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DEL.ICIO.USFootball needs early signing day
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I read with interest the recent ‘news’ that one of Georgia’s early commitments for the recruiting class of 2008, offensive lineman B.J. Brand of Douglas-Coffee, had ‘de-committed’ to the Bulldogs.
Of course, this had the recruitniks on the fan forums up in arms with anguish. Never mind that it’s only May and that national signing day is not for another nine months. The fact is, this is one of the problems with modern-day recruiting.
Players are committing earlier and earlier and teams are encouraging them to do so. Of course, 17-year-olds have a hard time deciding where to go out to eat, much less where to spend the next for years pursuing their academic and football fortunes. And committing to one team doesn’t keep the other ones from pursuing blue-chip prospects. As UGA’s Rodney Garner often points out, it merely identifies to rival recruiters who the competition is.
This is why I believe there ought to be an early signing period for football players, just like there is for basketball players. I think it should be set around the first week of August, right before these recruits get set to enter their senior years and final high school football seasons. This way they have all summer to make up their minds, sign a letter of intent in August, then relax and enjoy their senior seasons without having to be hounded and confused for the next six months.
What’s your thoughts on this? I know there is a lot of interest in recruiting. Perhaps you prefer to watch the drama unfold from September to February every year. Who does it benefit for football players not to be able to sign until the first Wednesday in February every year? What about being able to sign during the same early period as basketball players (Nov. 15-25)?
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By Cuz
May 7, 2007 1:42 PM | Link to this
You mean there are other things to talk about than the Stafford photos.
By james
May 7, 2007 1:45 PM | Link to this
lots of schools are playing in August. SO it would need to be near the start of August.
Also, there are a ton of kids that haven’t made the grade then. Having that extra semester of school would help some, but it may hurt others.
I think the coaches would hold out “commitable offers” until after the early signing perios. Especially, if they knew several studs wouldn’t know their academic scores by August.
By james
May 7, 2007 1:46 PM | Link to this
lots of schools are playing in August. SO it would need to be near the start of August.
Also, there are a ton of kids that haven’t made the grade then. Having that extra semester of school would help some, but it may hurt others.
I think the coaches would hold out “commitable offers” until after the early signing perios. Especially, if they knew several studs wouldn’t know their academic scores by August.
By David
May 7, 2007 1:50 PM | Link to this
I think it’s an idea worthy of consideration. One problem I see that makes football different than basketball, however, is the greater chance of injury. If a player was to sign in the early period, and then was injured during the season, would the school be committed to still give him a scholarship? Who will determine if the player is still able to perform?
Maybe there would have to be some provision to protect the school.
By RJ
May 7, 2007 1:52 PM | Link to this
During the first week of August, college teams are concentrating on preparing for the upcoming season and do not need to be dealing with signing players.
By DawgNLville
May 7, 2007 1:53 PM | Link to this
Now that UGA is landing a number of these early commitments, I am all for an early signing period. And it wouldn’t take away from the dram of early February. It may even add to it!
By Bob
May 7, 2007 1:59 PM | Link to this
Speaking as a huge college football fan, I love the anticipation and all the news prior to the February signing day. It’s something to look forward to in the dead of winter to right after the season ends. Kids commiting and de-commiting is part of the game and adds to the overall drama.
By J-Mo
May 7, 2007 2:01 PM | Link to this
I could not agree more. There should definitely be an early signing period. I don’t care if it’s August or November … it just needs to happen. It would also help teams finalize their recruiting class (i.e. they know who they have, and what they still need. They also don’t have to spend time during the 2nd recruiting period maintaining those commitments.)
By What a dumb idea
May 7, 2007 2:09 PM | Link to this
If they don’t know what they are doing at such an early age, why would you create a rule to facilitate them deciding EARLIER where they want to matriculate ????
By RealEstateDawg
May 7, 2007 2:18 PM | Link to this
YAAAAWWWWN…….Now, chip, don’t you know? Discussions are for football related topics only.
By RealEstateDawg
May 7, 2007 2:19 PM | Link to this
OK, I am a dumbarse. I thought we were discussing BB, not FB.
By RealEstateDawg
May 7, 2007 2:28 PM | Link to this
By the way….Did BJ Brand really de-commit? I didn’t even know that he was committed?
By Jr.
