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AL CANE said:
brock said:
Uh oh... from Andrew ivins
While Smith is considered a heavy favorite to sign with Alabama in advance of next week's National Signing Day, multiple sources have told InsideTheU in recent days that the Hurricanes feel good about where they stand with the nation's No. 3 ranked wide receiver per 247Sports heading into this weekend's official visit to Coral Gables.
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Ivins Really going out on a limb here. Earth shattering stuff.
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Not just basing it off of that though, doesn't matter
 
Maybe, but what if your entire family has never left your hometown and this is their chance to receive the red carpet treatment?

bobbydigius said:
MIATL said:
No clue where he's going, but I don't buy the "undecided" talk.

If the visits are all for his family, as stated in the article that was posted ITT, then he's already a silent commit, IMO. And if it ain't to Miami, he's not coming.

LSU thinks he's going to Bama, and if the rumor about his connect being at Bama is accurate, then the kid is going to Bama.

But if he's really thinking about "family", going to LSU would seem to be the best fit.

I will be in shock if this kid picks Miami.
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Whenever you are taking your entire family on an official visit somewhere, that school has a shot.
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He is obviously a lock to BAMA if he didn't talk to his host all weekend.

WTF?

If Smith a religious kid? If so, put him with pastor Robert Burns.
 
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Bennubird said:
Maybe, but what if your entire family has never left your hometown and this is their chance to receive the red carpet treatment?

bobbydigius said:
MIATL said:
No clue where he's going, but I don't buy the "undecided" talk.

If the visits are all for his family, as stated in the article that was posted ITT, then he's already a silent commit, IMO. And if it ain't to Miami, he's not coming.

LSU thinks he's going to Bama, and if the rumor about his connect being at Bama is accurate, then the kid is going to Bama.

But if he's really thinking about "family", going to LSU would seem to be the best fit.

I will be in shock if this kid picks Miami.
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Whenever you are taking your entire family on an official visit somewhere, that school has a shot.
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Nate Johnson brought his entire family down on his official to Miami and signs with Michigan. His dad still wears the Miami hat he got though.
 
Bennubird said:
Maybe, but what if your entire family has never left your hometown and this is their chance to receive the red carpet treatment?

bobbydigius said:
MIATL said:
No clue where he's going, but I don't buy the "undecided" talk.

If the visits are all for his family, as stated in the article that was posted ITT, then he's already a silent commit, IMO. And if it ain't to Miami, he's not coming.

LSU thinks he's going to Bama, and if the rumor about his connect being at Bama is accurate, then the kid is going to Bama.

But if he's really thinking about "family", going to LSU would seem to be the best fit.

I will be in shock if this kid picks Miami.
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Whenever you are taking your entire family on an official visit somewhere, that school has a shot.
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Shhhhh ...

Don't steal their "hope" with "logic". lol

But, for real ... It feels good to be on the "hope I'm proven wrong" train for this one. Would love to see us sign the number 3 WR in this class!
 
brock said:
Uh oh... from Andrew ivins
While Smith is considered a heavy favorite to sign with Alabama in advance of next week's National Signing Day, multiple sources have told InsideTheU in recent days that the Hurricanes feel good about where they stand with the nation's No. 3 ranked wide receiver per 247Sports heading into this weekend's official visit to Coral Gables.
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Pete been saying the staff feels confident with smith for months.
 
Bennubird said:
Maybe, but what if your entire family has never left your hometown and this is their chance to receive the red carpet treatment?

bobbydigius said:
MIATL said:
No clue where he's going, but I don't buy the "undecided" talk.

If the visits are all for his family, as stated in the article that was posted ITT, then he's already a silent commit, IMO. And if it ain't to Miami, he's not coming.

LSU thinks he's going to Bama, and if the rumor about his connect being at Bama is accurate, then the kid is going to Bama.

But if he's really thinking about "family", going to LSU would seem to be the best fit.

