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10-01-2013, 11:33 PM
ShotgunDawg

Elijah Staley

Does anyone follow Elijah on Instagram? Apparently, rumors are circulating that his high school career could be over after being dismissed from his high school team.

Not sure though
10-01-2013, 11:39 PM
Coach34

He got pulled from a game- I'd be shocked if he got dismissed from the team. He's a solid kid
10-01-2013, 11:40 PM
ShotgunDawg

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Originally Posted by Coach34

He got pulled from a game- I'd be shocked if he got dismissed from the team. He's a solid kid

Not disagreeing, but apparently he said something on twitter tonight though. I'm just trying to confirm or deny
10-02-2013, 12:14 AM
chainedup_Dawg

I follow him on Twitter, haven't seen anything
10-02-2013, 01:40 AM
bluelightstar

Posted on Instagram saying that he wish he had known that'd be his last one. Apparently in reference to the game.
10-02-2013, 04:30 AM
sbcmortgageman

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Originally Posted by Coach34

He got pulled from a game- I'd be shocked if he got dismissed from the team. He's a solid kid

He got dismissed from the team. Unsure of the whole story. I'm sure it'll all come out today.
10-02-2013, 05:23 AM
Coach66

I think it started a couple of weeks back

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Originally Posted by sbcmortgageman

He got dismissed from the team. Unsure of the whole story. I'm sure it'll all come out today.

With him calling out his coaches for play calling on twitter. I follow him on twitter and if I were his parents I would suggest he take a break from social media for a while.
10-02-2013, 07:46 AM
slickdawg

He alluded to taking a break from twitter last week. So I guess this is why. He and his dad were really upset with what the coaches at Wheeler were doing, they apparently went Croom/Woody on their play calling.
10-02-2013, 07:46 AM
CooterDavenport

His mom is defending him on Twitter, as it turns out. https://twitter.com/sharon0121/statu...57601647124480

I hope they work things out and this becomes a lesson learned.
10-02-2013, 08:14 AM
trob115

This could only help our chances of him enrolling early. I hate he is having coaching problems but sometimes you just have a jerk for a head coach. Wouldn't be the first time a star player and his high school coach disagreed over playcalling and the coach not able to let it go.
10-02-2013, 08:24 AM
Dawgface

Not good. I don't care how bad the play calling is if you are a player, you have to conform. I doubt Mullen looks on this as a positive thing.
10-02-2013, 08:26 AM
archdog

I have liked Staley's interviews, hope this story has nothing to it.
10-02-2013, 08:37 AM
FISHDAWG

I say give the guy the benefit of the doubt until we hear his side of the story ... I have seen before first hand that faculty (or cops for that matter) aren't always right ... yeah, he shouldn't have gone public with it but if LSU can play a criminal - Dan can get past this ... besides, I say it's a good lesson learned at another teams expense
10-02-2013, 09:05 AM
SignalToNoise

Everyone knows there are three sides to the story: Staley's side, the coach's side, and the truth.

I'm waiting for everything to come out before I jump to any conclusions.
10-02-2013, 09:05 AM
hacker

I wonder if coachcamp will chime in.
10-02-2013, 09:07 AM
bocfarm

Not good
10-02-2013, 09:09 AM
FISHDAWG

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Originally Posted by hacker

I wonder if coachcamp will chime in.

I'm curious to, but now may not be the appropriate time or place
10-02-2013, 09:19 AM
slickdawg

MOM 1ST ‏@sharon0121 1h

To everyone who is asking about @ES14_ not being on the Wheeler football team, it's true. Coach dismissed Elijah from the team.
10-02-2013, 09:27 AM
ShotgunDawg

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Originally Posted by slickdawg

MOM 1ST ‏@sharon0121 1h

To everyone who is asking about @ES14_ not being on the Wheeler football team, it's true. Coach dismissed Elijah from the team.

Well, Elijah in the words Bob Barker, "COME ON DOWN!" See you in January in Starkville
10-02-2013, 09:42 AM
CJDAWG85

He also plays basketball for his HS... Doubt he leaves HS early
10-02-2013, 09:42 AM
smootness

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Originally Posted by ShotgunDawg

Well, Elijah in the words Bob Barker, "COME ON DOWN!" See you in January in Starkville

Why would being kicked off his team make this more likely?

The HS football season ends before the second semester anyway.
10-02-2013, 09:43 AM
ShotgunDawg

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Originally Posted by CJDAWG85

He also plays basketball for his HS... Doubt he leaves HS early

I bet he does now. He probably pissed and ready to start over. We'll see
10-02-2013, 09:44 AM
ShotgunDawg

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Originally Posted by smootness

Why would being kicked off his team make this more likely?

The HS football season ends before the second semester anyway.

Because he probably has a chip on shoulder now and wants to get the hell out of there. Not saying its going to happen, but how would you feel if you were in his position. I'd be ready to give some people the middle finger and move on to bigger and better things. Just saying.
10-02-2013, 09:46 AM
msstate7

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Originally Posted by ShotgunDawg

Because he probably has a chip on shoulder now and wants to get the hell out of there. Not saying its going to happen, but how would you feel if you were in his position. I'd be ready to give some people the middle finger and move on to bigger and better things. Just saying.

