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Jan 24, 2015 9:25 AM - TechTravis: so, eric, any realistic expectation of sawyers ending up here?
Jan 24, 2015 9:27 AM - Eric: eh, there is a chance. but we are going to be full after NSD so we wouldn't have a spot right away. If a spot opened up later and he hasn't decided then I think we would be a factor...as of now we won't have room though.
Jan 24, 2015 9:28 AM - TechTravis: its after drop-add for most schools. would he even be able to start classes anywhere before summer?
Jan 24, 2015 9:29 AM - Eric: Probably not, so we would have to have someone leave before that time frame...also I am not sure the reason he was kicked off. I know hes been in trouble a few times at UT. Has the talent though!
Jan 24, 2015 9:30 AM - TechTravis: i heard it was the medical exemption thing. is that not true?
Jan 24, 2015 9:31 AM - Eric: The reason isn't clear yet, but it isn't medical that I am aware of. Like I said I know he has been in trouble a few times...he had to work to get himself back on the team once...now hes off again.
Jan 24, 2015 9:32 AM - TechTravis: i hear ya. Well, if nothing else, we should see if we can get him to go to GMC and give him the first spot that opens this spring...
Jan 24, 2015 9:33 AM - Eric: Doubt that would happen....I am sure the coaches will figure something out if they really want him.
Jan 24, 2015 9:34 AM - TechTravis: thats good to know. he and whitehead would look good with the guys we already have...
Jan 24, 2015 9:36 AM - OldJacketFan: Eric I read NEStinger's comment in the OV thread and it got me thinking the same. How do the coaches deal with short numbers when it comes down to deciding when commitment to accept? You've made offers to more players that slot open with the "first come, first served" at this time of year. What do you do now? Must be a very tricky thing to manage
Jan 24, 2015 9:39 AM - Eric: @OldJacket they are all aware it is first come first serve to commit...we will tell them...hey we have 5 offers out and the first 2 to commit get the final spots.
Jan 24, 2015 9:40 AM - TechTravis: so singleton's spot opened....where did the other scholly come from? I thought we were "Full up..."
Jan 24, 2015 9:41 AM - OldJacketFan: Little bit of a lottery at this time of the year I reckon, first two into CPJ's office will be the winners
Jan 24, 2015 9:41 AM - Eric: I was using a example. didnt say we have two spots open although we are trying to fit two more in.
Jan 24, 2015 9:42 AM - TechTravis: ahhhhhhh
Jan 24, 2015 9:43 AM - Eric: It is Oldjacket...but we have a good idea on where we stand with kids...try to put a little pressure on them...if nothing happens we turn the heat up on someone else...Amour is a good example. He didnt commit so we turned more toward Dylan Jackson.
Jan 24, 2015 9:44 AM - Oldgoldandwhite: Is there a secret name out there? Have heard whispers.
Jan 24, 2015 9:44 AM - conyersmike: Do we feel confident that we will keep most of our commitmenrs until NSD
Jan 24, 2015 9:45 AM - BabyJacket1990: I checked my crystal ball a few seconds ago, I see Dylan Jackskn and Mr. Run away Marshall jackets come tomorrow night
Jan 24, 2015 9:45 AM - OldJacketFan: Eric, I'm sure they do, that's why they make the big bucks
Jan 24, 2015 9:45 AM - Eric: Oldgold depends on where you heard them from ...there are always guys out there that we are working on behind the scenes. I dont expect to see any surprises come NSD though.
Jan 24, 2015 9:46 AM - OldJacketFan: Getting paid to make the hard calls both on the field and off
Jan 24, 2015 9:46 AM - Eric: @Conyers very much.
Jan 24, 2015 9:46 AM - OldJacketFan: Everything I've seen/read speas about how tight this class it, seem to be becoming a recurring theme!
Jan 24, 2015 9:47 AM - OldJacketFan: speaks
Jan 24, 2015 9:47 AM - BabyJacket1990: I have a feeling some guys plan on not returning in this spring but the coaches are keeping hush hush on that
Jan 24, 2015 9:47 AM - Eric: we will soon find out.
Jan 24, 2015 9:52 AM - Eric: Joshua Thomas is visiting Wisconsin this weekend...hopefully they will take him.
Jan 24, 2015 9:53 AM - TechnicalPossum: I haven't heard that name in a while. Looks like he really overplayed his hand
Jan 24, 2015 9:53 AM - TechTravis: feel bad for the kid. some of those buford kids get their heads filled a little too much...
Jan 24, 2015 9:53 AM - Eric: If Wisky doesnt take him it will be Iowa St.