I will be in shock if this kid picks Miami.
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Whenever you are taking your entire family on an official visit somewhere, that school has a shot.
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Sure there are many factors to consider. It's not binary. With that said, it's not like the school can pay for the whole family's travel (unless it's gas comp for driving). The school can only pay for the recruit's flight. There are a lot of NCAA imposed limitations on giving the family "red carpet treatment". Sure, there are ways around rules, but Miami is hardly at the forefront of that.

No matter how you want to try to dismiss it, family coming on a trip is a good thing and is better than the alternative
 
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The Franchise said:
brock said:
Uh oh... from Andrew ivins
While Smith is considered a heavy favorite to sign with Alabama in advance of next week's National Signing Day, multiple sources have told InsideTheU in recent days that the Hurricanes feel good about where they stand with the nation's No. 3 ranked wide receiver per 247Sports heading into this weekend's official visit to Coral Gables.
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More click bait from that shyster Ivings. "Multiple sources" and "Hurricanes feel good" are textbook Spermanology.

I happen to think we get Smith, but this is just more nebulous nonsense.
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Nailed it.

Textbook non-definitive statements, with plenty of room for any event to be possible. Anything mildly positive about the hurricanes chances can be easily walked back, the statements are so paperthin.
 
gcane44 said:
Bennubird said:
Maybe, but what if your entire family has never left your hometown and this is their chance to receive the red carpet treatment?

bobbydigius said:
MIATL said:
No clue where he's going, but I don't buy the "undecided" talk.

If the visits are all for his family, as stated in the article that was posted ITT, then he's already a silent commit, IMO. And if it ain't to Miami, he's not coming.

LSU thinks he's going to Bama, and if the rumor about his connect being at Bama is accurate, then the kid is going to Bama.

But if he's really thinking about "family", going to LSU would seem to be the best fit.

I will be in shock if this kid picks Miami.
Click to expand...

Whenever you are taking your entire family on an official visit somewhere, that school has a shot.
Click to expand...
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Sure there are many factors to consider. It's not binary. With that said, it's not like the school can pay for the whole family's travel (unless it's gas comp for driving). The school can only pay for the recruit's flight. There are a lot of NCAA imposed limitations on giving the family "red carpet treatment". Sure, there are ways around rules, but Miami is hardly at the forefront of that.

No matter how you want to try to dismiss it, family coming on a trip is a good thing and is better than the alternative
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The NCAA changed the rule. The kid can bring 2 family members with him.

NCAA passes rule allowing institutions to pay for two guardians to accompany recruits on official visits

Proposal 2015-52 will allow institutions to pay the actual round-trip costs for a prospective student-athlete's parents or legal guardians to accompany the prospect on his official visit and will be implemented August 1, 2016.
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The new rule specifies the funds will be available for transportation and meals for the parents or guardians.
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RVACane said:
CaneOil said:
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LustNCanes said:
NDE said:
I remember going to see the first Duran vs. Leanard fight at the old Jersey City colony theatre. No cable or internet at that time, LOL. Most of the folks on this board were not even born then, LOL. **** I remember seeing all the Puerto Rican vs. Mexican fights. Julio Cesar Chavez vs. Wilfredo Gomez, Pepino Cuevas vs. Duran, Wilfredo Benitez vs. Duran, Duran vs. Hagler, etc, etc. Those were some awsome fights. To go 15 rounds at that time you had to have balls and tons of stamina. Most of the pussies now barely make it 10 rounds. Those guys made it look easy.
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****, NDE, you're bringing back memories... I watched those same fights in Passaic , I think the Capitol theatre was the name.. Yeah very few good fighters today, but the welterweight division is loaded. I used to fight for Silk City boxing club in Paterson, ol' Eddie Johnson (MadDog) was my trainer. I had a lot of matches in Camden back in the young days, LOL, **** I fought all over. Boxing is definitely The Sweet Science!!

