NoALtiger 3,862 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Um, competition isn't the issue guys. If he doesn't come here that's an excuse that shouldn't be used by anyone. I personally think it's gonna be tough to pull him outta FL because I think he likes FSU more period. Hope I'm wrong of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFDTiger80 790 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Um, competition isn't the issue guys. If he doesn't come here that's an excuse that shouldn't be used by anyone. I personally think it's gonna be tough to pull him outta FL because I think he likes FSU more period. Hope I'm wrong of course. Yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AURex 1,998 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Tallahassee -- 180,000 population, metro area 375,000. Big city with lots of nightlife, entertainment like film festivals, music festivals, food festivals, arts festivals, big name touring headliners, 2 hr drive to Panama City, 4 hr drive home to Tampa. (And family only has to travel 250 miles to attend games, an easy drive. NC is from a very urban area. Tampa-St Pete-Clearwater metro is 2.8 million people. He's used to city life. He's used to proximity to beach playgrounds. Transitioning to a small college town in the middle of nowhere, with limited entertainment options, much further from home, could be a big part of his second thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I agree. A 5* recruit should not be worried about competition. However, one of the earlier comments mentioned this might be part of the problems. Plus we have a lot of talent that is looking to come in next year. But assuming Jason Smith sticks around for another year (since he is just now moving to WR) then he will be there plus you have Slayton & Davis coming in this Fall plus Burton & Truitt will be returning. So there is plenty of talent there to compete with. Truitt, Davis, & Smith are inside guys. They would not affect Nate for competition. As already mentioned, none of the WRs are proven yet so most elite kids would come in thinking they could win a job with putting in work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey 16,603 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 We fans pay more attention to the competition angle than does any 5* player. These kids have started from day one at every level since Tiny Tot League and they expect to do the same wherever they go to college. I don't believe they give the competition a single minute's thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuburnNTexas 7,148 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Mikey is right to become a 5* player you have to believe in yourself you have to believe you can beat anybody as such you don't worry about competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnacle 9,064 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Mikey is right to become a 5* player you have to believe in yourself you have to believe you can beat anybody as such you don't worry about competition. Well not only that but we aren't talking about the quarterback position either. You only have to be the third best WR to play regularly. That being said. I think we've pretty much put that one to rest. If we don't get NC we need someone like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddc 13,194 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I thought he was coming to AU to get an education and play football, so all of this outside "big city stuff" should not be that big of a draw. When I was at AU in 1981-83 I was too busy with school to do a whole lot of other things. Don't get me wrong, I found time to have fun, but my main focus was education and if I would have had football too I wouldn't have time for much else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AURex 1,998 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 If you are from a big city, adjusting to small town life can be a challenge. And being closer to home can be a factor as well. I'm not saying that *is* the reason, but it seems a lot more likely than being concerned about competition. I mean, the world is telling him he's the best in the world, so I don't think he is worried about playing time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plainstalk 32 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Tallahassee -- 180,000 population, metro area 375,000. Big city with lots of nightlife, entertainment like film festivals, music festivals, food festivals, arts festivals, big name touring headliners, 2 hr drive to Panama City, 4 hr drive home to Tampa. (And family only has to travel 250 miles to attend games, an easy drive. NC is from a very urban area. Tampa-St Pete-Clearwater metro is 2.8 million people. He's used to city life. He's used to proximity to beach playgrounds. Transitioning to a small college town in the middle of nowhere, with limited entertainment options, much further from home, could be a big part of his second thoughts. You left out Auburn's easy access to Atlanta. If he needs to make a road trip....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AURex 1,998 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 I've lived in Auburn. We all know what it's like living in Auburn. There's a difference between living in a city and having everything right there vs 100 mile road trips . Here's what I'm talking about. Here are the words of Auburn top recruit Byron Cowart. He's talking about the decision to come to Auburn, even though his best friend CeCe Jefferson was going to Florida. "A lot of people wanted me to go to Florida. I didn't get a lot of congratulations, but I'm not even from Florida and I don't think a lot of people know that. I spent more of my life in Georgia in the south Gwinnett area. I'm used to the woods and country, so Alabama is kind of like going back to my roots."If you're serious about football, you go to a town like Auburn. Kids that go to big-city schools can get drafted and all, but for me I don't want a lot of distractions. I don't like that." Maybe NC just feels more comfortable about being in a bigger city, closer to what is familiar to him. I don't think it has anything to do with being concerned about competition at his position. And the fact is, NC may change his mind again, once he sees the Auburn offense in action. JJ is a heckuva passer. And Jameis is gone from FSU now. The quote is from here: http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2015/05/top_auburn_signee_byron_cowart.html#incart_most-comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charleston Tiger 134 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I agree. A 5* recruit should not be