Jan 24, 2015 9:54 AM - AlabamaBuzz: I would not wish Iowa St. on anyone
Jan 24, 2015 9:54 AM - TechTravis: ugh.
Jan 24, 2015 9:54 AM - TechTravis: poor guy.
Jan 24, 2015 9:54 AM - TechnicalPossum: what happened to Rocky Reid?
Jan 24, 2015 9:54 AM - Eric: he visited there last weekend
Jan 24, 2015 9:55 AM - OldJacketFan: So Shaq's working on Sawyers?
Jan 24, 2015 9:55 AM - Eric: Rocky missed the boat here...visited the Cards last weekend, wake this week and WVU next.
Jan 24, 2015 9:55 AM - AlabamaBuzz: Where would we fit Sawyers? Could he transfer is against our 2016 numbers?
Jan 24, 2015 9:56 AM - Eric: Indeed he is.
Jan 24, 2015 9:56 AM - conyersmike: Looking back at 17-18 years old, without the right guidance it would be easy to make the wrong decision
Jan 24, 2015 9:57 AM - Eric: The issue is the total 85, not the 2015 or 2016 class...we dont have room right this moment for him.
Jan 24, 2015 9:57 AM - AlabamaBuzz: That is what I thought...
Jan 24, 2015 9:57 AM - OldJacketFan: Powerful messager to Michael. Would Shaq reach out without talking to the staff?
Jan 24, 2015 9:58 AM - GTrob21: Eric are you expecting two commits this weekend?
Jan 24, 2015 9:58 AM - BabyJacket1990: Let's pretend Vic doesn't visit , that's when Sawyers could really be a target
Jan 24, 2015 9:58 AM - Eric: Shaq and Sawyers have known each other for awhile....Sawyers reached out to him first.
Jan 24, 2015 9:59 AM - Eric: I don't expect two commits tomorrow, no.
Jan 24, 2015 9:59 AM - OldJacketFan: I figured they knew each other given the proximity. I like the initative from Sawyers
Jan 24, 2015 10:00 AM - AlabamaBuzz: Would Sawyers still have to sit out a year, since he did not ask for the transfer?
Jan 24, 2015 10:02 AM - Eric: Yeah, no matter what they call it he will have to sit out a year.
Jan 24, 2015 10:02 AM - BabyJacket1990: Eric when is the last time that you can remember recruiting being this fun to follow ?
Jan 24, 2015 10:02 AM - TechTravis: 2007.
Jan 24, 2015 10:03 AM - Eric: we have had a BUNCH of early targets contact us about wanting in.
Jan 24, 2015 10:03 AM - OldJacketFan: Two years of eligibility remaining? or 3?
Jan 24, 2015 10:03 AM - AlabamaBuzz: That is what I thought...probably a long shot, but would love to get him, and it work out. It would be a great story to tell recruits.
Jan 24, 2015 10:03 AM - Eric: Cam Stewart, Titus Davis, Almonzo Brown, Evyn Cooper, Joshua Thomas are a few off the top of my head
Jan 24, 2015 10:03 AM - OldJacketFan: First Jr day could be real entertaining!
Jan 24, 2015 10:03 AM - GTNavyNuke: Thanks for the update on Spignola (Beesball). Recruiting is great news to bide us over. When do we start accepting 2016 commitments?
Jan 24, 2015 10:03 AM - TechnicalPossum: and yet none of them came...
Jan 24, 2015 10:04 AM - TechTravis: So those guys thought they could do better and now they want in?
Jan 24, 2015 10:04 AM - AlabamaBuzz: Really thought Cooper was perfect for us....don't know what he was thinking
Jan 24, 2015 10:05 AM - Eric: I always have fun following recruiting
Jan 24, 2015 10:06 AM - Eric: Sawyers would have two years left.
Jan 24, 2015 10:06 AM - OldJacketFan: thx that's what I thought
Jan 24, 2015 10:06 AM - Eric: @GTNavyNuke that is up to the recruits...prob end of Feb start of march
Jan 24, 2015 10:07 AM - Eric: Those guys maybe thought they found somewhere better, liked other or yes thought they do better.
Jan 24, 2015 10:07 AM - dhbartlett12: I really think Joshua Thomas could be a star. If he goes to Wisconsin ( a school I hate) he could be yet another great RB for them. I hope they take him.
Jan 24, 2015 10:07 AM - Eric: Cooper made the choice to wait. his family wanted him to commit.