Hopefully he doesn't just say the hell with football
10-02-2013, 09:55 AM
C222

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Originally Posted by ShotgunDawg

I bet he does now. He probably pissed and ready to start over. We'll see

Huh? No, he will play basketball.
10-02-2013, 09:57 AM
SignalToNoise

His dad has been trying to talk him into enrolling early anyway.

Those of you saying "LOL No way bros!" are pretty clueless. I'm not saying it's 100% done deal that he'll be here in January but some of you really have your head in the sand.
10-02-2013, 10:02 AM
War Machine Dawg

I'd be willing to bet a hefty sum that Staley is here for spring. Coachcamp seemed to indicate several weeks ago that there was a very good chance it was going to happen before this shitstorm. I'd say it's well over 50% that he comes early now.
10-02-2013, 10:12 AM
HancockCountyDog

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Originally Posted by ShotgunDawg

Because he probably has a chip on shoulder now and wants to get the hell out of there. Not saying its going to happen, but how would you feel if you were in his position. I'd be ready to give some people the middle finger and move on to bigger and better things. Just saying.

Might just be my opinion, but it might be a good idea for him to remove the chip from his shoulder. He is going to have to deal with tougher things in life than a poor HS coach.

This is an authority issue. Its also an issue where there is a way to address problems with a coach and ways not to address problems with a coach.

This won't be popular here, but it looks like Elijah has some growing up to do.
10-02-2013, 10:28 AM
Dawg61

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Originally Posted by ShotgunDawg

Because he probably has a chip on shoulder now and wants to get the hell out of there. Not saying its going to happen, but how would you feel if you were in his position. I'd be ready to give some people the middle finger and move on to bigger and better things. Just saying.

Can he enroll and help the bball team in January? Wouldn't that be crazy. Kicked off in Sept/Oct to playing SEC basketball 3 months later. He's a 4* talent in bball.
10-02-2013, 10:32 AM
Coach34

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Originally Posted by Dawg61

Can he enroll and help the bball team in January? Wouldn't that be crazy. Kicked off in Sept/Oct to playing SEC basketball 3 months later. He's a 4* talent in bball.

9 out of 10 players get to college and realize they cant do both. I'll be surprised if he plays basketball. Wilson playing is already doubtful.
10-02-2013, 10:34 AM
msstate7

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Originally Posted by Dawg61

Can he enroll and help the bball team in January? Wouldn't that be crazy. Kicked off in Sept/Oct to playing SEC basketball 3 months later. He's a 4* talent in bball.

I'm not positive, but I think you have to start the school year to be eligible.
10-02-2013, 10:35 AM
Coach34

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Originally Posted by msstate7

I'm not positive, but I think you have to start the school year to be eligible.

Nope- Stokes at Tenn enrolled at Christmas and then played his Freshman year that winter
10-02-2013, 10:36 AM
maroonmania

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Originally Posted by HancockCountyDog

Might just be my opinion, but it might be a good idea for him to remove the chip from his shoulder. He is going to have to deal with tougher things in life than a poor HS coach.

This is an authority issue. Its also an issue where there is a way to address problems with a coach and ways not to address problems with a coach.

This won't be popular here, but it looks like Elijah has some growing up to do.

Some definite truth there. Only other 2 players we have had with this situation were with Quay and Nick and goodness knows those 2 have had maturity issues.
10-02-2013, 10:36 AM
Dawg61

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Originally Posted by Coach34

9 out of 10 players get to college and realize they cant do both. I'll be surprised of he plays basketball. Wilson playing is already doubtful.

Yes I agree most can't do both and this might be his only year on the court for Ray but if he's going to play basketball this season regardless if I'm him I'm playing against Kentucky on ESPN and not against Podunk HS in GA.
10-02-2013, 10:38 AM
msstate7

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Originally Posted by Coach34

Nope- Stokes at Tenn enrolled at Christmas and then played his Freshman year that winter

Cool. I wish he would do that then
10-02-2013, 10:40 AM
cheewgumm

Is he gonna come here and bitch about playcalling with the rest of us?

This is a little troubling.
10-02-2013, 10:44 AM
engie

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Originally Posted by Coach34

9 out of 10 players get to college and realize they cant do both. I'll be surprised if he plays basketball. Wilson playing is already doubtful.

While this is true, if he EE'd here, I would almost expect him to play basketball first. Basketball season and fall football do not intersect at all unless there's a really deep tournament run.

If he doesn't play basketball in that first sememster, I agree -- he never will.
10-02-2013, 10:47 AM
Coach34

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Originally Posted by engie

While this is true, if he EE'd here, I would almost expect him to play basketball first. Basketball season and fall football do not intersect at all unless there's a really deep tournament run.

If he doesn't play basketball in that first sememster, I agree -- he never will.

I agree with that- if he was ever going to play basketball- this Spring would be the best time for him
10-02-2013, 10:51 AM
msstate7

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Originally Posted by Coach34

I agree with that- if he was ever going to play basketball- this Spring would be the best time for him

What if he did and was outstanding? Would you want him to concentrate solely on basketball?

When I say outstanding I mean all sec
10-02-2013, 10:54 AM
FISHDAWG

no - we need a QB to compliment Dak and then to carry the torch when he's gone ... and we need to take care of that now

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