worried about competition. However, one of the earlier comments mentioned this might be part of the problems. Plus we have a lot of talent that is looking to come in next year. But assuming Jason Smith sticks around for another year (since he is just now moving to WR) then he will be there plus you have Slayton & Davis coming in this Fall plus Burton & Truitt will be returning. So there is plenty of talent there to compete with. Truitt, Davis, & Smith are inside guys. They would not affect Nate for competition. As already mentioned, none of the WRs are proven yet so most elite kids would come in thinking they could win a job with putting in work. Can't remember where I heard it, but another point is that anyone who considers themselves a top talent at their position would usually welcome the competition to come in and start right away. I am in no way saying we don't want/need NC, but if (and it's a BIG if) he doesn't want to have the competition, that attitude may not be what you'd want. Before I get berated - I said IF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war eagle6 0 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Time to move on from craig, he's not coming to AU at this point in time. I believe he will probably have a change of heart during the season, but as I was told growing up, don't wait to late because if u snooze u lose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Time to move on from craig, he's not coming to AU at this point in time. I believe he will probably have a change of heart during the season, Coaches are not moving on & plan to stay in it til the end. CDC still feels he can pull Nate. W/ that said FSU is the safe pick.but as I was told growing up, don't wait to late because if u snooze u loseI know the phrase but what do you mean by it in this discussion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cole256 17,080 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 This is just how war eagle gets if a recruit has the audacity to not sign with Auburn. He'll be his favorite recruit if we get him back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 This is just how war eagle gets if a recruit has the audacity to not sign with Auburn. He'll be his favorite recruit if we get him back And for some AU fans, not speaking about anyone in particular, his character would then be amazing if hre comes to AU. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarDamnEagleWDE 12,737 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 This is just how war eagle gets if a recruit has the audacity to not sign with Auburn. He'll be his favorite recruit if we get him back This is the same with all schools. In and you are a hero. Out and you are loser. Not just AU. And NC is gone. It's a lost but not the end of the world. No one here should ever worry about offensive recruiting with Gus as the head man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Always AU 0 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Can you elaborate on what happened with this guy? A couple month ago you had stated that there was no way CDC was going to lose this guy (and your info is usually spot on), and right after A-day Nate stated his commitment was stronger than ever. Strange happenings indeed. I guess it is recruiting after all. War Eagle anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarDamnEagleWDE 12,737 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Can you elaborate on what happened with this guy? A couple month ago you had stated that there was no way CDC was going to lose this guy (and your info is usually spot on), and right after A-day Nate stated his commitment was stronger than ever. Strange happenings indeed. I guess it is recruiting after all. War Eagle anyway No idea as too what happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronCrazy 1,062 Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 Keith Neihbur just posted that he's coming to Big Cat. If true, this one is far from over... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaytonAU 4,606 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Keith Neihbur just posted that he's coming to Big Cat. If true, this one is far from over... Not over. I don't believe it ever was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war eagle6 0 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 This is just how war eagle gets if a recruit has the audacity to not sign with Auburn. He'll be his favorite recruit if we get him back And for some AU fans, not speaking about anyone in particular, his character would then be amazing if hre comes to AU. lol Both of you are wrong on this one, lol. If your not all in, I'm going to have doubts about you coming to AU later on after decommiting. My favorite player would be the ones who actually loved AU from the start and never wavered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 This is just how war eagle gets if a recruit has the audacity to not sign with Auburn. He'll be his favorite recruit if we get him back And for some AU fans, not speaking about anyone in particular, his character would then be amazing if hre comes to AU. lol Both of you are wrong on this one, lol. If your not all in, I'm going to have doubts about you coming to AU later on after decommiting. My favorite player would be the ones who actually loved AU from the start and never wavered Chances of that happening in this day & age are pretty low. Kids don't often grow up being die hard AU fans like many on this board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randman5000 4,228 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 This is just how war eagle gets if a recruit has the audacity to not sign with Auburn. He'll be his favorite recruit if we get him back And for some AU fans, not speaking about anyone in particular, his character would then be amazing if hre comes to AU. lol Both of you are wrong on this one, lol. If your not all in, I'm going to have doubts about you coming to AU later on after decommiting. My favorite player would be the ones who actually loved AU from the start and never wavered Chances of that happening in this day & age are pretty low. Kids don't often grow up being die hard AU fans like many on this board. To piggy back on that,even if they did grow up that way,it does not mean we get them in the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randman5000 4,228 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Some one correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't he buddies with Sean White? A good BCW and the talk may change. And a strong season from JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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