Jan 24, 2015 10:07 AM - AlabamaBuzz: Eric: things still looking good for TaDarryl?
Jan 24, 2015 9:27 AM - Eric: eh, there is a chance. but we are going to be full after NSD so we wouldn't have a spot right away. If a spot opened up later and he hasn't decided then I think we would be a factor...as of now we won't have room though.
Jan 24, 2015 9:28 AM - TechTravis: its after drop-add for most schools. would he even be able to start classes anywhere before summer?
Jan 24, 2015 9:29 AM - Eric: Probably not, so we would have to have someone leave before that time frame...also I am not sure the reason he was kicked off. I know hes been in trouble a few times at UT. Has the talent though!
Jan 24, 2015 9:30 AM - TechTravis: i heard it was the medical exemption thing. is that not true?
Jan 24, 2015 9:31 AM - Eric: The reason isn't clear yet, but it isn't medical that I am aware of. Like I said I know he has been in trouble a few times...he had to work to get himself back on the team once...now hes off again.
Jan 24, 2015 9:32 AM - TechTravis: i hear ya. Well, if nothing else, we should see if we can get him to go to GMC and give him the first spot that opens this spring...
Jan 24, 2015 9:33 AM - Eric: Doubt that would happen....I am sure the coaches will figure something out if they really want him.
Jan 24, 2015 9:34 AM - TechTravis: thats good to know. he and whitehead would look good with the guys we already have...
Jan 24, 2015 9:36 AM - OldJacketFan: Eric I read NEStinger's comment in the OV thread and it got me thinking the same. How do the coaches deal with short numbers when it comes down to deciding when commitment to accept? You've made offers to more players that slot open with the "first come, first served" at this time of year. What do you do now? Must be a very tricky thing to manage
Jan 24, 2015 9:39 AM - Eric: @OldJacket they are all aware it is first come first serve to commit...we will tell them...hey we have 5 offers out and the first 2 to commit get the final spots.
Jan 24, 2015 9:40 AM - TechTravis: so singleton's spot opened....where did the other scholly come from? I thought we were "Full up..."
Jan 24, 2015 9:41 AM - OldJacketFan: Little bit of a lottery at this time of the year I reckon, first two into CPJ's office will be the winners
Jan 24, 2015 9:41 AM - Eric: I was using a example. didnt say we have two spots open although we are trying to fit two more in.
Jan 24, 2015 9:42 AM - TechTravis: ahhhhhhh
Jan 24, 2015 9:43 AM - Eric: It is Oldjacket...but we have a good idea on where we stand with kids...try to put a little pressure on them...if nothing happens we turn the heat up on someone else...Amour is a good example. He didnt commit so we turned more toward Dylan Jackson.
Jan 24, 2015 9:44 AM - Oldgoldandwhite: Is there a secret name out there? Have heard whispers.
Jan 24, 2015 9:44 AM - conyersmike: Do we feel confident that we will keep most of our commitmenrs until NSD
Jan 24, 2015 9:45 AM - BabyJacket1990: I checked my crystal ball a few seconds ago, I see Dylan Jackskn and Mr. Run away Marshall jackets come tomorrow night
Jan 24, 2015 9:45 AM - OldJacketFan: Eric, I'm sure they do, that's why they make the big bucks
Jan 24, 2015 9:45 AM - Eric: Oldgold depends on where you heard them from ...there are always guys out there that we are working on behind the scenes. I dont expect to see any surprises come NSD though.
Jan 24, 2015 9:46 AM - OldJacketFan: Getting paid to make the hard calls both on the field and off
Jan 24, 2015 9:46 AM - Eric: @Conyers very much.
Jan 24, 2015 9:46 AM - OldJacketFan: Everything I've seen/read speas about how tight this class it, seem to be becoming a recurring theme!
Jan 24, 2015 9:47 AM - OldJacketFan: speaks
Jan 24, 2015 9:47 AM - BabyJacket1990: I have a feeling some guys plan on not returning in this spring but the coaches are keeping hush hush on that
Jan 24, 2015 9:47 AM - Eric: we will soon find out.
Jan 24, 2015 9:52 AM - Eric: Joshua Thomas is visiting Wisconsin this weekend...hopefully they will take him.
Jan 24, 2015 9:53 AM - TechnicalPossum: I haven't heard that name in a while. Looks like he really overplayed his hand
Jan 24, 2015 9:53 AM - TechTravis: feel bad for the kid. some of those buford kids get their heads filled a little too much...
Jan 24, 2015 9:53 AM - Eric: If Wisky doesnt take him it will be Iowa St.
