another optimistic rant for those losing hope...

[davesbrain]

Well according to the AJC article....at least one recruit says we Bamboozled him...that can't be good

Well, us alumni know that MA Tech is a fickle and tricky woman...

Always wondered how she'd fare in the NIL world.

 

[roadkill]

Which AJC article?

AJC recruit article

Check the author's bio to determine if there might be some bias.

 

[slugboy]

AJC recruit article

Check the author's bio to determine if there might be some bias.

I don’t think he meant “bamboozled”. From the flow of what he’s saying, it looks more like he was dazzled or overwhelmed. (It’s also looking like he’ll flip)

If he’d been lied to or tricked, I’d expect a quote in that direction

Here is the quote

When Dinkins chose Tech in June, he felt it was imperative to lock in with a program.

“I was kind of bamboozled with it being my first [official visit]” he said. “I was really shaky on the idea and I just jumped into it.”

 

[gtee91]

I don’t think he meant “bamboozled”. From the flow of what he’s saying, it looks more like he was dazzled or overwhelmed. (It’s also looking like he’ll flip)

If he’d been lied to or tricked, I’d expect a quote in that direction

Here is the quote

Yeah.....still not very flattering...

 

[TampaBuzz]

I don’t think he meant “bamboozled”. From the flow of what he’s saying, it looks more like he was dazzled or overwhelmed. (It’s also looking like he’ll flip)

If he’d been lied to or tricked, I’d expect a quote in that direction

Here is the quote

Or maybe he just doesn't know the meaning of "bamboozled."

 

[billga99]

But also he is trying to justify why he is flipping to Georgia. When he committed to us, UGA hadn't offered him. A lot of the men we are recruiting could go up in rankings and drawing interest from other schools. If we are recruiting promising athletes, this is going to happen.

 

[UgaBlows]

Leo Blackburn? Yet again? Seriously?

Has King ever thrown him a single pass?

 

[takethepoints]

I think we need a RB that is bigger than 190 lbs and can break tackles and get yards after contact. Running JH inside the tackles too much is asking for injury even if not season ending. JH needs a crease to get yards and is really good in space. IMO Dontae made a difference last year when he got back into the rotation. We have used Pyron in a lot of goal line plays. Everyone in the stadium knew he was going to run it up the middle when he came in. He has the size needed to run it inside for short yardage. Put a big RB in there with him---- but oh yeah we don't have one.

Well … Tech does have Maddox (215 program weight), but he's hurt. Alexander was out for VT and that was a game changer, imho. He can do it inside or out and is perfect for spelling Haynes. Is he a Dontae? Well, not really (not as fast), but he's close. Hope he's healthy for da U.

 

[stinger78]

I don’t think he meant “bamboozled”. From the flow of what he’s saying, it looks more like he was dazzled or overwhelmed. (It’s also looking like he’ll flip)

If he’d been lied to or tricked, I’d expect a quote in that direction

Here is the quote

Yep. Mistook "bamboozled" for "dazzled." No ill intent there, it seems.

 

[alagold]

AS our record gets weaker the recruit list gets shorter it seems. duh.

 

[g0lftime]

Well … Tech does have Maddox (215 program weight), but he's hurt. Alexander was out for VT and that was a game changer, imho. He can do it inside or out and is perfect for spelling Haynes. Is he a Dontae? Well, not really (not as fast), but he's close. Hope he's healthy for da U.

We could have used him this season for short yardage if nothing else. Hopefully he can hang onto the ball. Overall our backs have done a good job at ball security this year.

 

[gtee91]

Yep. Mistook "bamboozled" for "dazzled." No ill intent there, it seems.

How about "GT is a cool place and I appreciated the offer but now I have seen some other cool places and have to make a decision" is that so hard??? No he had to say that he committed by MISTAKE because he was confused....yeah real great endorsement...

 

[awbuzz]

I don’t think he meant “bamboozled”. From the flow of what he’s saying, it looks more like he was dazzled or overwhelmed. (It’s also looking like he’ll flip)

If he’d been lied to or tricked, I’d expect a quote in that direction

Here is the quote

This ^^^

The quote
“I was kind of bamboozled with it being my first [official visit]” he said. “I was really shaky on the idea and I just jumped into it.”

So he was either dazzled or doesn't understand commitment and was looking for anything to grab ahold of.

 

[4shotB]

AS our record gets weaker the recruit list gets shorter it seems. duh.

I am very curious. about this comment. It appears disturbing at first glance. Can you support this claim with data? Or is it just your opinion?

 

[stinger78]

How about "GT is a cool place and I appreciated the offer but now I have seen some other cool places and have to make a decision" is that so hard??? No he had to say that he committed by MISTAKE because he was confused....yeah real great endorsement...

I don’t think it was intended as an endorsement. Seems to me it was an explanation. Neither an endorsement nor a criticism.

 

[gtee91]

I don’t think it was intended as an endorsement. Seems to me it was an explanation. Neither an endorsement nor a criticism.

Of course it was not an endorsement...that was my whole point...it was a criticism or at least a dismissal...did not commit because he thought GT was a great place...he was just confused.

 

[bke1984]

How about "GT is a cool place and I appreciated the offer but now I have seen some other cool places and have to make a decision" is that so hard??? No he had to say that he committed by MISTAKE because he was confused....yeah real great endorsement...

He’s a kid. They don’t always communicate well, let alone think fast on their feet.

 

[stinger78]

Of course it was not an endorsement...that was my whole point...it was a criticism or at least a dismissal...did not commit because he thought GT was a great place...he was just confused.

Are you going to be able to sleep?

 

[GTpdm]

He’s a kid. They don’t always communicate well, let alone think fast on their feet.

Oh, don’t be silly. He is not a kid, he’s a football player. I’m sure his school spent loads of time with him over the past couple of years, training him in public relations, communication skills, and etiquette.

 

[bke1984]

Oh, don’t be silly. He is not a kid, he’s a football player. I’m sure his school spent loads of time with him over the past couple of years, training him in public relations, communication skills, and etiquette.

Lol. Ok. I’m not arguing about him being a student athlete and all that…just talking about his time on Earth. 18 years olds are just not very wise.