2022 MSU FOOTBALL RECRUITING Discussion Thread

[MetEdDawg]

Go ahead and take inventory of where Dortch is now and see if it matches up in February. Good opportunity to watch this one.

I think he's a stud and a sure fire 4 star WR. We will see where he ends up but don't let anyone fool you. He's a solid prospect.

[Bothrops]

Dortch is in

[KOdawg1]

Kid is a great athlete. Regardless of position, we can win with athletes.

[Saltydog]

Until he officially signs I'll be just a bit leery. I mean, how many times have we been burned by their antics?

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Until he officially signs I'll be just a bit leery. I mean, how many times have we been burned by their antics?

How many times have those kids not been to Oxford in 6 months?

[Saltydog]

Let's hope he keeps it that way but there's a long time til signing day.......I don't see Leach being the kind to pander to someone not staying true to the word "commit".......

[BayouDawg]

Tyler Woodard with the decommit. Whats the story here?

[Cooterpoot]

Tyler Woodard with the decommit. Whats the story here?

Got other stuff in the works and let him loose.

[ShotgunDawg]

Tyler Woodard with the decommit. Whats the story here?

KR and JUCO

[Hambone]

Fixing to have a few more decommit as well. Making room.

[BeardoMSU]

Fixing to have a few more decommit as well. Making room.

So it's a good thing?

[BayouDawg]

Got other stuff in the works and let him loose.

Good deal

[ShotgunDawg]

So it's a good thing?

Yes

[ScoobaDawg]

So 2 weeks later. Whats the word on Oatis, Rogers, and Blanton? What about Trevion Williams?

Getting 2 or 3 of them would be a good ending to the recruiting cycle.

[Cooterpoot]

My opinion(not always worth much):

Oatis- 45-50%
Rogers-50-60%
Blanton-60-70%
Williams-70-80%

[Ari Gold]

My opinion(not always worth much):

Oatis- 45-50%
Rogers-50-60%
Blanton-60-70%
Williams-70-80%


Agree with this .l would go up on odds with Williams and down on odds with Otis..

[Cowbell]

My opinion(not always worth much):

Oatis- 45-50%
Rogers-50-60%
Blanton-60-70%
Williams-70-80%
Any more positive surprises?

[Hambone]

What about the OT that’s committed to Oregon?

[somebodyshotmypaw]

What about the OT that’s committed to Oregon?

Percy Lewis. We have so momentum. Our losses on the OL (Cross, Lashley, and probably Sharp) mean he has a chance to play immediately. It’s trending well, but a long way to go.

[bulldawg28]

Percy Lewis. We have so momentum. Our losses on the OL (Cross, Lashley, and probably Sharp) mean he has a chance to play immediately. It’s trending well, but a long way to go.

We don't have time for a long way to go.

[msugolf]

2 guys I wish we would take a look at are Zy Ford LB from East Webster and Bryce Loftin Juco AllAmerican P/K from CoLin

[Saltydog]

I've seen Ford........Not overly impressed honestly but he could possibly serve as an adequate fill in if we lost someone between now and February.......

[Cooterpoot]

2 guys I wish we would take a look at are Zy Ford LB from East Webster and Bryce Loftin Juco AllAmerican P/K from CoLin

Ford isn't an SEC guy

[Ari Gold]

Ford isn't an SEC guy

Agree...

[Jarius]

So 2 weeks later. Whats the word on Oatis, Rogers, and Blanton? What about Trevion Williams?

Getting 2 or 3 of them would be a good ending to the recruiting cycle.

FWIW Steve put his odds on getting Oatis at 65 % yesterday and thinks we lead for everyone on your list outside Rogers (big lead for Williams and small lead for Blanton).

[WhiskeyPirate]

Williams looks like a player that’s going to bulk up to 300 and play inside IMO.

[Bothrops]

I think Oatis likely stays put. We'll see how that last visit goes.

[ShotgunDawg]

I think Oatis likely stays put. We'll see how that last visit goes.

Why do you think he stays put?

[Saltydog]

Why do you think he stays put?

Maybe because it's Alabama. How many recruiting battles have we won head to head with them? Plus, UM is still in the mix from all accounts.........

[WhiskeyPirate]

Williams is a rare talent. I assumed he is a guy that’s going to blow up in the weight room and be moved inside just as a result of his size.

However, watch film of this guy....he’s a freaking q b and a linebacker at 6-5 255, and he’s agile and can run. He literally could play any where given his athleticism. I know he won’t play tight end or qb at miss state, but watching his film he is a good enough athlete to play just about any where.

[ShotgunDawg]

Maybe because it's Alabama. How many recruiting battles have we won head to head with them? Plus, UM is still in the mix from all accounts.........

Ole Miss has no shot at Oatis

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Maybe because it's Alabama. How many recruiting battles have we won head to head with them? Plus, UM is still in the mix from all accounts.........

OM isn't a real factor. They're a distant 3rd.

[BuckyIsAB****]

I dont have any inside knowledge but the coaches I know down south say State has a real shot at him. A huge steal of the class is gonna be Chris Bell from Greenville Christian

[bobcat91]

Zavion Thomas committing Tuesday. Our WR talent is the best its ever been and is close to being an elite group

[WhiskeyPirate]

Zavion Thomas committing Tuesday. Our WR talent is the best its ever been and is close to being an elite group

Watch some film of Z Thomas. That kid is a steal. Very fast with amazing hands and body control.

I agree we are getting elite athletes at skill positions. Knox, Hargrove, Dortch, Z Thomas. Speed to burn, playmakers, YAC.

[Maverick91]

Watch some film of Z Thomas. That kid is a steal. Very fast with amazing hands and body control.

I agree we are getting elite athletes at skill positions. Knox, Hargrove, Dortch, Z Thomas. Speed to burn, playmakers, YAC.

Why has Hargrove not gotten on the field? Especially yesterday.

[Bdawg]

So how many are we expecting to sign since we have the transfer rule in affect? I know I've heard to expect more in the portal, so any idea how many transfers, decommits, and then additions to take their place? Hopefully Thomas is one of those.

[Bdawg]

Why has Hargrove not gotten on the field? Especially yesterday.

Idk. Guess you got to show Leach in practice that you are ready. Think he had a kick return but that may be it. Would like to see him break one and see what he's got.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Why has Hargrove not gotten on the field? Especially yesterday.

He played yesterday

[trob115]

Staff is being overly cautious with Hargrove. He definitely could have played this year, but they didn't want to risk an injury. He will be a big part of the offense next season. He should easily get all of the reps at the 3rd rb spot. I also expect him on special teams next season as a kick returner.

[Maverick91]

Staff is being overly cautious with Hargrove. He definitely could have played this year, but they didn't want to risk an injury. He will be a big part of the offense next season. He should easily get all of the reps at the 3rd rb spot. I also expect him on special teams next season as a kick returner.

