Official 2014 NSD Thread

AUChizad · « **Reply #140 on:** February 05, 2014, 02:10:30 PM »

Not trying to be a negative Nancy, but I'm not ready to raise a victory flag over today, WarTim.

Very average class. Sitting at #8 on Scout, Rivals, & ESPN. I'm not mad or upset, or think this is "bad", but I don't think it's outstanding either.

Sixth in the SEC.

That's about what we do every year.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying Mower Starz is the be-all, end-all. We're filling needs, which of course I'd prefer to crootin' championships.

Just hard to get solid wood over what was expected. You always hope for good surprises on signing day. To get more than just what you knew you were getting. Braden Smith is the only guy (pending Andrew Williams's commit) that can qualify. And we missed on four others, including a couple where we were considered the favorites.

You see what LSU is doing today? That's the excitement that'd be nice.

I guess I expected too much from the "New Day".

CCTAU · « **Reply #141 on:** February 05, 2014, 02:18:24 PM »

Now #8 in the nation is average?

chinook · « **Reply #142 on:** February 05, 2014, 02:19:00 PM »

Quote from: AUChizad on February 05, 2014, 02:10:30 PM

Not trying to be a negative Nancy, but I'm not ready to raise a victory flag over today, WarTim.

Very average class. Sitting at #8 on Scout, Rivals, & ESPN. I'm not mad or upset, or think this is "bad", but I don't think it's outstanding either.

Sixth in the SEC.

That's about what we do every year.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying Mower Starz is the be-all, end-all. We're filling needs, which of course I'd prefer to crootin' championships.

Just hard to get solid wood over what was expected. You always hope for good surprises on signing day. To get more than just what you knew you were getting. Braden Smith is the only guy (pending Andrew Williams's commit) that can qualify. And we missed on four others, including a couple where we were considered the favorites.

You see what LSU is doing today? That's the excitement that'd be nice.

I guess I expected too much from the "New Day".

your attitude sucks.

and your warn meter has been adjusted.

chinook · « **Reply #143 on:** February 05, 2014, 02:20:45 PM »

Quote from: CCTAU on February 05, 2014, 02:18:24 PM

Now #8 in the nation is average?

he fails at simple math.

AUChizad · « **Reply #144 on:** February 05, 2014, 02:21:39 PM »

Quote from: CCTAU on February 05, 2014, 02:18:24 PM

Now #8 in the nation is average?

Average for us. Has been since the recruiting rankings started as a thing.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #145 on:** February 05, 2014, 02:21:51 PM »

Quote from: chinook on February 05, 2014, 02:20:45 PM

he fails at simple math.

It puts us in the 16th percentile

AUChizad · « **Reply #146 on:** February 05, 2014, 02:25:15 PM »

And I'm sick and fucking tired of Bama flipping an AU commit on signing day, and NEVER the reverse.

Always a 5* big hullaballoo hat-switch ESPN live telecast type of player.

I thought we were done with that shit.

chinook · « **Reply #147 on:** February 05, 2014, 02:25:41 PM »

Williams is an Auburn Tiger.

AUChizad · « **Reply #148 on:** February 05, 2014, 02:26:24 PM »

Good.

CCTAU · « **Reply #149 on:** February 05, 2014, 02:27:00 PM »

Quote from: AUChizad on February 05, 2014, 02:21:39 PM

Average for us. Has been since the recruiting rankings started as a thing.

I'll take average if we can go to the big game once every three years!

They can have their recruiting and aday championships!

ssgaufan · « **Reply #150 on:** February 05, 2014, 02:27:41 PM »

Quote from: AUChizad on February 05, 2014, 02:25:15 PM

And I'm sick and fucking tired of Bama flipping an AU commit on signing day, and NEVER the reverse.

Always a 5* big hullaballoo hat-switch ESPN live telecast type of player.

I thought we were done with that shit.

I totally agree with you on this. FUCK bama! It's like it's a part of their recruiting plan each year.

Godfather · « **Reply #151 on:** February 05, 2014, 02:40:16 PM »

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #152 on:** February 05, 2014, 02:47:51 PM »

I thought Andy Williams died a while back. Moon river.

The Six · « **Reply #153 on:** February 05, 2014, 02:48:13 PM »

Chizad's post tranlated in hashtag:

#strugglestillon

Godfather · « **Reply #154 on:** February 05, 2014, 02:50:36 PM »

Townhallsavoy · « **Reply #155 on:** February 05, 2014, 02:53:30 PM »

Quote from: AUChizad on February 05, 2014, 02:25:15 PM

And I'm sick and fucking tired of Bama flipping an AU commit on signing day, and NEVER the reverse.

Always a 5* big hullaballoo hat-switch ESPN live telecast type of player.

I thought we were done with that shit.

They think it still burns us and tarnishes our year when they do it. It was tough with Cyrus and Yeldon. Now? Whatever. We all saw it coming.

I take solace in the fact that one day, their group of assholes will experience the decline of their program. I do believe it has started already, but if it hasn't, one day, Saban will retire or die of old age or his schtick will quit working. Then the Evanses and Fosters and Koundjiros will get to sit back and reflect on their decision to participate in being an asshole on a declining program instead of being a contributor at a program that doesn't need undefeated seasons every year to feel content

Further, I sincerely believe that Saban is scrambling in his office right now and will do so until next season, and if I am right, he will continue to scramble until he decides to retire. Johnny Manziel lit up his defense. Gus Malzahn lit up his defense. Oklahoma lit up his defense.

