“IT SHOWS THEY STILL CARE.” I don't do this often (in fact, I'm not sure I ever have), mostly because I think it would be pretty lame for the Skull Session to turn into just an echo chamber our own work.
But I also know that recruiting features often only appeal to a niche audience, especially in the season, and I thought this bit from Zack's piece on 2022 athlete C.J. Hick was worth highlighting.
From our very own Zack Carpenter of
Eleven Warriors:
Another cousin, L’Christian “Blue” Smith, was a four-star receiver from Huber Heights who signed with the Buckeyes and redshirted as a freshman. After one season, though, Smith transferred to Cincinnati and was granted immediate eligibility.
Smith still has good relationships with the Buckeye coaches, though, and Hicks couldn’t help but notice.
“At the end of the game, he hugged every single Ohio State coach,” Hicks said. “You don’t really see that, especially after they transfer.
“It shows that they still care. Even if you transfer like he did, or if you graduate, they’re still gonna keep in touch. Or if you need anything, they’ll help you. … He said he’s still in contact with the coaches, which is a good sign because even though he left, they still have love for him.”
I don't want to turn everything into a "holier than thou" moment, but I can't help but feel proud when I see this, especially compared to Michigan's off season transfer debacles that lived in the headlines for what seemed like weeks.
And I fully expect a similar moment when Keandre Jones comes back to town in November.
Entire article:
https://www.elevenwarriors.com/skul...do-pace-discuss-saturdays-game-and-jk-dobbins