Is he this fast?

[KOdawg1]

Is he this fast?

He's got good speed

[Bothrops]

Is he this fast?

I read he had 4.3 speed , but was prior to injury. So probably 4.5ish in reality

[Ifyouonlyknew]

I read he had 4.3 speed , but was prior to injury. So probably 4.5ish in reality

He's not injured & hasn't been all year. He ran in the 10.5's in his track season back in the spring. You don't do that injured. Injuries isn't the reason he hasn't played much this year. He just wasn't ready to play this year & they weren't going to force it. That's why Jernigan was the 3rd back.

[MetEdDawg]

Zahquan Frazier, CB at Coffeyville Community College, puts us in his Top 3.

He's not rated on 24/7, but he's a 4 star on Rivals. Any chance here for us?

[vv83]

If Kiffin leaves next week, anyone that helps us with recruiting wise?

[Dawgfan77]

If Kiffin leaves next week, anyone that helps us with recruiting wise?
Simmons possibly but I like the Thomas and Pope more.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Simmons possibly but I like the Thomas and Pope more.

Simmons is better than both

[Maverick91]

Look this is what cannot be happening. Both Kentucky and Mizzu are running circles around us in recruiting right now. I know its not signing day, but we have to step it up to be competing.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Look this is what cannot be happening. Both Kentucky and Mizzu are running circles around us in recruiting right now. I know its not signing day, but we have to step it up to be competing.

Well if you know it's not signing day why not wait until signing day?

[Commercecomet24]

Look this is what cannot be happening. Both Kentucky and Mizzu are running circles around us in recruiting right now. I know its not signing day, but we have to step it up to be competing.

We're in great shape to finish strong. Give it a chance.

[Maverick91]

Well if you know it's not signing day why not wait until signing day?

I know its not signing day, but perception is reality. Perception right now is not the best. I believe we will finish strong, but I will believe it when I see it.

[Maverick91]

We're in great shape to finish strong. Give it a chance.

I hear ya, just tired of the money coming in on the final hour and stealing guys away.

[Cooterpoot]

I know its not signing day, but perception is reality. Perception right now is not the best. I believe we will finish strong, but I will believe it when I see it.

Perception is that we're going to sign Williams, Rogers, & Thomas. We just took a 4 star WR from OM. We're headed for a top 25 class.

[MetEdDawg]

Perception is that we're going to sign Williams, Rogers, & Thomas. We just took a 4 star WR from OM. We're headed for a top 25 class.

Did a little class calculator math on 24/7.

If we add just Rogers, Blanton, Trevion Williams, and Percy Lewis (who just today decommitted from Oregon), our class ranking by total points would have finished 20th last year.

The math says we can absolutely finish Top 20 with those guys plus a couple more.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

I know its not signing day, but perception is reality. Perception right now is not the best. I believe we will finish strong, but I will believe it when I see it.

If you kept up with perception you would know that we're perceived the leaders or trending for quite a few important guys.

[Westdawg]

Percy Lewis just de-committed from Oregon 👀.
That?s a sure fire way of shoring up the OL if we can get him signed

[Maverick91]

If you kept up with perception you would know that we're perceived the leaders or trending for quite a few important guys.

The vantage point I come from is that of the fan that has no inside knowledge of anything. My only source of information is honestly this board, which I am indebted too. When I say perception I am talking about overall, State is a top 20 team and should be 9-2 right now. But even if State were there State would still be being disrespected.

Also, we all know money swings in in the last hour and scoops up some folks from us, we usually Have a few more guys than what we have now. So when the money comes in and take 1 or 2 we are left with 3 or 4 “good” ones. At this moment we only have 1 4 star guy.

[bulldawg28]

Did a little class calculator math on 24/7.

If we add just Rogers, Blanton, Trevion Williams, and Percy Lewis (who just today decommitted from Oregon), our class ranking by total points would have finished 20th last year.

The math says we can absolutely finish Top 20 with those guys plus a couple more.

Getting those guys is all that matters regardless of where it ends up composite wise.

[KOdawg1]

If we finish with Williams, Lewis, Rogers, Ramsey, Thomas, and some Juco DBs I'll be very happy. I'd like to save a few spots for the portal.

I'm not giving up on Stone Blanton, but the longer this goes, the less confident I am. If it weren't for baseball, we would've already lost him. Hopefully Lemonis wins out.

[Maverick91]

Percy Lewis just de-committed from Oregon ��.
That?s a sure fire way of shoring up the OL if we can get him signed

I honestly just don't think he is big enough he is only 6'8 360

[KOdawg1]

Zavion Thomas just pushed his commitment back to Thursday.

Y'all didn't think it'd be that easy, did you?

[Maverick91]

Zavion Thomas just pushed his commitment back to Thursday.

Y'all didn't think it'd be that easy, did you?

remind me again why we are very excited about this guy? Is he not rated appropriately?

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Zavion Thomas just pushed his commitment back to Thursday.

Y'all didn't think it'd be that easy, did you?

There's no issue

[KOdawg1]

remind me again why we are very excited about this guy? Is he not rated appropriately?

He's fast. Explosive. Good player.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

remind me again why we are very excited about this guy? Is he not rated appropriately?

Well he's a 4* on 2 of the 4 sites. I know you like those 4*

[Maverick91]

Well he's a 4* on 2 of the 4 sites. I know you like those 4*

:cool:

Saban wouldn't recruit them if it didn't mean anything.

[WhiskeyPirate]

Now Pope looks like a committ out of Tennessee. This class has the potential to be loaded.

I like the 6-5 Texas lineman we are trying to poach from va tech. Big frame, strong kid. Will be a nice get.

Percy Lewis would make me feel pretty good about the o line especially if we add the va tech kid.

The number of elite receivers leach is putting together is awesome.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Now Pope looks like a committ out of Tennessee. This class has the potential to be loaded.

I like the 6-5 Texas lineman we are trying to poach from va tech. Big frame, strong kid. Will be a nice get.

Percy Lewis would make me feel pretty good about the o line especially if we add the va tech kid.

The number of elite receivers leach is putting together is awesome.

I like the Ramsey Kid from Florida better than the Texas kid but I think we may take both.

[WhiskeyPirate]

I like the Ramsey Kid from Florida better than the Texas kid but I think we may take both.

These are the kind of recruits that leach/Miller develop into good o lineman. Redshirt year in the weight room and you have a 6-5 300 pound redshirt freshman who is going to be a good lineman as a jr/sr

If they have the frame, good feet and are smart you can “build” an o lineman

[Ifyouonlyknew]

:cool:

Saban wouldn't recruit them if it didn't mean anything.

Are they 4* so Saban recruits them or are they 4* because Saban recruits them?

