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re: 2018 UGA Recruiting Thread (commits, offers, visits, etc.) - Back to that #1 class
Posted on 11/28/17 at 8:01 pm to fibonaccisquared
Posted on 11/28/17 at 8:01 pm to fibonaccisquared
Correct and good catch. Think he functions as our 3rd QB in either case
Edit: And will be better than anyone we could add as a second QB this cycle
Edit: And will be better than anyone we could add as a second QB this cycle
This post was edited on 11/28/17 at 8:02 pm
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Posted on 11/28/17 at 8:22 pm to NCDawg52
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Correct and good catch. Think he functions as our 3rd QB in either case
Edit: And will be better than anyone we could add as a second QB this cycle
Yeah... definitely better than any 3* we might be able to toss a scholly at, and he's already on campus. I'm curious to see if we try to bring on another PWO instate actually... there are likely some options out there as well. Uncertain on what Cordel Littlejohn's grade status is, but he doesn't seem to have a lot of commitable offers, though we did bring him in and like him at a couple of camps. If he would qualify for HOPE/Zell, could easily see us offering him as a PWO to increase the depth there.
Posted on 11/28/17 at 8:30 pm to fibonaccisquared
What about Tim Hill, the scout team QB that Kirby was hailing as the unsung hero of the season by performing at such a high level to keep the defense honest?
DawgNation article
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To be more specific about the Georgia Tech game, think about what you are dealing with when you play the Yellow Jackets. You don’t expect this team to line up with a pro-style quarterback. To run Georgia Tech’s option, you want a pure athlete at the controls.
That is where Tim Hill gets the most generous of high fives. Hill is a defensive back on the Bulldogs’ scout team, and you probably never have heard of him. But he is about as athletic as anybody who wears red and black. Smart used Hill to simulate Georgia Tech’s option in practice. Georgia Tech recruits athletes to play quarterback; Smart recruited Hill to simulate Georgia Tech’s offense, and the scout-teamer did not let him down. Smart thinks Hill should be nominated for an Oscar.
DawgNation article
Posted on 11/28/17 at 9:59 pm to VoxDawg
In regards to the Fields comments. Since he committed he's been our best recruiter. Bringing in everyone he wants. I dont believe he would walk away from that just to play for Mullen. He's gonna come in with his guys and win a championship. IMHO
Posted on 11/28/17 at 10:20 pm to VoxDawg
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What about Tim Hill, the scout team QB that Kirby was hailing as the unsung hero of the season by performing at such a high level to keep the defense honest?
It's spelled out pretty well in the article.. he was brought in to simulate the type of athlete that GT runs at QB, not for his raw QB talent... he could probably be a QB4 to run mostly Wild Dawg type plays, but you have to figure that Stetson Bennet gets the nod over him for the QB3 spot assuming Eason transfers. With that said, it just is another signal that we need to make sure we don't lose Schumann... our scout team is really good and a big part of that is the PWO program which is really his pet project.
Posted on 11/29/17 at 6:16 am to fibonaccisquared
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Have to think he's likely going to put some effort into grabbing 4* DT from Texas - Jalen Mayden from MSU's current class if he can't land someone else. LIN
He's had such success developing QB's I would not worry about QB if I were Florida. They don't need a 5* or even a 4* to do well. It will be interesting to see how well he does at Florida, though. I am one that thinks he is a good coach, but going from a low expectations of MState to a pot boiler at Florida is two different things.
Posted on 11/29/17 at 6:20 am to jcolding41
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If we win the SECCG I’d think a few big recruits commit.
If there is a silver lining to our blowout loss to Auburn a couple of weeks ago, it is that even if we lose again, but keep it very close, it will show people we are on par with the champions and headed in the right direction. It could show the recruits we are close to becoming a major force.
Posted on 11/29/17 at 6:22 am to wdhalgren
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Kirby should emphasize to Fields that if he's committed to UGA, then go ahead and sign so we don't have to be concerned about that position. If he absolutely refuses, then I think Georgia has to recruit another 2018 QB.
No.
Look at it this way. If he does not sign early, maybe Eason stays. Either way, you don't move on from the #1 recruit in the country that seems to be solid. If he doesn't sign early (Maybe he wants to play baseball?) then we might try to sign another QB in the class, but we don't move on.
Posted on 11/29/17 at 6:27 am to mudpuppy_94
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In regards to the Fields comments. Since he committed he's been our best recruiter. Bringing in everyone he wants. I dont believe he would walk away from that just to play for Mullen. He's gonna come in with his guys and win a championship. IMHO
I disagree. If someone was solid, they wouldn't even be open to other options. I hope I'm proven wrong. But I expect the worst. And I'll gladly say I was wrong.
