Sidbowman 0 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I know most have been saying that during the All Star games we are going to get quite a few of the top players, but for the life of me I do not know why we are having such a tough time getting commits this year! Last year recruiting seemed to be much less problematic. With this year and all of the success AU is having, you would think recruits would want to come a play for a team that was supposed to finish fourth or fifth in the SEC, who are the SEC Champs and playing for the National Championship! What's holding the recruits back? Is it the Cam scandal (which is totally BS)?? The prospect of Malzahn leaving (which ain't gonna happen)? What? Auburn is the cream of the crop right now and the future never looked brighter. What's holding these recruits back? I hear and share your sentiments/concerns and can play devil's advocate to this with a few points, but to compliment this, I would think the depth chart would have to be a stronger selling point than the SEC/National Championship pitch, but couple those two things together, and you have yourself a pretty compelling situation to sell. I'm no insider, nor do I pretend to know anything about recruiting, but I believe there is a good amount of risk with the whole silent commit thing. Yeah, I know, trust the coaches and all that and I do. But I liken the silent commit and take all your visits approach to an official review of a play (say a called touch down on the field) to recruiting; once verbally committed, a recruit would have to have, in their own mind, indisputable evidence to overrule their call/commitment through the process of looking at other programs, having once publicly and verbalized their commitment to a program. I'd think there's a certain level of discomfort/trouble that they wouldn't want to go through by reneging on a prior publicly verbalized commitment such that they would require a pretty compelling reason to jump ship to another program, had they publicly verbalized a commitment in the past, and not stayed silent. Thoughts? You are giving way to much credit to the mind and psychology of 18 year old kids. What you say is true for some kids but probably not the majority. Recruiting is about the relationships the recruits build with Coaches. So a silent commit to a kid who thinks like you say is just as strong as a public commit because he would be reneging on coaches he has spent the last 2 years developing a deep relationship with. That would not be easy for a recruit to do...Now to both posts. Almost all the players we are recruiting have said publicly they will announce at an all star game, in january after they have taken all their visits, or on or near NSD...So please be patient, stay positive, and enjoy the ride. It's not just the kids' decision though either; their parents weigh in with a significant amount of input and influence. Agree - it's going to be an interesting time and I get the sense that things are starting to heat up a little, based on my observations of the level of activity on our beloved AE recruiting board, along with recruit visits, program switching and coaching changes; it's pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 im about to turn 16 in May, i can relate to these kids. No offense my young Padawan. Look forward to seeing you on the plains in a couple years. I know me personally...i would pick the school that feels like home to me, where ik id have a great chance to win championchips AND play...but yet again, thats just me The implied question with you being that age is would it be harder for you personally de-commit from a public commit more than a silent commit to coaches you have spent 2 years developing a great relationship with?...or would it be about the same for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LP 23 0 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I agree with you on that sid. the parents are just as involved in all this as the kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAYLORKEETON 792 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 umm...it would be hard especially the silent commit for 2 years...thats what would be harder with me, because you've gotten such a good bond/relationship with the coaches/players, and about Sidbowman saying parents are a factor, that is very true..me and my Dad are very very close, he would want me to go somewhere will i'll be happy for 4 or more years, but yes he would tell me where he thinks I should go...but in the end, he would want me to go where i'd be happy. I can relate me and my dad to Cecil and Cam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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aun 0 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 just checked on the La'El Collins situation and he is not leaning towards Auburn at this time. Unless something changes, he will be signing with LSU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godspeed1976 0 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 just checked on the La'El Collins situation and he is not leaning towards Auburn at this time. Unless something drastic changes, he will be signing with LSU. Thanks Noel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShugFan 0 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 just checked on the La'El Collins situation and he is not leaning towards Auburn at this time. Unless something changes, he will be signing with LSU. Well then, something needs to CHANGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 We will see. DJ said we have almost pulled even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewhiz7 273 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 This is quite a roller coaster. Basically no chance to pulling even in minutes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidbowman 0 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 just checked on the La'El Collins situation and he is not leaning towards Auburn at this time. Unless something changes, he will be signing with LSU. that sux - I was hoping for this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUSportTalk 4 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I can tell you now....if NSD was today, I would have Collins signing with AU. It appears that he will visit again in January. If he does, then things could be looking very good for AU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidbowman 0 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I can tell you now....if NSD was today, I would have Collins signing with AU. It appears that he will visit again in January. If he does, then things could be looking very good for AU. I guess the later he visits, the better, so long as he does visit. Thanks for the updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWWD34 0 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I can tell you now....if NSD