I dont have 247 premium but the headline says his top 2 are now Wisconsin and North Carolina.
Crud...
Crud...
Rene is a goner I think.
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Yea, he is all but gone at this point. Its a UNC-Wisky battle now. Makes zero sense since he had high praise for Ash at OSU but I guess Ash at RU isn't good enough for him. [eyeroll]
Good riddance, and of course he will go to another B1G school like the rest of them, just not RU
We were always placeholder U after he wasn't a take for OSU. Commits to Fudd but won't give HC Ash a chance? The same guy who recruited you at OSU? Good bye should've decommited sooner IMO.
Rutgers gets the last visit and unless Rene cancels it, Rutgers still has a chance. Besides, a lot of the articles will give great quote that shine bright on the local team. Until it happens it's just rumors.
This is not good but what can you do? If this happens, I am sorry but I do not wish him the best.
If he doesn't stick with us then he's obviously butthurt that Ash didn't offer him at OSU.
This is true....I mean, these recruiting sites and their writers are writing for specific audiences, and even if it's not a case of "tell us what we want to hear", it is a case of guys asking specific questions about odds of a particular school.
Think about that Dylan Powell article from last week....he named three schools he would consider and visit, but the writer asked about Rutgers....which he wasn't scheduled to visit. He said "I'm considering Rutgers too", but obviously he can't be considering very much when he wont schedule a visit. He was just responding to a question asked by a person writing for the Rutgers audience.
What is the sales pitch for NC? He won't have to work so hard? It's generally warmer? Sanctions won't be crippling?
Wisconsin seems like a nice place to go. Maybe he doesn't like Ash.
Seems like a stud, but it seems like he's looking hard.
I agree but when the quotes are coming from the commits mouth as stating along the lines that it is down to UNC-Wisconsin its hard to feel positive after that. He had extremely great things to say about the two and when it came to RU it was like, Oh I'm still getting to know the new staff.
the 247 story isn't premium. I only subscribe to rivals and I read it.
Sounds like he's smitten with how nice is is in Madison and Chapel Hill.
I feel better about the whole thing now that I see that's his wording.....
How is he a goner if he never was here. Until signing day no one is truly here. It happens every year to a lot of teams.
Exactly. As I understand from others here he's always had UNC high up on his list. As long as he visits there's still a chance.
You answer questions based on the reporter (UNC/UW guy). The questions could have been asked in a way to get a certain response. It does appear that way. Plus recruits are aware of who they are talking to and what the answer may need to be.
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Maybe lack of a QB in the 2016 class is not helping. If we land one or more QBs, maybe it will help.
Exactly. When I used to read Todderick's interviews, I came away thinking everybody he interviewed was definitely coming to Rutgers.
Good Riddance? A 4* recruit who has length and speed and it's good riddance? Sour grapes much?
I'd think only if you believe (1) a DB is concerned who RU is recruiting at QB and (2) he wasn't looking around all along. Don't know the answers to either.
Exactly. Silly responses from a few in this thread about a 4* recruit at a position of great need who is technically still committed to us.
Don't bother. Often get the feeling his "proud" doesn't apply to RU.
So let me get this straight. These guys were really coming to Rutgers to play for Kyle Flood and his dysfunctional bunch and do not want to play for Ash from Ohio State? Advil please?
Until he comes out and says that he is decommiting, and still have an OV, I won't believe it til I see it!
Call me vinegar because I am not happy at all if this is true, but what can you do other then move on. :rolleyes:
Exactly. He initially was excited and had high praise for HC Ash after the hire because Ash recruited him at OSU. Also, one of his reasons for committing to RU was because of the academic reputation. So, if all true how in the heck did UNC become a top contender? Wisconsin I can understand but why is RU no longer in the running? His exact words are, "I feel its Winsconsin or North Carolina."
UNC has 5 DB verbal commits
Wisky has 5 DB verbal commits.
RU has 1 other DB verbal commit.
We slaughtered UNC in our bowl game in 2014.
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Wisky has 5 DB verbal commits.
RU has 1 other DB verbal commit.
We slaughtered UNC in our bowl game in 2014.
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No matter how many times you post it, it doesn't make it true. Like I said earlier in the thread the questions asked by the reporter are set up to get a certain response that if favorable to the school he or she is covering. Has he officially decommitted? If not your statement is true.
That would be a dagger....i had high hopes with him and his HS friends next yr...We had great young DB potential esp with him coming....i hate guys that leave so late. Lets hope he has better character than that,,,,this pisses me off 10 times more than AR...
The way I look at all these Defensive recruits, especially the ones who have committed to us as DBacks, if at this point they are looking around, then the whole "fight or flee" mantra is hitting home to them. Ash has said, that everyone will be going through a very physical, mental camp, and as a player you either have it or you don't! I think this is scaring some of these players, who have been cuddled most of their athletic lives. After all, why in hel! would you not be excited to play for a head coach who has a scheme/reputation, where as a DBack, you will be asked to go head to head with some of the best WR's in the country, prove yourself, and be NFL ready/noticed while in College! It is a perfect opportunity to show your stuff. But, if the work necessary for those achievements are perceived to tough, then "Flee" might describe that players mantra better, and not worthy of an Ash Defense. Either way Rutgers benefits.
So it doesn't make it true if it is coming from Rene's mouth? I get what you are saying but he could've easily said, "I don't have a favorite right now and I will make a decision soon." Instead, he chose to state it is between UNC and Wisky meaning unless something great happens RU is seemingly out.
The whole "sky has fallen" crap has to stop. Nothing is official, yet every response is as if the someone is already dead.:chairshot:
so... recruits are leaving because Rutgers workouts will be too hard? wha?huh?
Yes, that is a consideration. Maybe not for you, but a kid with a high opinion of himself, or herself could easily be intimidated. If you don't believe me, look at some of the transfers from the women's basketball team. They are asked to do things on the court that many of these women never had to do in HS, like play Defense. And, some have bolted to easier pastures.
All but 1 of the UNC DB recruits are rated lower than him. And while it looks like academics are optional if you are a FB player, UNC is a quality school for academics.
All of the Wisky recruits are rated lower.
UNC was ranked in the Top 15 in 2015
Seems like this didn't seem to be a foregone conclusion (if it is even that currently) before Russo decommitted.
