FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Feb 14, 2013 9:17am
WebFire;1388842 wrote:On second thought, I can see how teenager can be wowed and commit on the spot, then left to wonder what else is out there.
Agree with both of these. I understand why recruiting is such a big deal to people but these are just kids trying to decide what they want to do.Midstate01;1388905 wrote:I think kids get excited on visits, overeact and committ. But his actions on twitter following him decommitting prove he's a little immature. Which is understandable. Hes probably 17 years old.
Hopefully in the end he makes the best decision for himself.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Feb 14, 2013 9:48am
I do favor an early signing period, just not this early. I'd like to see a kid being able to sign in November of his senior year, especially if he doesn't want the Dec-Jan deluge by rival teams' coaches. JMO.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Feb 14, 2013 10:00am
Going to have to agree with this. For me, I grew up only wanting to go to Ohio State mostly because I favored their national brand and their emphasis on becoming the greatest university the world has ever known or will ever know. For many of these kids, that isn't their only factor. Most of them want playing time and a quality education(speaking for kids uninterested in the SEC). For the SEC, most of these kids want a college paycheck and enough playing time to get them to the next level.Midstate01;1388905 wrote:This is why I dont favor an early signing period. And why recruiting, while fun to follow, is crazy. The kid knew on his visit that he was visiting michigan and michigan state this week. Why committ to osu when you know youre going to other schools days later. I think kids get excited on visits, overeact and committ. But his actions on twitter following him decommitting prove he's a little immature. Which is understandable. Hes probably 17 years old.
Hopefully in the end he makes the best decision for himself.
xKoToVxSyNdRoMe
Posts: 1,054
Feb 15, 2013 8:58am
Anyone know any good free boards to go to for recruiting news/updates. Currently just go to Buckeye Scouting Board but the people there are complete idiots.
stroups
Posts: 3,223
Feb 15, 2013 9:08am
Elevenwarriors and buckeyeplanet.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Feb 15, 2013 9:10am
24/7 can give you some good free content as well, though some of it is hidden for payers.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Feb 15, 2013 10:30am
Honestly, Twitter. You can follow all the 11w guys, and it won't take long to figure out who the recruiting guys are for other schools because of retweets.
Scarlet_Buckeye
Posts: 5,264
Feb 15, 2013 1:42pm
Eleven Warriors is really THE premiere site for Ohio State recruiting news/updates. Unfortunately, as the site has become more "known," the quality has dropped a bit. There's a lot of your petty/immature "you're an idiot, no you're an idiot" stuff in the user comment sections. Before, it actually used to be more informational. I'd say as long as you read the staff postings and shy away from user commentary (unless it's tennbuckeye19, GeneStarwind, buck-I.8, or Buckeye_in_SEC_Country -- these users are all really good, especially Gene and SEC_country) then it's pretty much just garbage commentary.
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Feb 15, 2013 1:47pm
Anything that isn't basically an interview or analysis on 11w is just pulled from reddit or Twitter. There are some good forum topics sometimes.
xKoToVxSyNdRoMe
Posts: 1,054
Feb 21, 2013 8:02am
It's been over a week now since OSU got a commit. It might be time to start looking for a new coach.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Mar 4, 2013 1:22pm
I just got this from my cousin who works at OSU--can anyone confirm this?
Per twitter, Bama has now offered 2014 QB DeShone Kizer from Toledo Central Catholic
mcburg93
Posts: 3,167
Mar 4, 2013 1:28pm
Looks like he has an offer.vball10set;1399785 wrote:I just got this from my cousin who works at OSU--can anyone confirm this?
Per twitter, Bama has now offered 2014 QB DeShone Kizer from Toledo Central Catholic
http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/157298/deshone-kizer
http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=6143663
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Mar 4, 2013 1:29pm
Saw that Jamie Wood is giving it a shot to play this season.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Mar 4, 2013 1:34pm
I'm surprised OSU or tsun hasn't offered him. He's not only a helluva athlete, but an excellent student and a real good kid. Maybe the lack of interest is mutual?mcburg93;1399792 wrote:Looks like he has an offer.
http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/157298/deshone-kizer
http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=6143663
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Mar 4, 2013 2:36pm
Michigan already has their 2014 QB.vball10set;1399799 wrote:I'm surprised OSU or tsun hasn't offered him. He's not only a helluva athlete, but an excellent student and a real good kid. Maybe the lack of interest is mutual?
Benny The Jet
Posts: 2,987
Mar 4, 2013 2:59pm
Pardon my ignorance, but I'm assuming this is the same kid who QB'd them this season to State Championship?
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Mar 4, 2013 3:00pm
Benny The Jet;1399893 wrote:Pardon my ignorance, but I'm assuming this is the same kid who QB'd them this season to State Championship?
Yes.
Benny The Jet
Posts: 2,987
Mar 4, 2013 3:04pm
Watched that kid play vs. my alma mater in the 2nd round. That kid (use that term loosely, man amongst boys) was tough. That whole team come to think of it was loaded.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Mar 5, 2013 2:48pm
I don't think osu is that interested. Whether they should be is certainly debatable.
Fly4Fun
Posts: 7,730
Mar 5, 2013 3:15pm
I really do feel like Urban is more selective in offers as in he doesn't want to extend one unless there is a pretty good chance that we end up getting the kid. So if the coach recruiting him feels like we have no shot then there is no point in offering.vball10set;1399799 wrote:I'm surprised OSU or tsun hasn't offered him. He's not only a helluva athlete, but an excellent student and a real good kid. Maybe the lack of interest is mutual?
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Mar 7, 2013 8:46pm
http://www.elevenwarriors.com/2013/03/20289/piecing-together-the-2014-ohio-state-quarterback-recruiting-puzzle#more
Toledo (OH) Central Catholic QB DeShone Kizer is arguably the top player in the state at his position in the 2014 class. What can't be argued is that he has the best offer list of all the prospects that play under center in Ohio.
In the last few weeks, Kizer has received scholarship offers from SEC powerhouses LSU and Alabama. Nebraska, Wisconsin, Michigan State, Louisville, Kentucky, Arkansas, North Carolina, Penn State, Rutgers, and Tennessee had already thrown their hat into the mix as well.
The Toledo native took part in the Friday Night Lights camp at Ohio State towards the end of July of last year and may have to return to camp at OSU to show the progress he has made in order to receive an offer from the Buckeyes. There is no questioning he is a great athlete, but he'll have to show he's made strides in both accuracy and power in the passing game.
xKoToVxSyNdRoMe
Posts: 1,054
Mar 14, 2013 8:37am
Jalen Hurd to Tennessee
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Mar 14, 2013 1:24pm
Butch Jones is well on his way to bringing back UT football.xKoToVxSyNdRoMe;1405464 wrote:Jalen Hurd to Tennessee
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Mar 14, 2013 1:27pm
James Franklin took the news in stride...
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Mar 14, 2013 1:41pm
se-alum;1405645 wrote:Butch Jones is well on his way to bringing back UT football.
...if Hurd stays true to his commitment. However, I never begrudge a kid for staying in-state, especially when the in-state school is going through hard times
