AJC: Collins ‘wasn’t concerned one bit’ about losing Jahmyr Gibbs

[TechCubed]

https://www.ajc.com/sports/college/geoff-collins-wasn-concerned-one-bit-about-losing-jahmyr-gibbs/k86WDW1b4Btu4VctESTWMJ/

Love the confidence from Collins on being able to close on a major recruit. Over the last decade (as the gap in recruiting widened), felt like the last week before signing day was marked by kids being picked off by bigger programs.

 

[YellowJacketFan2018]

I think Jahmyr Gibbs was solid with Georgia Tech from the beginning also.

 

[smokey_wasp]

Got to remember Collins has recruited at Bama, Florida and Mississippi State. He knows everything they are gonna say to a recruit before they say it. Doesn't mean we will beat them every time, but it sure gives us a chance.

 

[TheSilasSonRising]

I like the change in philosophy to “sure, go ahead and take your other visits. You worked hard to earn them.”

Shows a confidence in our program, school and what we believe we can do for the players.

 

[Deleted member 2897]

AJC: Collins ‘wasn’t concerned one bit’ about losing Jahmyr Gibbs
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Well that makes 1 of us!

 

[LibertyTurns]

He’s got a different style than we’re accustomed to. We’ll adapt in time. It’s completely changed from don’t commit unless you’re committed which is the way a bunch of us were raised and so were our children.

 

[TromboneJacket]

He’s got a different style than we’re accustomed to. We’ll adapt in time. It’s completely changed from don’t commit unless you’re committed which is the way a bunch of us were raised and so were our children.

I think it’s more that “commit” has its own definition in the world of recruiting that doesn’t necessarily line up with its definition in any other context. It seems to me that in recruiting, being “committed” to a school means that, as of that moment, the recruit plans to sign with that school.

 

[stech81]

He’s got a different style than we’re accustomed to. We’ll adapt in time. It’s completely changed from don’t commit unless you’re committed which is the way a bunch of us were raised and so were our children.

So true

 

[LibertyTurns]

I think it’s more that “commit” has its own definition in the world of recruiting that doesn’t necessarily line up with its definition in any other context. It seems to me that in recruiting, being “committed” to a school means that, as of that moment, the recruit plans to sign with that school.

I have no real way of knowing but I took it to mean he really wasn’t concerned about Gibbs jumping ship, that he was completely confident the commitment was a commitment.

Maybe this old guy just doesn’t understand the lingo? My word’s my word. And if I caught my son or daughter giving their word and not honoring it I’d kick their butt. They wouldn’t forget it.

 

[dressedcheeseside]

I think it’s more that “commit” has its own definition in the world of recruiting that doesn’t necessarily line up with its definition in any other context. It seems to me that in recruiting, being “committed” to a school means that, as of that moment, the recruit plans to sign with that school.

True but a sad reality. People used to take pride in the honor of their word and a handshake. Those times are gone.

 

[bke1984]

The way I read it was, “we are glad to have him, but I wasn’t concerned because we have a lot to sell and he’s not going to be the make or break players for our team going forward. There will be more guys like this we recruit and we will win some and lose some.”

 

[smokey_wasp]

The way I read it was, “we are glad to have him, but I wasn’t concerned because we have a lot to sell and he’s not going to be the make or break players for our team going forward. There will be more guys like this we recruit and we will win some and lose some.”

This exactly