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 Originally Posted by Ogahusker
Meh. Sounds like a kid that bought into the his own hype. He hasn't earned a thing yet. How many college "can't miss" prospects were a bust? Sad that we may soon see the day where a high school kid can lead college coaches around by the nose.
He has earned being a top level recruit, that isn't nothing. Kinda like earning a Ph.D, trying to negotiate a higher salary, and having someone say you haven't earned a thing yet......
When I do good, I feel good; when I do bad, I feel bad, and that is my religion. - A. Lincoln
We don't see things as they are, we see things as we are. - Anais Nin
A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject. - Sir W. Churchill
Spend 50% of your time taking care of your business and 50% leaving everyone else's alone.
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Originally Posted by Californication
He has earned being a top level recruit, that isn't nothing. Kinda like earning a Ph.D, trying to negotiate a higher salary, and having someone say you haven't earned a thing yet......
At the HS level that equates to being a gifted athlete and deciding to show up to practice.
"If you aren't fired with enthusiasm, you will be fired with enthusiasm." Vince Lombardi
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Originally Posted by Husker Mort
At the HS level that equates to being a gifted athlete and deciding to show up to practice.
It's quite a bit more than that.
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Agree...
Originally Posted by bilsker
It's quite a bit more than that.
Notre Dame only had one Rudy but Nebraska gets a new crop of Rudys every season
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Originally Posted by bilsker
It's quite a bit more than that.
Originally Posted by Red Reign
Agree...
What is it, then? We know you don't need the grades and in this kid's case we know that character isn't even necessary.
"If you aren't fired with enthusiasm, you will be fired with enthusiasm." Vince Lombardi
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Originally Posted by Husker Mort
What is it, then? We know you don't need the grades and in this kid's case we know that character isn't even necessary.
Besides being a gifted athlete and showing up for practice, for starters...I would assume he might actually need to have performed well in actual games. I suppose being a reasonable team mate and having at least a generally positive attitude, would be necessary as well. And, in this day and age being a gifted athlete may not be quite enough, he might be required to keep up in the weight room as well. Not sure why you don't think grades or test scores need to be earned either...but maybe you are closer to this than I am.
Bear Bryant:
"But it's still a coach's game. Make no mistake. You start at the top. If you don't have a good one at the top, you don't have a cut dog's chance. If you do, the rest falls into place."
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You nailed it....
Originally Posted by Greatest Fan of All
Besides being a gifted athlete and showing up for practice, for starters...I would assume he might actually need to have performed well in actual games. I suppose being a reasonable team mate and having at least a generally positive attitude, would be necessary as well. And, in this day and age being a gifted athlete may not be quite enough, he might be required to keep up in the weight room as well. Not sure why you don't think grades or test scores need to be earned either...but maybe you are closer to this than I am.
Notre Dame only had one Rudy but Nebraska gets a new crop of Rudys every season
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Originally Posted by Greatest Fan of All
Besides being a gifted athlete and showing up for practice, for starters...I would assume he might actually need to have performed well in actual games. I suppose being a reasonable team mate and having at least a generally positive attitude, would be necessary as well. And, in this day and age being a gifted athlete may not be quite enough, he might be required to keep up in the weight room as well. Not sure why you don't think grades or test scores need to be earned either...but maybe you are closer to this than I am.
I went a little off the reservation, here. I agree with you both, but have some concerns that most of these 5* prospects aren't always the most well rounded humans. This kid needs a big dose of reality and either college or the pros (if he is truly that gifted) will be a rude awakening when there are others just as good, if not better. As mentioned before, I cannot imagine any recruit pulling this crap on HCBP.
"If you aren't fired with enthusiasm, you will be fired with enthusiasm." Vince Lombardi
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Originally Posted by Husker Mort
At the HS level that equates to being a gifted athlete and deciding to show up to practice.
Yeah, he just shows up. No work outs, no lifting, no keeping in shape, no camps, just show up.
When I do good, I feel good; when I do bad, I feel bad, and that is my religion. - A. Lincoln
We don't see things as they are, we see things as we are. - Anais Nin
A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject. - Sir W. Churchill
Spend 50% of your time taking care of your business and 50% leaving everyone else's alone.
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Originally Posted by Californication
Yeah, he just shows up. No work outs, no lifting, no keeping in shape, no camps, just show up.
Which is why I retracted my statement.
"If you aren't fired with enthusiasm, you will be fired with enthusiasm." Vince Lombardi
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if i had the kinda of leverage to help get a close friend a college education payed for, i would do it in a heart beat...all dabo (clemson) has to do to regain the leverage is to say no thanks. as has been said before this is old news in college football as i am pretty sure about a few huskers that were 'buddy' schollies back in the early 90's when i was at NU. realistically not a big deal as over half of the schollies given out are to non contributors (on the field) anyway. as for bo, im guessing he would jmp at the opertunity to get the best player in the country to look at nu for such a small price.
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Originally Posted by Greatest Fan of All
Besides being a gifted athlete and showing up for practice, for starters...I would assume he might actually need to have performed well in actual games. I suppose being a reasonable team mate and having at least a generally positive attitude, would be necessary as well. And, in this day and age being a gifted athlete may not be quite enough, he might be required to keep up in the weight room as well. Not sure why you don't think grades or test scores need to be earned either...but maybe you are closer to this than I am.
Do you really need a positive attitude to be considered "GREAT".......
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Originally Posted by HuskerRedDread
Do you really need a positive attitude to be considered "GREAT".......
No. But in this case, when a HS player needs others to reach his goal(s), it is always best to have a positive attitude or the player may not get the help he needs.
Bear Bryant:
"But it's still a coach's game. Make no mistake. You start at the top. If you don't have a good one at the top, you don't have a cut dog's chance. If you do, the rest falls into place."
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Originally Posted by Greatest Fan of All
No. But in this case, when a HS player needs others to reach his goal(s), it is always best to have a positive attitude or the player may not get the help he needs.
No argument there. I was just pulling your leg GFOA.
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Originally Posted by Red Reign
You don't think that any of our top recruits would ask Bo to offer any of their teamates do you? He'd set them straight alright.
Bear Bryant:
"But it's still a coach's game. Make no mistake. You start at the top. If you don't have a good one at the top, you don't have a cut dog's chance. If you do, the rest falls into place."
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