[Maverick91]

Are they 4* so Saban recruits them or are they 4* because Saban recruits them?

The fact that they beat the crap out of most all people. I’m going with real 4 stars.

[ScoobaDawg]

When I see rosebowl saying stone is "working thru the process" to make his decision. That tells me enough about where he will end up... Oh well

[William Tecumsah Sherman]

One thing in our favor is his GF is transferring to State next year

[Homedawg]

When I see rosebowl saying stone is "working thru the process" to make his decision. That tells me enough about where he will end up... Oh well

This has been trending badly for a long time. Rosebowl has stuck to his guns on this one way too long.

[WhiskeyPirate]

If we get all of the guys we are after, this will be a really good class whether stone commits or not. I think the coaching carousel is playing right into our hands and we are getting many of these guys that may have gone to LSU or ole miss or tenn. class looks loaded if we close on these guys.

[Cooterpoot]

When I see rosebowl saying stone is "working thru the process" to make his decision. That tells me enough about where he will end up... Oh well

I'm fine with whatever Stone does. He's the least of my worries with this class. We're about to grab up two commits this week (minimum). Just need to sort out the DB and OL and we'll be good because I'm already counting the top DL.

[Commercecomet24]

I'm fine with whatever Stone does. He's the least of my worries with this class. We're about to grab up two commits this week (minimum). Just need to sort out the DB and OL and we'll be good because I'm already counting the top DL.

Agreed with you on this. We're gonna finish strong with or without stone.

[MetEdDawg]

Kaydin Pope announcing at 1 PM today.

He going to commit to the good guys today?

[ScoobaDawg]

Agreed with you on this. We're gonna finish strong with or without stone.

Agree, I guess I just don't understand someone who wants to play Baseball even blinking when making a decision between the two programs....
bring on all the Wr's though.

[Commercecomet24]

Agree, I guess I just don't understand someone who wants to play Baseball even blinking when making a decision between the two programs....
bring on all the Wr's though.

Yeah no doubt, it's a head scratcher.

[Cowboydawg]

Yeah no doubt, it's a head scratcher.

Our fans are much more intrigued by Stone Blanton than our football coaching staff is. Like it or not, he is not a huge priority to them. He is higher on the baseball board than the football board. When Chris Bell commits as a LB, people are going to really freak out.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Our fans are much more intrigued by Stone Blanton than our football coaching staff is. Like it or not, he is not a huge priority to them. He is higher on the baseball board than the football board. When Chris Bell commits as a LB, people are going to really freak out.

No guarantee we have room for Bell. The #'s may work but it's not a sure thing. Stone & Avery Sledge are ahead of Bell at LB.

[Cooterpoot]

I'll say it- Avery Sledge can be a better player than Stone. Not that Stone isn't good (He's a take for sure), Sledge is faster, longer, & more athletic. Stone is more Jett Johnson, while Sledge is more KJ Wright. Again, give me both, but we'll survive just fine with one of them if Stone can't see the light.

[Commercecomet24]

No guarantee we have room for Bell. The #'s may work but it's not a sure thing. Stone & Avery Sledge are ahead of Bell at LB.

I really, really like Sledge. He's really athletic and will fit our scheme well.

[Cowboydawg]

I'll say it- Avery Sledge can be a better player than Stone. Not that Stone isn't good (He's a take for sure), Sledge is faster, longer, & more athletic. Stone is more Jett Johnson, while Sledge is more KJ Wright. Again, give me both, but we'll survive just fine with one of them if Stone can't see the light.

I think we probably end up with Stone but this narrative that the staff ?dropped the ball on him? is false. He was coming off a shoulder injury and didn?t have great senior film. I?m not talking about senior highlights?his full film. Our coaches don?t love him as much as our fans. Throw in OM as a factor and that he is a ?4 star? and everyone is scared to death to lose him. Also factor in baseball and that he?s highly coveted there so there is a lot of outside pressure to get him in the class. Good football prospect but if he was not from MS?particularly Madison and committed to the baseball team, people wouldn?t blink an eye.

[William Tecumsah Sherman]

Sledge looks like he will be a badass with coaching and a college S&C program. These are the guys I like to find.

[KOdawg1]

I want Stone, so let's not let that get lost, but we're okay at the LB position. We've recruited well there in the last few years.

[MetEdDawg]

Kaydin Pope announces to MSU.

That's a solid WR right there that has really good offers.

[FriarsPoint]

Kaydin Pope announces to MSU.

That's a solid WR right there that has really good offers.

Wow.

If we can fill holes on the OL, get em playing good as a unit, and strengthen the DL, this team could shock the hell out of some people next year.

[Commercecomet24]

Kaydin Pope announces to MSU.

That's a solid WR right there that has really good offers.

Good get there and more coming.

[bobcat91]

I want Blanton because I think he will help us win, but the world won't end if he ends up a Reb. Everyone thought we were doomed last year when Daniels, Strong, etc flipped on us. As we can see none of them were difference makers and we did just fine. The same here. If you committed in baseball and then flirt with everyone else and won't pull the trigger for us, then good luck to you.

[WhiskeyPirate]

Watch Sledges film. He has things you can’t teach, really long athletic, tall very quick. Excellent tackler. Athletic enough that he was a good running q b, and probably could play receiver in college if he wanted to.

He’s a solid get. Good example of recruiting services being limited and missing on under exposed players. Chris Bell is another good example.

If Sledge was playing in Arkansas or Washington he’d be a 4 star standout with a lot of offers. Mississippi is really a talent rich state. That’s why I say if Leach keeps a good DC , there are so many good athletes in state that MSU should always have a good D to pair with the air raid.

[ZedFedder]

Sledge is another B Mac.

[Commercecomet24]

Just heard Percy Lewis about to jump in the boat.

[Bothrops]

He's not injured & hasn't been all year. He ran in the 10.5's in his track season back in the spring. You don't do that injured. Injuries isn't the reason he hasn't played much this year. He just wasn't ready to play this year & they weren't going to force it. That's why Jernigan was the 3rd back.

I read that he had an injury in hs, so glad to know he's good to go.

[Bdawg]

Just heard Percy Lewis about to jump in the boat.

That's great. Funny how recruiting went through such a lull and is taking off now.

[Hambone]

OLine is going to look quite different when Percy Lewis and Albert Reese are on the field at the same time!

[ZedFedder]

Big time get if we get him.

Also, not to harp on it too much, but Avery Sledge is one of those “Mississippi State” names.

[Mjoelner34]

So, if we get Avery Sledge and Percy Lewis, who is the first broadcast guy that will call one of them Percy Sledge? You know it will happen!

[ZedFedder]

So, if we get Avery Sledge and Percy Lewis, who is the first broadcast guy that will call one of them Percy Sledge? You know it will happen!

