Semi-OT: Weber's Recruiter Leaving OSU for the Chicago Bears
It looks like Stan Drayton (OSU's RB Coach and a listed recruiter for Weber) is going to the NFL.
I'm sure Weber was informed of this before he made his decision.
/sarcasm
On a serious note, I'm truly despising the conduct of these colleges. These kids commit to four years one day, and the person who they thought would be teaching them leaves the next.
February 6th, 2015 at 8:42 AM ^
February 6th, 2015 at 9:07 AM ^
... and the future is bright.
February 6th, 2015 at 8:41 AM ^
You lay with dogs, you get fleas. Weber knew perfectly well the kind of program and coach he was dealing with.
February 6th, 2015 at 9:47 AM ^
I like it.
February 6th, 2015 at 9:53 AM ^
I agree that this situation completely sucks for Weber and looks bad for OSU. Weber should have known that his future position coach was interviewing for Bears job the next day. He has a right to be upset. That being said, I really wish he had signed with Michigan. After his press conference he told reporters that he choose OSU because he would be able to do 3 years and then jump to the NFL. He told reporters that Zeke Elliott had assured him that 2015 would be his last for Ohio State. So basically he is saying that he choose Ohio State because little competition on the depth chart will give him an easier shot to achieve his goal of 3 years and gone. He also said Michigan getting that kid from FL was the tipping point because he wanted to he tbe only RB in your class.
First, I don't want any kid that is afraid of having to fight for playing time. Second, playing for Ohio State (or Michigan) is about representing the university/team while getting a first rate college education. Leaving early for the NFL is great, but only a select few get to do that and those that do had to work their ass off. Most kids will graduate and go into the workplace like the rest of us.... I'm sick of kids announcing on twitter that they have committed to their university for the next 3 years. That is so presumptious and should honestly offend the other kids on the depth chart who are working their ass off just to get a shot. Right now Mike Weber only seems to be about Mike Weber. What happened to Mike isn't fair, but he should have committed to Ohio State for more than just a RB coach or his 3 year NFL plan. Same thing with the Michigan situation. He shouldn't have dismissed Michigan because they got another RB in the class. Steel sharpens steel. Harbaugh is going to play the most deserving players who put team first. I hate Michigan, but I know Michigan is composed of a brotherhood of players who relish competition and appreciate the fine tradition. Harbaugh, like Meyer, doesn't want a bunch of players who are only thinking about how every situation that happens influences their NFL chances. If Weber wants out I hope Urban gives him the opportunity to tear up his LOI and sign with Michigan.
February 6th, 2015 at 11:05 AM ^
Seriously, you are welcome here anytime. Not that I am a gate keeper, but good shit man.
February 6th, 2015 at 11:17 AM ^
Thanks man. I'm in enemy territory so I appreciate the endorsement.
February 6th, 2015 at 11:15 AM ^
Not only that, but instead of Weber Michigan got a guy who's goal is to go to Med school and become a doctor. The only thing these two guys have in common is that they're both pretty damn good running backs.
February 6th, 2015 at 11:21 AM ^
Agreed. Michigan got a guy who could have stuck with Iowa and probably played right off the bat. Instead he went and joined a crowded backfield where it will be a slugfest. I respect that attitude. Can't say the same for Weber. If Weber brings an entitled attitude with him to Ohio State he is going to get spit out when Curtis Samuel and other hard workers at RB take it to him.
February 8th, 2015 at 10:08 AM ^
Not sure how I missed this but awesome post. Thank you for saying what I've been thinking in such a better way. I agree, you're welcome here anytime in my book.
February 6th, 2015 at 10:32 AM ^
1) How long Weber could hold off on asking for a release from his loi?
2) Then, how long must he wait to get a response from OSU?
3) How long would the NCAA have to approve such a request (if at all)?
February 6th, 2015 at 11:13 AM ^
So Weber got hoodwinked by Urban? Now there's a suprise.
February 8th, 2015 at 8:30 AM ^
I didn't feel this was worthy of its own thread, especially since it deals with an Ohio State player but apparently Mike Weber's mom fire's back at Michigan's fans Friday night
http://collegespun.com/big-ten/ohio-state/mike-webers-mom-went-off-on-m…
I am fine (and glad) she is defending her son as every parent should in these cases and there are a lot of asshole fans out there saying bullshit things that are inexcusable.
However , she may just want to take a step back a bit and look at the big picture here. She seems to ignore the fact that OSU fans were making fun of her son for being upset about the position coach leaving, calling him a crybaby, and that he should (paraphrased) "go home and suckle on his mom" type things but that doesn't bother her but the "I told you sos" do?
Plus, we're talking about fans. I didn't think fans had much weight on a recruit's choice in the school? Institutionally, Michigan didn't lie to her son and withold information just to get him to sign a binding LOI. How is that Michigan's fault?
Yeah.... I'm pretty glad we didn't end up with Weber.