When is everybody going to realize that Deejay has no Ace?
While this
is the rational conclusion, I actually think it's Smith -- and I've got a nice little theory on why.
The assumption for forever was that the "Ace" was DeMatha stud running back Anthony Macfarland. Why? Because Macfarland was the safest bet. He's an elite offensive player who probably was coming to Miami as soon as hired Richt and Brown were hired. So the logical pick for most of the year was Macfarland.
However, if we consider the little observed reality that both Deejay and Smith were committed to UGA at the same time and seem to have some sort of relationship, coupled with rumors that Smith has actually been a silent to UM for a long time, the Ace being Devonta Smith doesn't seem far fetched at all.
But what does it all mean? Interestingly enough, if you slow down the HLs of Deejay's recently released MaxPreps highlight tape, you can
allegedly see Smith in the background -- holding two tickets to the Miami International Boat Show. (
Link below, look closely at :11 and 2:03 marks. Squint very hard. He's there.)
But what does that mean? Well the MIBS runs from February 16th-20th (
Miami International Boat Show Official Site | Miami, FL) -- more than 10 days after
National Signing Day. Seems like that might be important, right? But wait -- Devonta won't be enrolled then, so
he likely isn't going to the MIBS. If that's the case, then whose tickets is he holding on the sidelines?
You're probably asking: But what does that mean? Here's where it gets interesting. Stay with me. When Mark Richt jumped off the high dive last summer (video linked below), rumors were in the water almost immediately that the new Head Coach of Miami had never been to a boat show. Those rumors were not entirely true however, as Richt HAD been to a boat show before -- but not since he was 18 years old. What big time WR recruit is also 18 years old? You guessed it: Devonta Smith.
But what does
that mean? Nothing, right? Guess again, hombres. What is the opposite of a boat? An airplane. Let's say Devonta Smith is not a plane, but rather the one who moves the plane: well then we'd call him a pilot. And what is the best pilot of his class called? The one who is sought after by the enemy and poses the biggest threat to them?
The Ace.
But what does that mean?
Means it's Friday and I'm riding out the clock just like you.
EXHIBIT A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WbgPWomJ4E
EXHIBIT B
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fb-XjgvDEik