Arky

Kinda figured he was a bit of a pud recruit, not exciting in the least. Seems like if Bielema likes him, he must be better than I thought. Pretty good example of why I don't get too worked up about recruiting.

I was pretty shocked also, trying to steal a low end 3 star commit. Arkansas must be desperate

bubbles4ksu · « **Reply #7959 on:** January 24, 2013, 10:14:17 AM »

marquel combs is having trouble qualifying. we dodged a bullet there.

WillieWatanabe · « **Reply #7960 on:** January 24, 2013, 10:18:15 AM »

Quote from: bubbles4ksu on January 24, 2013, 10:14:17 AM

marquel combs is having trouble qualifying. we dodged a bullet there.

link?

Winters · « **Reply #7961 on:** January 24, 2013, 10:19:07 AM »

"I'm the best JUCO player in the nation"

MadCat · « **Reply #7962 on:** January 24, 2013, 10:24:59 AM »

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on January 24, 2013, 09:29:55 AM

Quote from: wabash909 on January 24, 2013, 08:41:47 AM

What the eff is an angry e-mail going to prove?

agreed. They need to take to twitter, have rallies, make calendars, etc.

EMAW paint ==> pigaggy billboards.

troubledscribe · « **Reply #7963 on:** January 24, 2013, 10:25:55 AM »

Does he try to qualify at KSU or what route does a kid like this take

EMAWmeister · « **Reply #7964 on:** January 24, 2013, 10:28:45 AM »

Quote from: troubledscribe on January 24, 2013, 10:25:55 AM

Does he try to qualify at KSU or what route does a kid like this take

CFL

KazzuKhatz · « **Reply #7965 on:** January 24, 2013, 10:29:16 AM »

Since he didn't qualify this semester his LOI is voided I believe. I'm sure KU will try to get him qualified this semester and then resign him. Would think Weis is trying to keep this real quiet to avoid other coaches coming in

Winters · « **Reply #7966 on:** January 24, 2013, 10:30:08 AM »

Quote from: KazzuKhatz on January 24, 2013, 10:29:16 AM

Since he didn't qualify this semester his LOI is voided I believe. I'm sure KU will try to get him qualified this semester and then resign him. Would think Weis is trying to keep this real quiet to avoid other coaches coming in

Kinda late now

EMAWmeister · « **Reply #7967 on:** January 24, 2013, 10:37:56 AM »

do we have any proof at all?

bubbles4ksu · « **Reply #7968 on:** January 24, 2013, 10:39:36 AM »

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on January 24, 2013, 10:18:15 AM

Quote from: bubbles4ksu on January 24, 2013, 10:14:17 AM
marquel combs is having trouble qualifying. we dodged a bullet there.

link?

teammates were asking on twitter when he was going to be on campus. he said "in like 2 weeks" then started telling them to DM him. he has since deleted those tweets. he is still in CA. he still tweets a lot of ku stuff, but has tweeted ole miss things as recently as the 20th.

Emo EMAW · « **Reply #7969 on:** January 24, 2013, 10:46:36 AM »

Whatever happened to Marquez Clark?

MadCat · « **Reply #7970 on:** January 24, 2013, 11:05:53 AM »

Quote from: Emo EMAW on January 24, 2013, 10:46:36 AM

Whatever happened to Marquez Clark?

Still a Broncho?

Domino · « **Reply #7971 on:** January 24, 2013, 11:07:50 AM »

Quote from: Emo EMAW on January 24, 2013, 10:46:36 AM

Whatever happened to Marquez Clark?

At some directional Oklahoma school?

http://www.kansascity.com/2012/07/25/3723572/receiver-expected-to-play-at-k.html

Gooch · « **Reply #7972 on:** January 24, 2013, 11:12:25 AM »

Quote from: Domino on January 24, 2013, 11:07:50 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on January 24, 2013, 10:46:36 AM
Whatever happened to Marquez Clark?

At some directional Oklahoma school?

http://www.kansascity.com/2012/07/25/3723572/receiver-expected-to-play-at-k.html

No doubly slaying mad bitches with the SituInjun

troubledscribe · « **Reply #7973 on:** January 24, 2013, 02:08:03 PM »

This kid from BA might've committed to us http://www.hudl.com/athlete/678818/gabe-johnson

Cire · « **Reply #7974 on:** January 24, 2013, 03:07:58 PM »

gpc's pretty upset about a braden smith update that he likes A&M and Alabama.