thaitopher 807 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 (edited) IMO the only thing a silent or verbal commitment means is that the particular team is simply the leader at that particular point in time. If we took this approach there would be less melting when that player changes his current leader and decommits. Edited June 7, 2016 by thaitopher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 A silent commit doesn't mean much though imo Well, it means less than a verbal commit, and a verbal commit is far from binding, so I'm inclined to agree with you from up here in the cheap seats. A silent is a verbal...to the coaches. It virtually means no more or less than doing it publicly IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 IMO the only thing a silent or verbal commitment means is that the particular team is simply the leader at that particular point in time. If we took this approach there would be less melting when that player changes his current leader and decommits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 A silent commit doesn't mean much though imo Well, it means less than a verbal commit, and a verbal commit is far from binding, so I'm inclined to agree with you from up here in the cheap seats. A silent is a verbal...to the coaches. It virtually means no more or less than doing it publicly IMO. Yeah, I know what a silent is. I should've said "public" instead of "verbal", even though I used the same descriptors that are standard in recruiting media to differentiate the two. Anyway, if there's no difference, then why do the two separate forms of committing exist? I would think that a public commitment adds a ton of pressure from... the public. Look at how kids get trashed on here when they publicly switch commitments. This site is just this site- I already know that also- but if it's happening here, it's also happening a lot closer to home for these kids, and probably more intensely. As a result- among other reasons that separate a public commitment from a silent one- I have to guess that sometimes it's the kids who tell coaches, "I'm going to play for you, but I'm not ready to go public with it yet." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 A silent commit doesn't mean much though imo Well, it means less than a verbal commit, and a verbal commit is far from binding, so I'm inclined to agree with you from up here in the cheap seats. A silent is a verbal...to the coaches. It virtually means no more or less than doing it publicly IMO. Yeah, I know what a silent is. I should've said "public" instead of "verbal", even though I used the same descriptors that are standard in recruiting media to differentiate the two. Anyway, if there's no difference, then why do the two separate forms of committing exist? I would think that a public commitment adds a ton of pressure from... the public. Look at how kids get trashed on here when they publicly switch commitments. This site is just this site- I already know that also- but if it's happening here, it's also happening a lot closer to home for these kids, and probably more intensely. As a result- among other reasons that separate a public commitment from a silent one- I have to guess that sometimes it's the kids who tell coaches, "I'm going to play for you, but I'm not ready to go public with it yet." The only pressure that matters IMO is family, high school coaches, potential money handlers, & organization like the REC. A commitment does not have to be public for those pieces to have influence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 You don't think a kid cares if people are blowing him up on social media, in the comments section of his local news site, at school, at church, etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronMan70 3,277 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 A silent commit doesn't mean much though imo Well, it means less than a verbal commit, and a verbal commit is far from binding, so I'm inclined to agree with you from up here in the cheap seats. A silent is a verbal...to the coaches. It virtually means no more or less than doing it publicly IMO. Yeah, I know what a silent is. I should've said "public" instead of "verbal", even though I used the same descriptors that are standard in recruiting media to differentiate the two. Anyway, if there's no difference, then why do the two separate forms of committing exist? I would think that a public commitment adds a ton of pressure from... the public. Look at how kids get trashed on here when they publicly switch commitments. This site is just this site- I already know that also- but if it's happening here, it's also happening a lot closer to home for these kids, and probably more intensely. As a result- among other reasons that separate a public commitment from a silent one- I have to guess that sometimes it's the kids who tell coaches, "I'm going to play for you, but I'm not ready to go public with it yet." The only pressure that matters IMO is family, high school coaches, potential money handlers, & organization like the REC. A commitment does not have to be public for those pieces to have influence. But, who's on first ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 (edited) You don't think a kid cares if people are blowing him up on social media, in the comments section of his local news site, at school, at church, etc? I didn't say they don't care. I am saying they don't influence a kid's final choice IMO. Negative comments from those places will hurt but kids will do what they or the influential people in their lives want them to on on their college choice. Edited June 7, 2016 by ellitor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 A silent commit doesn't mean much though imo Well, it means less than a verbal commit, and a verbal commit is far from binding, so I'm inclined to agree with you from up here in the cheap seats. A silent is a verbal...to the coaches. It virtually means no more or less than doing it publicly IMO. Yeah, I know what a silent is. I should've said "public" instead of "verbal", even though I used the same descriptors that are standard in recruiting media to differentiate the two. Anyway, if there's no difference, then why do the two separate forms of committing exist? I would think that a public commitment adds a ton of pressure from... the public. Look at how kids get trashed on here when they publicly switch commitments. This site is just this site- I already know that also- but if it's happening here, it's also happening a lot closer to home for these kids, and probably more intensely. As a result- among other reasons that separate a public commitment from a silent one- I have to guess that sometimes it's the kids who tell coaches, "I'm going to play for you, but I'm not ready to go public with it yet." The only pressure that matters IMO is family, high school coaches, potential money handlers, & organization like the REC. A commitment does not have to be public for those pieces to have influence. But, who's on first ? point taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
api1957 1,783 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 All my "silents" still linger though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 (edited) Sssshhh, I was enjoying the sound of silents. Edited June 7, 2016 by McLoofus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