Fantastic.

[ShotgunDawg]

OLine is going to look quite different when Percy Lewis and Albert Reese are on the field at the same time!

We need a portal guy. Can't start two 1st year year tackles. Disaster waiting to happen

[Hambone]

We need a portal guy. Can't start two 1st year year tackles. Disaster waiting to happen

Didn’t say they were. I said when.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

We need a portal guy. Can't start two 1st year year tackles. Disaster waiting to happen

A juco kid isn't exactly the same as a 1st year kid.

[FriarsPoint]

A juco kid isn't exactly the same as a 1st year kid.

True. Like my comments earlier get em playing as a unit. Everybody watched Wyatt’s film about the number of snaps this unit had together. We see how that turned out.

Next year could be special given the right pieces.

[Hambone]

https://twitter.com/ftfzayy_/status/1463983427515002881?s=21

[MetEdDawg]

https://twitter.com/ftfzayy_/status/1463983427515002881?s=21

That's 3 Top 90 WRs that have committed to us in the last 10 days.

Definitely a different day in Starkville. Huge pickup and there's more to come. Need to finish this thing off and win today

[WhiskeyPirate]

Imagine the speed on the field with Dortch, Zavion Thomas and Hargrove.

[Leroy Jenkins]

Imagine the speed on the field with Dortch, Zavion Thomas and Hargrove.

Times are changing.

[WhiskeyPirate]

Question :

State now has the #23 ranked class in 2022 on 247. If Percy Lewis, Trevion Williams and a few other targets sign, where does this class end up ?

#15 to #20 ?

Leach is actually a pretty good recruiter if you put him in a talent rich area.

I’m not sure PT Barnum with a truck load of cash could recruit to Lubbock or Pullman.

[ScoobaDawg]

I'm not worried so much about the difference between 20 and 25. As long as we take care of the needs we have. OL , DL, LB,.... gotta see how we close out.

But love all the Wr's

If Blanton was leaning towards the other side.. I'm sure he enjoyed that visit to campus tonight.

[AROB44]

I just hope that the recruits we get have more speed than what we have now. We need speed, speed and more speed everywhere.

[Dawgology]

I just hope that the recruits we get have more speed than what we have now. We need speed, speed and more speed everywhere.

And apparently receivers that can catch

[Cooterpoot]

And apparently receivers that can catch

Our WRs didn't drop that many. Tulu had had one. Marks had a couple but he's RB. Most others were tough throws to handle

[Dawgology]

Our WRs didn't drop that many. Tulu had had one. Marks had a couple but he's RB. Most others were tough throws to handle

We had 4 dropped TD passes on 2 drives. That just can’t happen.

[Cooterpoot]

We had 4 dropped TD passes on 2 drives. That just can’t happen.

I'm talking about our receivers. Marks doesn't count in that. And I just don't remember a second drive with a dropped TD, but I was drinking heavily after that one series.

[vv83]

I'm talking about our receivers. Marks doesn't count in that. And I just don't remember a second drive with a dropped TD, but I was drinking heavily after that one series.

Marks is definitely a receiver in this offense, even if he is a RB.

[WhiskeyPirate]

Will missed a wide open Polk in the end zone, then we have 3 consecutive soft pillows dropped in the end zone. Then we miss two field goals.

That’s 20 points.

[Coursesuper]

Will missed a wide open Polk in the end zone, then we have 3 consecutive soft pillows dropped in the end zone. Then we miss two field goals.

That’s 20 points.

Not exactly, 3 of those were on the same drive.

[WhiskeyPirate]

Not exactly, 3 of those were on the same drive.

Correct, 3 were on the same drive, that’s 7 points, Polk was missed, that’s 14 points, then the 2 field goals.

[bobcat91]

So where are our guys with the recruiting updates? Very quiet this year

[Dawgology]

So where are our guys with the recruiting updates? Very quiet this year

We were trending positively for several targets but then the Egg Bowl. The Egg Bowl never matters with recruits until WE lose it. Then it matters for some reason haha.

[Cooterpoot]

We got two commits this week. Official visits are the next two weekends. Then the "dead" period.
No recruits on campus this weekend with the Egg Bowl on Thanksgiving.

[Pancho]

Hmmm. I know of 1 potential recruit who was on the field prior to the egg bowl. He is a 10th grader.

[Cooterpoot]

Hmmm. I know of 1 potential recruit who was on the field prior to the egg bowl. He is a 10th grader.

There were a lot of guys at the Egg Bowl.

[HancockCountyDog]

I think we close very strong. I expect Blanton, Williams, and Rogers to sign with us.

I'm 50/50 on Oatis.

[bobcat91]

From what I gather, we have a real opportunity to finish around 20 in recruiting without Oatis and close to 17 or 18 with him. That not only meets needs, but upgrades talent in numerous areas. The Defense needs speed badly. We had to gameplan around our lack of talent at Safety and have to correct that.

Sounds like we may get a early commit from the Laurel OL, Ellis. Im ready to get the 2023 class coming in

[BeardoMSU]

From what I gather, we have a real opportunity to finish around 20 in recruiting without Oatis and close to 17 or 18 with him. That not only meets needs, but upgrades talent in numerous areas. The Defense needs speed badly. We had to gameplan around our lack of talent at Safety and have to correct that.

Sounds like we may get a early commit from the Laurel OL, Ellis. Im ready to get the 2023 class coming in

and we'll still grab a few guys in the portal, so that'll likely increase the rank as well. Hopefully we can get some impact players.

[KOdawg1]

Talked to someone at MRA.

They said the word is Stone is OM bound.

[Dawgology]

Talked to someone at MRA.

They said the word is Stone is OM bound.

Good luck to him. He will have a new head football coach in under a year. But he will get to play in the Greatest stadium in college baseball and against the defending National champs when they come to play State.

[Leroy Jenkins]

Talked to someone at MRA.

They said the word is Stone is OM bound.

Im sure Lemo knows his plans. I doubt he would keep our football staff in the dark.

[confucius say]

I'm fine with whatever Stone does. He's the least of my worries with this class. We're about to grab up two commits this week (minimum). Just need to sort out the DB and OL and we'll be good because I'm already counting the top DL.

Correct. I would like to have him, don't get me wrong. I think he can be a contributor at some point wherever he goes. But anybody who watched this year isn't overly concerned. And I watched every game. I'd like to have him sure, but he wasn't even the best defensive guy for Mra this year.

[1bigdawg]

[Blanton] wasn't even the best defensive guy for Mra this year.

Who was?

[WhiskeyPirate]

Stone may be a baseball first guy, just like Sawyer may be despite Sawyer being a great football talent. Who knows , maybe States lineup in baseball is too hard to crack Stone sees his future in MLB. Hard to say.

