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Post by DECKS on Jun 17, 2011 8:43:03 GMT -5
I don't think he's saying he doesn't want to go to A&T as much as he's saying he's disappointed he didn't get an offer from a major D-I school. I agree, there's nothing wrong with that. I do think he's not walking into this with his eyes wide open if he thinks it will be easy to decommit or transfer to a major D-I school. Perhaps he should consider attending a prep school?
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Post by DOOMS on Jun 17, 2011 8:43:28 GMT -5
My coach used to pull the same mess. He wanted eveybody to go to UGA because he went there. Then one of his star receivers made it a big issue and openly signed with Clark Atlanta, and he changed his tune a little.
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Post by Tee-Sharp on Jun 17, 2011 9:28:21 GMT -5
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Post by DOOMS on Jun 17, 2011 9:35:36 GMT -5
He might just not want to play anymore. My old roommate was all-state at db with an offer from ECU. He turned it down and came to A&T and didn't play nor show interest. The guy down the hall from us was the same. He was second-team all state at linebacker and he just didn't want to play anymore. All three of us talked about walking on, but not very seriously. Those two were far more interested in getting an education than playing again.
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Jun 17, 2011 10:15:56 GMT -5
i agree with dooms. you really have to have a passion for football to keep playing. if he doesn't have a passion for football, its easy to let it go. especially if you've got other sports you can turn to. playing football isn't easy, its a grind and can be very physically grueling.
sometimes casual fans forget that football isn't like the wwf, football hits are for real. those are real licks! ain't no acting in football. and it really takes a toll on your body, especially if you play at a high contact position like running back or lineman.
dude ain't but a buck fifty and was less than 100 lbs as a freshman in high school. i can see why he may not want to play college football, though many players his size can compete and excel at that level...
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Jun 17, 2011 14:14:34 GMT -5
actually, i don't have a major problem with dude leaving a&t before his 4 years are up if he proves his abilities far exceeds the fcs level. if moving up to the fbs level improves his ability to advance to the pro level, then i wouldn't be mad at him if he left. i mean, its all about what's in the best interests of that young man. obviously, i haven't seen him play before. but i would think, if he was a major impact fbs guy, one of those fbs schools that he wanted to attend would've made him an offer by now. well, at least he gave us a warning that he's an apr risk. not sure what his grades are like, but if he leaves early he'll hurt our apr. hopefully he wasn't still available because he has poor grades, that would be another apr risk. perhaps he was holding out for an fbs offer that he never got and simply fell into broadway's lap...
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Post by Aggie One on Jun 17, 2011 16:16:54 GMT -5
NCAA Letters of Intent are binding unless the school who signs the kid (in this case A&T) releases him. I wouldn't put a lot stock in the transfer statement by Swann. He'll be here and he'll play. He replaces the loss of Cooper and he's a much bigger target with speed.
I've heard this kind of stuff before from high school prospects. A lot of guys believe they get a raw deal when bigger schools build up their ego in these summer camps but then don't follow through with a scholarship offer when signing time comes along.
Its frustration with the process more than anything else.
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Post by numberonebrave on Jun 18, 2011 5:54:41 GMT -5
Smith, who also played for the Cummings baseball team as a junior, is projected to play off-guard at N.C. A&T. .......5-9 150
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Post by DECKS on Jun 18, 2011 8:08:18 GMT -5
NCAA Letters of Intent are binding unless the school who signs the kid (in this case A&T) releases him. I wouldn't put a lot stock in the transfer statement by Swann. He'll be here and he'll play. He replaces the loss of Cooper and he's a much bigger target with speed. I've heard this kind of stuff before from high school prospects. A lot of guys believe they get a raw deal when bigger schools build up their ego in these summer camps but then don't follow through with a scholarship offer when signing time comes along. Its frustration with the process more than anything else. A lot of kids have inflated expectations because a few big schools make inquiries when they are sophs and juniors. The truth is they will reach out to dang near every kid with some ability just in case they truly blossom as seniors. With his injuries as a senior the big boys weren't gonna take a chance on a perceived tweener. Hopefully this will be our gain.
