Why so quite today?

ssgaufan · « **on:** February 03, 2009, 02:10:50 PM »

I thought we were going to find out about a couple of prospects today. What happened? Are they contacting other colleges and telling them that they are committing there or what?

AuburnChopper 3.0 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 03, 2009, 02:17:24 PM »

Quote from: ssgaufan on February 03, 2009, 02:10:50 PM

I thought we were going to find out about a couple of prospects today. What happened? Are they contacting other colleges and telling them that they are committing there or what?

I've been checking, but the majority of the "reporters" on the other sites are pretty quiet today. A few "quickies" this morning to get some info out about tomorrow, but not much else.

I think there's one offer, and therefore possible commit possible for later tonight for a certain DB (4* DB at that). Other than that, I believe most news is pretty much on hold till around 9ish tomorrow a.m..

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #2 on:** February 03, 2009, 02:22:35 PM »

Not quiet sure why it's so quite today.

AUTailgatingRules · « **Reply #3 on:** February 03, 2009, 02:47:07 PM »

Quote from: Harvey Birdman on February 03, 2009, 02:22:35 PM

Not quiet sure why it's so quite today.

The quiet before the storm. Tomorrow will no doubt bring some Fire Chizik's out if we don't land a top 10 class.

ssgaufan · « **Reply #4 on:** February 03, 2009, 02:47:08 PM »

Quote from: Harvey Birdman on February 03, 2009, 02:22:35 PM

Not quiet sure why it's so quite today.

Yeah, yeah, fuck you.

ssgaufan · « **Reply #5 on:** February 03, 2009, 02:47:57 PM »

Quote from: AuburnChopper2.0 on February 03, 2009, 02:17:24 PM

I've been checking, but the majority of the "reporters" on the other sites are pretty quiet today. A few "quickies" this morning to get some info out about tomorrow, but not much else.

I think there's one offer, and therefore possible commit possible for later tonight for a certain DB (4* DB at that). Other than that, I believe most news is pretty much on hold till around 9ish tomorrow a.m..

Are you talking about the kid that Roof was recruiting for the Golden Gophers?

Thrilla · « **Reply #6 on:** February 03, 2009, 02:48:32 PM »

Quote from: AUTailgatingRules on February 03, 2009, 02:47:07 PM

The quiet before the storm. Tomorrow will no doubt bring some Fire Chizik's out if we don't land a top 10 class.

Do you have insider info that you'd like to expound on?

Thrilla · « **Reply #7 on:** February 03, 2009, 02:49:44 PM »

Quote from: Thrilla on February 03, 2009, 02:48:32 PM

Do you have insider info that you'd like to expound on?

Quote from: AUTailgatingRules on February 03, 2009, 02:47:07 PM

The quiet before the storm. Tomorrow will no doubt bring some Fire Chizik's out if we don't land a top 10 class.

Or you're saying that more people will want to fire chizik if we don't land a top 10 class. Gotcha.

AuburnChopper 3.0 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 03, 2009, 02:50:18 PM »

Quote from: ssgaufan on February 03, 2009, 02:47:57 PM

Are you talking about the kid that Roof was recruiting for the Golden Gophers?

Yes. Taikwon Paige (He's JUCO and would have 3 years to play 2 if offered and commits)

ssgaufan · « **Reply #9 on:** February 03, 2009, 02:50:48 PM »

Quote from: AUTailgatingRules on February 03, 2009, 02:47:07 PM

The quiet before the storm. Tomorrow will no doubt bring some Fire Chizik's out if we don't land a top 10 class.

You are going to hear people crying either way. I think that CGC and his staff have done a great job considering the amount of time they've had to do it in. When Tubbs walked out the door I was really expecting this years class to suck, so a top twenty class would be great IMO.

ssgaufan · « **Reply #10 on:** February 03, 2009, 02:52:04 PM »

Quote from: AuburnChopper2.0 on February 03, 2009, 02:50:18 PM

Yes. Taikwon Paige (He's JUCO and would have 3 years to play 2 if offered and commits)

Everything that I have read on him, says that he will commit as soon as he gets an offer from AU.

AuburnChopper 3.0 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 03, 2009, 02:56:03 PM »

Quote from: ssgaufan on February 03, 2009, 02:52:04 PM

Everything that I have read on him, says that he will commit as soon as he gets an offer from AU.

He has been directly quoted saying that very thing. You are correct. :thumbsup:

AUTailgatingRules · « **Reply #12 on:** February 03, 2009, 02:57:16 PM »

What was our recruiting ranking last year?

AuburnChopper 3.0 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 03, 2009, 03:00:47 PM »

Quote from: AUTailgatingRules on February 03, 2009, 02:57:16 PM

What was our recruiting ranking last year?

Finished at #18 per Scout in 2008. Finished at #20 per Rivals.

ssgaufan · « **Reply #14 on:** February 03, 2009, 03:02:29 PM »

Quote from: AUTailgatingRules on February 03, 2009, 02:57:16 PM

What was our recruiting ranking last year?

Rivals had us at #20

AUTailgatingRules · « **Reply #15 on:** February 03, 2009, 03:03:58 PM »

Quote from: AuburnChopper2.0 on February 03, 2009, 03:00:47 PM

Finished at #18 per Scout in 2008. Finished at #20 per Rivals.

So if we stay at #15 it is a definate upgrade?

AuburnChopper 3.0 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 03, 2009, 03:05:21 PM »

Quote from: AUTailgatingRules on February 03, 2009, 03:03:58 PM

So if we stay at #15 it is a definate upgrade?

Yes, even though we dropped to #16 at some point today. Rankings today probably don't mean much. However, you're point is absolutely correct.

Jumbo · « **Reply #17 on:** February 03, 2009, 03:15:20 PM »

Quote from: ssgaufan on February 03, 2009, 03:02:29 PM

Rivals had us at #20

Scout had us at #18

Kaos · « **Reply #18 on:** February 03, 2009, 03:34:24 PM »

Quote from: ssgaufan on February 03, 2009, 02:50:48 PM

You are going to hear people crying either way. I think that CGC and his staff have done a great job considering the amount of time they've had to do it in. When Tubbs walked out the door I was really expecting this years class to suck, so a top twenty class would be great IMO.

All I'm asking is that you quantify it.

Where was the class before the 10 or so who were committed left?

Who was added to replace those? And please don't give me hoopla about "potential" or "rough diamonds."

Don't just say "I think" tell me WHY.

That isn't too much to ask is it?

AuburnChopper 3.0 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 03, 2009, 03:39:15 PM »

Quote from: Kaos on February 03, 2009, 03:34:24 PM

All I'm asking is that you quantify it.

Where was the class before the 10 or so who were committed left?

Who was added to replace those? And please don't give me hoopla about "potential" or "rough diamonds."

Don't just say "I think" tell me WHY.

That isn't too much to ask is it?

We were ranked #22 when Tuberville left. Nothing else can be proven. He didn't close the class, and he wasn't responsible for seeing any of it through.

I wouldn't take the bait ss...