Alex Collins.....a Razorback.

[ArtDeco]

Announced tonight on TV.
Seems like a great kid, should do well.
Will no doubt get homesick. Walmarts will only get you so far.

[stomp_and_chomp]

Announced tonight on TV.
Seems like a great kid, should do well.
Will no doubt get homesick. Walmarts will only get you so far.

Heh, forget Walmart, that place has coaches having affairs with grad students on scooters. I can only imagine what the football player parties are like - My best guess is that it resembles what Uncle Luke was putting on pay-per-view back in the late 90's... Sounds like fun.

[GATORAZ]

The team better be ready to talke when we play Arky

[GATORAZ]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCUDMSVCcAAeCSs.jpg:large

[DuPontGator]

Looks like a midget...

[1gatorbear]

I'm glad for him, didn't want the u to get him.

[lurkingator1]

better arky than duh u

[rserina]

The team better be ready to talke when we play Arky
Oh, I am ready to talke right now. Bring it on.

[Jaggator]

Oh, I am ready to talke right now. Bring it on.

:laugh:

Good stuff!

[gtr2x]

Yea, better Arky than Miami, but Im always a little surprised to see a S Fla kid go to some rural area like Arky. I think he would have been a Cane if not for impending sanctions. Maybe he's got some friends/relatives out there or something.

With those colors tho, he looks like an LSU natural.

[Ahab]

Saw a tweet saying Alex Collins may have sent in 2 faxes? Anyone know anything more?

https://twitter.com/LukeStampini

[gator1986]

Saw a tweet saying Alex Collins may have sent in 2 faxes? Anyone know anything more?

https://twitter.com/LukeStampini

I just know his mom doesn't want him out of the state of Florida. Could be good for us, or Miami...

[StrangeGator]

Don't believe he has sent a fax anywhere. Read somewhere that he is waiting until tomorrow.

[GatorBen]

Yup, what I saw was that he cancelled his announcement and wouldn't be signing anywhere today.

[StrangeGator]

Yup, what I saw was that he cancelled his announcement and wouldn't be signing anywhere today.

How many announcements is a player allowed to make? Didn't he just announce to Ark? Now he'll have to turn around and announce that his mommy (or parole officer) won't let him leave the state.

[Ahab]

Mom is pushing for Miami.

[StrangeGator]

Mom is pushing for Miami.

Maybe they split the difference and mutually agree on UF.

[stomp_and_chomp]

posted this on another thread, but it belongs here -

heh, ESPNU reporting that Alex Collins mom took his LOI and ran away. LOLOLOLOL!

She does not want him to attend a school so far away.

She literally took his papers and left the school...

[Gatorrick22]

posted this on another thread, but it belongs here -

heh, ESPNU reporting that Alex Collins mom took his LOI and ran away. LOLOLOLOL!

She does not want him to attend a school so far away.

She literally took his papers and left the school...

:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

[atlantagator86]

ESPNU reporting that Collins' mom took the papers and left the school because she doesn't want him to leave the state and play at Arkansas.

[HudsonGator]

posted this on another thread, but it belongs here -

heh, ESPNU reporting that Alex Collins mom took his LOI and ran away. LOLOLOLOL!

She does not want him to attend a school so far away.

She literally took his papers and left the school...

That's awesome. Got to love recruiting.

[Speedofsand]

Zach Abolverdi ‏@ZachAbolverdi

One of my co-workers thinks the #Gators shouldn't pursue Alex Collins. "He isn't an SEC back. He's not fast if he can't even catch his mom."

.........
LMAO

[bantab]

Zach Abolverdi ‏@ZachAbolverdi

One of my co-workers thinks the #Gators shouldn't pursue Alex Collins. "He isn't an SEC back. He's not fast if he can't even catch his mom."

.........
LMAO

I'm glad that we're getting away from guys who would tackle women.

For a phone.

Not that I'm referring to anyone in particular.

[og8trz]

Arky had not received his LOI at 1:15 EST

[OaktownGator]

Imagine the chit this guy is taking from his friends.

