Elijah Staley

[smootness]

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.

[ShotgunDawg]

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

[ShotgunDawg]

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.

[msstate7]

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

[C222]

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

Huh? No, he will play basketball.

[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.

[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.

[HancockCountyDog]

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.

[Dawg61]

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.

[Coach34]

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.

[msstate7]

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.

[Coach34]

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

[maroonmania]

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.

[Dawg61]

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.

[msstate7]

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

Cool. I wish he would do that then

[cheewgumm]

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

This is a little troubling.

[engie]

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.

[Coach34]

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

[msstate7]

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

[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