moshated305
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Always cool to get perspective from parents rather than relying on rumors. Thanks for this report and also congrats to you and your son on his commitment. I am sure you are proud.
Well the locker room is brand new, so there is no excuse for it not looking good. But as for the dorms, i lived in them last semester and honestly it isnt even a big deal. You might want to get a mattress pad or a whole new mattress because his back will hurt after a while, but other than that i think its all good,
thanks for the advice...I'm sure he will be fine... I slept on a aluminum cot for 13 months in the middle eastern desert... a bed in Coral Gables should be ok...lol
After going on a few recruiting trips (Auburn, Georgia, Florida, USC and Miami) here are some things I've noticed that favors UM and others that not so favorable for The U.
Con: Locker Room appearance - All the other schools locker room were neat and orderly... whats the big deal? My wife takes that as an indicator of lack of attention to detail and order.... Moms are a big influence in the recruiting process
Con: Dormitory/Living Conditions... The U lacks all the other schools we have visited. Again another mommy concerns. The other schools living facilities were much nicer.
Pro: The City of Miami as a backdrop
Pro: Schools reputation - History on Winning and the Swag... (Needs a Touch Up)
IMO - The Pros out weigh the Cons...
Someone needs to tell the coaches about the locker room. The dorm issue could be a little more difficult to upgrade.
True.. when we down there and met up with Darrion Owen... he told us that being down in Miami was one of the reason he committed and when he moved in his dorm in January... He jokingly said that would have been a reason to de-commit... But apparently its not that big a deal to either Darrion or Shaq... the conditions is far from roughing it...lol
Shaq Quarterman...Sooooo who's your kid?
We need to meet up you me and Jrock so we can intorduce Shaq to Shavar Manuel... I'm trying to get him down here...#1 LB and #1 DE in 2016 class could be bibilical. Hes a big time UM fan we need to get em pops. We need to put them boys on together on facebook, twitter or something. I will private message you
That's a great idea... the advantage of early commitments is, it could attract other recruits... We are here in Jax area with Michael Pinkney... we need to meet up with him also...
They Love up on the kid... tell how he could be impact to the program...show them around the facilities....I'm retired military so I know the routine...love up on you to get you in... then once you in... it like know get your *** to work... But thats cool because you are getting in free education then you should work your but off to earn it... The best impression made on my wife was Mark Richt... never talked about football after extending a offer to Shaq... He talked about the preparation of life after football... explain that players dedicate their lives to football and when football is over ... they have difficulties to adjusting to a normal life... even if a player makes it to the pros... the average life span of a pro player is about 4 years... so he encouraged to be prepared for life rather it came sooner on later. Coach Andreu Swasey gave off the same impression.... He help solidify Shaq's decisionCongrats to you & your son Shaq! Can you explain how a typical recruiting visit goes? Just curious, what coach seemed to connect best with your family?
I think the real question everyone wants to know is:
Who offered you more money, Auburn or Tennessee?
I kid. Thanks you for your service and congratulations on the success of your son and your family. Hope he's one of the ones that puts Linebacker U back on the map.
Is it common for family members to drop by the forums like this? I mean any other time I'd call BS, but obviously this guy is legit.
Thanks for posting, and congrats. It's a awesome opportunity to play for a great football program and a great school. I'm looking forward to seeing your son play.
Is it common for family members to drop by the forums like this? I mean any other time I'd call BS, but obviously this guy is legit.
Thanks for posting, and congrats. It's a awesome opportunity to play for a great football program and a great school. I'm looking forward to seeing your son play.