Article: Alex Collins Chatter

Peter Ariz

Nov 4, 2012 2 min read

In order to cut back on the amount of threads we have on him and all the rumors surrounding him, lets try to keep it in here.

**11/3- meant to post this Friday, but a current Miami commitment told me this in reference to Collins: "He's going to FSU"

**11/4- Just interviewed John Franklin for SFHSSPORTS and this is what he had to say about the situation with Collins: "We haven't talked that much about it actually. Before any of this went down with the offers, we had always talked about wanting to play college ball together. It's definitely something we wanted to do, but at the end of the day, he's doing what's best for him and i'm doing what's best for me."

**11/7- Today's decommitment is not a surprise. Talking to a of Miami commit last week who knows him, he said it was only a matter of time before this happened. Miami is still in the picture, but it will be an uphill battle. It was an uphill battle the second FSU offered Franklin. I tried posting this last week, but I don't think some of you realized how big of a deal it was for these two to play together.

Don't expect a final decision from him until his season at South Plantation is over.

Where does Miami go from here? The pursuit of Derrick Green is on. He fits what they are looking for as far as a power back. The key will be getting him on campus for a visit. If that happens, the Canes have a legitimate chance with him. The staff knows that they would have Daryl Chestnut in the bag as soon as they offer, so my hunch is that they will go after a guy like Green before him due to their running styles. In the worst case scenario, they could offer Chestnut late and he would commit, which is not a bad back-up plan whatsoever. While he doesn't necessarily fill the big back spot, he is the type of player that people will be asking "How did he get away?"

I will be gathering more info throughout the day, but this is what I know for now

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sniffin94

Nov 9, 2012

I hate fsu....I hate every player who has ever played for fsu...if collins wants to go there, he will join the ranks of the hated. With Duke, Sony, Cook, Scarlett and ?, I am not worried about us at rb.

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DiegoCane

Nov 9, 2012

2014 looks good for us but we badly need an impact RB to complement Duke for 2013. Otherwise it's just Clements, Crawford, and Dillard. I don't think any of those guys can fill that roll.

I still don't think it's over for Collins

JHallCanes

Nov 9, 2012

DiegoCane said:
2014 looks good for us but we badly need an impact RB to complement Duke for 2013. Otherwise it's just Clements, Crawford, and Dillard. I don't think any of those guys can fill that roll.

I still don't think it's over for Collins

There was a comment I think by D$ that the staff is looking at JUCO RBs no matter what happens with Collins.

When you look at our depth chart at RB I think that makes a lot of sense.

CaneSuger

Nov 9, 2012

If Golden loses ALex Collins, Stacey Coley, Matthew Thomas and Denver Kirkland out of our backyard, I don't think you can say he's a good recruiter.

mirvin88 said:
ya'll take this **** too seriously

Collins alone won't get us to a MNC or keep us from a MNC and no way in **** am I taking that scrub Franklin just to get him with sanctions on the horizon

If Golden has proven one thing.....he can recruit. Whether he gets Collins back or not he'll bring in a good RB

Problem2

Nov 9, 2012

Golden ain't losing those guys so it's a moot point.

JHallCanes

Nov 9, 2012

Problem2 said:
Golden ain't losing those guys so it's a moot point.

Yeah that's a **** of an "if"

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japancane

Nov 9, 2012

lot of cokerized dudes up here in this thread

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bbcane

Nov 9, 2012

golden can close fellas, yall need to stop givn collins the business

SigEp77

Dec 11, 2012

Peter Ariz said:
cowboycane said:

But for real, any thoughts on Fred Coppett at STA?

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Don't like his game

Thanks for the analysis.

How about some details?

ScubaCane

Dec 11, 2012

CaneSuger said:
If Golden loses ALex Collins, Stacey Coley, Matthew Thomas and Denver Kirkland out of our backyard, I don't think you can say he's a good recruiter.

mirvin88 said:

ya'll take this **** too seriously

Collins alone won't get us to a MNC or keep us from a MNC and no way in **** am I taking that scrub Franklin just to get him with sanctions on the horizon

If Golden has proven one thing.....he can recruit. Whether he gets Collins back or not he'll bring in a good RB

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Is this your standard comment for every thread on the recruiting board? Give it a rest

Hegemon

Dec 11, 2012

5XNC said:
what jhall said. collins will take an OV to miami, hang w/ all the south florida kids on the team and some committed incoming recruits, and reaffirm.
he's taken his OV to fsu and wisconsin, right?

He's been to both and Wisky lost there head coach.

If Gran leaves FSU Collins (who I believe is a cane either way) most certainly comes here.

SevenNSeven

Dec 11, 2012

jerzeycane

Dec 11, 2012

JC Shurburtt ‏@jcshurburtt
Eddie Gran expected to depart FSU http://bit.ly/VAsTNx
Details

Holla at a pimp

Dec 11, 2012

ScubaCane said:
CaneSuger said:

If Golden loses ALex Collins, Stacey Coley, Matthew Thomas and Denver Kirkland out of our backyard, I don't think you can say he's a good recruiter.

mirvin88 said:

ya'll take this **** too seriously

Collins alone won't get us to a MNC or keep us from a MNC and no way in **** am I taking that scrub Franklin just to get him with sanctions on the horizon

If Golden has proven one thing.....he can recruit. Whether he gets Collins back or not he'll bring in a good RB

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Is this your standard comment for every thread on the recruiting board? Give it a rest

Exactly. This guy is a big time Debbie Downer.

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BrazilCane

Dec 11, 2012

CaneSuger said:
If Golden loses ALex Collins, Stacey Coley, Matthew Thomas and Denver Kirkland out of our backyard, I don't think you can say he's a good recruiter.

mirvin88 said:

ya'll take this **** too seriously

Collins alone won't get us to a MNC or keep us from a MNC and no way in **** am I taking that scrub Franklin just to get him with sanctions on the horizon

If Golden has proven one thing.....he can recruit. Whether he gets Collins back or not he'll bring in a good RB

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Same comment in every thread?!?

Negged

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Bigtip

Dec 11, 2012

**** it. I say we get Collins, Coley, Thomas, and Kirkland

bigpurk45

Dec 11, 2012

I think if we don't get Collins we shouldn't get a RB this year period... we have 5 RB already, Duke, Dillard, Clements, Crawford, and Hughes... even though Hughes is a walk on he can play if needed... if we desperately need a yard hand it to Dillard or Hagans... **** it... 2014 is loaded with RB talent don't waste a scollie on a plan B or C... 2014 will be our year anyway... I don't expect a NC next year and I know you don't either... so its Collins or bust for me... no plan B or C....

Artist Formerly Known As

Dec 11, 2012

jerzeycane said:
JC Shurburtt ‏@jcshurburtt
Eddie Gran expected to depart FSU http://bit.ly/VAsTNx
Details

Holla at a pimp

WhatTheHell

Dec 11, 2012

Bigtip said:
**** it. I say we get Collins, Coley, Thomas, and Kirkland

We need to if we want to continue the progression of working our way "back" as a top program. You need to land difference makers like these kids, especially when they're in your backyard. Keeping top talent home in recruiting is step 1 to maintaining a premier college football program.

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cowboycane

Dec 11, 2012

Thanks for the lesson.

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