May 7, 2007 2:29 PM | Link to this
My son is talking to 9-10 schools right now, and I’d like for all recruiting to be over by the time his senior year begins. It would let him concentrate on football and grades, and it would take a load off the coaches. That said, I don’t think it’s realistic. SEC schools evaluate 2,500 or more players each year, and the process takes times.
By richtfan
May 7, 2007 2:36 PM | Link to this
absolutely, yes an early signing period for football would be appropriate. it would take a lot of the pressure off kids who want to commit early and allow them to focus on academics during the school year. it doesn’t stipulate that you have to sign early, but it gives you the option.
By austindog
May 7, 2007 2:50 PM | Link to this
The recent trend on covering football recruiting makes my stomach turn. Rivals will post a ranking of NEXT year’s prospects the frigging day after signing day. Nothing could be more meaningless. It’s like calling the MLB pennant race and calculating “magic numbers” in May.
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By Hunk Erdown
May 7, 2007 3:19 PM | Link to this
Part of the process is having the recruit visit on a “sleepover” for big gamedays. You either take that part out or what, have them over in their Junior year, when they’re 16. The truth is, the kids are pretty immature anyway, let’s not expose them to too much at even a year younger. I’m not just talking about their social interaction during that gameday experience, but the whole process. They’re just too young for all that. You should really consider what goes on during some of these unofficial and official visits.
By Fred B.
May 7, 2007 3:20 PM | Link to this
richtfan, i agree by having an earlier signing period doesn’t mean all recruits have to sign early it just gives them the option to do so. Plus that gives recruiters potentially more time to concentrate on other areas of need.
By Coyote
May 7, 2007 3:31 PM | Link to this
I know people get frustrated by these kids that keep changing their mind but it’s actually a small minority that do this. Only about 5-10% of recruits change their mind once they make a public commitment. It seems like a lot because they always make big news and nearly every school as at least 1 of these per year. But why base major policy decisions on the exceptions? Shouldn’t our policies be based on the 90-95% majority that stick with their original commitment?
That said, there are still reasons to consider an early signing period that have nothing to do with addressing the issue of recruit flip-flopping. The biggest benefit in my mind is that it would shift even more of the recruiting process to the off-season for both the school and player. There are some downsides too but my point is simply that the trend of de-commitments should drive the decision.
By will c
May 7, 2007 3:34 PM | Link to this
The earlier the date the better. Get a kid to sign so that other colleges can stop recruiting him and wasting resources on a prospect thats unavailable. This benefits all parties involved.
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By Ryan
May 7, 2007 3:36 PM | Link to this
What would be the benfit of an earlier signing date, other than to put pressure on kids to sign before they have had an opportunity to really decide where to go. Peoplr often look at signing day as the end of the signing period, it isn’t. It is the beginning. But what happens is that it is the beginning and end all in one day, Schools want to get their players signed so they have them, Kids want to sign ON signing day so that the schools won’t fill the position that they are trying to get. You don’t have a lot of players waiting a few weeks after signing day to sign. If you move up and let them sign early they will. And All of the schools will have their 20-25 spots filled on that earlier signing day. The only person it hurts is the player who needed more time to figure out what to do and where to go.
By Buck Cochran in the NW
May 7, 2007 3:47 PM | Link to this
Some common sense has been restored with the outlawing of the text message. This is not a bad idea, understanding that the problems listed above were addressed. Kid gets hurt, time of period etc. This build up to Feb., which was probably a good point, has gotten out of hand for players and coaches. Maybe an August 1st. early signing day?
By Hunk Erdown
May 7, 2007 3:59 PM | Link to this
In 1978 I had a visit to Doug Barfield, some very sweet Auburn co-eds, and the Auburn campus. I was 18 and legal but that weekend is forever documented in an early 1979 issue of Penthouse Forum. That was 30 friggin years ago… they knew what kind of girl I liked, what kind of beer I drank, and how to “manipulate” a golf ball through a garden hose. Then I went to visit Athens and really had some fun. I am a UGA alum, have taken my 15 yr old to several games. He’s met the coaches and staff and at 6’ 2” 225 lbs. is hoping he gets big enough to have a chance to at least walk on at UGA. So far he’s a good kid, sober and focused, but if what I experienced 30 yrs ago was the norm, I shutter to think what it might be like now, behind the scenes. Maybe it’s more sane now, I don’t know, in his case if UGA keeps showing interest in him and offers its a done deal. But I know for a fact that he wouldn’t turn down a visit to some other school… just to “look around”.
