TigerProwl24 0 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 We offered him a few days ago, which was huge for him since he grew up pulling for AU. He is a TOP OT from Prattville and committed to FSU last spring, but has SERIOUS interest in AU and could potentially be a part of our 2013 class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwmboom7 0 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Why did we wait so long to offer him since he is so good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmchairAthlete7 21 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 A year till NSD is late? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujess07 4 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Should have offered him in 2008. What were we thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerProwl24 0 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 For the most part, because our staff has their own way of doing things and it could be, that Chizik wanted to meet him face to face first, so they would be on the same page before we offered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUwenMD 0 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 At the least it will make FSU work harder now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwmboom7 0 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 A year till NSD is late? Well they obviously waited longer than other schools did and it obviously has hurt us with this kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerProwl24 0 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 A year till NSD is late? Well they obviously waited longer than other schools did and it obviously has hurt us with this kid. I don't think it has hurt us. We just have a different approach than some others is all and who is to say that certain kids don't respond really well to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17-16 21 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 If you don't plan on "processing" players, you better be dang certain they will pan out. I hope they continue to be thurough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easnoddy 0 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 A kid from Prattville coming to AU? Not sure I believe that one, even if he grew up AU. Will Ward, the center, I believe was the last one we got out of Prattville, and he was pretty unheralded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr82b4au 5,568 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Maybe we actually have a chance at a kid from Prattville now that the coach is gone? I will admit that I know nothing about the HS coaches in that area except we have not had much luck and that he just left. Also agree with the others - you make an offer that you plan on standing by come national signing day so you better offer the kids you really want. He must be very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerProwl24 0 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 At the least it will make FSU work harder now. No, this is war, something like an arm's race. FSU got the better of us this year but don't expect our staff to back off. I want to see all the negative recruiting by these schools backfire. I've heard how our program will fall apart under Chizik, that we are in a downward spiral and can't sustain any type of success. I look for our team, coaches and players to hear this and have a chip on their shoulder going forward. Don't think for a second that our team hasn't been taking notice of all the things swirling around the program or even the reaction of our OWN fans on signing day. In the classroom, in recruiting and on the field, I look for this next year to be stellar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUtaugaTiger 0 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 See my post from 2/4/11: "Look for the Pville--UAT pipeline to be broken by rising junior OT Golson" AU has a real shot and he could be very special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,062 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Maybe we actually have a chance at a kid from Prattville now that the coach is gone? I will admit that I know nothing about the HS coaches in that area except we have not had much luck and that he just left. Also agree with the others - you make an offer that you plan on standing by come national signing day so you better offer the kids you really want. He must be very good. A misconception I have tried to fix on this board a number of times. Dubose was not the problem. He actually wanted players open to Auburn. It was the rest of the coaching staff pushing players away from Auburn. Whoever the new coach is will not fix the problem unless he cleans house on the staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamerslayer 0 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Maybe we actually have a chance at a kid from Prattville now that the coach is gone? I will admit that I know nothing about the HS coaches in that area except we have not had much luck and that he just left. Also agree with the others - you make an offer that you plan on standing by come national signing day so you better offer the kids you really want. He must be very good. A misconception I have tried to fix on this board a number of times. Dubose was not the problem. He actually wanted players open to Auburn. It was the rest of the coaching staff pushing players away from Auburn. Whoever the new coach is will not fix the problem unless he cleans house on the staff. Uh huh, as long as Dorsey Motors is in town, that's not gonna change. y'all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshallcotiger 0 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Considering his position coach at FSU would be Rick Trickett I feel pretty good about being able to flip this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,062 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 <p>Golson has become a top target with the new staff. Profile http://bleacherrepor...yDDzbJhChT4ktJX Hudu highlight page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravejd 3,267 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Interesting that they think OT is a priority?? But maybe they just think OL in general is a priority. I'd love to see us get some interior OL prospects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperNova 0 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Perhaps they consider him a priority because we have a shot of landing him and he would be a good fit for our new O-line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autan 737 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I've always thought Golson was top OL in the state. So how could you not be interested in the No.1 guy? 1) Coaches may not be impressed with some OTs that were recruited last year. 2) Some of them may be homesick or don't feel they fit in. Its Probably too late to have a chance with Golson. Most likely we sign the JUCO OT Tunstil if we can get him in school. CDC was one of Golson recruiters probably because of AL connection. Wander how active he really was in the recruiting of an OT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,062 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Free from Bryan at AUC 4-star OT Austin Golson from Prattville (Ala.) High remains committed to Florida State following his official visit to Alabama this weekend. He's planning to visit Auburn Feb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leglessdan 1,934 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Free from Bryan at AUC 4-star OT Austin Golson from Prattville (Ala.) High remains committed to Florida State following his official visit to Alabama this weekend. He's planning to visit Auburn Feb. 1 Keeping my fingers crossed with this guy. Any other insight E? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,062 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Free from Bryan at AUC 4-star OT Austin Golson from Prattville (Ala.) High remains committed to Florida State following his official visit to Alabama this weekend. He's planning to visit Auburn Feb. 1 Keeping my fingers crossed with this guy. Any other insight E? Yes. After his visit to Bama today he said he didnt feel comfortable and he doesnt think Bama is right for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leglessdan 1,934 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Free from Bryan at AUC 4-star OT Austin Golson from Prattville (Ala.) High remains committed to Florida State following his official visit to Alabama this weekend. He's planning to visit Auburn Feb. 1 Keeping my fingers crossed with this guy. Any other insight E? Yes. After his visit to Bama today he said he didnt feel comfortable and he doesnt think Bama is right for him. Great news! Muhahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUtaugaTiger 0 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Please review my prior posts...they have been most accurate for over a year on this young man for good reason...things change...but someone very close to him said over a year ago that he "may not wear orange and blue he will never wear red and white"...seems the news regarding his visit this weekend confirms this. And, contrary to what many believe, he was offered by Coach Grimes in late November or early December of 2011...this was after his commitment to FSU...he's a good kid...the dynamics of his recruitment and situation is unique (aren't they all?)...these things will ultimately play into his his final decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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