The Bank (11/19)

DMoney

Yesterday at 9:48 AM 2 min read

With two weeks until Early Signing Day, here is the latest on the recruiting trail:

- I've been talking about six "battleground recruits" that will make or break this finish. Expand the list to seven- Miami is in the mix for WR Dallas Wilson (Oregon commit).

- The Canes continue to position themselves to flip LB TJ Alford (Vero Beach) from Ohio State.

- A week ago, it looked like Ohio State was in a good position to retain DT Jarquez Carter (Newberry). Miami has made up significant ground there and is a real threat to flip.

- There is a growing belief that ATH DJ Pickett (Riverview) will not sign with LSU. I expect this to be the most highly publicized battle down the stretch and the Canes have many things working in their favor.

- The Canes will continue to fight for CB Ben Hanks (Booker T) and WR Vernell Brown (Orlando) but those are tough battles. Miami also really likes LB Kellen Wiley (Seffner, FL).

- The Gators are spending Napier's buyout money on recruits and attempting to ride the momentum of DJ Lagway. They also have money left over from years of whiffs. They are in the mix for Pickett and Wilson. They are also pushing for WR Josh Moore (West Broward), who has been holding strong to his Miami commitment and has perhaps the best WR film in the state as a senior.

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kev13108

Yesterday at 11:13 PM

305407cane said:
Seems we won’t get either Pickett or hanks. Personally think Pickett wants sec and has bought in and hanks will stick with ufag

I hate to agree with this but feel this way as well. I’ll never count out Mario but not looking great.

Bender

Today at 12:36 AM

Manfred_Cane said:
What you're bender out of shape about is different than recruiting updates.

But hey, do you booboo

It's not. I've explained why. People get overly excited for these updates, it raises expectations and then everything collapses and people get upset. Doesn't help when these updates are always written in the most positive manner possible.

Merely telling people to temper expectations about recruiting and these updates is apparently now being "out of shape", despite me holding that view for over a year now. The bigger fish is when players actually hold their commitment and attend the university (see Cormani) and then contribute and develop their potential fully (see the 1000 examples who didn't do that prior).

But hey, if you like rollercoasters, not stopping you.

Last edited: Today at 12:43 AM

Bender

Today at 12:37 AM

bornagaincane said:
You cannot overspend on a recruit. You pay what the recruit is worth to you. It’s like beauty in the eyes of the beholder.

Yes, you absolutely can overspend on a recruit the same way you can absolutely draft a NFL player way too early.

birdicane9177

Today at 1:52 AM

Bender said:
I don't have one. I'm merely trying to temper the hype that always results with these updates.

People get overly excited, their expectations rise and then we lose and everything crashes down and people get unspeakably angry. Rinse and repeat. (me included)

speak for yourself