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GatorJeff · 12-20-2012, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by UFG8rGuy3283

Agreed. Just wondering, though, why do people still say Peace? LOL

I noticed that some still say Peace rather than Pease. Actually, it's supposed to be "say your piece", right?

rburnett · 12-20-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GatorAvatar

This year I decided not to closely follow recruiting after what happened last year with Diggs and Agholor. Best decision ever. I don't know who this guy is or how good he is. All I know is with or without him Gator nation moves forward and wins the BCS NC game next year.

wow.. you've come a long way since the beginning of this season.. lol

Gatorrick22 · 12-20-2012, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GatorJeff

I noticed that some still say Peace rather than Pease. Actually, it's supposed to be "say your piece", right?

Maybe if we all start spelling his name "Peas" then those same people will add an "e" at the end of his name.

**woltes** · 12-20-2012, 12:44 PM

I am addicted to recruiting can't stop if I tried.

Gatorrick22 · 12-20-2012, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by woltes

I am addicted to recruiting can't stop if I tried.

Me too friend, me too.

atlantagator86 · 12-20-2012, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GataBaitx3

If the kid wants to go to UF, let him go. Why are these high school coaches trying to influence these kids? It's ridiculous.

Not making specific accusations in this case, but I think there may be some school boosters out there who give "incentives" to high schools coaches who push kids their way. We KNOW they pay "street agents" so there's no reason to think they aren't paying coaches too.

Gatorrick22 · 12-20-2012, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by atlantagator86

Not making specific accusations in this case, but I think there may be some school boosters out there who give "incentives" to high schools coaches who push kids their way. We KNOW they pay "street agents" so there's no reason to think they aren't paying coaches too.

I'm not making accusations either, but duh.

That coach has to be getting some $ort of in$entive$ from $omeone.

atlantagator86 · 12-20-2012, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by VandyGator13

I just can't believe that a kid flips to UF, comes to UF on an OV, visits with the academic advisor, and then switches back to Clemson because his coach said so. I feel like his grades had to play an issue in this.

I don't know Robinson's situation but in many cases, a high school football coach is the most dominant male force in these kids lives and the closest thing to a father figure they have, so I can easily believe Robinson totally trusts his coach and will in fact do what he says.

Sometimes the coaches have only the best interests of the kid at heart and there are others who are only looking out for their own best interests.

I would suggest that if Muschamp didn't feel like Robinson could get enrolled due to grades, he probably wouldn't have been able to make an OV and Muschamp would be backing of on his recruitment.

atlantagator86 · 12-20-2012, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Gatorrick22

I'm not making accusations either, but duh.

That coach has to be getting some $ort of in$entive$ from $omeone.

VERY good chance there's some truth to that, but we don't know that.

One point here is that a lot of these high school coaches don't make much money. I just read the national average is about $32,000. So it may not take a huge amount of money to interest these coaches.

At the same time, there may be a very valid reason the coach think Clemson would be a better fit for Robinson.

ArtDeco · 12-20-2012, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by atlantagator86

At the same time, there may be a very valid reason the coach think Clemson would be a better fit for Robinson.

Yeah, like he's overrated and Coach realizes he will get exposed going to a real football program. Thats the only answer that stays within the legal confines of recruiting.

Gatorrick22 · 12-20-2012, 02:49 PM

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VERY good chance there's some truth to that, but we don't know that.

One point here is that a lot of these high school coaches don't make much money. I just read the national average is about $32,000. So it may not take a huge amount of money to interest these coaches.

At the same time, there may be a very valid reason the coach think Clemson would be a better fit for Robinson.

I'd really like to know why he feels so compelled to sway him towards Clemson - even if he, the coach, feels Robinson's a better fit for them. The kid made his decision and then the coach intervened in his decision to change his mind - that's just overstepping his place in that kids life, IMHO.

LAGatorDoc · 12-20-2012, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Gatorrick22

I'd really like to know why he feels so compelled to sway him towards Clemson - even if he, the coach, feels Robinson's a better fit for them. The kid made his decision and then the coach intervened in his decision to change his mind - that's just overstepping his place in that kids life, IMHO.

Maybe he feels our coaches overstepped our bounds by flipping him after he made his first decision... And then he loses a big chunk of change from Clemson for his boy changin his mind

Gatorrick22 · 12-20-2012, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by LAGatorDoc

Maybe he feels our coaches overstepped our bounds by flipping him after he made his first decision... And then he loses a big chunk of change from Clemson for his boy changing his mind

Exactly!

atlantagator86 · 12-20-2012, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Gatorrick22

I'd really like to know why he feels so compelled to sway him towards Clemson - even if he, the coach, feels Robinson's a better fit for them. The kid made his decision and then the coach intervened in his decision to change his mind - that's just overstepping his place in that kids life, IMHO.

Don't know the answer to that. But it could be that based on the way UF has used it's receivers for the past few years that Robinson won't get enough touches. He may look at Debose and blame the UF coaches or the system for not Andre not becoming a superstar receiver. I think we all know better but perception is everything.

Tebowism0823 · 12-20-2012, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by rpmGator

We will still be Florida when its decided and they will still be Clemson.

Case closed

Gatorrick22 · 12-20-2012, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Tebowism0823

Case closed

Awe..... c'mon man, this is a fun thread.

Tebowism0823 · 12-20-2012, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by woltes

I am addicted to recruiting can't stop if I tried.

It's a drug

The_Graygator · 12-20-2012, 06:44 PM

I'm wondering when Robinson's HS school coach will be offered a job at Clemson?

Gatorrick22 · 12-20-2012, 06:46 PM

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I'm wondering when Robinson's HS school coach will be offered a job at Clemson?

Came early for him.

GatorAvatar · 12-20-2012, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rburnett

wow.. you've come a long way since the beginning of this season.. lol

So have 90% of the board members. But if you look at my past comments, I might have underplayed our chances this year, but I have always said that we will be super in year 3 of CWM's tenure.