au_bsci_04 407 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 TD is pretty pumped about his bump, feels his hard work is paying off. Really enjoyed BCW and doing some recruiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 TD is pretty pumped about his bump, feels his hard work is paying off. Really enjoyed BCW and doing some recruiting. And he gave the glory to God. True to his twitter handle he is a humble kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PikesEagle 168 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Very, very interesting...there's an article on 247 right now quoting TD as saying, "There are some silents." Tommy likey. Tommy want wingy. Is it save to assume the article is VIP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Very, very interesting...there's an article on 247 right now quoting TD as saying, "There are some silents." Tommy likey. Tommy want wingy. Is it save to assume the article is VIP? Yes but it doesn't matter. There were no names or hints in the article as to who they may be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronMan70 3,277 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 A silent commit doesn't mean much though imo Well, it means less than a verbal commit, and a verbal commit is far from binding, so I'm inclined to agree with you from up here in the cheap seats. A silent is a verbal...to the coaches. It virtually means no more or less than doing it publicly IMO. Yeah, I know what a silent is. I should've said "public" instead of "verbal", even though I used the same descriptors that are standard in recruiting media to differentiate the two. Anyway, if there's no difference, then why do the two separate forms of committing exist? I would think that a public commitment adds a ton of pressure from... the public. Look at how kids get trashed on here when they publicly switch commitments. This site is just this site- I already know that also- but if it's happening here, it's also happening a lot closer to home for these kids, and probably more intensely. As a result- among other reasons that separate a public commitment from a silent one- I have to guess that sometimes it's the kids who tell coaches, "I'm going to play for you, but I'm not ready to go public with it yet." The only pressure that matters IMO is family, high school coaches, potential money handlers, & organization like the REC. A commitment does not have to be public for those pieces to have influence. But, who's on first ? point taken. No point, it was joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 A silent commit doesn't mean much though imo Well, it means less than a verbal commit, and a verbal commit is far from binding, so I'm inclined to agree with you from up here in the cheap seats. A silent is a verbal...to the coaches. It virtually means no more or less than doing it publicly IMO. Yeah, I know what a silent is. I should've said "public" instead of "verbal", even though I used the same descriptors that are standard in recruiting media to differentiate the two. Anyway, if there's no difference, then why do the two separate forms of committing exist? I would think that a public commitment adds a ton of pressure from... the public. Look at how kids get trashed on here when they publicly switch commitments. This site is just this site- I already know that also- but if it's happening here, it's also happening a lot closer to home for these kids, and probably more intensely. As a result- among other reasons that separate a public commitment from a silent one- I have to guess that sometimes it's the kids who tell coaches, "I'm going to play for you, but I'm not ready to go public with it yet." The only pressure that matters IMO is family, high school coaches, potential money handlers, & organization like the REC. A commitment does not have to be public for those pieces to have influence. But, who's on first ? point taken. No point, it was joke. Point with a joke my friend...Just relax E. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujeff11 6,243 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Mikey should finally be happy with all these linebacker commitments with Kenny, Wooten, and TD plus we likely get Rice or Benton. I don't think we are going to have his requisite 8 ALL SEC linebackers per year but this should do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Mikey should finally be happy with all these linebacker commitments with Kenny, Wooten, and TD plus we likely get Rice or Benton. I don't think we are going to have his requisite 8 ALL SEC linebackers per year but this should do. KJ is not committed yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujeff11 6,243 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 (edited) Mikey should finally be happy with all these linebacker commitments with Kenny, Wooten, and TD plus we likely get Rice or Benton. I don't think we are going to have his requisite 8 ALL SEC linebackers per year but this should do. KJ is not committed yet. I stand corrected and my point still remains. Edited June 8, 2016 by aujeff11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 For what it's worth I also took it is a timely point made humorously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Mikey should finally be happy with all these linebacker commitments with Kenny, Wooten, and TD plus we likely get Rice or Benton. I don't think we are going to have his requisite 8 ALL SEC linebackers per year but this should do. KJ is not committed yet. I stand corrected and my point still remains. He has said before he is happy with the 2 LB commitments & the overall AU developments with other on the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujeff11 6,243 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Mikey should finally be happy with all these linebacker commitments with Kenny, Wooten, and TD plus we likely get Rice or Benton. I don't think we are going to have his requisite 8 ALL SEC linebackers per year but this should do. KJ is not committed yet. I stand corrected and my point still remains. He has said before he is happy with the 2 LB commitments & the overall AU developments with other on the board. Yo!!! It was a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Mikey should finally be happy with all these linebacker commitments with Kenny, Wooten, and TD plus we likely get Rice or Benton. I don't think we are going to have his requisite 8 ALL SEC linebackers per year but this should do. KJ is not committed yet. I stand corrected and my point still remains. He has said before he is happy with the 2 LB commitments & the overall AU developments with other on the board. Yo!!! It was a joke. No sarcasm font so I had no clue. My bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,093 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 TD's twitter Quote On The Way Duece ! ™ @Humble10_ 11h11 hours ago Blessed To Be A Nominee & Blessed To Say I'm Accepting It.#GoArmy @Keith247Sports @JLeeAU21 @ITATJason @garyestwick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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