Rumor: Chris Clark leaving UCLA?
September 11th, 2015 at 9:21 AM ^
I don't think the sky is falling for them. I think two players from that years recruiting class leaving the program/school before the second week is at least cause for pause
September 11th, 2015 at 10:36 AM ^
Broadus was a late add after they had missed out on some other WR targets, I think they knew they were gambling as to whether his commitment would actually play out.
Clark was also a bit of a late add when Alize Jones got his head turned by his best friend in High School going to Notre Dame. He also had mono to start off camp and didn't really get in the swing of things and had a notable incident when he showed up late to practice in street clothes and messing on his phone, Mora took great exception to this as any coach would and went after him. If he's homesick and needs some time to figure things out before classes start then why not let him go home and see if he can get right? You don't lose anything and if he comes back you have a refocused and talented player. If he doesn't then what do you gain by forcing him to stay on campus when he can pretty easily pull the transfer pin on the grenade.
UCLA's fall camp is held in San Bernadino, where it is uncomfortably hot and I think he does this to get guys ready for the season as well as introducing the freshmen to life with UCLA. So far it seems to be working and if it ends up scaring off some guys then so be it. There are still a lot of REALLY good players left from that class, several of whom got in the game last Saturday and this years class is shaping up to be pretty good, too. We'll see what happens but two high profile incidents with later additions to a class do not a narrative make.
September 11th, 2015 at 11:12 AM ^
you clearly have a much better researched argument than mine so I bow to your superior knowledge.
September 11th, 2015 at 8:38 AM ^
September 11th, 2015 at 9:10 AM ^
September 11th, 2015 at 8:39 AM ^
i saw something in the article that was out when people were talking about mora not being so nice to rosen, that a reporter heard him say to chris clark that he would pay for the plane tickets home or something along those lines...
September 11th, 2015 at 8:51 AM ^
There are lots of reasons someone might go home - a death in the family, a serious illness, etc.
That being said, Clark switched schools (and favorites) willy nilly and if he's "transferring" after one game, I'm not sure that Michigan would be the best place for him.
September 11th, 2015 at 12:00 PM ^
Seems to me like he should just go back to the northeast wherever the best fit is. BC, UMass, UConn, Rutgers, Temple, and the like would probably all love to have him.
September 11th, 2015 at 9:02 AM ^
Let's...I dunno....see what's actually going on before jumping to conclusions?
Thus far we know that he was at home (a college kid visiting home? How awful!) and that he was having some difficulties.
I see zero hard evidence of anything else. There's speculation by an SB Nation writer and that's about it.
September 11th, 2015 at 9:08 AM ^
Kid really seems like a priss.
September 11th, 2015 at 9:11 AM ^
September 11th, 2015 at 9:18 AM ^
What I found more curious is that he played in their first game while recovering from mono. He had barely practiced. Maybe he's just that good. Maybe it was an attempt to placate a homesick player.
September 11th, 2015 at 9:19 AM ^
got to remember fa freshman has a hard time adjusting
September 11th, 2015 at 10:06 AM ^
5 star recruit having a hard time adjusting to what again....
September 11th, 2015 at 10:29 AM ^
Hey kid, here's all the pussy and nice weather you could ever want!
No thanks, I miss New Jersey. Said no one ever.
September 11th, 2015 at 11:20 AM ^
September 11th, 2015 at 11:28 AM ^
Also Springsteen.
September 11th, 2015 at 12:29 PM ^
They can get the best of the best everywhere.
September 11th, 2015 at 3:02 PM ^
Peppers could have went anywhere, including there and chose cold AA.
September 11th, 2015 at 1:27 PM ^
There is only one Asian girl in this picture. Clark prefers they be "everywhere."
Probably why he left UCLA.
September 11th, 2015 at 8:03 PM ^
Duplicate post
September 11th, 2015 at 9:24 AM ^
He had to know that tweeting about how good it is to be home (all the way on the otherside of the country) at this time would draw a LOT of attention...but then he deletes it....not smart.