By Chris
May 7, 2007 4:02 PM | Link to this
Hey Chip you mean four years correct? Not for years?
By 2N4YEARS
May 7, 2007 4:14 PM | Link to this
This is ascually a good point, Chip. It can’t help a Senior’s GPA when they’re being hounded all-day every-day from recruiters.
By Bulldog Bry
May 7, 2007 4:17 PM | Link to this
The problem is not the kids, the problem is the coaches. They need to monitor what they do a little better. I know they are already regulated, but it must not be enough. The problem clearly is that the coaches make too much contact, not the other way around. An early signing period could punish players for making a decision too early just to avoid the onslaught.
By Jack
May 7, 2007 4:19 PM | Link to this
NO CONTACT WITH HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS UNTIL XMAS BREAK. NATIONAL SIGNING DAY JANUARY ONE
EQUAL FOR ALL OVER AND DONE WITH.
By Cuz
May 7, 2007 4:35 PM | Link to this
Hunk I believe they did away with the Georgia girls, who would escort the young men around, years ago.
By Cuz
May 7, 2007 4:43 PM | Link to this
Hunk I think I remember that entry. Was it enititled “Lovliest w******* on the Plains”?
By Kendall
May 7, 2007 5:15 PM | Link to this
Hey BJ Brand……Cornelius Washington is a man. His word is his word. I dont care if you are 17 or 70, its time to learn you dont give your WORD unless its concrete, or something happens worthy of a change of heart. I always wonder about decommits, even the ones that decommit and switch to the Dawgs.
By Chip Towers
May 7, 2007 5:21 PM | Link to this
Yeah, I meant “four” years, not “for” years. Spell check didn’t pick it up. Sorry.
By gatorhater
May 7, 2007 5:30 PM | Link to this
I like how basketball recruiting is scheduled. Signing day is over before their senior season. Make a deadline for the season starts and let the kids enjoy their senior season. Chip, what is the rule for coaches speaking to the recruits at school? I always hear about a coach visiting a player, but he can only speak to him for a minute.
By Roswell Ed
May 7, 2007 5:38 PM | Link to this
Matthew:
Please hold me tighter and clip your toe nails- Joe C
By Hunk Erdown
May 7, 2007 5:52 PM | Link to this
Yeah Cuz, that was it, now pass the pills.
By Ron Mexico
May 7, 2007 8:01 PM | Link to this
This would help UGA recruits so they can just sign the letter and have a full year to concentrate on their drinking
By Roswell Ed
May 7, 2007 8:14 PM | Link to this
and their man spooning!!
By Cuz
May 7, 2007 8:28 PM | Link to this
Hunk, pain escalating. New doctor appointment tommorrow. Should get some Oxycotin. Should I send them Fed Ex or UPS?
Maybe I could do “Horton Hatches a Who” for the redshirts and JUCOS we will rely upon this next season.
By Cuz
May 7, 2007 8:48 PM | Link to this
Should have said “Best Little horehouse on the Plain” gotta remember how to get past censors. Must be the drugs.
By Cuz
May 7, 2007 8:56 PM | Link to this
Roswell Ed, under the new legislation passed by our Congress, what you have posted is hate speech that will guarantee you time in the clink. Guess you get to meet the ones you love to insult. Word of advice, find the biggest baddest and be his girlfriend.
By War Eagle
May 7, 2007 9:10 PM | Link to this
Hunk, you screwed up, your sex like would have been better if you took the situation at Tommer`s Corner seriously…I am not referring to toliet paper!!!!!!
By Cuz
May 7, 2007 10:07 PM | Link to this
War, Penthouse did not exist when you were on the Plains. You only have memories, well good ones I am sure.
By Cuz
May 7, 2007 10:19 PM | Link to this
War, it seems Hunk has children, apparently the sex life was okay. We don’t all have to be tigers. Sometimes it is more fun to do it Dawgstyle.
By Guy
May 7, 2007 11:07 PM | Link to this
Leave things as they are.UGA wouldn’t have Chris Little if there had been an earlier signing date last year.It is what it is!!!
By Salty Dawg
May 8, 2007 2:10 AM | Link to this
Baaaaad idea. The only thing worse is the AJC’s reporting about these “early committments.”
By reality check
May 8, 2007 7:35 AM | Link to this
It is almost impossible to predict how good any high school junior will be 5 years later. Some of the projected world beaters will never play a down and some of guys you’ve never heard of will be All Americans.