If my kid was told by scouts he’s going to get drafted in baseball with a big signing bonus, that would be hard to turn down. Football doesn’t offer guaranteed money to Undrafted free agents. Hell it’s hard to play two sports in high school nowadays, let alone college. All sports last year around for kids now.

[somebodyshotmypaw]

Correct. I would like to have him, don't get me wrong. I think he can be a contributor at some point wherever he goes. But anybody who watched this year isn't overly concerned. And I watched every game. I'd like to have him sure, but he wasn't even the best defensive guy for Mra this year.

Okay. This is getting ridiculous. Stone has potential. He was clearly MRA’s best defender. We need him. We want him.

However, I agree with many posters that linebackers are easier to find in our recruiting base territory than some other positions. So losing a linebacker recruit doesn’t hurt as much as some other positions.

[Cooterpoot]

Stone may be a baseball first guy, just like Sawyer may be despite Sawyer being a great football talent. Who knows , maybe States lineup in baseball is too hard to crack Stone sees his future in MLB. Hard to say.

If my kid was told by scouts he’s going to get drafted in baseball with a big signing bonus, that would be hard to turn down. Football doesn’t offer guaranteed money to Undrafted free agents. Hell it’s hard to play two sports in high school nowadays, let alone college. All sports last year around for kids now.

Sawyer isn't going to play baseball. Stone didn't have a great season because he was coming off a shoulder injury and his team wasn't as good.

[WhiskeyPirate]

Sawyer isn't going to play baseball. Stone didn't have a great season because he was coming off a shoulder injury and his team wasn't as good.

And how do you know Blanton isn’t a baseball first guy ? That’s probably driving his decision

[KOdawg1]

And how do you know Blanton isn’t a baseball first guy ? That’s probably driving his decision

Football is what pays the bills.

Baseball is a factor, but football will be the deciding factor.

[Cooterpoot]

And how do you know Blanton isn’t a baseball first guy ? That’s probably driving his decision

I didn't say he wasn't. I said Sawyer.

[confucius say]

Who was?

Probably waters. Now stone is the only with the size to project to fbs, but he did not have a great year. Lot of missed tackles and missed run fits that a 4 star LB should not make in high school.
Looks the part for sure though, so maybe he can develop.

[confucius say]

Okay. This is getting ridiculous. Stone has potential. He was clearly MRA’s best defender. We need him. We want him.

However, I agree with many posters that linebackers are easier to find in our recruiting base territory than some other positions. So losing a linebacker recruit doesn’t hurt as much as some other positions.

Clearly? According to whom? Now he has the most talent and size, and the best skill set, absolutely. But he often struggled this year. In his defense, he wasn't really healthy the first 4-5 games.

[HancockCountyDog]

This thread is going to look silly when Stone commits to us.

[confucius say]

This thread is going to look silly when Stone commits to us.

To be clear, I want him to sign with us. He has the skill set, so he has a chance to develop into a solid contributor wherever he goes.

[Dawgology]

This thread is going to look silly when Stone commits to us.

I think everyone on here would like for Stone to commit to state. Most are just commenting on how its an odd process that doesn’t make much sense from a practical standpoint

[SilentSteel16]

Serious question here, some of you are saying SAWYER is not going to play baseball at State, what do you expect him to do then? He WILL NOT beat out Will Rogers for starting QB, if he doesn’t play baseball here he will transfer out. A kid of his HS star power usually don’t have the ego to sit for 3 years before getting their shot. Maybe he does, but I truly don’t see him beating out Greek and Rogers. I am not attacking his character or anything like that but with the portal being so readily available and his high rating from HS I just don’t see him hanging around MState unless he is vested in baseball. MState is not like UGA or UA where kids will hang around because they are winning championships or close to doing it for that matter. Y’all better hope he plays baseball because football will not be the reason he stays.

[SilentSteel16]

And YES we all want Stone to commit but it has been a very strange recruitment for him. I am sure if it wasn’t for our title last year it would already be over and he would be in Oxfords mailbox. Plus his brother is a huge factor as well. Would be great to get him, but again Baseball would be the reason we do. But football is the one giving out the money.

[HancockCountyDog]

Serious question here, some of you are saying SAWYER is not going to play baseball at State, what do you expect him to do then? He WILL NOT beat out Will Rogers for starting QB, if he doesn’t play baseball here he will transfer out. A kid of his HS star power usually don’t have the ego to sit for 3 years before getting their shot. Maybe he does, but I truly don’t see him beating out Greek and Rogers. I am not attacking his character or anything like that but with the portal being so readily available and his high rating from HS I just don’t see him hanging around MState unless he is vested in baseball. MState is not like UGA or UA where kids will hang around because they are winning championships or close to doing it for that matter. Y’all better hope he plays baseball because football will not be the reason he stays.

It wouldn't surprise me to see him hit the portal. You are right, he ain't beating out Will any time soon, and Will isn't leaving for the NFL early.

[Cooterpoot]

Serious question here, some of you are saying SAWYER is not going to play baseball at State, what do you expect him to do then? He WILL NOT beat out Will Rogers for starting QB, if he doesn’t play baseball here he will transfer out. A kid of his HS star power usually don’t have the ego to sit for 3 years before getting their shot. Maybe he does, but I truly don’t see him beating out Greek and Rogers. I am not attacking his character or anything like that but with the portal being so readily available and his high rating from HS I just don’t see him hanging around MState unless he is vested in baseball. MState is not like UGA or UA where kids will hang around because they are winning championships or close to doing it for that matter. Y’all better hope he plays baseball because football will not be the reason he stays.

If he can't win the job, does it matter? He's not good enough in baseball.

[WhiskeyPirate]

I think everyone on here would like for Stone to commit to state. Most are just commenting on how its an odd process that doesn’t make much sense from a practical standpoint

Ole Miss board was commenting they don’t know if baseball is driving his recruitment or not. Football may have more scholarship money but his parents may be able to afford instate tuition rather easily.

Hard to say what is going on there.

[SilentSteel16]

If he can't win the job, does it matter? He's not good enough in baseball.

I would speak very slowly on saying someone is not good enough. I can think of several players who came in freshman year in baseball was used sparingly because they weren’t good enough then a year later blossomed into our starting lineup. He gave football a shot, doesn’t look like it worked out just yet. He is very talented, but Rogers is top 10 right now Heisman talk. He is not leaving next year even IF he wins the Heisman next year. We have 2 more good years of Rogers before he leaves at the earliest. Sawyer can still contribute on football, it remains to be seen baseball. When you have that kind of athletic talent you give the benefit of the doubt and take a wait and see approach.