I also imagine that his teammates are not too thrilled with this...
September 11th, 2015 at 9:32 AM ^
September 11th, 2015 at 9:33 AM ^
To say the least
September 11th, 2015 at 9:54 AM ^
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September 11th, 2015 at 9:36 AM ^
This is the most unsurprising news ever. Kid seemed like a compelte flake who just liked the attention of the rrecruiting process. Glad he didn't come here.
September 11th, 2015 at 9:40 AM ^
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September 11th, 2015 at 9:37 AM ^
i wonder if he took mora up on his offer:
"There were calculated rants. Coach Jim Mora heaped two onto UCLA's top freshmen, tight end Chris Clark ("I'll drive you to the airport and you can transfer to Rutgers or a junior college.")..."
http://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/la-sp-0823-ucla-football-20150823-st…
September 11th, 2015 at 10:21 AM ^
That's not really a fair quote to juinor colleges, getting compared to Rutgers like that.
September 11th, 2015 at 11:48 AM ^
The one to Clark was after he showed up late to a fall camp practice, in street clothes(he had mono, so that parts not a surprise), and playing around on his phone. I can't think of too many coaches who would not have used similar language when confronted with a situation like that.
September 11th, 2015 at 1:35 PM ^
"You can get that look off your face or you can pack you effing bags." And he didn't say effing.
September 11th, 2015 at 9:47 AM ^
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September 11th, 2015 at 9:51 AM ^
September 11th, 2015 at 10:06 AM ^
Drama. Personified.
September 11th, 2015 at 10:24 AM ^
September 11th, 2015 at 10:29 AM ^
Clark is the guy who said that if it had been a purely football decision, he would have went to Michigan right?
I don't fault anyone who has lived in the cold for wanting to live in SoCal, but he doesn't really seem like the type of guy that would do well under Harbaugh. Who knows though, maybe he transfers and we will get to see. He's a talented guy from the looks of it.
September 11th, 2015 at 12:05 PM ^
I don't necessarily disagree with this sentiment, but I would say that a huge percentage of blue chip recruit 18 year olds are at least a little like this. As important as a year or two of seasoning physically is, even the "blue collar" types need a year or two to get accustomed to the demands of life a major college football player.
Anyway, I'm not waiting with bated breath to find out if he's looking into Michigan again, but I wouldn't write him off as a distraction if he did end up in Ann Arbor.
September 11th, 2015 at 12:36 PM ^
He's not 18, he's 20.
September 11th, 2015 at 10:48 AM ^
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September 11th, 2015 at 1:27 PM ^
no, Lorenz followed Clark
September 11th, 2015 at 10:52 AM ^
I love him, now I hate him, wait maybe there is a chance? I still love him, no way he picked a team that wasn't coming off a 5-7 campaign? No but is there a chance? Please pick us.
Jeez... Just hope the kid plays well. Here or anywhere else.
September 11th, 2015 at 11:35 AM ^
Clark awhile back during fall camp;
"I'll drive you to the airport and you can transfer to Rutgers or a junior college."
He was also heard yelling at Josh Rosen, too, so probably coach stuff, but maybe the Clark quote had some legs to it.
I'm sure Rutgers would love it.
September 11th, 2015 at 11:55 AM ^
Rutgers would kill for anyone without an arrest record.
September 11th, 2015 at 11:50 AM ^
September 11th, 2015 at 11:53 AM ^
I don't think we want a guy who would leave UCLA after not even a half a season. He'd probably do the sam thing here. I don't think guys who quit quickly or easily are a good fit for Harbaugh's program. I hope for his own sake he sticks it out at UCLA.
September 11th, 2015 at 12:16 PM ^
I'll take him. Just being real.
After a transfer and a dose of reality at UCLA...and sitting out a year due to transfer rules. I'll take that risk.
September 11th, 2015 at 12:34 PM ^
But with so many other positions that need upgrades, I don't know if we'll have space.
September 11th, 2015 at 1:05 PM ^
He'd be a good solve for the class' second tight end if the kid from Florida doesn't work out.