Posted on 11/29/17 at 6:50 am to Spaceman Spiff
I get where you are coming from, and I respect the expect the worst attitude, but that just isn't how recruiting works for the most part.
Even if you are happy at a job, dont you listen to outside offers just in case? I know I do.
Even if you are happy at a job, dont you listen to outside offers just in case? I know I do.
Posted on 11/29/17 at 7:28 am to DawgsLife
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He's had such success developing QB's I would not worry about QB if I were Florida. They don't need a 5* or even a 4* to do well. It will be interesting to see how well he does at Florida, though. I am one that thinks he is a good coach, but going from a low expectations of MState to a pot boiler at Florida is two different things.
They still need a QB now...
I don't believe Franks is the guy... Nor do I believe they have someone on campus who can be better. That means Mullen has to find an answer. If he doesn't pull the existing MSU commit, he's going to have to flip someone or look to a lower caliber. He may be able to make a 3* more productive than most, but we made Fitz one dimensional... I'd expect more of the same if he's not able to secure a new Tebow (5* - #21 nationally) or Dak (3* - rated 85, 89 starts 4*)...
Posted on 11/29/17 at 7:33 am to DawgsLife
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No. Look at it this way. If he does not sign early, maybe Eason stays. Either way, you don't move on from the #1 recruit in the country that seems to be solid. If he doesn't sign early (Maybe he wants to play baseball?) then we might try to sign another QB in the class, but we don't move on.
You talking about signing or enrolling early... Keep on mind that there are not the same thing this year. In prior years, only EEs and JUCOs could sign early. Now, all players are eligible regardless of spring vs summer enrollment.
As NC mentioned, there is a high probability that many of the highest rated recruits don't actually sign early... which isn't terribly surprising, though one would have to think it makes player to player 'recruiting' into your class easier if you've already signed.
Posted on 11/29/17 at 7:36 am to NCDawg52
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I get where you are coming from, and I respect the expect the worst attitude, but that just isn't how recruiting works for the most part. Even if you are happy at a job, dont you listen to outside offers just in case? I know I do.
I totally get that. But let's take a step back and look at things. Eason leaving isn't a forgone conclusion although it looks likely. Now, if he stays then Fields could end up in the 3rd spot and most likely redshirt, OR he could go to UF with a proven QB developer and almost assuredly start right away - which is the more attractive option to him?
I really hope I'm wrong and he honors his commitment, but quite honestly I'm not keen on this.
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Posted on 11/29/17 at 7:44 am to Spaceman Spiff
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I totally get that. But let's take a step back and look at things. Eason leaving isn't a forgone conclusion although it looks likely. Now, if he stays then Fields could end up in the 3rd spot and most likely redshirt, OR he could go to UF with a proven QB developer and almost assuredly start right away - which is the more attractive option to him?
I really hope I'm wrong and he honors his commitment, but quite honestly I'm not keen on this.
Recruiting is a rough ride and not meant for everyone. As of right now there is very very very little to fear here, for many of the reasons that have been spelled out in all the threads about the topic. Relationships drive recruiting in nearly all cases. Fields explicitly stated he didn't have a great one with Mullen. This is a gross overreaction from most. It's not impossible that he goes elsewhere because it's recruiting and crazy shite happens, but thus far I've not seen anything that would lead me to believe he's a flip candidate. Posted on 11/29/17 at 7:51 am to fibonaccisquared
I thought Fields was totally shutting it down after committing to UGA, didn't he say that publicly before and after he committed to us? The fact Mullen gets an in-home and Fields is taking an official to UF (if that is true) is some serious smoke. Not necessarily that a flip is imminent but that it is definitely possible.
Posted on 11/29/17 at 8:01 am to Hobnail
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I thought Fields was totally shutting it down after committing to UGA
I don't think he said that
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Posted on 11/29/17 at 8:02 am to Hobnail
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Fields is taking an official to UF
where are you seeing this? All I've seen is fields allowed mullen to come see him and listen to him. That's really nothing IMO.
Posted on 11/29/17 at 8:09 am to WG_Dawg
Thought I saw it mentioned in on the rant or recruiting threads and on twitter. Not anything confirming it though, and I would love to be wrong (and probably am). Woke up and read through all of the shitstorm, maybe I need another cup of coffee first. Just had me a little alarmed if it was really moving that fast.
Posted on 11/29/17 at 8:16 am to JHoop2004
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However, there's a ton of smoke for there not to even be a little fire.
Fans talking on message boards doesn't count as smoke.
Posted on 11/29/17 at 8:37 am to gatorhata9
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Fans talking on message boards doesn't count as smoke.
Think I'm on the Fields to Florida train. I've read it enough to believe. Sorry guys, but Mullen's magical jet supposedly had Justin's whole family painted on the side.
*Patiently waiting for Twitter to confirm
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