Jordan Diamond to...

JR4AU · « **Reply #40 on:** February 06, 2012, 09:28:57 AM »

Quote from: djsimp on February 06, 2012, 09:24:19 AM

Not sure how accurate this is, but I have read in a couple places that Diggs could even play LB. Apparently he is one helluva athlete.

I only knew him to be a WR until jmar posted that. I looked too, and seems he can play a lot of positions. WR, Safety, Corner, maybe even LB. I'm guessing since he's listed as a WR that is what he wants to play.

djsimp · « **Reply #41 on:** February 06, 2012, 09:32:03 AM »

Quote from: JR4AU on February 06, 2012, 09:28:57 AM

I only knew him to be a WR until jmar posted that. I looked too, and seems he can play a lot of positions. WR, Safety, Corner, maybe even LB. I'm guessing since he's listed as a WR that is what he wants to play.

I would think so. Hell, thats where I want him to play too but as you said, it would have been nice to pick up one more DB. I will say though, I think that the secondary will be a lot better next year......at least I can hope.

Godfather · « **Reply #42 on:** February 06, 2012, 09:55:48 AM »

I heard he also makes a great waterboy.

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #43 on:** February 06, 2012, 09:57:40 AM »

Quote from: Godfather on February 06, 2012, 09:55:48 AM

I heard he also makes a great waterboy.

Look Who's on TV mama... it's the devil.

djsimp · « **Reply #44 on:** February 06, 2012, 10:00:51 AM »

Quote from: Godfather on February 06, 2012, 09:55:48 AM

I heard he also makes a great waterboy.

So that's what opening up a can of whoop-ass feels like.

djsimp · « **Reply #45 on:** February 06, 2012, 11:24:10 AM »

http://espn.go.com/chicago/ncf/story/_/id/7538626/simeon-ot-jordan-diamond-commits-auburn-tigers

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Updated: February 3, 2012, 10:20 PM ETJordan Diamond commits to Auburn
By Scott Powers
ESPNChicago.com

CHICAGO -- Simeon senior offensive tackle Jordan Diamond announced his commitment to Auburn at a news conference Friday.

Diamond, who is 6-foot-6 and 291 pounds, is the 10th-ranked offensive tackle and 94th-ranked overall player in the Class of 2012, according to ESPNU.

His final list also included Arkansas, Michigan and Wisconsin. He made official visits to all four schools, going to Auburn on Dec. 16, Michigan on Jan. 13, Arkansas on Jan. 20 and Wisconsin on Jan. 27.

He said he was torn about his choice until Wednesday night.

"I had mixed emotions about every school," Diamond said. "I liked a few things about every school, but when it came down to it, the people down there at Auburn really separated themselves from everyone else.

"I slept on it, prayed on it, dreamed about it. That feeling came when I made that decision."

One of the most influential people in Diamond's decision was Auburn offensive line coach Jeff Grimes. Diamond was swayed by his coaching style and him as a person.

"Definitely, coach Grimes put it over the top," Diamond said. "The way he conducts things down in the Southeastern Conference is very amazing. The poise he has his for his athletes, the way he teaches, the family guy he is convinced me to come play for him."

Auburn now has 21 players in its 2012 recruiting class.

Diamond made his decision while standing in front of six hats, which in addition to his finalists, included Illinois and Notre Dame. He said Notre Dame was an outside possibility, but Illinois was a decoy hat.

"It was really difficult for Jordan," Simeon coach Dante Culbreath. "I think about three days ago he might have been going to Wisconsin, so I knew it was a difficult decision. It came down to the last days."

Diamond was an ESPNChicago.com all-area selection and helped Simeon to a 10-4 season and a runner-up finish in the Prep Bowl.

At the news conference, Simeon quarterback Robert Gregory also committed to Purdue. Gregory was previously committed to Arkansas, but backed out because he wanted to go to a school where he could play quarterback.

"I made a late decision predicated on a late offer," said Gregory, who also considered Minnesota. "I wanted to play quarterback and not a lot of schools would give me the opportunity to play quarterback. A lot of schools wanted to recruit me as an athlete, and Purdue gave me an opportunity. If it calls for a position change, I'll do that, but they give me the opportunity. They made me feel like I'm at home."

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #46 on:** February 06, 2012, 11:39:51 AM »

I've seen this guy listed at everything from 280 to 315. Does he retain a lot of water weight on occasion?