[phideltdj]

Now you know why he wants to get away from home and not stay...maybe mom is a little overbearing.

[StrangeGator]

Arky had not received his LOI at 1:15 EST

If they want it, they better send someone from the track team to chase down his mom.

[UFreak]

I feel sorry for Alex. His mom should support him and let him chase his. Illegal dream. That being said, if he comes to UF because his mom made him, I personally would be so happy.

[GatorBen]

\His mom should support him and let him chase his. Illegal dream.

Parents should not let their children chase illegal dreams.

[UFreak]

Parents should not let their children chase illegal dreams.

That's awesome, autocorrect!! Haha. I'm not even sure what I meant to write there, but this is much better. I'm leaving it, no edit. I stand by my comment

[Gatorrick22]

That's awesome, autocorrect!! Haha. I'm not even sure what I meant to write there, but this is much better. I'm leaving it, no edit. I stand by my comment

:laugh::laugh:

[StrangeGator]

I know how the mom feels. I let my kids pick the schools they applied to, and let them choose the school they attended (at least the ones we could afford). It wasn't until my daughter was 1000 miles away did I realize how hard that would be. If something happens and she needs us, we've got a very expensive plane ticket on our hands. Same thing if there's a family emergency at home. It's probably easier to get between Chicago and Boston than between Miami and Fayettville. Plus I'm sure his mom wants to see him play.

[LimeyGator]

I know how the mom feels. I let my kids pick the schools they applied to, and let them choose the school they attended (at least the ones we could afford). It wasn't until my daughter was 1000 miles away did I realize how hard that would be. If something happens and she needs us, we've got a very expensive plane ticket on our hands. Same thing if there's a family emergency at home. It's probably easier to get between Chicago and Boston than between Miami and Fayettville. Plus I'm sure his mom wants to see him play.

I kind of understand this as I'm close with all my family but then again, I struggle a bit to fully empathise with it.

I went to UF in 98 and I was 6000 miles from home! I was recently engaged at the time too. I survived by using a contraption called a "telephone" and hotty toddy gosh almighty (topical!) it was incredible. ;)

In all seriousness, I know each to their own but the world is "smaller" now than ever before. Is it really that big of an issue?

[tommyvee]

You can see who he gets his elusiveness and ball-hawking ability from.

[tec68]

I know how the mom feels. I let my kids pick the schools they applied to, and let them choose the school they attended (at least the ones we could afford). It wasn't until my daughter was 1000 miles away did I realize how hard that would be. If something happens and she needs us, we've got a very expensive plane ticket on our hands. Same thing if there's a family emergency at home. It's probably easier to get between Chicago and Boston than between Miami and Fayettville. Plus I'm sure his mom wants to see him play.

I understand she wants to see him but c'mon man. Basically stealing his LOI, if in fact that is the case. That is kinda crazy.

[phideltdj]

So Arky can't fax a LOI over to him and have him sign that one and send it in?

[tommyvee]

So Arky can't fax a LOI over to him and have him sign that one and send it in?

This IS Arkansas we're talking about...

[bantab]

So Arky can't fax a LOI over to him and have him sign that one and send it in?

Has he reached the age of majority?

[ArtDeco]

LOIs must have a parent or guardian's signature.

[ArtDeco]

Maybe if we offer Mom as a 2014 RB, we can get son to transfer over.

[rserina]

It all sounds well and good to criticize the mother, but many parents--especially in that neck of the woods--simply don't have the economic resources to make road trips or get the kids home for breaks or what have you. Odds are this didn't just come out of the blue, but has been a running contention around the Collins household every since he decommitted from Miami.

[StrangeGator]

I kind of understand this as I'm close with all my family but then again, I struggle a bit to fully empathise with it.

I went to UF in 98 and I was 6000 miles from home! I was recently engaged at the time too. I survived by using a contraption called a "telephone" and hotty toddy gosh almighty (topical!) it was incredible. ;)

In all seriousness, I know each to their own but the world is "smaller" now than ever before. Is it really that big of an issue?

It's never the kid's problem. It's the parents. If anything, the world is bigger and scarier when you send your first kid off.