was today, I would have Collins signing with AU. It appears that he will visit again in January. If he does, then things could be looking very good for AU. Wow.. thats crazy! Thanks ST! I never would have thought we would even have a shot and doing that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAYLORKEETON 792 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I can tell you now....if NSD was today, I would have Collins signing with AU. It appears that he will visit again in January. If he does, then things could be looking very good for AU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerProwl24 0 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 This is quite a roller coaster. Basically no chance to pulling even in minutes... to in the lead if NSD was today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUSportTalk 4 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I can tell you now....if NSD was today, I would have Collins signing with AU. It appears that he will visit again in January. If he does, then things could be looking very good for AU. Wow.. thats crazy! Thanks ST! I never would have thought we would even have a shot and doing that! We have a GREAT shot right now. Things get heavy down in the Bayou but things look good for AU right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerProwl24 0 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I can tell you now....if NSD was today, I would have Collins signing with AU. It appears that he will visit again in January. If he does, then things could be looking very good for AU. Wow.. thats crazy! Thanks ST! I never would have thought we would even have a shot and doing that! We have a GREAT shot right now. Things get heavy down in the Bayou but things look good for AU right now Its AUsome to hear how optimistic you are about Collins. I haven't been.... I've heard reports of him calling all the LSU commits together for a meeting and all kinds of things. Maybe its to see who is interested in switching to AU? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aun 0 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I hope you all are right, but I'll trust my source on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeiland9 0 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I hope you all are right, but I'll trust my source on this one. With all do respect I hope you are dead wrong....no offense of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUSportTalk 4 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I can tell you now....if NSD was today, I would have Collins signing with AU. It appears that he will visit again in January. If he does, then things could be looking very good for AU. Wow.. thats crazy! Thanks ST! I never would have thought we would even have a shot and doing that! We have a GREAT shot right now. Things get heavy down in the Bayou but things look good for AU right now Its AUsome to hear how optimistic you are about Collins. I haven't been.... I've heard reports of him calling all the LSU commits together for a meeting and all kinds of things. Maybe its to see who is interested in switching to AU? It's going to take a lot to get him to continue down the path he is going on (signing with AU) because it's a very long time until NSD. Needless to say, things are looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAYLORKEETON 792 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBelvedere 0 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I can tell you now....if NSD was today, I would have Collins signing with AU. It appears that he will visit again in January. If he does, then things could be looking very good for AU. Wow.. thats crazy! Thanks ST! I never would have thought we would even have a shot and doing that! We have a GREAT shot right now. Things get heavy down in the Bayou but things look good for AU right now Its AUsome to hear how optimistic you are about Collins. I haven't been.... I've heard reports of him calling all the LSU commits together for a meeting and all kinds of things. Maybe its to see who is interested in switching to AU? It's going to take a lot to get him to continue down the path he is going on (signing with AU) because it's a very long time until NSD. Needless to say, things are looking good. I know you're probably not allowed to say too much, but can you give us an idea of what it is that has him so interested in Auburn? Coaches, atmosphere, early playing time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUSportTalk 4 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I can tell you now....if NSD was today, I would have Collins signing with AU. It appears that he will visit again in January. If he does, then things could be looking very good for AU. Wow.. thats crazy! Thanks ST! I never would have thought we would even have a shot and doing that! We have a GREAT shot right now. Things get heavy down in the Bayou but things look good for AU right now Its AUsome to hear how optimistic you are about Collins. I haven't been.... I've heard reports of him calling all the LSU commits together for a meeting and all kinds of things. Maybe its to see who is interested in switching to AU? It's going to take a lot to get him to continue down the path he is going on (signing with AU) because it's a very long time until NSD. Needless to say, things are looking good. I know you're probably not allowed to say too much, but can you give us an idea of what it is that has him so interested in Auburn? Coaches, atmosphere, early playing time? Coaching staff, winning, playing time and Greg Robinson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aubtigerfan21 0 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I can tell you now....if NSD was today, I would have Collins signing with AU. It appears that he will visit again in January. If he does, then things could be looking very good for AU. Wow.. thats crazy! Thanks ST! I never would have thought we would even have a shot and doing that! We have a GREAT shot right now. Things get heavy down in the Bayou but things look good for AU right now Its AUsome to hear how optimistic you are about Collins. I haven't been.... I've heard reports of him calling all the LSU commits together for a meeting and all kinds of things. Maybe its to see who is interested in switching to AU? It's going to take a lot to get him to continue down the path he is going on (signing with AU) because it's a very long time until NSD. Needless to say, things are looking good. I know you're probably not allowed to say too much, but can you give us an idea of what it is that has him so interested in Auburn? Coaches, atmosphere, early playing time? Coaching staff, winning, playing time and Greg Robinson I'm sure the current questions about LSU's future sanctions can't hurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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