I know most of our concern is with the high star guys and rightfully so, but I really hope we get dowdell, cushenberry, and Reese. Assuming we get lashley with those 3, we'll have maybe our best oline class under Mullen.
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I know most of our concern is with the high star guys and rightfully so, but I really hope we get dowdell, cushenberry, and Reese. Assuming we get lashley with those 3, we'll have maybe our best oline class under Mullen.
Just an oversight. I guess I expected him to be on the 1st list.Quote:
Originally Posted by Covercorner2
No kidding. I'm tired of flirting with disaster almost every year on the O-Line. Since 2010, the only year our OL has been more than adequate was in 2014.Quote:
Originally Posted by msstate7
I hope we get 2 out of those 3. Hopefully, South Carolina decides to drop Cushenberry which seems possible and FSU doesn't offer Reese.Quote:
Originally Posted by msstate7
Both of those scenarios look really possible even though South Carolina would honor Cushenberry's commitment but they won't fight him if he flips. His mom wants him at MSU bc it's so much closer to home. It's a 50/50 shot whether or not FSU even brings Reese in for an OV this week.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoopsDawg
I know for a fact USCe isnt going to drop Cush and they are still on him and want him.. ... No matter what any media sources say after the fact..Quote:
Originally Posted by Ifyouonlyknew
If we get him is not because they dropped him or "moved on"
While there's no guarantees, we certainly are bringing in the numbers to build depth. We already have Eiland, Parker, and Thomas committed. Isn't Thomas expected to move to OT?Quote:
Originally Posted by msstate7
Farrar Update:
Contacted Steve Farrar, Zach's Dad, earlier this morning. Zach talked to Coach Stoops last night, by phone, and he may not be coming with Riley tonight to visit with the family because of scheduling? Don't know if anybody else is coming? Mississippi State calls Zach every night, including last night, and they are coming to visit on Thursday. Steve told me that they are definitely going to Norman for the official visit this weekend, including Cazandra, Steve's wife/Zach's Mom.
Right now it appears that Zach is still excited about Mississippi State as they are telling him that he is going to 'be the man' there and they have recruited Zach a lot longer than OU. Zach wants to go to Law School. Mississippi State does not have one. That bodes well for OU. Hopefully OU will show Zach the law school and the baseball stadium? Playing baseball at OU is ultra important to Zach, he loves the sport.
Steve is going to call me later today for updates. I'm trying!!! I want Zach at OU!
http://oklahoma.247sports.com/Board/...-news-43159881
Law school is a post grad degree. MSU has pre-law, so the law school angle should be irrelevant.Quote:
Originally Posted by Big4Dawg
I laughed at the law school part. He can feel free to go to OU law school AFTER his playing days at MSU or NFL are overQuote:
Originally Posted by Big4Dawg
(Not laughing at you but the original OU poster you got that from. Are they like the Alabama fans of the big 12 or something?? Obviously have no idea how college works.........)
No inside knowledge but this guy is starting to remind me of the guy last year who posted on LSU board who claimed to have all of this inside knowledge of Leo Lewis but really didn't know anything. We'll see if this guy is different.
Im being told that Rosebowl is the one saying this.Quote:
Originally Posted by mic
How is this not a recruiting violation? Aren't these recruiting sites at least supposed to pretend that they are not actively participating in recruiting in order to be able to talk to recruits? Or if it's not a 247 official, how is it not a booster contact?Quote:
Originally Posted by Big4Dawg
Is this an OU 247 board mod that's actively recruiting for OU?Quote:
Originally Posted by Big4Dawg
No. It's just some guy that works for Farrar's dad
Definitely a fan-boy and not a reporter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Big4Dawg
Paul just posted a good AJ interview. Appears to be set on visiting Wed and Thursday.
Says MSU is coming on strong.
Also, Paul appears to be the only media member that can get AJ on the phone for an interview. Take that FWIW
Yeah that guys post smacks of desperation. Its almost like he's begging Zach to please come to OU! lolQuote:
Originally Posted by DancingRabbit
Funny how Paul seems to be the only one that can talk to AJ. Very Interesting!Quote:
Originally Posted by ShotgunDawg
Exactly...Quote:
Originally Posted by HancockCountyDog
That guy from the OU board sounds like he wants to be Zach's girlfriend.
yes especially after he told the media to leave him alone after his visit to Bama...