GH2001 · « **Reply #47 on:** February 06, 2012, 11:43:33 AM »

Quote from: djsimp on February 06, 2012, 11:24:10 AM

"I liked a few things about every school, but when it came down to it, the people down there at Auburn really separated themselves from everyone else."

"I slept on it, prayed on it, dreamed about it. That feeling came when I made that decision."

One of the most influential people in Diamond's decision was Auburn offensive line coach Jeff Grimes. Diamond was swayed by his coaching style and him as a person.

"Definitely, coach Grimes put it over the top," Diamond said. "The way he conducts things down in the Southeastern Conference is very amazing. The poise he has his for his athletes, the way he teaches, the family guy he is convinced me to come play for him."

Damn right. Thats how we roll.

And kudos to Coach Grimes! I really like this guy.

AUTiger1 · « **Reply #48 on:** February 06, 2012, 11:57:16 AM »

Quote from: GH2001 on February 06, 2012, 11:43:33 AM

Damn right. Thats how we roll.

And kudos to Coach Grimes! I really like this guy.

I was really worried that we were going to lose him to Texass last year. Glad he is on our side.

GH2001 · « **Reply #49 on:** February 06, 2012, 12:05:19 PM »

Quote from: AUTiger1 on February 06, 2012, 11:57:16 AM

I was really worried that we were going to lose him to Texass last year. Glad he is on our side.

Gained a ton of respect for Grimes when he told Texas to fuck off.

Also nice seeing someone turn down UT's millions. Has to smart them in the ass for someone to tell them NO.

The Prowler · « **Reply #50 on:** February 06, 2012, 01:38:34 PM »

Quote from: AUChizad on February 05, 2012, 05:42:22 PM

I don't think Kozan is an option any more. He was waiting to see what Diamond was gonna do and do the opposite. Kozan was a backup plan for Diamond.

Diggs is still in it though.

Alex Kozan is a Guard / Center, Diamond is a Tackle.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #51 on:** February 06, 2012, 02:25:01 PM »

Kozan belongs up north. With that name, you have to play at Penn State, theOSU, Meatchicken....they all have names that sound like pimple creams. Cefalo, Skrepinak, Kozan, Plyznewski....

GH2001 · « **Reply #52 on:** February 06, 2012, 02:27:02 PM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on February 06, 2012, 02:25:01 PM

Kozan belongs up north. With that name, you have to play at Penn State, theOSU, Meatchicken....they all have names that sound like pimple creams. Cefalo, Skrepinak, Kozan, Plyznewski....

Damn right. Effing Polish bastards. I'm glad we have a coach that has a normal na....wait. Nevermind.

djsimp · « **Reply #53 on:** February 06, 2012, 02:28:40 PM »

Quote from: GH2001 on February 06, 2012, 02:27:02 PM

Damn right. Effing Polish bastards. I'm glad we have a coach that has a normal na....wait. Nevermind.

Dutch>Polish

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #54 on:** February 06, 2012, 02:29:55 PM »

Quote from: GH2001 on February 06, 2012, 02:27:02 PM

Damn right. Effing Polish bastards. I'm glad we have a coach that has a normal na....wait. Nevermind.

Now you can Chiz that zit away with new Chizit night wash. Hits pimples where it hurts.

GH2001 · « **Reply #55 on:** February 06, 2012, 02:32:57 PM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on February 06, 2012, 02:29:55 PM

Now you can Chiz that zit away with new Chizit night wash. Hits pimples where it hurts.

I wonder if all the Polish kids are scared off by Lutzenkirchen, fearing German dominance once again.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #56 on:** February 06, 2012, 02:37:06 PM »

Quote from: GH2001 on February 06, 2012, 02:32:57 PM

I wonder if all the Polish kids are scared off by Lutzenkirchen, fearing German dominance once again.

Achtung baby

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #57 on:** February 06, 2012, 02:40:46 PM »

Two Pollacks are walking down a dirt road late at night. Suddenly, one comes across a head laying in the ditch. He reaches down and grabs the head, holds it up and says, "Damn, that looks like Dobowski". The other one looks at it and says, "Nah, Dobowski's not that tall."

JR4AU · « **Reply #58 on:** February 06, 2012, 02:51:50 PM »

Quote from: djsimp on February 06, 2012, 02:28:40 PM

Dutch>Polish

Irish+Cherokee > Dutch > Polish

GH2001 · « **Reply #59 on:** February 06, 2012, 02:53:31 PM »

Quote from: JR4AU on February 06, 2012, 02:51:50 PM

Irish+Cherokee > Dutch > Polish

Anything > Polish (not named Chizik)?