By DawgByte
May 8, 2007 8:26 AM | Link to this
An early optional signing period would take a lot of juice out of Feb. “Signing Day”, but in the end it’s probably a good idea for the HS student athlete.
Regarding BJ Brand… “does it really matter Eddie?”
By Buck Cochran in the NW
May 8, 2007 9:08 AM | Link to this
Who did BJ Brand re-commit to?
By Hunk Erdown
May 8, 2007 10:26 AM | Link to this
Cuz-
I hope the OC works as well for you as it has for me. Been on it for 10 yrs now, it has been a miracle drug for me. Too bad so many people abuse it, makes it tough for people that really need it.
War-
I’ve been back to Auburn many times since(it was actually ‘77 not ‘78)then. Always had a great time out there, even getting hosed down with a firehose that one year. That was a class act, huh.
By Vision
May 8, 2007 11:06 AM | Link to this
One word, absolutely
By Chip Towers
May 8, 2007 11:11 AM | Link to this
SaltyDawg, clearly you haven’t seen our daily recruiting blog. I suggest you check it out.
By Hunk Erdown
May 8, 2007 11:15 AM | Link to this
War-
I’ll just choose to take your comment as a joke and not the character flaw that you seem to be displaying lately. Anytime you would like to discuss your carreer versus mine and what makes a man a man, seriously, I am at your disposal. Just let me know. I can back up my manhood with the shrapnel in my back, the number of friends that truly know me, my service to my Country, and the honors bestowed to me by service. If that doesn’t work I feel that I can still keep the gnats out of anyone’s face that chooses to challenge me otherwise.
So, have fun my friend, your little comments mean very little to me.
By Gen Neyland
May 8, 2007 11:39 AM | Link to this
Cities Ranked and Rated gives # 1 ranking of Best to Live In to Gainesville, FL…says the biggest drawback is the high crime rate, mostly drug related…Is the Urban Cowboy is paying attention..?
By Buck Cochran in the NW
May 8, 2007 11:43 AM | Link to this
War Eagle, has something been bothering you lately? You don’t seem to be the same.
By Buck Cochran in the NW
May 8, 2007 11:46 AM | Link to this
Chip, an early signing date could end up putting more kids on campus in Jan. and may lead to less “RS”. good idea.
By Gen Neyland
May 8, 2007 11:46 AM | Link to this
Hunk
Thank you for your service…
By Hunk Erdown
May 8, 2007 11:58 AM | Link to this
LMAO… Thank you Gen.
By Buck Cochran in the NW
May 8, 2007 12:06 PM | Link to this
It’s official, LB out for ‘07.
By Michael
May 8, 2007 1:31 PM | Link to this
YES! There needs to be an early signing period for football & just before the school year starts would be the perfect time.
By gdawginkalamazoo
May 8, 2007 1:45 PM | Link to this
The early signing date would only disappoint the Tech signees. Fewer recruiting tickle piles in the fall.
Hunk Erdown, glad you are a Bulldog, I would hate to face you as opponent.
General, I got a report on Clausen this morning. Sounds like they are ready to run him out of South Bend. Rumor has it he had no completions at the Leprechaun Day game and was heavily booed. Now why didn’t you guys pursue him harder, UGA loves those Clausens.
By Hunk Erdown
May 8, 2007 1:46 PM | Link to this
If you back up signing day will that also mean that verbal commitments will be backed up? Seems like the same boat, just de-commits happening earlier than they are now. Even more confusion.
By Buck Cochran in the NW
May 8, 2007 2:19 PM | Link to this
Hunk ERdown, we could, but I’m not sure ,fall back like you say, or it could be positive reinforcement for the kids to pay more attention to academics in their JR. yr. Question is, what’s Meyer going to do without the “Text”?
By Buck Cochran in the NW
May 8, 2007 2:27 PM | Link to this
preseason depth chart is out and C.J. Byrd is still #1. Any takers on a friendly bet as to when Rashad Jones takes over? “OL” remains the same. As CMR says it’s early and a lot can change but it’s good conversation for me.