[Cooterpoot]

I would speak very slowly on saying someone is not good enough. I can think of several players who came in freshman year in baseball was used sparingly because they weren’t good enough then a year later blossomed into our starting lineup. He gave football a shot, doesn’t look like it worked out just yet. He is very talented, but Rogers is top 10 right now Heisman talk. He is not leaving next year even IF he wins the Heisman next year. We have 2 more good years of Rogers before he leaves at the earliest. Sawyer can still contribute on football, it remains to be seen baseball. When you have that kind of athletic talent you give the benefit of the doubt and take a wait and see approach.

This is more like Plumlee. He can go out there a fart around but he's not coming here to play baseball. Never was. You think he's giving up Spring to play baseball while trying to win the QB spot? The kid has been here less than 6 months and people are claiming he can't beat out Will. You guys realize he wasn't facing great competition in HS right? He was never going to start his first year or two.

[SilentSteel16]

I do not think he can or WILL beat Will Rogers for the starting QB. Pun intended. Going to be Rogers until 2024 before someone not named Rogers is starting barring injury of course.

[WhiskeyPirate]

This is more like Plumlee. He can go out there a fart around but he's not coming here to play baseball. Never was. You think he's giving up Spring to play baseball while trying to win the QB spot? The kid has been here less than 6 months and people are claiming he can't beat out Will. You guys realize he wasn't facing great competition in HS right? He was never going to start his first year or two.

Really ? Sawyer didn’t face great competition in high school ? Are you familiar with Texas HS football ?his 247 profile says he projects to be an nfl q b. I think he was 16th rated passer nation wide. I wouldn’t be so quick to condemn the kid.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Really ? Sawyer didn?t face great competition in high school ? Are you familiar with Texas HS football ?his 247 profile says he projects to be an nfl q b. I think he was 16th rated passer nation wide. I wouldn?t be so quick to condemn the kid.

He's not condemning him but the area of Texas he lives in isn't great competition. Locke has faced way better comp.

[WhiskeyPirate]

He's not condemning him but the area of Texas he lives in isn't great competition. Locke has faced way better comp.

I’m familiar with Lubbock and Sawyer is ranked quite a bit higher than Locke. sawyer also had more impressive offers from Texas, USC and FSU.

The size of the school really doesn’t concern me. He and Locke are both really talented recruits.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

I’m familiar with Lubbock and Sawyer is ranked quite a bit higher than Locke. sawyer also had more impressive offers from Texas, USC and FSU.

The size of the school really doesn’t concern me. He and Locke are both really talented recruits.

You're arguing a point that no one is talking about. No one mentioned rankings at all.

[WhiskeyPirate]

You're arguing a point that no one is talking about. No one mentioned rankings at all.

Well to discount Sawyer in comparison to Locke based on “Robertson didn’t face any competition in HS” does not hold water when you look at Robertson’s high ranking. The coaching staffs at USC, Texas , FSU and many other schools also apparently aren’t bothered by his Lubbock Coronado’s lack of competition.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Well to discount Sawyer in comparison to Locke based on “Robertson didn’t face any competition in HS” does not hold water when you look at Robertson’s high ranking. The coaching staffs at USC, Texas , FSU and many other schools also apparently aren’t bothered by his Lubbock Coronado’s lack of competition.

What are you talking about? Are you drinking the whiskey while you post? He said nobody should've expected Sawyer to just come in & in 2 months win the starting QB job. He mentioned how Sawyer's HS competition was great. Which it wasn't. Somehow you've taken that as him slighting Sawyer & has started this whole narrative in your head. Relax no one has disrespected or discounted Sawyer. Maybe calm down a bit.

[Cooterpoot]

Well to discount Sawyer in comparison to Locke based on “Robertson didn’t face any competition in HS” does not hold water when you look at Robertson’s high ranking. The coaching staffs at USC, Texas , FSU and many other schools also apparently aren’t bothered by his Lubbock Coronado’s lack of competition.

You need to head to the sidelines. This is too much for you. Let me spell it out for you: WE NEVER EXPECTED SAWYER TO WIN THE JOB THIS YEAR
Leach doesn't rush his QBs. Hell, Will isn't even at full throttle on the reins yet. This isn't a Mullen offense where you go grab an athlete and turn him into the QB. Will got thrown to the wolves last year out of necessity. He's just now caught up. He's still missing some reads and not doing a few things & he's almost two years starting.

[chef dixon]

Anyone in the know gracious enough to do a final month big board?

[HancockCountyDog]

Anyone in the know gracious enough to do a final month big board?

Here is what 247 has currently. No idea if current;

Committed (18):

Marquez Dortch
Javae Gilmore
Donterry Russell
Khalid Moore
Braedyn Locke
Lucas Taylor
Zavion Thomas
RJ Moss
Cam East
Dakota Jordan
Kaydin Pope
Trent Singleton
Jarnorris Hopson
Wesley Miller
Jourdan Thomas
Audavion Collins
Kylon Grffin
Jackson Cannon

Targets I know about:

Jaheim Oatis
Trevon Williams
Khamauri Rogers
Stone Blanton
Percy Lewis

[Ifyouonlyknew]

A couple of those on the committed list won't be on the signee list.

[HancockCountyDog]

A couple of those on the committed list won't be on the signee list.

How many do we sign? We don't have a ton a room unless we are hoping for some "good attrition". In all seriousness, how many scholarship kids do we lose to NFL and graduation? Less than 15 right?

[Ifyouonlyknew]

How many do we sign? We don't have a ton a room unless we are hoping for some "good attrition". In all seriousness, how many scholarship kids do we lose to NFL and graduation? Less than 15 right?

Counting transfers I expect around 30 or so.

[HancockCountyDog]

Counting transfers I expect around 30 or so.

So, how many transfers out do you expect? I would guess 15?

[Ifyouonlyknew]

So, how many transfers out do you expect? I would guess 15?

I'd say between 8-12

[Coursesuper]

I'd say between 8-12

How does he portal work, if a player knows they are going to leave are they contacted before the announce, or do schools have to wait until they declare? I feel sure there are handlers and middle men all up in this with some.

[Leroy Jenkins]

How does he portal work, if a player knows they are going to leave are they contacted before the announce, or do schools have to wait until they declare? I feel sure there are handlers and middle men all up in this with some.

"Allegedly" A player cannot be contacted until they announce their intent to transfer. Otherwise you would have coaches recruiting off of other teams' rosters.

[Leeshouldveflanked]

"Allegedly" A player cannot be contacted until they announce their intent to transfer. Otherwise you would have coaches recruiting off of other teams' rosters.
FSU has two former MSU players because Ole Miss broke this rule.

[Santiago]

I was hoping for a Washington State player, the OT, to hit the portal by now.

[Heydawg]

CBs on 247 show Jourdan Thomas is trending to Tenn now. Was this our decision or his?

[Ifyouonlyknew]

CBs on 247 show Jourdan Thomas is trending to Tenn now. Was this our decision or his?