Jan 24, 2015 9:54 AM - AlabamaBuzz: I would not wish Iowa St. on anyone
Jan 24, 2015 9:54 AM - TechTravis: ugh.
Jan 24, 2015 9:54 AM - TechTravis: poor guy.
Jan 24, 2015 9:54 AM - TechnicalPossum: what happened to Rocky Reid?
Jan 24, 2015 9:54 AM - Eric: he visited there last weekend
Jan 24, 2015 9:55 AM - OldJacketFan: So Shaq's working on Sawyers?
Jan 24, 2015 9:55 AM - Eric: Rocky missed the boat here...visited the Cards last weekend, wake this week and WVU next.
Jan 24, 2015 9:55 AM - AlabamaBuzz: Where would we fit Sawyers? Could he transfer is against our 2016 numbers?
Jan 24, 2015 9:56 AM - Eric: Indeed he is.
Jan 24, 2015 9:56 AM - conyersmike: Looking back at 17-18 years old, without the right guidance it would be easy to make the wrong decision
Jan 24, 2015 9:57 AM - Eric: The issue is the total 85, not the 2015 or 2016 class...we dont have room right this moment for him.
Jan 24, 2015 9:57 AM - AlabamaBuzz: That is what I thought...
Jan 24, 2015 9:57 AM - OldJacketFan: Powerful messager to Michael. Would Shaq reach out without talking to the staff?
Jan 24, 2015 9:58 AM - GTrob21: Eric are you expecting two commits this weekend?
Jan 24, 2015 9:58 AM - BabyJacket1990: Let's pretend Vic doesn't visit , that's when Sawyers could really be a target
Jan 24, 2015 9:58 AM - Eric: Shaq and Sawyers have known each other for awhile....Sawyers reached out to him first.
Jan 24, 2015 9:59 AM - Eric: I don't expect two commits tomorrow, no.
Jan 24, 2015 9:59 AM - OldJacketFan: I figured they knew each other given the proximity. I like the initative from Sawyers
Jan 24, 2015 10:00 AM - AlabamaBuzz: Would Sawyers still have to sit out a year, since he did not ask for the transfer?
Jan 24, 2015 10:02 AM - Eric: Yeah, no matter what they call it he will have to sit out a year.
Jan 24, 2015 10:02 AM - BabyJacket1990: Eric when is the last time that you can remember recruiting being this fun to follow ?
Jan 24, 2015 10:02 AM - TechTravis: 2007.
Jan 24, 2015 10:03 AM - Eric: we have had a BUNCH of early targets contact us about wanting in.
Jan 24, 2015 10:03 AM - OldJacketFan: Two years of eligibility remaining? or 3?
Jan 24, 2015 10:03 AM - AlabamaBuzz: That is what I thought...probably a long shot, but would love to get him, and it work out. It would be a great story to tell recruits.
Jan 24, 2015 10:03 AM - Eric: Cam Stewart, Titus Davis, Almonzo Brown, Evyn Cooper, Joshua Thomas are a few off the top of my head
Jan 24, 2015 10:03 AM - OldJacketFan: First Jr day could be real entertaining!
Jan 24, 2015 10:03 AM - GTNavyNuke: Thanks for the update on Spignola (Beesball). Recruiting is great news to bide us over. When do we start accepting 2016 commitments?
Jan 24, 2015 10:03 AM - TechnicalPossum: and yet none of them came...
Jan 24, 2015 10:04 AM - TechTravis: So those guys thought they could do better and now they want in?
Jan 24, 2015 10:04 AM - AlabamaBuzz: Really thought Cooper was perfect for us....don't know what he was thinking
Jan 24, 2015 10:05 AM - Eric: I always have fun following recruiting
Jan 24, 2015 10:06 AM - Eric: Sawyers would have two years left.
Jan 24, 2015 10:06 AM - OldJacketFan: thx that's what I thought
Jan 24, 2015 10:06 AM - Eric: @GTNavyNuke that is up to the recruits...prob end of Feb start of march
Jan 24, 2015 10:07 AM - Eric: Those guys maybe thought they found somewhere better, liked other or yes thought they do better.
Jan 24, 2015 10:07 AM - dhbartlett12: I really think Joshua Thomas could be a star. If he goes to Wisconsin ( a school I hate) he could be yet another great RB for them. I hope they take him.
Jan 24, 2015 10:07 AM - Eric: Cooper made the choice to wait. his family wanted him to commit.
Jan 24, 2015 10:07 AM - AlabamaBuzz: Eric: things still looking good for TaDarryl?