By Hunk Erdown
May 8, 2007 2:31 PM | Link to this
Zoo-
I’m not really a bada$$, but I will admit that my days at a place called the Silver Strand at Coronado, Ca. made me think I was. Every time I put one of these pain pills in my mouth I am reminded of all the different things I did that caused it. Some of those things were neccesary, most were just stupid. Thinking you are real tough has its drawbacks, trust me, but proving you’re bad can be plum dangerous. Like jumping out of a helicopter into an ocean with 6-8 ft caps… A 16 ft jump can turn to 32 with one big swell. They are just now studying the long term effects of the compression of deep sea dives on the spinal cord. Mine is a mess, but there is other pathology involved so who really knows. Not to mention my knotty head from thinking “the bigger they are the harder they fall”. Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t trade my experiences for anything, but thank God for Oxycontin.
By Hunk Erdown
May 8, 2007 2:36 PM | Link to this
I see your point Buck, and it is legitmate, and maybe I have a bad habit of “seeing too much manure to walk through, just to find a pony”, but another thing that scares me is the microscope these kids are put under once they commit. Do we really want to extend that media microscope to the recruit’s senior year of High School. We lose at least one or two to underage drinking as it is. The way it is now these boys can get away with a little before the get to the University. Tell me I’m wrong, cause it scares me having a son that could very well go through this process.
By Dawg4life
May 8, 2007 2:58 PM | Link to this
Buck,
I say if Reshad Jones comes out and performs well in fall camp, he could lock down the starting safety position BEFORE the start of the OK State game. In fact, I’ll give him three weeks of fall practice.
Whaddya say?
By Hunk Erdown
May 8, 2007 3:12 PM | Link to this
Johnny Rocket, the young stud has just signed his letter to be a College Star. Suzie Rottencrotch, the Sophmore cheerleader thinks Johnny is soooo cool. Wouldn’t it be great to spend some quality time with Johnny? Statutory rape, news at 11…
By Buck Cochran in the NW
May 8, 2007 3:15 PM | Link to this
Hunk ER, I don’t think you’re wrong. What I’ve noticed is how low the % of players is who get in trouble. forget the headlines, but I wonder how many are on scholarship who’ve never been in trouble as compared to those who have? A kid may focus on grades earlier in order to sign and get into school in Jan. We see more and more focus on the early enrollment as it is and less “RS” is on the way. Just some thoughts…….DAWG4LIFE, DON’T KNOW IF jONES WILL START BUT HE’LL PLAY AGAINST OKLA. ST. MAY TAKE A COUPLE OF GAMES BUT NOT LONG.
By Buck Cochran in the NW
May 8, 2007 3:19 PM | Link to this
gUYS, A NEW SITE. GO TO SI.COM AND FIND “FAN NATION”. SEVERAL PEOPLE ARE ALREADY SIGNED UP FOR THE GEORGIA FAN GROUP. IT’S FREE AND I THINK IT’LL BE FUN. CHECK IT OUT.
By Buck Cochran in the NW
May 8, 2007 3:22 PM | Link to this
CHECK OUT RIGHT SIDE OF SI.COM UNDER “TRUTH AND RUMORS”.
By Hunk Erdown
May 8, 2007 3:59 PM | Link to this
More fun and games of the pressure in a family with a “prospect”:
Wouldn’t it be great to watch your son run out onto the gridiron between those marvelous hedges? You coach him from the time he is big enough to walk, teach him to make good grades, preach to him about the perils that could sidetrack his goals… He excells in athletics, he takes all advanced courses, and stays out of trouble. Eigth grade comes along, the new High School Coaches are already speaking to him, coaching him up on the side, he takes the S.A.T…
He does so well on the S.A.T. that W.Ga, Kennesaw St., and Middle Ga. U. all offer him scholarships to come to their school as a Junior in High School, live on campus, and take courses on the house that will simultaneously give him his High School degree and his first two years of College credit in two years. Mom, who is a past valedictorian, is furious because Jr. wants to stay in High School and enjoy the experience (Hey, I had nothing to do with that decision…wink, wink). Jr. becomes a freshman at the new High School, there are no seniors at New High Schools, so Jr. is getting a shot to start as a freshman. Coach Mike and Coach Rodney from Athens make regular appearances to see if Jr.’s clumsiness from growing so fast has gone away enough for him to break 5 seconds on the 40. They laugh and pat him on the back saying don’t worry son, we want you to be a Bulldog. I should be the happiest guy in the world, right? I’m a friggin wreck! His Mom is ready to kick me and Jr. both out on our keesters… the only sex I get is out of pure and pitiful mercy for a desperate man. If I hear her say, one more time, “He does so well in Math and Science, he should really be thinking about going to Tech.” I’m gonna strangle her and bury her at Huntin’ Camp.
