Interesting thoughts, I appreciate the concern. I'll try to clear up a few things real quick. (that means it'll be long)
FNL will always be this late, and the coaches are not concerned with other camps. They believe they can build the camp that everyone will want to get to at least the top athletes they want there. It's supposed to be close to the season so that there are very few camps and mostly just invited campers. (coaches asked players when they invited them not to spread the word)
As for Kyle - his HS coach called and said that Fickell wanted him to call. He also said he preferred that Kyle go to FNL but as a non-participant this year. He left it up to Kyle but he is going to honor coach Carpenters request. They are using him at tackle and guard some this year. They also are planning on using him both ways at defensive end. They have a lot riding on Kyle. He tweaked an ab muscle a couple weeks ago. Not enough to miss any camp or conditioning but did lay off lifting for a week. It's just a precaution to make sure he doesn't pull something.
The week after the senior advanced camp Kyle attended, coach Warriner told Kyle a few things: His pass protection is raw but don't worry about that they can teach it since we don't do much. He said he was very impressed with how quickly Kyle picked up what they told him during camp. He also said that he was one of the two best linemen they saw period during all their camp days and that they were "definitely going to offer" Kyle.
That being said they have not offered him, I assume it's because they have a bunch of 2014 line offers out there nationwide and if those guys commit elsewhere then Kyle's in line but I don't know. I also know they were very impressed with Nick Richardson so I assume he's the other in line who doesn't have one. Hopefully we find out a little more tomorrow night. He went against some 5 star kids last time so I'm not sure how much more he could improve on his last performance anyway.
When Kyle called Fickell back again to let him know he was going to attend but coach preferred he not participate in the drills Fickell said it didn't matter at all. They wanted Kyle on campus to visit with the coaches, take in the atmosphere and let both sides get to know each other better. I know not everyone will agree. I also know Kyle absolutely hates the recruiting process, had his coach and coach Fick not asked him to come he wouldn't be going. As of Monday night he was saying no way. Until this year I never understood why some kids didn't like being in the spotlight and in line for a big time DI offer, I'll just share that it's completely different on the other side. I've said too much so I'll stop, hopefully that brings you inside a little bit even if you disagree.