This has been expected for months but this is his decision. We'd love to have him.

[ZedFedder]

IYOK, what are your percentages on the following:

Oatis
K. Rogers
T. Williams
Blanton
Percy Lewis
D. Nicholson

[Irondawg]

This has been expected for months but this is his decision. We'd love to have him.

He just like TN better? He seemed like a good fit for our defense.

I think the potential change with his teammate is our call though right?

[Ifyouonlyknew]

IYOK, what are your percentages on the following:

Oatis
K. Rogers
T. Williams
Blanton
Percy Lewis
D. Nicholson

Oatis - 40%
Rogers - 75%
Williams - 99.9%
Blanton - 80%
Lewis - 70%
Nicholson - 35%

[Ifyouonlyknew]

He just like TN better? He seemed like a good fit for our defense.

I think the potential change with his teammate is our call though right?

Yes & yes

[Cooterpoot]

😎

[BankerDog]

Thoughts on the Dinkins that we just offered? He, like Sledge, to me are the type of guys Mullen made a living on for us. Under the radar types like Cam Young.

[KOdawg1]

Talked to someone at MRA.

They said the word is Stone is OM bound.

Same guy just told me this isn't true anymore.

Our visit helped yesterday. The 247 guys are saying the same thing. Let's go.

[Lord McBuckethead]

Kylon Griffin just decommitted per his twitter.

[KOdawg1]

Kylon Griffin just decommitted per his twitter.

Mutual .

[William Tecumsah Sherman]

The DB commits we lost were expected.

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

Same guy just told me this isn't true anymore.

Our visit helped yesterday. The 247 guys are saying the same thing. Let's go.

So he was OM bound and one visit changed things??? I don't believe that for one second. What could have been said to change his mind? My feeling is people don't know what the hell they are talking about with him. It's a coin flip

[HancockCountyDog]

So he was OM bound and one visit changed things??? I don't believe that for one second. What could have been said to change his mind? My feeling is people don't know what the hell they are talking about with him. It's a coin flip

No matter what you read on here, I think we have always been the favorite.

[KOdawg1]

So he was OM bound and one visit changed things??? I don't believe that for one second. What could have been said to change his mind? My feeling is people don't know what the hell they are talking about with him. It's a coin flip

I think it's been a back and forth recruitment, but you're mistaken if you don't think one good in-home visit can't change things.

Can't make you believe anything. Just talked to one of the teachers at MRA and passed along what they said. Maybe they were mistaken. Idk.

Hope we stay in the lead.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

No matter what you read on here, I think we have always been the favorite.

I agree. The lead has just shrunk & expanded over the course of his recruitment.

[Bothrops]

I like our chances on Trent Ramsey, the OL from Florida

[Cowbell]

😎

Cmon man

[Todd4State]

Oatis - 40%
Rogers - 75%
Williams - 99.9%
Blanton - 80%
Lewis - 70%
Nicholson - 35%

I'll take those odds right now.

[Commercecomet24]

Oatis - 40%
Rogers - 75%
Williams - 99.9%
Blanton - 80%
Lewis - 70%
Nicholson - 35%

You can put Nicholson at 0%. He's not coming to State.

[KOdawg1]

You can put Nicholson at 0%. He's not coming to State.

Feel like OM is gonna get him?

[Irondawg]

You can put Nicholson at 0%. He's not coming to State.

What's the story on what happened with this recruitment. Always thought it was odd for us to continue being mentioned after he left us and committed to KY

[Commercecomet24]

Feel like OM is gonna get him?

No he's going to uk

[Commercecomet24]

What's the story on what happened with this recruitment. Always thought it was odd for us to continue being mentioned after he left us and committed to KY

There's some circumstances that I don't want to mention on a message board and it's not about money.

Let me rephrase. Those circumstances could change but highly unlikely. Decarlos is one of my baseball players and a great kid and I wish him well but wish it was at State

[Cooterpoot]

Cmon man
Cats out the bag now

[Commercecomet24]

Update on Decarlos. We maybe getting back in on him. Our coaches and a former Bulldog doing some great work. Still very slim chance but it's better than it was yesterday.

[ZedFedder]

Cats out the bag now

Care to elaborate?

[MetEdDawg]

Elam just decommitted

[Cooterpoot]

Elam just decommitted

Elam was shown the door.

[Cooterpoot]

Care to elaborate?

Amorion Walker, ND WR commit coming on a visit

[MetEdDawg]

Elam was shown the door.

That's what I had heard. Sounded like this had been in the works for a while and just finally came to fruition.

[Commercecomet24]

Elam was shown the door.

Yeah bigger fish to fry

[KOdawg1]

Update on Decarlos. We maybe getting back in on him. Our coaches and a former Bulldog doing some great work. Still very slim chance but it's better than it was yesterday.

We need him and the kid from ECCCCC and we'll be looking good at CB

[dawgman15]

Is Decarlos actually good at corner or is he just fast? I've read on here where he was transitioning into a corner

[Cooterpoot]

Is Decarlos actually good at corner or is he just fast? I've read on here where he was transitioning into a corner

He's a little raw, but he's long and has ball skills. Pretty physical for a skinny guy- High ceiling. Lots to work with. McB can coach, so I'd feel pretty good if Nicholson signed up here.

[HancockCountyDog]

So who's gonna be OM's flipmas candidates for next December? I wish I was kidding.

I'll admit I could be wrong, but I don't think we will have that problem this year. If anything, they should be concerned.

[Commercecomet24]

He's a little raw, but he's long and has ball skills. Pretty physical for a skinny guy- High ceiling. Lots to work with. McB can coach, so I'd feel pretty good if Nicholson signed up here.

This. It's his first year playing corner but he's fast and agile as heck and a hardworker. Chances are a little better than a couple days ago but still don't get your hopes up.

Leach and just about the whole staff had an in home with him couple days ago.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

This. It's his first year playing corner but he's fast and agile as heck and a hardworker. Chances are a little better than a couple days ago but still don't get your hopes up.

Leach and just about the whole staff had an in home with him couple days ago.

The OV will be big. Getting his ear last can't hurt at all.

[Maverick91]

This. It's his first year playing corner but he's fast and agile as heck and a hardworker. Chances are a little better than a couple days ago but still don't get your hopes up.

Leach and just about the whole staff had an in home with him couple days ago.

Not trying to get to much in his business. But, was this something that we did wrong, or was there an outside circumstance that made it really bad for him to consider State?

[Commercecomet24]

Not trying to get to much in his business. But, was this something that we did wrong, or was there an outside circumstance that made it really bad for him to consider State?

Absolutely nothing we did wrong. In fact DC and family love Leach and Arnett. Leach has been big in this and that stuff about him not being a recruiter is not true(at least in this case). A former Bulldog has been big in trying to get him too. This is a circumstance outside of our control.