BTW, one of my daughter's first choices was St. Andrews. (Two of her classmates started there this year) My wife nipped that in the bud instantly. Beautiful school and very reasonable, but you can't get federally backed loans to go to school outside of the US.

[Jaggator]

LOIs must have a parent or guardian's signature.

Jamie Newberg said not if you're 18 or older and he's 18.

I think Jamie may be wrong though.

[ces1948]

http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/nli/nli/frequently+asked+questions/index.html

It says unless you are 21 or older a parent or guardian must sign.

[Jaggator]

http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/nli/nli/frequently+asked+questions/index.html

It says unless you are 21 or older a parent or guardian must sign.

Thanks for researching that. I thought Jamie was wrong when he said it.

[DieAGator]

Wondering if he and D Kirkland are friends and planned on attending together. Barring academic issues seems like DK could have gone anywhere- Bama, UF, LSU, Georgia, fsu. What pushed this guy all the way to Arky?

[nwflgator_58]

I hope he gets to go to Arkansas. At least FSU won't have him. They thought for sure they had him and Kirkland.

[DieAGator]

I hope he gets to go to Arkansas. At least FSU won't have him. They thought for sure they had him and Kirkland.

Well, the one thing about fsu at the moment is somewhere in the next two seasons they likely don't have a serviceable OL in numbers or talent. I wish we had AC but there must be an underlying reason or two staff didn't pursue harder.

[1984Gator]

It would be funny if he ended up signing with Florida but as long as Miami gets eliminated, I'll be OK

[GATORAZ]

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/588/820/820588.gif

[gatorright]

What pushed this guy all the way to Arky?

Randy Shannon...bringin' the scUM to Arky...we'll see how that culture shock works out.

[Notoriousgator]

I watched his commitment a few nights ago and after watching him chat it up on "The New College Football Show" I found myself rooting for the kid. He seems like a cool kid. He was laughing/joking around with the hosts and came across as someone you want to root for.

I feel bad for him that on THE biggest day of his life up to this point and his mom embarassed the hell out of him. I thought I read somewhere that she is ultimately going to sign his LOI and allow him to attend Arky. Basically, his mother embarassed him for nothing.

[jaxgatorjag]

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/588/820/820588.gif

That is awesome! Gotta love the freek.

[jaxgatorjag]

As a parent, I completely understand "wanting" your child to stay close to home. But at some point you have to realize that the point of raising your children is for them to eventually become independent adults. You have to trust that you have done a good job raising them and then let them make their own decisions and put aside your selfish desires to keep them close.

[gator7_5]

Its total bullshit that at 18 you can go fight in wars without your parent's approval, but you can't decide which college to play football for. Such BS.

[G8RNTN]

Its total bullshit that at 18 you can go fight in wars without your parent's approval, but you can't decide which college to play football for. Such BS.

Agree 100%

[ArtDeco]

Its total bullshit that at 18 you can go fight in wars without your parent's approval, but you can't decide which college to play football for. Such BS.

I can see both sides. I agree that if a kid has a free ride everywhere, it shouldn't bother a parent where he goes. It's not like he's going to walk on and pay full price at Arky.
But what if Kiffin came in and promised him all the coke he could snort at USC? Wouldn't you want a parent to put the kibosh on that?

[DieAGator]

Its total bullshit that at 18 you can go fight in wars without your parent's approval, but you can't decide which college to play football for. Such BS.

The rules are in place to help ensure Parent's, for the most part, have the opportunity to be included in the process and look out for their child's best interest. It's a good thing. Unfortunately the same is not true of military service where their child could be put into harms way. But that's life.

[gator34654]

I now know where he gets his speed from. :)

[GATORAZ]

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/02/07/3221997/alex-collins-family-hires-lawyer.html

She hired a Lawyer

[DangerDays10]

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/02/07/3221997/alex-collins-family-hires-lawyer.html

She hired a Lawyer

She's a complete idiot. Leave the kid alone and let him choose his school. This is a mixture of stupidity and being a spotlight whore on the mom's part.