By Cuz
May 8, 2007 4:17 PM | Link to this
Hunk, in the words of a past President who may have gone to Auburn on a school visit, I feel your pain.
My hunting club has a graveyard on the property. There is a very productive stand right above it.
By gdawginkalamazoo
May 8, 2007 4:19 PM | Link to this
HunkEr, I hate to argue with you but from your experience, sound like a bad@ss to me. Thanks for serving because of people like you I never had to and I am very thankful for that. Back to your current problem. Is mom a Bulldog? She can’t be a Bulldog suggesting Tech can she? You have to tell her they have tickle piles over there, in the quad, AFTER playing dungeons and dragons all weekend. He can do very well in Math and Science at UGA and meet women. Hot women. Hot smart women.
By Hunk Erdown
May 8, 2007 4:28 PM | Link to this
Mom is a Bulldog, but she sometimes overthinks things. She has until the end of summer, when we put in our food plots to straighten up. We always run a little short of fertilizer.
There are mightier influences than Mom. Sally DooMeNow! has been in the same grade, same schools as Jr. since pre-k. She blossomed into last years homecoming queen and is whispering sweet nothings into Jr.’s ears about how great it would be if they both went to UGA and spent all of their academic lives with each other, so I’m safe. Sally’s parents both graduated from UGA with Pysch degrees under UGA’s Communist for redneck exchange program, so it looks to be a done deal.
Thanks for the kind words, but I really just like to blow $hit up.
By Hunk Erdown
May 8, 2007 4:37 PM | Link to this
Thanks Cuz,
We have an old civil war graveyard on ours too, but I don’t hunt there anymore, it is haunted. The first time I tried to hunt there, I stepped into an old grave, broke my longbow, and found the grave to be filled with a yellowjacket’s nest. That one sent me to the hospital for a few days. The next time I went there, I was rattlin’ with a big unseen buck at twilight and a big old owl flew right into my face while I was 25 feet off the ground in my climber. Nearly everytime someone hunts that stand something bad happens, so we take any of the Tech, Auburn, or Bammer fans that visit us to that stand.
By War Eagle
May 8, 2007 9:08 PM | Link to this
cuz, I was feeling a little down until your “doggystyle” comment. That was really funny, great wit, are you sure you are not a roaming Editor for Penthouse? Hunk, don`t take me serious all the time, it was just a kidding comment. My attitude is not good since Auburn Spring Game… we have positions to replace… 8-4 or possible 9-3, but 2008-09 will be great with big wins.Sorry about Hebron, he will rebound, hopefully…
By Gen Neyland
May 8, 2007 11:37 PM | Link to this
Zoo
Clausens are for pickles… South Park Bend can keep him…Actually, we need more Mannings and Ainges. Would and could you love them, too..?
By SamoanDawg
May 9, 2007 12:21 AM | Link to this
I heard Jimmy Clausen kid is a one cocky son of a gun.
I hate to say this, but those dadgum jackets will annihilate the leprechauns.
I hope Akeem Hebron comes back next season. dadgumit… I was counted on him to play this year. I guess he’ll have to pay his dues and learn from it. Good luck to the young man. I hope he comes back and ready to kick some a$$.
Does anyone know what kind of records the Georgia Military school has?…Win/Loss columns. There are heaps of talents sent over there to catch up w/their academics and discipline issues. They prolly have a decent team.
By Salty Dawg
May 9, 2007 1:08 AM | Link to this
To Chip,
Okay, recruiting news may generate fan interest and money for the vultures who put it out there. But, it is not healthy for the HS kids who get over blown egos or the fans who get unrealistic expectations.
By Salty Dawg
May 9, 2007 1:09 AM | Link to this
Sorry, I meant to Carter. To much Braves baseball on the mind.
By gdawginkalamazoo
May 9, 2007 9:03 AM | Link to this
General, I can pull for Peyton now. Eli and Archie you can have. I hated that #1 pick deal that Eli pulled. Never will have any respect for him for that one, just like John Elway pulled. Still don’t respect that guy.
By Buck Cochran in the NW
May 9, 2007 9:13 AM | Link to this
Kalamazoo, I don’t like to say it but I have to agree to disagree. The NFL IS ALL BUSINESS. What Eli did was for what he thought his best interest. In college it’s a little different. Eli put himself on a very “Hot Seat” and he’ll never be considered a great one unless he wins a Super Bowl with the Giants. He put all the pressure on himself and only time will tell if it was a smart decision. I don’t understand what you’re talking bout with Elway.
