Donavan Williams - Do these guys know something?
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Re: Donavan Williams - Do these guys know something?
I was OK with him as a recruit.
I was even OK with him when he reneged. I did that once or twice in my youth and looking for the right job. Wasn't proud of it but I did it and I recognized I was leaving people hanging.
When I became NOT OK was when I read his interview with Kellis. NOT OK, ok?
I'm looking forward to seeing him in Bramlage. Maybe I'll even have to drive out to see that if some of you can get me a decent seat!
I was even OK with him when he reneged. I did that once or twice in my youth and looking for the right job. Wasn't proud of it but I did it and I recognized I was leaving people hanging.
When I became NOT OK was when I read his interview with Kellis. NOT OK, ok?
I'm looking forward to seeing him in Bramlage. Maybe I'll even have to drive out to see that if some of you can get me a decent seat!
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I'm sure we can get you a good seat. You're right, it could just be youthful impulse and indecision. But his statements indicate otherwise. I think he has a lot of growing up to do to be a positive force. We have a great class we don't need to bring in a potential bad apple. Instead we should be after players to compliment and fill out the class. A really good inside player or a versatile 3/4 player would make sense. We can afford to be patient right now. If a good prospect can be uncovered then great. Otherwise we can just get to work for next year.
So PDave, what you are saying is that the coaches didn't recognize the potential problems and failed to move on from a kid they shouldn't have been recruiting whereas I was saying they failed to close on the kid. A miss defined two different ways, but a miss nonetheless. Either way, we can agree we are both excited about the guys they did get, and just saddened they didn't land that cherry on top kid.
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Cherries have pits known to contain cyanide. Not enough to make you sick if consumed, but nasty none the less.bigdeal wrote: ↑April 20th, 2020, 2:29 pmSo PDave, what you are saying is that the coaches didn't recognize the potential problems and failed to move on from a kid they shouldn't have been recruiting whereas I was saying they failed to close on the kid. A miss defined two different ways, but a miss nonetheless. Either way, we can agree we are both excited about the guys they did get, and just saddened they didn't land that cherry on top kid.
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Sticking with the fruit analogy, "one bad apple can spoil the whole bunch."pulitzerdave wrote: ↑April 20th, 2020, 4:00 pmCherries have pits known to contain cyanide. Not enough to make you sick if consumed, but nasty none the less.bigdeal wrote: ↑April 20th, 2020, 2:29 pmSo PDave, what you are saying is that the coaches didn't recognize the potential problems and failed to move on from a kid they shouldn't have been recruiting whereas I was saying they failed to close on the kid. A miss defined two different ways, but a miss nonetheless. Either way, we can agree we are both excited about the guys they did get, and just saddened they didn't land that cherry on top kid.
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Why not.stlcatfan wrote: ↑April 20th, 2020, 4:52 pmSticking with the fruit analogy, "one bad apple can spoil the whole bunch."pulitzerdave wrote: ↑April 20th, 2020, 4:00 pm
Cherries have pits known to contain cyanide. Not enough to make you sick if consumed, but nasty none the less.
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I think what may have happened to some extent is that our coaches could see he was talented and pursued him. With a very good class already signed they were about adding depth and value. When guys decided to transfer there were more spots to fill and they were going after talented kids. Then I think they got caught up in the recruiting battle and were just trying to close the deal. The corona virus screwed up the visits and the decision was delayed. As time went by it began to seem that there was reason for concern but nothing glaring, no major red flags. The kid just didn't seem like he really wanted to be here. That's when I really began to feel we'd be better off w/o him. I don't blame Coach Weber and the other recruiters. to the contrary I thank them and congratulate them for there amazing efforts and accomplishments on the recruiting trail.bigdeal wrote: ↑April 20th, 2020, 2:29 pmSo PDave, what you are saying is that the coaches didn't recognize the potential problems and failed to move on from a kid they shouldn't have been recruiting whereas I was saying they failed to close on the kid. A miss defined two different ways, but a miss nonetheless. Either way, we can agree we are both excited about the guys they did get, and just saddened they didn't land that cherry on top kid.