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Post by saabman on Jun 19, 2011 3:44:37 GMT -5
If we are looking for lineman just look in your back yard. D.J. Reader a Greensboro kid 6'4, 315lbs, 4.7 40y and a hell of a baseball player too. My sister was telling me that no one from A & T has contacted her about D.J. Why I ask myself??? My nephew is a 5 star player that has been invited to play in the Army all star game. Contacted by all of the ACC ,SEC,PAC10,BIG 12 and most of the MEAC but not A & T ? Now look you have a 5 star player right in Greensboro but you don't even take the time to Recruit him what is that telling the other kids from Greensboro? Each year A & T lets talent just walk away because we think that we can not get them so we don't recruit them but I believe that if your going to be the best you have to go after the best. Look what space did with the Track program. He went after some of the best kids not only in N.C but Texas to and look at them now. One thing that I remmber Wildbill Hayes saying to me that I will never forget is (IF THEIR IS A PLAYER IN THIS AREA I'M GOING TO GET HIM AND IF I DON'T IT WONT BE FROM LICK OF TRYING) and then he would say what you got in Texas LOL.
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Jun 19, 2011 12:40:43 GMT -5
saabman, i could be wrong, but i don't think i've ever known of a 5 star recruit in football or basketball to sign with "any" hbcu, ever. i agree we should go after all highly rated local recruits since there's no traveling expenses involved, maybe just to gauge their interest. but unless the recruit shows definite interest, history shows it would be a waste of recruiting time to pursue it any further.
5 star athletes simply don't choose to go to hbcu's. maybe one day there will be a first. but time spent recruiting a 5 star athlete that you have virtually no chance of landing can be spent recruiting someone else who you can sign. i suspect that's the approach most hbcu coaches take with 4 or 5 star recruits...
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Post by Aggie Monster on Jun 19, 2011 13:08:44 GMT -5
saabman, i could be wrong, but i don't think i've ever known of a 5 star recruit in football or basketball to sign with "any" hbcu, ever. i agree we should go after all highly rated local recruits since there's no traveling expenses involved, maybe just to gauge their interest. but unless the recruit shows definite interest, history shows it would be a waste of recruiting time to pursue it any further. 5 star athletes simply don't choose to go to hbcu's. maybe one day there will be a first. but time spent recruiting a 5 star athlete that you have virtually no chance of landing can be spent recruiting someone else who you can sign. i suspect that's the approach most hbcu coaches take with 4 or 5 star recruits... And with the flux we've been in over the last year with new coaches I'm NOT surprised a "hey, we see you" letter wasn't sent. But for the most part Oleschoolaggie is correct. Your better off going after a "tweener"rand not a 5Star superstar. You'll just be wasting your time.
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Post by Brandmasta on Jun 19, 2011 20:52:40 GMT -5
Looks like he would be a great player for us...is he showing interest in coming to A&T?
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Post by DECKS on Jun 19, 2011 22:39:21 GMT -5
saabman, i could be wrong, but i don't think i've ever known of a 5 star recruit in football or basketball to sign with "any" hbcu, ever. i agree we should go after all highly rated local recruits since there's no traveling expenses involved, maybe just to gauge their interest. but unless the recruit shows definite interest, history shows it would be a waste of recruiting time to pursue it any further. 5 star athletes simply don't choose to go to hbcu's. maybe one day there will be a first. but time spent recruiting a 5 star athlete that you have virtually no chance of landing can be spent recruiting someone else who you can sign. i suspect that's the approach most hbcu coaches take with 4 or 5 star recruits... And with the flux we've been in over the last year with new coaches I'm NOT surprised a "hey, we see you" letter wasn't sent. But for the most part Oleschoolaggie is correct. Your better off going after a "tweener"rand not a 5Star superstar. You'll just be wasting your time. It's never a waste of time to recruit these kids. If things don't workout at the first destination they usually turn to someone else who recruited them if they decide to transfer.
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Post by basefoot00 on Jun 20, 2011 8:48:44 GMT -5
And with the flux we've been in over the last year with new coaches I'm NOT surprised a "hey, we see you" letter wasn't sent. But for the most part Oleschoolaggie is correct. Your better off going after a "tweener"rand not a 5Star superstar. You'll just be wasting your time. It's never a waste of time to recruit these kids. If things don't workout at the first destination they usually turn to someone else who recruited them if they decide to transfer. I totally agree, it is highly unlikely we will get him now but like you said if things don't work players might remember that an are team showed them interest. No stone should go un turned when recruiting, especially area kids not matter how many stars are besides their name. Things happen over the course of a year or two and you never know what recruit you might land just by showing him you are interested.
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