By gdawginkalamazoo
May 9, 2007 9:26 AM | Link to this
Buck, Elway pulled the same thing when he was drafted. He turned down the Colts and complained that he would rather go play baseball than be drafted by that bunch of losers. At least that is my recollection of the events. Anyway he ended up in Denver but he was wanted by the Colts at the time at I think #1.
It is okay to disagree on this. My feelings are that if a team needs the so-called best talent in the draft, which is why they have it the way they do, then that is where the player should go. Look at SD now and the Giants now. Who would you rather play for?
By Buck Cochran in the NW
May 9, 2007 9:45 AM | Link to this
SD. I just feel that a player isn’t pulling anything by getting the best deal he wants for himself. NFL teams move these players around at the click of a finger. They make trades on draft day where a player may have been told one thing and then, Boom! things have changed like what happened several times on this last Draft Day. I use an old saying that goes like this: “you better get your best deal going in because after that the raises only come in $.25-$.50 an hour increase”.
By Ft Worth Dawg
May 9, 2007 10:12 AM | Link to this
Who knows what is up with the (former) women’s golf coach? The Athens newspaper quoted a brother of one of the men’s golfers as saying the women’s team would be better off without the coach at regionals — implying, to me at least, that he may be some kind of lowlife.
By Nick
May 9, 2007 10:12 AM | Link to this
Disagree. There are some athletes that develop late and don’t blossom until their senior year. Colleges should have a change to check these kids out before all of their scholarships are committed elsewhere. Think the current system is fine.
By Buck Cochran in the NW
May 9, 2007 10:26 AM | Link to this
Nick, that’s a good point but I don’t think that we’re talking about early signing an entire class. I think Chip just means giving the players an option. I couldn’t see any major college coach giving out all of his scholarships in the early signing for the exact reason you stated.
By Gen Neyland
May 9, 2007 10:27 AM | Link to this
SamoanDawg
I’ve heard the same re : Baby Clausen. I see him as a punk that needed to go thru Spring practice without green jersey protection…IMO, he wants the love and affection doled out to a Brady Quinn without having to earn it…California Dreamin’…
By Buck Cochran in the NW
May 9, 2007 12:27 PM | Link to this
Has Clausen been neamed starting QB yet?
By Buck Cochran in the NW
May 9, 2007 12:51 PM | Link to this
This should make for an interesting spring day conversation. Rivals has released their of top 20 coaches and guess who’s not on there?Yep, old CMR himself. MS is listed as the 15th best QB with Tebow coming in 25th. So to their writers at least Ga. has underperformed to say the least.
By gdawginkalamazoo
May 9, 2007 12:56 PM | Link to this
Buck, no not yet. End of the month Wei$$ makes an anouncement about the top TWO. He said, nobody won it at the Leprechaun game and nobody lost it. They expect Baby C to be second in line if not the guy. Who ever gets it will “thnk me lucky stars” though.
By gdawginkalamazoo
May 9, 2007 1:09 PM | Link to this
Buck, I guess losing to KY and Vandy in the same year kind of diminishes you standing somewhat. Looking at that list though I don’t see too many other coaches that I would rather have than CMR. Martinez was on the DC list at #18. Interesting that Jimbo Fisher and Crowton both made the list. And by that I mean Crowton w/o any experience.
By Buck Cochran in the NW
May 9, 2007 1:35 PM | Link to this
‘Zoo, what has amazed me is the talk about the Ky. game. They ended up with the best record they’ve had in a long time along with the best passer under center for them in a zillion yrs. Didn’t Ky. beat a couple of other SEC teams? We should have won but our “D” couldn’t hold them. Still because it was an upset, we’ve taken a lot of abuse.
By Cuz
May 9, 2007 1:39 PM | Link to this
War, glad you are back on the sunny side. I am no roving Penthouse editor, just an un-employed humorist. If you read my writings, you understand why I must stick with my day job.
By gdawginkalamazoo
May 9, 2007 4:15 PM | Link to this
Buck, it is going to take a lot of arse kicking to get back to where we were due to those two loses. Even with the great finish we had you saw how it all ended up. No listing in the coaches poll. But I chalk that lack of ranking up to professional jealousy. Still, like Tech, even in their best year and our worst year we shouldn’t lose to KY or Vandy.