You probably don't want to start really diving into the world of recruiting, then, because you'll learn that's basically how these kids are treated at least half the time. It's eye opening to see how they're viewed.
Yep. And it's why I vociferously defend Coach Shafer and his staff. No one at Syracuse ever treated any recruit I know of as an object.
You're probably right. I guess at least until the LOI is signed the athlete has some power. Once it's signed though it should be binding on both sides for 4 years unless there is an indiscretion.
IIRC, the 4 year commitment recently became (or will shortly become) operational in the P5 conferences.
Pretty awesome, this is Urbans calling card though, every time he offers a kid it seems like its leaked that he threw out a star player name he coached as a comparison to the recruit.
WE do the same no biggie...but now more importantly you don't down talk a recruit on blogs just because schools are recruiting them...everyone has dreams.
Yep. Being positive is a big thing and makes a large impact, even on message boards. I know for a fact that several recruits have read this board and part of their appreciation for Syracuse is that, for the most part, SU fans tend to be positive and supportive in comparison to other fans. I know, that sounds crazy. But it's a big part of why I think it's important to stay positive. Recruits pay attention, and fans play a serious role in the recruitment. No one wants to play for negative people.
my wifes name is Monica, and she like SU Football also, therefore with my logic this kid is going to commit!
You have many leatherbound books and your apartment smells or rich mahogany.
Give my regards to Baxter.
Especially if the injury is done doing the very thing that you got the scholarship for. If the kid was injured doing something that put his body at risk, outside of the sport, then I think it should be at the coaches discretion whether he wants to revoke the scholarship or not.
Difference with athletics is there are a ton of subjective factors leading to the evaluation...Although there may be some variables in the grades a math student on scholarship may have, it is a lot less likely that you will have nefarious reasons for a player not playing or living up to potential...injuries, coach favoritism, the desire to open scholarships because the next big thing is on the way, etc.
He was their starting right tackle.
Shouldn't we get him to verbal first before we decide that?
Just a joke trying to get the thread back on Rex a little more. Nothing more intended.