Nice to bring back those memories.
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I knew Lust would get in on this, especially NJ boxing. I saw the 1st and 2nd Leonard Duran fights and I am certain that I saw both but definitely the 2nd "no mas" one at the Miami Beach Convention Center as a kid. I actually saw Leonard fight live there when I was 11 years old in 1977.
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I sat with Haglers wife in the second row in the two fights in Boston Garden. My girlfriend baby sat for them and my family was best friends with the Petronellis. I've been to all kinds of sporting events, I have never heard a crowd like that in my life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNhVhtOLJE8
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That's awesome. I used to know Leonard a little in the early 2000's but knew his Business Manager more. Hagler still wouldn't talk to him. Hagler was ripped off. He deserved to win that fight. I can't remember if it was Hagler and Hearns that fought for 2 or 3 rounds but it was the greatest 2-3 rounds ever.
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I think Hagler did enough to win the fight, the problem is Leonard was going to always get the edge just like Bama does when they play. It's not right but it is what it is. Hagler gave Leonard everything he wanted bigger gloves 16 oz I believe. He was afraid of Haglers power. Bigger ring 20ft I believe, so he had more space to run as he did. And the real big one, 12 rounds instead of 15, I don't believe he could have went 15 with Hagler. But Hagler agreed to that crap, I would never have, those 3 things were a difference maker. I use to watch him train all the time and seen him run at Fields park all the time. I'd ride by him on my bike he'd put his hand out for a slap. Watched him run miles on beach with big work boots, in Provincetown. Absolute animal working out. Haglers first fight in the Garden was much better. The 3 round fight with Hearns was the greatest fight ever, I have to agree. What a monster battle that was. The kid in the blue in the ring before the fight was his kid half brother Robby Sims. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4fYLfTajko Moms Husband was real good friend with Rocky Marciano, went to many of his fights. I went to school with his nephews they played football tough as nails. As a freshman Peter was leading kickoff returner for the big 10, kid had good genes. Sorry got carried away. lot's of stories. lol.
 
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MIATL said:
gcane44 said:
Bennubird said:
Maybe, but what if your entire family has never left your hometown and this is their chance to receive the red carpet treatment?

bobbydigius said:
MIATL said:
No clue where he's going, but I don't buy the "undecided" talk.

If the visits are all for his family, as stated in the article that was posted ITT, then he's already a silent commit, IMO. And if it ain't to Miami, he's not coming.

LSU thinks he's going to Bama, and if the rumor about his connect being at Bama is accurate, then the kid is going to Bama.

But if he's really thinking about "family", going to LSU would seem to be the best fit.

I will be in shock if this kid picks Miami.
Click to expand...

Whenever you are taking your entire family on an official visit somewhere, that school has a shot.
Click to expand...
Click to expand...

Sure there are many factors to consider. It's not binary. With that said, it's not like the school can pay for the whole family's travel (unless it's gas comp for driving). The school can only pay for the recruit's flight. There are a lot of NCAA imposed limitations on giving the family "red carpet treatment". Sure, there are ways around rules, but Miami is hardly at the forefront of that.

No matter how you want to try to dismiss it, family coming on a trip is a good thing and is better than the alternative
Click to expand...

The NCAA changed the rule. The kid can bring 2 family members with him.

NCAA passes rule allowing institutions to pay for two guardians to accompany recruits on official visits

Proposal 2015-52 will allow institutions to pay the actual round-trip costs for a prospective student-athlete's parents or legal guardians to accompany the prospect on his official visit and will be implemented August 1, 2016.
Click to expand...

The new rule specifies the funds will be available for transportation and meals for the parents or guardians.
Click to expand...
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Thanks for the update. Do we know if family went on his other visits?
 
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Honestly he's the biggest name coming this weekend and the rest are all committed except Bateman. Richt is going to give him the Jeudy experience and they are gonna love it. Kid is not staying locked up in a hotel in Miami for 48 hours.


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