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axer13
10-20-2012, 01:14 PM
per his twitter account, hope he gets his grades in order and commits to the Gators soon!
UFFL
10-20-2012, 01:21 PM
Hmmm did they say why? :)
axer13
10-20-2012, 01:30 PM
Hmmm did they say why? :)

said he didn't think it was a good fit for him and his family didn't think so either. but I hope it's because he knows he wants to be a Gator instead lol
ugaGator
10-20-2012, 02:53 PM
Has he set a visit date for us?
stomp_and_chomp
10-20-2012, 03:30 PM
Supposedly his twitter was hacked. His Clemson decommit message is no longer there.

I still think, in the end, he will end up somewhere other than Clemson.
DieAGator
10-20-2012, 08:03 PM
Would an Eli Daniel commitment mean we don't need, or perhaps stop recruiting, Demarcus?
stomp_and_chomp
10-20-2012, 11:49 PM
Would an Eli Daniel commitment mean we don't need, or perhaps stop recruiting, Demarcus?

I would think that if we took Eli, we wouldn't need Walker. BUT I think we would still talk to him all the way up to NSD. If he wanted to flip, we'd figure out the logistics, regardless of how many DL we take.

That said, I don't think Walker flips. Stranger things have happened, but I don't think that a single person that posts around here believes Walker is a sure-fire flip.

If we go to the SEC Champ game and if we beat Bama, that's about the only way I think we could try to sway him. Even then, he is still looking at early playing time and should make a quick impact with Bama.

I say No Chance.
stomp_and_chomp
11-19-2012, 05:12 PM
Elijah Daniel = No longer with Clemson.

For realz this time.
DieAGator
11-19-2012, 05:17 PM
Elijah Daniel = No longer with Clemson.

For realz this time.

Really only matters if he thinks he wants to be a Gator.... any info?
axer13
11-19-2012, 05:28 PM
Really only matters if he thinks he wants to be a Gator.... any info?

I think the biggest hurdle is his grades. If he gets them up I think we will be in a great position to get him
woltes
11-19-2012, 07:32 PM
all Gator!
StrangeGator
11-20-2012, 11:09 AM
I've liked him since he showed up on our board early last spring. I just hope we still have room when we get the thumbs up from our admissions department. He can't even take an official visit unless he has a qualifying GPA.
bofusgators
11-20-2012, 11:12 AM
Get your grades and come play for the good guys.
woltes
11-20-2012, 12:24 PM
If he has the grades no doubt a Gator!
GATORAZ
11-21-2012, 07:15 PM
Elijah Daniel is visiting Jan. 12
your_perfect_enemy
11-22-2012, 07:55 AM
Elijah Daniel is visiting Jan. 12

So that means his grades are somewhat in order (not set, but at least on track) or he wouldn't be allowed to visit right?
LAGatorDoc
11-22-2012, 09:49 AM
So that means his grades are somewhat in order (not set, but at least on track) or he wouldn't be allowed to visit right?

He would visit during the banquet in Dec, but that is the date of retaking the ACTs. If he does better there, I think he's in bc his grades are improved (almost) enough
GATORAZ
11-22-2012, 10:32 AM
So that means his grades are somewhat in order (not set, but at least on track) or he wouldn't be allowed to visit right?

I am still not sure how close he is. If I remember correctly the staff has let certain kids visit that they usually wouldn't.
DieAGator
11-22-2012, 12:28 PM
How much of a concern is it that a person not doing well in HS can manage university level academics plus the rigors of football and campus life?
LAGatorDoc
11-22-2012, 12:39 PM
How much of a concern is it that a person not doing well in HS can manage university level academics plus the rigors of football and campus life?

Details, details
MadduxFanII
11-22-2012, 12:44 PM
How much of a concern is it that a person not doing well in HS can manage university level academics plus the rigors of football and campus life?

It's not ideal, and he'll obviously have more responsibilities and demands on his time at UF. On the other hand, he'll have a much more effective support system, as one of the largest athletic departments in the country will have a vested interest in making sure he passes.
pcolagator
11-22-2012, 12:46 PM
Details, details

the devil's in the details!
Zanso
11-22-2012, 12:49 PM
How much of a concern is it that a person not doing well in HS can manage university level academics plus the rigors of football and campus life?

Not really a concern, they make college pretty easy for athletes.

My sister played tennis at UGA and knew most of the athletes (they run in packs). They gave the football players special study guides, tutoring sessions, what classes they could take etc.

Every big football school does the same exact thing, if chris rainey can graduate, anyone can.
LAGatorDoc
11-22-2012, 12:49 PM
the devil's in the details!

I know, I was being sarcastic
StrangeGator
11-22-2012, 04:59 PM
Not really a concern, they make college pretty easy for athletes.

My sister played tennis at UGA and knew most of the athletes (they run in packs). They gave the football players special study guides, tutoring sessions, what classes they could take etc.

Every big football school does the same exact thing, if chris rainey can graduate, anyone can.

Except for Stanford. I think Northwestern's pretty tough too. Not sure if we're ready to call them big time yet.