[GATORAZ]

She's a complete idiot. Leave the kid alone and let him choose his school. This is a mixture of stupidity and being a spotlight whore on the mom's part.
Where do you get her trying to be in the spotlight?

[ArtDeco]

Its total bullshit that at 18 you can go fight in wars without your parent's approval, but you can't decide which college to play football for. Such BS.

Now that she's hired a lawyer, I totally see your point.

[GATORAZ]

This situation is not black and white. Alex high school coach Gatewood is really good friends with the Arky staff and he has been pushing the kid to them. He was pushing Alex to Wisconsin when the staff was there. Alex mother doesnt trust Gatewood or Arkansas. One of the big problems I have with official visits is that the school cant pay for the parents transportation.

[GATORAZ]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BChVoMaCQAAIy26.jpg:large

[GATORAZ]

Trey Biddy ‏@TreyBiddy
Alex Collins, and his father, have signed the Letter of Intent to Arkansas.


interesting

[Ahab]

How the hell is hiring a lawyer going to resolve this in his mom's favor? He got permission from his father. This is a done deal IMO.

[ArtDeco]

Alex needs to tear it up on the stat sheet now, except against us.
Good luck to him.

[ArtDeco]

BTW, love the LSU colored balloons. And the people behind him wondering what's taking their meal so long.

[Notoriousgator]

I read yesterday that he was going to sign with Arkansas regardless of what happened yesterday. If that's what Alex wants I hope he gets it. Bielema sure runs the heck out of the ball. Hopefully Alex flourishes and his mom worries about supporting his decision.

[tommyvee]

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/02/07/3221997/alex-collins-family-hires-lawyer.html

She hired a Lawyer

LOL Johnny Cochran.

"If Alex's not a Cane, Mama goes insane!"

[GATORAZ]

alexander collins ‏@Budda03
Finally over! Finally a razorback! I'm glad this is over alot of weight off my shoulders happy to be a hog! The camo suit was for the fans!!

[atlantagator86]

I think people may be a little quick to judge the mother here. The one person who will almost always try to do what they believe is right for the kid is the Mom.

His coaches and maybe his Dad and everyone else around him probably have their own reasons to influence his decision.

Other than maybe selfishness over wanting to keep him close to home, if she is trying to keep him away from Arkansas this badly, she probably has a pretty good reason. If she doesn't trust Gatewood or his relationship to the Arkansas staff, she probably has a VERY good reason.

It's easy to say just let Alex do what he wants, but there's a very good chance he is being taken advantage of by at least one of the people who are trying to push him there. Mom's are pretty good judges of character.

[GATORAZ]

I want to know where the father came from? I didnt hear about him at all through Alex's recruitment

[gatorhwk]

I want to know where the father came from? I didnt hear about him at all through Alex's recruitment

perhaps this is why mom wants a lawyer ... maybe dad's no longer a legal guardian

[jaxgatorjag]

I don't understand why the mom needs to hire a lawyer though, unless she just doesn't want to return the money that Swag U gave her to get her son to go there:nervous smile:

[GATORAZ]

I don't understand why the mom needs to hire a lawyer though, unless she just doesn't want to return the money that Swag U gave her to get her son to go there:nervous smile:

Or she thinks the coach is selling her kids to Arky

[gator7_5]

Or she thinks the coach is selling her kids to Arky

Sold to one school or another, he made the right choice, imo. BB will get things going at Arky. He needs a dynamic RB and knows how to coach them up.

[jaxgatorjag]

Or she thinks the coach is selling her kids to Arky

Could be that also. My post was more of a joke directed at the U than it was at the mother. I agree that usually mom's are looking out for the best interest of their children more than anyone else.

[haddon]

In the meantime, they have requested The Cochran Firm's assistance in clearing up any false or inaccurate statements in the press.

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/8926291/alex-collins-signs-arkansas-razorbacks-commitment-letter

my impression from this is not that she hired a lawyer to try to prevent her son from going to arky, but to protect herself from perceived slander in the press. after listening to the espn crew openly laugh and mock her all day yesterday, i can kind of see where she may be coming from.

[Ahab]

Oh no, she's going to sue the internet!