He's been figured out. He hired Lane Kiffin to create a competitive offense because he knows his defense is getting punched in the mouth. I do not believe for one second that his dictator-type personality will protect him from falling just like Tuberville. He thinks about his defense first and foremost, and it's going to cost him.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #156 on:** February 05, 2014, 02:57:19 PM »

Rivals has us 8th. Just checked their site and it shows 22 commits with 3 five star guys and10 four stars. It has not been updated to include Andrew Williams and for some reason, has Dontavius Russell listed as committed but not signed. We still have room for 2-3 more players.

Kaos · « **Reply #157 on:** February 05, 2014, 02:59:28 PM »

Quote from: AUChizad on February 05, 2014, 02:10:30 PM

Not trying to be a negative Nancy, but I'm not ready to raise a victory flag over today, WarTim.

Very average class. Sitting at #8 on Scout, Rivals, & ESPN. I'm not mad or upset, or think this is "bad", but I don't think it's outstanding either.

Sixth in the SEC.

That's about what we do every year.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying Mower Starz is the be-all, end-all. We're filling needs, which of course I'd prefer to crootin' championships.

Just hard to get solid wood over what was expected. You always hope for good surprises on signing day. To get more than just what you knew you were getting. Braden Smith is the only guy (pending Andrew Williams's commit) that can qualify. And we missed on four others, including a couple where we were considered the favorites.

You see what LSU is doing today? That's the excitement that'd be nice.

I guess I expected too much from the "New Day".

You ain't got no problem, Chazz. Gus is on the motherfucker. Go back in there, chill the fuck out and wait for the Roc who should be coming directly.

About what we usually do? Not really. During Tuberville's time we were usually middle of the pack. A few splashes (Carnell Williams, Ben Obamanu some defensive guys here and there) but it wasn't a "win the stars battle or bust" thing. And we did pretty okay.

Chizik (and Malzahn) realized that we had to do that star battle thing a little bit and we started getting consistent top tens. Done pretty okay with what we have.

I'm not unhappy at all. We got pretty much every legitimate target on our board except for that douche-eating, lying sack of yak scat who was playing us the whole time for his father's perverted amusement.

What you've got to understand is that the star thing is rigged. I've explained all that before as to how I know for absolute sure it's a scam, but I promise you it is. Stars are designed to benefit certain programs. Kids are bumped up or down to satisfy the people who buy the magazines and pay the subscriptions.

If X program "looks" at a recruit that's worth a star. We're NEVER going to win that. Ever. It's not designed for us to do so. They create a self-fulfilling prophecy so that people who flock to the sites are satisfied because the schools they support are the ones that get ratings bumps for "looking" at players.

Look at the class signed by A&M. Would you REALLY trade the kids we have for the ones they got? Or Tennessee? Got 431 kids on the board so they can claim recruiting momentum. Would you swap a single player Auburn signed for one of theirs? I wouldn't.

So..... again...

You ain't got no problem, Chazz. Gus is on the motherfucker. Go back in there, chill the fuck out and wait for the Roc who should be coming directly.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #158 on:** February 05, 2014, 03:04:38 PM »

Yes, please to be splaining why FSU can sign 30 and UT 31. I thought that shift got stopped several years back.

WiregrassTiger · « **Reply #159 on:** February 05, 2014, 03:05:48 PM »

Quote from: Kaos on February 05, 2014, 02:59:28 PM

You ain't got no problem, Chazz. Gus is on the motherfudgeer. Go back in there, chill the fudge out and wait for the Roc who should be coming directly.

About what we usually do? Not really. During Tuberville's time we were usually middle of the pack. A few splashes (Carnell Williams, Ben Obamanu some defensive guys here and there) but it wasn't a "win the stars battle or bust" thing. And we did pretty okay.

Chizik (and Malzahn) realized that we had to do that star battle thing a little bit and we started getting consistent top tens. Done pretty okay with what we have.

I'm not unhappy at all. We got pretty much every legitimate target on our board except for that douche-eating, lying sack of yak scat who was playing us the whole time for his father's perverted amusement.

What you've got to understand is that the star thing is rigged. I've explained all that before as to how I know for absolute sure it's a scam, but I promise you it is. Stars are designed to benefit certain programs. Kids are bumped up or down to satisfy the people who buy the magazines and pay the subscriptions.

If X program "looks" at a recruit that's worth a star. We're NEVER going to win that. Ever. It's not designed for us to do so. They create a self-fulfilling prophecy so that people who flock to the sites are satisfied because the schools they support are the ones that get ratings bumps for "looking" at players.

Look at the class signed by A&M. Would you REALLY trade the kids we have for the ones they got? Or Tennessee? Got 431 kids on the board so they can claim recruiting momentum. Would you swap a single player Auburn signed for one of theirs? I wouldn't.

So..... again...

You ain't got no problem, Chazz. Gus is on the motherfudgeer. Go back in there, chill the fudge out and wait for the Roc who should be coming directly.

^^^This mofo is right. At least this time.