Barnacle 9,064 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Yeah I understand why you would want to target new recruits, but I am surprised that you can pull an offer. Frankly, I think thats disingenuous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger 8,830 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Although I don't know the full details surrounding this case, with the change in defensive systems, it seems like it could be a favor to both parties to pull an offer. If he doesn't fit into what AU does, it would be screwing the player and also screwing AU for giving a scholly to someone which isn't the best fit when it could be used on somebody else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnacle 9,064 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I could see where that scenario could be beneficial, but to me it presents some situations where the kid gets left out to dry: http://www.clarionledger.com/story/recruitingreport/2014/12/09/ole-miss-pulls-offer-of-olive-branch-standout-walls/20163089/ I know a lot of these kids have aspirations to go pro, but what if for instance a kid chose Auburn not only for its coaches and program, but because he aspires to be a veterinarian if football does not work out. Maybe he isn't a good fit for the defensive scheme, but Auburn University is still a great fit for him and for his family. The way schools throw offers around these days is troubling to me, as much as the way that young people treat their "commitments". Anyway, stepping off my soap box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,113 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Doesn't it really depend on the recruit, since he already has an offer and is committed? Partily but a new regime can make it very easy in derecruiting a commit by telling him to look around and not talking to him again. We did that with Jordan Wilkins in Gus's first class. He got the hint and moved on to Ole Miss. It happens nearly every time a new regime comes in to a team. I will be surprised if 1 or 2 of our commits are not derecruited and let go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,113 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 E, I've maintained the opinion- based on my own ignorant assumption- that him being invited on the 16th carried some weight. But did they just invite all the current commitments? It seems there are quite a few, including several of the lower-ranked guys and all of the guys who have been rumored to be soft with their commitments. The OV invites are old. They were not made after Boom arrived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 E, I've maintained the opinion- based on my own ignorant assumption- that him being invited on the 16th carried some weight. But did they just invite all the current commitments? It seems there are quite a few, including several of the lower-ranked guys and all of the guys who have been rumored to be soft with their commitments. The OV invites are old. They were not made after Boom arrived. Ahhh, that makes sense. Thanks much. And thanks for sticking with us through NSD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaytonAU 4,606 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 E, I've maintained the opinion- based on my own ignorant assumption- that him being invited on the 16th carried some weight. But did they just invite all the current commitments? It seems there are quite a few, including several of the lower-ranked guys and all of the guys who have been rumored to be soft with their commitments. The OV invites are old. They were not made after Boom arrived. Ahhh, that makes sense. Thanks much. And thanks for sticking with us through NSD. You could always just stay forever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,113 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I could see where that scenario could be beneficial, but to me it presents some situations where the kid gets left out to dry: http://www.clarionle...walls/20163089/ I know a lot of these kids have aspirations to go pro, but what if for instance a kid chose Auburn not only for its coaches and program, but because he aspires to be a veterinarian if football does not work out. Maybe he isn't a good fit for the defensive scheme, but Auburn University is still a great fit for him and for his family. The way schools throw offers around these days is troubling to me, as much as the way that young people treat their "commitments". Anyway, stepping off my soap box. You don't take a player because he's an academic fit but not a football fit. That is a sure fire fast way to get your butt fired faster than you can say HUNH. If we de let a couple of kids go don't worry about them. They will all have places to go. Monty for example will end up at UGA if it's not AU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 E, I've maintained the opinion- based on my own ignorant assumption- that him being invited on the 16th carried some weight. But did they just invite all the current commitments? It seems there are quite a few, including several of the lower-ranked guys and all of the guys who have been rumored to be soft with their commitments. The OV invites are old. They were not made after Boom arrived. Ahhh, that makes sense. Thanks much. And thanks for sticking with us through NSD. You could always just stay forever... "And leave all this?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaytonAU 4,606 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 E, I've maintained the opinion- based on my own ignorant assumption- that him being invited on the 16th carried some weight. But did they just invite all the current commitments? It seems there are quite a few, including several of the lower-ranked guys and all of the guys who have been rumored to be soft with their commitments. The OV invites are old. They were not made after Boom arrived. Ahhh, that makes sense. Thanks much. And thanks for sticking with us through NSD. You could always just stay forever... "And leave all this?" :)/> But I know E is doing what is right for him and his life. Just wish he could hold down this forum and keep it under control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey 16,671 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I hope Atkinson sticks with Auburn. He's a real football player. He can gain a little weight and play OLB, he can stay trim and play safety and so forth. We WILL have a place for a talent like this. To wish him elsewhere is foolishness. We may LOSE him because plenty of other teams with the same defensive scheme as AU will run would love to have him and they are hot after him. To think he's one we'd like him to shuck off is way, way off base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,113 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 But I know E is doing what is right for him and his life. Just wish he could hold down this forum and keep it under control I'll never do that again. Just won't have the time. However, I am thinking about as.king RIR if it's cool if we have a weekly "Ask E" thread where y'all ask questions on a Saturdays and I answer then Sundays on my down time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,113 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Mikey's right. At this time, AU has no plans to back off any commits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoALtiger 3,868 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 But I know E is doing what is right for him and his life. Just wish he could hold down this forum and keep it under control I'll never do that again. Just won't have the time. However, I am thinking about as.king RIR if it's cool if we have a weekly "Ask E" thread where y'all ask questions on a Saturdays and I answer then Sundays on my down time. Fantastic idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnacle 9,064 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Read on 247 Atkinson's and Colbert's dads really hit it off this weekend, and Atkinson sounds to be solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburn4ever 1,266 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 We batter to a better job at holding on to all of our commitments. We've had too many to slip away either on signing day or just a few days before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randman5000 4,229 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 We batter to a better job at holding on to all of our commitments. We've had too many to slip away either on signing day or just a few days before. I think we are in good shape with current commits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randman5000 4,229 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 100% committed. No more visits. http://auburn.247sports.com/Board/42/Contents/IN-REAL-TIME-Chronicling-Auburns-big-recruiting-weekend-34798043 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFDTiger80 790 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Great. This kid is way underrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey 16,671 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 100% committed. No more visits. http://auburn.247spo...eekend-34798043 Good news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaynesAUworld 179 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Can somebody please take the word Star off of this title? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfernoOrangeSS 321 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Great. This kid is way underrated. I totally agree. This kid will surprise a lot of people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Can somebody please take the word Star off of this title? TIA I imagine there are a few Auburn fans who now develop a nervous tic when they hear a football position referred to as "star". You're doing the right thing, Montavious. Auburn will make ya famous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDUBB4AU 5,121 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Him and Sullivan are grinders . May be the toughest and hungriest commits . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarDamnEagleWDE 12,737 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Most underrated kid we have in this class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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