That's good b/c Steve just posted things don't look good on AJ at all. Not sure on mid-week visit and AJ hasn't been responsive about meeting with Cohen to discuss baseball. We'll see who is right tomorrow.Quote:
Originally Posted by ShotgunDawg
It sounds like to me that Rosebowl is getting blackballed by AJ and he is taking it out on AJ. This happened with Bryant when Bryant made him look bad by going on the USM visit, and then Steve bashed him on Twitter.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoopsDawg
Now, AJ is being dismissive to Cohen?
If anyone likes Rosey because of all the NCAA about to hammer the bears talk, thats great - but please understand this is exactly what he does when he puts Steve first and MSU second.
Perfectly said and dead on accurate. Anytime a recruit wont talk to Steve he get's his panties in a bunch.Quote:
Originally Posted by HancockCountyDog
I could be wrong, but between Paul & Robbie, I would guess that they both have more sources on AJ than Rosebowl.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoopsDawg
Paul and Robbie are 2 people and both have lived in Starkville far longer than Steve and, due to that, should have more personal relationships with AJ and family members than Steve.
Don't forget that Robbie also works for the SDN and covers Starkville HS sports. Just seems like it would be difficult for Steve to have better sources on this particular player than Paul and Robbie. This thinking also seems to be confirmed by the fact Paul appears to be the only reporter between MSU, Ole Miss, and Bama that can get an interview with AJ.
We shall soon see.
I don't think it has anything to do with how long they have lived there. I think it has to do with the fact that Paul isn't a conceited asshole.Quote:
Originally Posted by ShotgunDawg
THISQuote:
Originally Posted by HancockCountyDog
This!Quote:
Originally Posted by Todd4State
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Originally Posted by Big4Dawg
This is where this guy loses ALL credibility!!! Anybody we have ever recruited will tell you that our staff does NOT do this. We tell them they will have a chance to compete if they work hard.
^^^^^THIS! I spit my pepsi all over my keyboard!Quote:
Originally Posted by Todd4State
So Steve basically bashes AJ the same day Paul gets a detailed interview with him and we don't think this is a coincidence.
https://usatlife.files.wordpress.com...if?w=645&h=364
Steve is a hard worker. He runs a camp. He watches a ton of video. He goes and sees these kids play in person. He does Bulldog radio and he does the website. Steve is generally more knowledgeable than other website guys about the recruits. In the case of AJ, hopefully he is wrong, but it definitely gives reason for pause. Personally, I feel if AJ doesn't officially visit mid-week, he doesn't sign with us.Quote:
Originally Posted by Todd4State
Steve did not bash AJ. He just feels Bama has a strong lead.Quote:
Originally Posted by HancockCountyDog
Ok - I don't have a subscription to genespage, but I don't see the reason to say he hasn't responded to Cohen.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoopsDawg
Lets hope Steve is wrong, I believe he is. Its also possible Steve is just trying to build suspense.
Just so I have all this straight...
Paul, Robbie, as well as the elitedawgs recruiting gurus feel really confident on AJ. Steve the exact opposite.
Our guys feel confident about Simmons. Steve the opposite.
Someone is going to have egg on their face on signing day.
Correct.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shooter McGavin
No, Steve is saying that it is still a 3 team race for Simmons between us, Bama and OM.Quote:
Our guys feel confident about Simmons. Steve the opposite.
I don't there is a strong consensus on Simmons. It's been pretty consistant that he is a big battle. The best I have really seen is that we are in a better position lately for him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shooter McGavin
There is a ridiculous rumor in a thread on SPS about Simmons. Look for yourself. I won't repeat it on here because it is so ridiculous
But I just wonder what he is basing this on? I almost feel like Steve is extrapolating that a cold shoulder to him by AJ equals a cold shoulder to MSU. Its obvious after the Brandon Bryant incident that Steve doesn't have close sources on the coaching staff. I really have no clue what Steve is basing his assessment on about where AJ is leaning. I mean to say AJ is 80-85% going to Bama it would seem you would need someone close to the situation to dole out numbers like that but I don't see that Steve has any. Almost appears like he is going off of gut feel.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoopsDawg