What part of this thread made you think of basketball?
The part that isn't mentioned.
The part that might make the difference.
The part that makes this offer better than the other guys.
The story here is that DGB wants to be near his brother and close to home in the Ozarks. That's what we are told. That's what we know.
Everybody wants this guy including Arky. Let's assume they have the edge in the DGB sweepstakes.
And then there's a habadasher in Tuscalooser that wants to parade him around in two-for-one suits. And I must confess, I don't know how you can compete with that. We're talking value here.
SO...aside of Buzz's avatar, which does conjure up some stray thoughts, I think it wise to throw something different into the game, upping the ante so to speak. You have to stand out. And when I say stand out, I mean beyond your own perception of what Auburn is to YOU, because it's your school, you love it, it has a lot to offer blah, blah, blah.
I could post a You Tube video here of a two-sport kid that can rip a rim off a backboard when he's not snagging nineteen passes. So maybe we can agree that this isn't just any ol' ballplayer looking for folksy hamlet outside of the Ozarks.
He isn't a quarterback, a position that is more demanding than others.
A go-to receiver might catch 6-8 balls per game ordinarilly. And Malzahn contours an offense according to one's strengths.
Auburn basketball needs some attention, a signature athlete. Auburn football desires a one of a kind wide receiver. So what will be the catalyst, the offer that turns his head in the decision process with his Dad? I'm only suggesting that the answer might be hardwood.
* And the offer alone (nuanced) is a plus even if his intention is to only play one sport...I think they call it options.
Yes sir, I chose Auburn for the family atmosphere and they gave me the option to play both sports.
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