2013 National Letter of Intent Day (February, 6th)

[Dryden]

In stunning move, Alex Collins wavering on signing with Arkansas - South Florida Sun-Sentinel

ESPN is reporting that allegedly his mother took his LOI & ran off with it because she wanted him to stay close to home, instead of leaving for Arkansas. The LOI needs to be signed by a parent or guardian before it becomes official. NEVER heard of anything like this before. *Sheds tear for Bielema*
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/...-on-arkansas-signing-20130206,0,7478430.story

 

[osucollegebuck]

Anyone else not able to stand espn and their rankings? Idk if its bc of their SEC partnership or what but they seem to always rate a guy higher if he chooses an SEC team. Their team rankings always seemed biased as heck too.

LOL I like their hourly rankings...Bama signed a 4 star HB and they jumped two teams (Florida and tOSU) to get in 1st.

 

[Bucknut24]

Current top 10

Scout
1)Ohio State
2)Michigan
3)Notre Dame
4)UCLA
5)Texas A&M
6)LSU
7)Florida
8)Alabama
9)Georgia
10)Mississippi

Rivals:
1)Alabama
2)Ohio St
3)Florida
4)Notre Dame
5)LSU
6)Michigan
7)Ole Miss
8)Texas AM
9)UCLA
10)Auburn

ESPN
1)Alabama
2)Florida
3)Ohio St
4)Notre Dame
5)Ole Miss
6)Michigan
7)LSU
8)Texas AM
9)Florida St
10)Georgia

 

[slobberknocker]

Do we really care as long as our players get coached up and put in a postion to succed. JMO

 

[colobuck79]

Seeing Tex Aggie up so far has to be killing our Longhorn brethern.

 

[y0yoyoin]

question: when is the day for when the coaches go over video and talk with reporters over this years class? i cant remember if urbans staff did that last year or not but it was always something i liked with JT's staff

 

[Bucknut24]

question: when is the day for when the coaches go over video and talk with reporters over this years class? i cant remember if urbans staff did that last year or not but it was always something i liked with JT's staff

same day, Urban already had the press conf, where u been bro?

 

[scott91575]

question: when is the day for when the coaches go over video and talk with reporters over this years class? i cant remember if urbans staff did that last year or not but it was always something i liked with JT's staff

Today. Once the LOI is signed they can talk all they want about the kid.

 

[MililaniBuckeye]

Current top 10

Scout
1)Ohio State
2)Michigan
3)Notre Dame
4)UCLA
5)Texas A&M
6)LSU
7)Florida
8)Alabama
9)Georgia
10)Mississippi

Rivals:
1)Alabama
2)Ohio St
3)Florida
4)Notre Dame
5)LSU
6)Michigan
7)Ole Miss
8)Texas AM
9)UCLA
10)Auburn

ESPN
1)Alabama
2)Florida
3)Ohio St
4)Notre Dame
5)Ole Miss
6)Michigan
7)LSU
8)Texas AM
9)Florida St
10)Georgia

#2 on 247's final rankings:

 

[Hodgepodge]

#2 on 247's final rankings:

Actually, #4 (in gray below the 2). The #2 ranking is the cumulative, and takes into account the rankings of various recruiting services.

 

[CleveBucks]

... And Diggs had been committed to John Robinson's USC squad for so long that Coop's staff wasn't even recruiting him. Diggs only considered OSU after USC's AD Mike Garrett fired basketball coach Charlie Parker (who was dating Na'il's older sister). Na'il even admitted later in interviews that he basically chose to go anywhere but USC because of Mike Garrett. Had Coop not had that spot open up, Diggs likely would've landed in Arizona.

Na'il's sister eventually married Gary Berry's dad. Funny how things work out.

 

[y0yoyoin]

same day, Urban already had the press conf, where u been bro?

work unfourtanetly....buckskin has been posting vids in the coaches threads so thanks to him...im getting caught up...thanks!

 

[Bucky32]

Join us or die, Bucky.

http://shop.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/

 

[Dryden]

Alex Collins still remains uncommitted and is trying to work things out with his family.

I'm beginning to see why he wanted to attend school 1,200 miles away from his mom.

 

[wadc45]

These are hilarious:

SIGNING DAY: NEVER TOO EARLY TO START

THE SEC LEADS THE NATION IN EARLY RECRUITING. LIKE, REALLY EARLY

Herb Hand @CoachHand

?@edsbs: The baby: 10 pounds, 4 ounces. I am taking scholarship offers starting now" Fax us a letter next week w/ the lad's footprint on it

You ask for it. You got it, sent mere minutes ago to the Vanderbilt football offices' email account. No, we didn't fax it, because there is actually no such thing as a functioning fax machine. BIG FAX WANTS YOU TO BELIEVE IN LIES.

The full text of the cover letter follows for easy readability.

Dear Vanderbilt Coaching Staff,

Please find attached the National Letter of Intent for one D'Brickashaw I. Hall, offensive/defensive line recruit from Atlanta, GA.

I understand that the practice of committing early is a dicey one. However, I believe that if you're not preparing you're falling behind, and thus would like to commit young "Brick" to Vanderbilt University despite being born last week.

Brick has shown promise already. At his current growth rate prorated from a birth weight of ten pounds and five ounces and a height of 23 inches, he should top out at somewhere around 7'2" and 385 pounds at his playing weight.

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Things I?ve learned over the years, down the stretch to Signing Day...

February 5, 2013 | By: Lisa | 5 Comments

Notre Dame recruit, running back Greg Bryant. Photo Palm Beach Post: http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/high...eritage-rb-greg-bryant-commits-to-notre-dame/

Things I?ve learned over the years, down the stretch to Signing Day?

For many of us, recruiting is an obsession (to put it lightly). And the day before National Signing Day often feels like Christmas Eve. Full of excitement, hope and promise; but also a fair amount of trepidation that disappointment is just around the corner.

Those of us who following recruiting tend to be a little more fanatic than your average football fan. We follow every move these kids make and put a great deal of value in the on paper talents that they bring, that we believe are going to save our team.

Below are a few of my musings about what I?ve learned over the years from watching the recruiting process. I hope it brings you some laughter, and relieves a little tension on this Letter of Intent Day Eve!

College Football Recruiting Musings, with contributions from my pal Brandon Huffman of Scout.com

That kid who decommitted from a fan?s school has no character, lacks integrity and can?t keep his word...

The kid who just committed to a fan?s school but decommitted from another, made a good, thoughtful and well-meaning decision...

The 5-11 quarterback that a fan?s school just got is the next Drew Brees or Doug Flutie...

The 5-11 quarterback that a fan?s rival school got sucks because he?s too short...

The kid who?s committed to a fan?s school but takes visits elsewhere is a headcase who can?t make up his mind and is not loyal...

The kid who?s committed to a fan?s school, takes other official visits, but sticks with his original commit made a good, thoughtful decision...

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