[Maverick91]

Absolutely nothing we did wrong. In fact DC and family love Leach and Arnett. Leach has been big in this and that stuff about him not being a recruiter is not true(at least in this case). A former Bulldog has been big in trying to get him too. This is a circumstance outside of our control.

Roger that.

[Fader21]

Cam East Decommitted, was this expected? I thought he has an in home last night or a few nights ago

[Hambone]

Been rumored lately. Ole Miss bound. Also real fight with Percy Lewis as well

[Cooterpoot]

Been rumored lately. Ole Miss bound. Also real fight with Percy Lewis as well

Not really true other than he's not signing here. He's got some big schools on him now.

[ZedFedder]

Paul CB’d him to Ole Miss.

[Irondawg]

We will see - I think he commits there b/c it's his best landing place for now. But if he indeed does not sign paperwork until Feb I'm betting he doesn't end up there.

Right now we're batting 2 for 3 on playing hardball with kids that flirt with OM toward the end. Pounders got left out entirely while RaRa appears to be better than Burkhalter at this point. MJ had whatever happened there depending on who you believe.

[HancockCountyDog]

Cam East Decommitted, was this expected? I thought he has an in home last night or a few nights ago

That blows, I was told by several people that he was a great OL commit.

[Cooterpoot]

😎 😎 😎

[Cowbell]

😎 😎 😎

This better mean three good news

[bobcat91]

Hope that means 3 commits just tonight

[Bdawg]

Better now than last minute. I don't know if Leach puts the ultimatum on these guys or what to say if you are in or out, but at least it gives us time to make an adjustment. Whose next in line?

What you hinting Cooter?

[William Tecumsah Sherman]

East has been committed to us for a while. But yet he didn?t want to sign in Dec. So I take that as he really didn?t want to be here. I think State told him to walk

[CadaverDawg]

Hurst commits to Ole Miss. Was that expected?

[HancockCountyDog]

East has been committed to us for a while. But yet he didn?t want to sign in Dec. So I take that as he really didn?t want to be here. I think State told him to walk

I don?t think that is right, and I hope it isn?t,

I know we sent coaches to him this week, so I?m pretty sure we still wanted him.

[MetEdDawg]

I don?t think that is right, and I hope it isn?t,

I know we sent coaches to him this week, so I?m pretty sure we still wanted him.

From what I saw on Twitter we sent 1 coach. Not sure if we had something bigger planned but we only sent 1 coach.

[William Tecumsah Sherman]

On East, I think we told him to sign in December. He doesn?t want to, which means he?s waiting on other offers. We moved on.

[Leroy Jenkins]

I don?t think that is right, and I hope it isn?t,

I know we sent coaches to him this week, so I?m pretty sure we still wanted him.

I think it was one of those "if you are looking around so are we" scenarios.

[HancockCountyDog]

From what I saw on Twitter we sent 1 coach. Not sure if we had something bigger planned but we only sent 1 coach.

That is pretty standard. If you cut a kid loose, you do not send anyone,

I hope you are right, I was told he was really good and he would be a great pull.

[HancockCountyDog]

Hurst commits to Ole Miss. Was that expected?

Means they are getting desperate, they basically cut him loose a few weeks ago, now they get him back. His other options were group of 5.

[Leroy Jenkins]

Means they are getting desperate, they basically cut him loose a few weeks ago, now they get him back. His other options were group of 5.

Flipping their own recruits again.

[vv83]

Means they are getting desperate, they basically cut him loose a few weeks ago, now they get him back. His other options were group of 5.

We had no interest?

[ZedFedder]

Any news on how our weekend with recruits is going?

[William Tecumsah Sherman]

No. We sniffed out the Hurst charade.

[Jarius]

No. We sniffed out the Hurst charade.

We did not sniff anything out. We just didn’t want him. He’s a g5 player.

[Pancho]

Slow feet?

[Goldendawg]

Does anyone have a list of the visitors we are hosting this weekend?

[Dawgology]

Hurst commits to Ole Miss. Was that expected?

Lol!!! Wasn?t that the one they dropped a few weeks back??? Hahahahahah

[Leeshouldveflanked]

Lol!!! Wasn?t that the one they dropped a few weeks back??? Hahahahahah
Ole Miss Flipped their own croot.

[maroonmania]

Ole Miss Flipped their own croot.

Yep, becoming a ridiculous yearly ritual with them.

[Homedawg]

We did not sniff anything out. We just didn’t want him. He’s a g5 player.

This.

[Bdawg]

Lol!!! Wasn?t that the one they dropped a few weeks back??? Hahahahahah


Ole Miss Flipped their own croot.

They are pathetic for crap like this even under 2 scenarios: 1) where they get him to purposely decommit and try to get us to bite for a flipmas or 2) really drop the kid only to go back and say we couldn't find anyone better( which I think is what some of the OM people were saying why they dropped him).

[jacksondawg]

So Oatis canceled his visit here and showed up in Oxford instead…

[VandelayIndustries]

Welp he was a long shot

[KOdawg1]

Sounds like Steve Robertson got punked in his own town.

He maintained that state was a close 2nd with Oatis and had a decent shot at him. Well, that's obviously not true.

[Bdawg]

So Oatis canceled his visit here and showed up in Oxford instead…

Wow. Ha. Guess it's why I never really counted on him.

[ZedFedder]

Sounds like Steve Robertson got punked in his own town.

He maintained that state was a close 2nd with Oatis and had a decent shot at him. Well, that's obviously not true.

I don't think Steve is a Yancy-type who intentionally misleads, but I think he is a big optimist who always thinks things are better for us than they are. It has happened more than a few times. I appreciate his work, and I think he is a good guy, but I think he gets carried away with his fandom.

[ZedFedder]

You end up with Rogers, T. Williams, and Blanton, then you have to feel good. As it always is, its going to be a battle.

[Leroy Jenkins]

I don't think Steve is a Yancy-type who intentionally misleads, but I think he is a big optimist who always thinks things are better for us than they are. It has happened more than a few times. I appreciate his work, and I think he is a good guy, but I think he gets carried away with his fandom.

They don't call him Rosebowl for nothing.

[Bothrops]

So Oatis canceled his visit here and showed up in Oxford instead…

More about not visiting here than it is visiting there. If you know what I mean.

[Jarius]

I don't think Steve is a Yancy-type who intentionally misleads, but I think he is a big optimist who always thinks things are better for us than they are. It has happened more than a few times. I appreciate his work, and I think he is a good guy, but I think he gets carried away with his fandom.

He got really arrogant with his reporting on the oatis recruitment and got embarrassed. I like Steve and think he does a good job but some things he’s said in the past few weeks basically telling everyone on the OM side that they didn’t know what they were talking about is looking really cringe right now.